Paul Hornung, the NFL's "Golden Boy," was the quintessential Jack of all trades during his legendary nine-year career in Green Bay Packers green and gold from the late 1950s until the mid-1960s. Hornung could do it all. He racked up yardage in the air and on the ground, passed, kicked, and blocked. Behind Hornung's versatility and Vince Lombardi's leadership, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Paul Hornung (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Doug Brien (Story)
Doug Brien became one of the NFL's most accurate field goal kickers at the time of his retirement from the gridiron in 2005. Brien's career 80.2 percent field goal and 98 percent PAT accuracy in twelve NFL seasons make some of today's kickers cringe. Regrettably, many fans and pundits remember Brien more for his two late missed field goals that resulted in the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Doug Brien (Story)
What Happened To Morten Andersen? (Story)
Morten Andersen was one of the greatest kickers in National Football League history. Who would've thought a 17-year-old from Denmark would embark on a historic 25-year run in the NFL? Andersen, who earned the nickname "The Great Dane," quickly made a name for himself in the United States. The left-footed kicker nailed several historic field goals during his … [Read more...] about What Happened To Morten Andersen? (Story)
What Happened To Darren Sproles? (Story)
Diminutive 5'6" jack of all trades Darren Sproles paved the way for smaller players to excel at football's highest level. Sproles' success in the National Football League opened the door for guys such as Maurice Jones-Drew and Ray Rice in the ensuing years. Behind Sproles' diminutive stature lay a bull strong and lightning-fast game changer. Sproles was so … [Read more...] about What Happened To Darren Sproles? (Story)
What Happened To Olin Kreutz? (Story)
If there was one word which aptly described six-time Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, it was "intense." Kreutz's passion and intensity sometimes got him into skirmishes with teammates during his colorful football career. It wasn't rare for Kreutz to break his teammates' jaws during practice. However, he wasn't a bad guy. Far from it. We're … [Read more...] about What Happened To Olin Kreutz? (Story)
