Former NFL tight end Jackie Smith is primarily known for one specific play. During his lone season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in 1978, Smith played in the only championship game of his career. In the third quarter of Super Bowl XIII against Pittsburgh, quarterback Roger Staubach saw Smith alone in the end zone and fired a pass his way. Instead of … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jackie Smith (Story)
The Troubling Life And Career Of O.J. Simpson (Story)
In the mid-1970s, O.J. Simpson was considered the best running back in the NFL. His celebrity status as a pro began in 1973 when Simpson became the first back in NFL history to surpass 2,000 yards in a single season. https://twitter.com/runhoopsapp/status/1339194697617711107 Simpson followed that achievement with three more years of spectacular running for … [Read more...] about The Troubling Life And Career Of O.J. Simpson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)
In 1968, newly drafted by the Denver Broncos, Curley Culp was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. The acquisition was a boon for the Chiefs, who already had a stable full of future Hall of Famers. The team inserted Culp at defensive tackle, and he helped the team win Super Bowl IV a year … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)
The Life And Career Of Danny Wuerffel (Story)
Those who believe that nice guys finish last never met Danny Wuerffel. Wuerffel was a talented prep star who also set records at the University of Florida. He then won the Heisman Trophy in 1996 along with a national championship. Along the way, Wuerffel’s faith kept him on the straight and narrow. Even his opponents respected … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Danny Wuerffel (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
There’s little doubt that the NFL receiver position has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Today’s game requires a pass catcher to be fast, elusive, have great hands, be able to separate from defenders, and jump out of the stadium. With some exceptions, most receivers who played the sport in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s likely wouldn’t make a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
The Life And Career Of Leslie O’Neal (Story)
In the 1986 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers selected Oklahoma State defensive end Leslie O’Neal as the eighth overall pick. Despite playing on a Chargers team that won only four games that year, O’Neal introduced himself to the NFL by netting 12.5 sacks. https://twitter.com/Chargerswin2023/status/1592561866328649728 For the next several years, he continued … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Leslie O’Neal (Story)