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What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)

Kicker Al Del Greco #3

  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)

The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)

Former Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell attends the game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals during their AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Reliant Stadium on January 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

  For NFL defenders in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the prospect of tackling Earl Campbell must have been terrifying. When Campbell’s 5’11”, 230-pound frame and tree trunk sized legs were powered by a full head of steam, the sight was akin to a runaway cement truck crushing anything in its … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)

The Life And Career Of Warren Moon (Complete Story)

Warren Moon Houston Oilers circa 1985

  In the 2011 movie “Moneyball” based on the Michael Lewis book by the same name, actor Brad Pitt, playing A’s general manager Billy Beane, has a pointed conversation with a colleague. “You don’t have a crystal ball.  You can’t look at a kid and predict his future, any more than I can.” This is an apt quote when looking at the future of a prospective professional … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Warren Moon (Complete Story)

The Life And Career Of Billy “White Shoes” Johnson (Complete Story)

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson a member of the National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team on the Red Carpet prior to the NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, FL.

  For the past several decades, the NFL has been called the “No Fun League.” Regardless of the type of action on the field, players are frequently penalized for showing outward displays of emotion during the course of a game. One false move to celebrate, and possibly berate, the opponent could result in a yellow penalty flag for excessive celebration. With each … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Billy “White Shoes” Johnson (Complete Story)

The Life And Career Of QB Steve McNair (Complete Story)

Baltimore Ravens Steve McNair during the Ravens loss to the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland Ohio.

  The NFL has seen its share of small college players find success in the pros. These rather obscure athletes from destinations mostly unknown made a name for themselves on the sport’s biggest stage. Names such as Andre Reed (Kutztown University), Larry Little (Bethune-Cookman), Wayne Chrebet (Hofstra), and Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State) come to mind. Another … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of QB Steve McNair (Complete Story)

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