To play in the NFL you have to be tough and resilient. Due to the nature of the sport, players need to be able to play with pain and, within reason, certain injuries. Jack Youngblood proved that. He played through the 1979 playoffs, including Super Bowl XIV, with a fractured fibula in his left leg. Always the competitor, Youngblood couldn’t imagine … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jack Youngblood (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Ed “Too Tall” Jones (Complete Story)
NFL defenders typically have a number of intimidation tactics at their disposal. They might be adept at trash talking or sacking the quarterback. For some, their speed and agility help them make plays all over the field. Others are known as “ballhawks” who are proficient at intercepting passes. Ed Jones did not necessarily have to go to great lengths to be … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ed “Too Tall” Jones (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)
From 1965 to 1973 there was perhaps no more terrifying sight for NFL ball carriers than seeing number 51 for the Chicago Bears. That number belonged to the legendary Dick Butkus, linebacker for the Bears. https://twitter.com/sigg20/status/1468961034408923136 Butkus was a 6’3”, 245-pound terror who victimized opponents with a fury that resembled a rabid … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)
What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)
Veteran kicker Al Del Greco was the epitome of good fortune in the National Football League. After the Miami Dolphins released him prior to the 1984 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers signed him a month after. Some three years later, the Packers released him. He eventually suited up for the then-St. Louis Cardinals (now known as the Arizona Cardinals) for … [Read more...] about What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)
What Happened To Morten Andersen? (Story)
Morten Andersen was one of the greatest kickers in National Football League history. Who would've thought a 17-year-old from Denmark would embark on a historic 25-year run in the NFL? Andersen, who earned the nickname "The Great Dane," quickly made a name for himself in the United States. The left-footed kicker nailed several historic field goals during his … [Read more...] about What Happened To Morten Andersen? (Story)
What Happened To Braylon Edwards? (Complete Story)
Braylon Edwards was one of the most athletic wide receivers to ever play in the NFL. While this college superstar didn't make too many waves in the NFL, Edwards excelled at his position and made defenders look lost when guarding him. From a young kid in Detroit to a superstar at the University of Michigan, Braylon achieved his dreams through hard work and … [Read more...] about What Happened To Braylon Edwards? (Complete Story)