"Mean" Joe Greene was a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive lineman who certainly lived up to his menacing nickname. Greene not only made life miserable for quarterbacks and offensive linemen, but he also once spat on Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus. Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Dwight White, and Ernie Holmes formed the quartet known collectively … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of “Mean” Joe Greene (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
Without a doubt, Rick Casares set the bar high for Chicago Bears running backs of future generations. Casares was a bruiser of a 226-lb. fullback who never shied away from hard hits on the gridiron. He was vastly different from the typical 1950s fullback who focused exclusively on blocking. Casares emerged as a dual-threat fullback who could block and scamper … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)
Behind Garo Yepremian's exploits on special teams, the Miami Dolphins became a juggernaut when they broke into the National Football League at the turn of the 1970s decade. Yepremian's game-winning, 37-yard field goal against Jan Stenerud's Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Divisional Round capped off the longest game in league history at the time. It was a … [Read more...] about What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mike Golic, Sr. (Story)
When someone mentions the name "Mike Golic, Sr.," images of the popular, long-running ESPN morning sports talk show Mike & Mike probably come to mind. Golic is, after all, one of the most respected figures in the sports media industry. However, there's more—much more—to Mike Golic, Sr. than that. Golic was one of the more prominent names during the Gerry … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Golic, Sr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jim Druckenmiller (Story)
Some pundits argue that Jim Druckenmiller was the worst player in San Francisco 49ers franchise history. Druckenmiller, who played behind the great Steve Young, had a total of 239 passing yards, one touchdown pass, and four interceptions in six career games for the 49ers from 1997 to 1998. However, Druckenmiller's career in San Francisco was seemingly over … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Druckenmiller (Story)