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)
Washington Redskins
The Life And Career Of Eddie LeBaron (Story)
Eddie LeBaron was one of the most legendary quarterbacks in Washington Redskins history. The diminutive 5'7", 168-lb. LeBaron, who served in the Marines during the Korean War, earned the nickname "The Little General" during his pro football career. LeBaron never let his stature compromise his quarterbacking skills. The four-time Pro Bowl signal caller threw for … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Eddie LeBaron (Story)
What Happened To Antwaan Randle El? (Story)
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout and punt return specialist Antwaan Randle El could have been a standout baseball player for his hometown Chicago Cubs. The Cubs made Randle El a 14th-round selection in the 1997 MLB Draft. However, he put his baseball dreams aside at the behest of his parents. Randle El became a standout quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers … [Read more...] about What Happened To Antwaan Randle El? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)
Despite the unfortunate end to Adam Archuleta's NFL career, he made an indelible mark as the St. Louis Rams' strong safety from 2001 to 2005. Although Archuleta never became a Pro Bowler, he became one of the pillars of the Rams' defense during that span. Archuleta racked up 351 solo tackles, three interceptions, one pick-six, three fumbles, five fumble … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Adam Archuleta (Story)
What Happened To Joe Theismann? (Story)
When one remembers the name "Joe Theismann," memories of his gruesome career-ending injury in 1985 suddenly come to mind. An all-out blitz that had New York Giants pass rusher Lawrence Taylor landing awkwardly on Theismann's lower right leg in the fall of 1985 resulted in one of the most gruesome sights on an NFL gridiron. Despite the harrowing end to … [Read more...] about What Happened To Joe Theismann? (Story)