Not every athlete is fortunate to have a parent who is a successful coach and local legend. It’s even more rare for that same parent to coach their own kids. However, that’s precisely who taught Ted Ginn Jr. the tricks of his future trade. He learned the sport of football from his father, Ted Ginn Sr., the head coach at Glenville High School in … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Ginn Jr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)
Not every NFL running back is adept at running the ball and catching passes. That’s why those who do both well are considered a precious commodity to their teams. For nine seasons, Brian Westbrook was one of the best dual-threat backs in the league. His ability to not only run the ball but catch passes out of the backfield made him a nightmare to prepare … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dave Meggett (Story)
In 1989, the New York Giants were two seasons removed from playing in and winning Super Bowl XXI. Following their victory, New York missed the playoffs in 1987 and 1988 despite having most of their championship roster intact. During the 1989 NFL Draft, the franchise added a little-known running back and special teams demon from Towson University. Dave Meggett … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dave Meggett (Story)
The Life And Career Of Thurman Thomas (Story)
In the 1988 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills got a steal when they selected Oklahoma State University running back Thurman Thomas in the second round. After arriving in Buffalo, Thomas immediately became one of the best backs in the NFL. https://twitter.com/ThaEndOfDaBench/status/1075919015946653697 From 1990 through 1993 he was part of a loaded Bills team that … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Thurman Thomas (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ken Norton Jr. (Story)
Ken Norton Jr. didn’t have what some might call a normal upbringing. His father, Ken Norton Sr., was one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world from the 1960s until the early 1980s. Norton Jr. didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps but he packed a punch in his own right. https://twitter.com/Random49ers/status/1657087493215506432 As a linebacker for … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ken Norton Jr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Phil Simms (Story)
On January 25, 1987, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms had a day for the ages. While leading New York to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI, Simms set a game record with a 150.9 completion percentage. Remarkably, only three of his 25 passes fell incomplete and Simms was named … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Phil Simms (Story)