Too small to play pro football? Try telling that to legendary 5'9" Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, Sr. Smith Sr. defied all odds by finishing his stellar 16-year NFL career with 14,731 receiving yards and 81 touchdowns. During his pro football career, Smith Sr. was known for running his mouth and displaying a brash persona on the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Steve Smith, Sr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Sterling Sharpe (Complete Story)
Had it not been for a freak neck injury during the1994 season that abruptly ended his seven-year NFL career, Sterling Sharpe would've been in the Pro Football Hall of Fame by now. Sharpe led the NFL in catches, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yardage at various points of his pro football tenure. He even won the elusive "Triple Crown" in 1992 when he led the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sterling Sharpe (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Andre Reed (Complete Story)
Legendary wide receiver Andre Reed was a cornerstone of those Buffalo Bills teams that made four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993. Reed's ability to transform short-yardage reception gains into long ones and touchdowns set him apart from other wideouts during his time. Who could ever forget his three second-half touchdown catches from backup … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Andre Reed (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jimmy Smith (Complete Story)
Legendary wide receiver Jimmy Smith is the perfect epitome of patience. His NFL career didn't get off to a great start: he never had a catch with the Dallas Cowboys yet earned two Super Bowl rings with them. Smith even sat out two of his first three NFL seasons When the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars signed him in 1995, nobody would've thought he'd become one … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jimmy Smith (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Hardy Nickerson (Complete Story)
For 16 seasons, Hardy Nickerson was one of the National Football League's premier linebackers. He was a major part of some of the best defensive teams the league boasted, during an era when defense was seen as a higher priority. He was not only a star on the front sevens of multiple teams, but he also helped evolve the way that NFL teams would play defense in the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Hardy Nickerson (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Herman Moore (Complete Story)
Herman Moore did not get nearly as much publicity or recognition as several other elite wide receivers of the 1990s, such as Jerry Rice, Cris Carter or Michael Irvin. However, he had a very solid career, and for a while in the mid-1990s, he was about as productive as any wideout in the National Football League. Moore was a vital part of a struggling franchise … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Herman Moore (Complete Story)