Although it seems unfathomable now, a century ago the very idea of professional football was laughable. In the early 1900s, college football was king. When a player graduated from college he had no more football to look forward to. At best, the “pro” game was a hodgepodge of random teams scattered throughout the country, primarily in the midwest. Even the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of NFL Pioneer Fritz Pollard (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of QB Jim Plunkett (Complete Story)
The history of the NFL is littered with “can’t miss” prospects who ended up being busts. Then, there are the can’t miss prospects who look like busts then inexplicably salvage their careers. Arguably, the best redemption stories can be found with the quarterback position. The de facto leader of a team who was drafted to be the savior can set a team back years if they … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of QB Jim Plunkett (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Vikings WR Cris Carter (Complete Story)
The act of catching a football in an NFL game faces many challenges. Imperfectly thrown footballs, aggressive defensive backs, adverse weather conditions, and sideline and end line restrictions, all are obstacles that can prevent a pass reception. Cris Carter was an elite NFL receiver who consistently overcame these obstacles to catch over 1100 passes during his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Vikings WR Cris Carter (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Raiders RB Marcus Allen (Complete Story)
If you were to imagine the perfect course of an NFL career, it would be somewhat similar to the NFL career of Marcus Allen. You would start by being named Rookie of the Year and then continue by winning a Super Bowl, being voted Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl, and being awarded Most Valuable Player for an entire NFL season. If you would face adversity on a team, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Raiders RB Marcus Allen (Complete Story)
The Life and Career of Giants LB Lawrence Taylor (Complete Story)
From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was the epitome of New York Giants football. “LT” was tough, fast, hit like a truck, and had a bit of a wild streak. Taylor was already a record breaker in college at North Carolina, but his talent exploded in the NFL. As an outside linebacker, Taylor re-wrote the book on his position. His speed and nose for the football were … [Read more...] about The Life and Career of Giants LB Lawrence Taylor (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Deion Sanders (Complete Story)
The 1989 NFL Draft is considered one of the best drafts in league history. No less than five of the first 20 picks were eventually voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In fact, four of those Hall of Fame players were selected within the first five picks. Michigan State tackle Tony Mandarich (taken number two overall) became notorious in his own right as … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Deion Sanders (Complete Story)