Imagine leading your team in interceptions in seven of the eight seasons you played in the National Football League despite being blind in one eye. That's precisely what the great Bobby Dillon did from 1952 to 1959. Not only did Dillon become the Packers' all-time leader in interceptions (52), but he also accomplished the impressive feat of playing in just … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bobby Dillon (Story)
The Life And Career Of Sammy Baugh (Complete Story)
Sometimes destiny arrives in the most unexpected places and to the most unlikely people. After having a scholarship offer retracted because of an injury, Sammy Baugh met Texas Christian University coach Dutch Meyer. https://twitter.com/SportsDaysPast/status/1262257192448790528 Meyer was impressed by Baugh’s athleticism, especially his right arm. Using that … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sammy Baugh (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Eric Green (Complete Story)
For the longest time, NFL tight ends were nothing more than glorified blockers who caught an occasional pass. There were exceptions through the decades, but old school tight ends were not always the weapons like they are in the modern game. As offensive football has progressed, the position has become one of large, nimble athletes who are capable of outracing … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Eric Green (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
It takes a special breed of athlete to make it as an NFL running back. He should be quick, elusive, durable, fearless, and versatile. Former New York Jet and Washington Redskin John Riggins had some of those characteristics. Riggins wasn’t particularly quick or elusive. However, he was fairly durable, could catch passes when called upon, and was absolutely … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
What Happened To Everson Walls? (Story)
Many NFL teams passed up on Grambling State Tigers rookie defensive back Everson Walls in the 1981 NFL Draft. It was one of the biggest mistakes they ever made. The Dallas Cowboys, the team Walls grew up following, signed him as an undrafted free agent. Little did they know Walls would become one of the best defensive backs in their franchise's history during … [Read more...] about What Happened To Everson Walls? (Story)
What Happened To Lee Evans? (Story)
Blazing speed and sure hands. These were the words that aptly described Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans. Evans recorded several 1,000-yard receiving seasons with the Bills during his seven-year tenure in Western New York. He even recorded 205 receiving yards on just six receptions in the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans in … [Read more...] about What Happened To Lee Evans? (Story)