The Game Before the Money

THE GAME BEFORE THE MONEY

An Oral History of Pro and College Football

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Interviews with NFL Legends

The Chicago Bears ran a kickoff return back for a touchdown against the Lions in overtime, to win on Thanksgiving Day, 1980. Vince Evans interviewed for a football history podcast about it.

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1980 Bears Lions Thanksgiving Classic

November 22, 2021

Dick Vermeil was the NFL's first-ever special teams coach.

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How Dick Vermeil Became the NFL’s First-Ever Special Teams Coach

September 8, 2021

Drew Pearson describes the Hail Mary catch he made for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Drew Pearson Hail Mary Catch

July 22, 2021

Football History Articles

Stories of the Game

1978 Heisman Trophy winner, Billy Sims, tells the story of how he was recruited to the University of Oklahoma.

1978 Heisman Trophy

Why Billy Sims Chose Oklahoma

October 1, 2021

Packers wide receiver Boyd Dowler tells the story of being on active army duty during the 1961 NFL championship game.

1961 NFL Championship Game

Packers Players on Active Army Duty During the 1961 Season

September 27, 2021

NFL head football coach Dick Vermeil tells the story of why he started his coaching career.

Dick Vermeil

What Inspired Dick Vermeil to Coach Football

September 16, 2021

A Brief History Of

Why do the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving Day?

Chicago Bears

Why the Detroit Lions Play on Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021

The story behind Night Train Lane longest touchdown pass in Cardinals history.

Arizona Cardinals

Longest TD Pass In Cardinals History

November 18, 2021

How did Dick Night Train Lane get his nickname? There are many versions to the story.

Chicago Cardinals

How Dick “Night Train” Lane Got His Nickname

November 11, 2021

Football Biographies

Hugh McElhenny tells the story of playing for the San Francisco 49ers Million Dollar Backfield and how he got the nickname "The King".

1952 NFL Draft

“The King” of The 49ers Million Dollar Backfield

October 27, 2021

1970s Pittsburgh Steelers

Senor Sack: Gabriel Rivera

September 30, 2021

Greasy Neale is a legendary NFL coach. You can read about him in this article.

1919 World Series

Eagles Head Coach Greasy Neale Played in a World Series

January 6, 2021

Football: Past Meets Present

1965 NFL season

Did You Know? 11 Combined TDs

November 23, 2021

George Blanda is the oldest QB in NFL history. How does Tom Brady compare?

1970s Oakland Raiders

Oldest Quarterback in the NFL

November 3, 2021

Bob Griese tells the story of how he recovered from an ankle injury that was similar to Dak Prescott's ankle injury.

1972 Miami Dolphins

Bob Griese and Dak Prescott Returned from Similar Injuries

October 5, 2021

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