Former Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Jackie Slater was a cut above the rest during his many years playing in the National Football League. Slater played a demanding and bruising position on the offensive line for 20 seasons. Not many of his contemporaries can boast such longevity. With Slater working hard on the offensive line, he helped the Rams win games … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jackie Slater (Story)
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The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
Before Joe Gibbs led the Washington Redskins to three Super Bowl titles in the 1980s and early 1990s, George Allen turned the once-woebegone franchise's fortunes around in the 1970s. The workaholic Allen coached the Redskins and the Los Angeles Rams for a combined 12 seasons. He earned a reputation as a master motivator and a coach who turned struggling teams into … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jim Zorn (Story)
Long before Russell Wilson electrified the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man, Jim Zorn made his mark as one of the first showmen in franchise history. Seahawks fans will forever remember Zorn, the team's first quarterback, scrambling out of the pocket and running from one side of the field to the other before finding the open receiver downfield. Nine times out of ten, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Zorn (Story)
The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Terry Baker could have been one of the greatest signal callers of his generation. There was only one glaring problem - Baker didn't have much of a throwing arm. Baker, the 1962 Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner, just couldn't pass like an NFL quarterback. No matter how hard he tried, his passes just did not have any … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
What Happened To Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb? (Story)
Eugene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb was one of the reasons why the Baltimore Colts rose to prominence in the late 1950s. While Lipscomb was a reliable defensive tackle during his three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1953 to 1955, his pro football career reached unprecedented heights with the Colts from 1956 to 1960. When Lipscomb joined Art Donovan and Gino … [Read more...] about What Happened To Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb? (Story)