Marlin Briscoe was one of pro football's trailblazers in the late 1960s. Briscoe became the first starting African American quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) when he took the field for the Denver Broncos in 1968. "The Magician's" quickness and arm strength dazzled scouts, coaches, and fans alike. Despite playing behind Steve Tensi in the first … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Marlin Briscoe (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Larry Little (Story)
Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Larry Little was the team's definition of hometown hero in the 1970s. Little, who grew up in South Florida, spent his first two pro football seasons with Sid Gillman's San Diego Chargers from 1967 to 1968. After a serendipitous turn of events, Little returned to Miami and became one of the stalwarts of Don Shula's 1970s … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Larry Little (Story)
The Life And Career Of “Mean” Joe Greene (Story)
"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)
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)
