Truly, Forrest Gregg was the ultimate benchmark for the offensive tackle position. When Gregg joined forces with legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi in 1959, they became one of the most dominant teams of the 1960s. Gregg, a nine-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, was one of the reasons the Packers won a combined three NFL Championships and two … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Forrest Gregg (Story)
The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
It seemed Rodney Peete was destined for stardom when he entered the National Football League in 1989. Peete, the 1988 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, shredded defenses with his arm as a member of the USC Trojans in the mid-to-late 1980s. When Peete's draft stock fell dramatically, it was a sign of things to come. Although Peete was never a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
The Life And Career Of Carl Pickens (Story)
During the 1990s, NFL fans witnessed some of the greatest receiver play in league history to that point. Pass catchers such as Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice, Andre Rison, Cris Carter, Herman Moore, and Andre Reed consistently made highlight-reel catches and led their teams to victory. Carl Pickens was another ’90s receiver who brought excitement to an otherwise … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Carl Pickens (Story)
The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)
Art Shell was one of the greatest offensive tackles in Oakland Raiders history. When Shell joined forces with Gene Upshaw, Bob Brown, Jim Otto, and Ron Mix in the early 1970s, the Raiders led the AFC in offense during the first few years of the John Madden era in Oakland. Nine years into Shell's iconic pro football career, he played a perfect game against the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Art Shell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (Story)
Washington Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen was one of the most prolific quarterbacks of the 1960s. Ironically, Jurgensen, who had 32,224 passing yards and 255 passing touchdowns during his iconic 18-year NFL career, almost never made it to the NFL. Had it not been for a Duke Blue Devils assistant coach's timely intervention, Jurgensen would not have led the NFL … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mark Clayton (Story)
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Miami Dolphins experienced an incredible run of football. They had winning records, multiple championships, the only undefeated season in NFL history, great coaching, and record-breaking players. One of those players was receiver Mark Clayton. After arriving in South Florida from the University of Louisville, Clayton paired with … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Clayton (Story)