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)
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The Life And Career Of Barry Foster (Complete Story)
Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders was one of the most electrifying players of his generation. However, another running back named Barry wreaked havoc on defenses during that time. It was none other than the Pittsburgh Steelers' Barry Foster. "The NFL's Other Barry" enjoyed his lone breakout season with the Steelers in 1992. Foster shattered Franco … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Barry Foster (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Hines Ward (Complete Story)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered one of the National Football League's most storied and iconic franchises. In the 1970s, behind offensive Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and Franco Harris, as well as their feared "Steel Curtain" defense, the Steelers won four Super Bowl titles. But by the turn of the century, their luster had weakened. Other than an … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Hines Ward (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Alan Faneca (Complete Story)
Alan Faneca allowed just two sacks in his incredible 13-year NFL career. He also never missed a start in his final nine seasons in the National Football League. When Faneca hung up his cleats in 2011, he had won a Super Bowl title with the Pittsburgh Steelers, earned nine Pro Bowl berths, and became a six-time First-Team All-Pro selection. Remarkably, Alan … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Alan Faneca (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jack Lambert (Complete Story)
The NFL has seen its fair share of intimidating athletes in the past century. These are the players who have “the look.” The look is something that makes opponents shudder while simultaneously trying to act tough. Those same tough guys turn to Jell-o when met with the steely glare of bloodlust and menace. When quarterbacks and other offensive skill … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jack Lambert (Complete Story)