Sometimes destiny arrives in the most unexpected places and to the most unlikely people. After having a scholarship offer retracted because of an injury, Sammy Baugh met Texas Christian University coach Dutch Meyer. https://twitter.com/SportsDaysPast/status/1262257192448790528 Meyer was impressed by Baugh’s athleticism, especially his right arm. Using that … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sammy Baugh (Complete Story)
Washington Redskins History
The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
It takes a special breed of athlete to make it as an NFL running back. He should be quick, elusive, durable, fearless, and versatile. Former New York Jet and Washington Redskin John Riggins had some of those characteristics. Riggins wasn’t particularly quick or elusive. However, he was fairly durable, could catch passes when called upon, and was absolutely … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)
What Happened To Dexter Manley? (Story)
In the 1980s, the Washington Redskins were one of the best and most feared teams in the National Football League. They had a bunch of colorful characters, as well as a hard-hitting style of play. Washington featured a group of rough-and-tumble offensive linemen called "The Hogs," and they also featured a star defensive end named Dexter Manley. Manley became one … [Read more...] about What Happened To Dexter Manley? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Doug Williams (Story)
From the mid-to-late 1970s, Doug Williams was a record-setting quarterback for Grambling State University. It seemed like everything he touched for the Tigers turned to gold. Despite his exceptional play and abundant accolades, only one NFL coach evaluated Williams’ talent. At the time, a majority of the league was still under the impression that black … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Doug Williams (Story)
The Life And Career Of Darrell Green (Complete Story)
Every once in a while, the NFL Draft unearths a relatively hidden gem. Most of the time, these gems come in the form of players from small colleges who are known mainly by the local populace and media. Given an opportunity at the pro level, these small school athletes take the NFL by storm and don’t look back. That was the case with Darrell … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Darrell Green (Complete Story)