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)
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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)
The Life And Career Of Pat Fischer (Complete Story)
One of the first things NFL players do when taking the field is size up their opponent. They look to see how they will fare that day given their opponent’s size, speed, and reputation. For many receivers in the 1960s and 70s, one look at Pat Fischer gave them a confidence boost. https://twitter.com/NFL_Journal/status/1496578677815062532 Fischer was known … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pat Fischer (Complete Story)
What Happened To Sean Taylor? (Complete Story)
The role of safety in football is part protector and part hammer. He has to ensure pass catchers don’t make big plays and also intimidate them by distributing big hits. The more he does of this, the less opposing offenses will challenge him. Sean Taylor personified these traits and then … [Read more...] about What Happened To Sean Taylor? (Complete Story)
What Happened To Dwayne Haskins? (Story)
It seemed former Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was destined for stardom in the National Football League. Haskins was a football lifer who grew up idolizing New York Giants signal-caller Eli Manning during his formative years in New Jersey. Haskins was a first-rate passer who easily connected with his receivers in stride … [Read more...] about What Happened To Dwayne Haskins? (Story)