There's no question that Fred Biletnikoff was one of the greatest wide receivers in Oakland Raiders franchise history. After a slow start in the collegiate ranks, Biletnikoff's memorable 192-yard and four-touchdown explosion in the 1964 Gator Bowl prompted Raiders head coach Al Davis to sign him. Signing Fred Biletnikoff was one of the best decisions of Al … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Fred Biletnikoff (Story)
The Fascinating Life And Career Of Rosey Grier (Story)
Through hard work and determination, Rosey Grier became a very good defensive tackle in the NFL. During his decade as a player, Grier received numerous accolades and won an NFL championship. https://twitter.com/sigg20/status/958854457747496961 He also became a linchpin of an LA Rams defensive line that is still considered one of the best in league … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Life And Career Of Rosey Grier (Story)
What Happened To Ed Hochuli? (Complete Story)
Few - if any - officials in pro football history had a physique as imposing as Ed Hochuli's. Hochuli developed his muscular frame when he played linebacker for the UTEP Miners during his college days from 1969 to 1972. When he bade his football playing days goodbye to focus on his career as a lawyer and NFL official, he maintained his incredible musculature … [Read more...] about What Happened To Ed Hochuli? (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Dan Fouts (Complete Story)
Dan Fouts isn't just the best quarterback in San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers franchise history. Some fans and pundits even consider him the best player who ever wore Chargers' Powder Blue and Gold. While Fouts struggled in the early goings of his pro football career, he turned things around when Don Coryell took over the reins from Tommy Prothro in 1978. The … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dan Fouts (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jan Stenerud (Story)
Few pro football careers were as serendipitous as legendary Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Jan Stenerud's. The Norwegian-born Stenerud, who had no inkling to become a pro football player, had always aspired to become a ski jumper. Seemingly out of nowhere, he received a ski scholarship from Montana State University that shortly turned into a football … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jan Stenerud (Story)
The Life And Career Of Larry Csonka (Complete Story)
For football fans, it's exciting watching a fleet-footed running back dart in and out of trouble for a huge gain. Arguably, it’s just as much fun seeing a big, bruising ball carrier run over an opponent as they plow their way to a first down. That’s what watching Larry Csonka was like. https://twitter.com/GoatJerseys/status/1206223336960868357 During his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Larry Csonka (Complete Story)