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Stories From the Legends

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

Willie Roaf was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 1993.

Podcast Notes

Willie Roaf and the NFL Draft

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

Packers linebacker, Roger Zatkoff tells the story of where the Green Bay Packers played home games before Lambeau Field.

Bob Kahler

Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?

October 11, 2021

The Houston Oilers were a beloved team during the 1978 and 1979 Luv Ya Blue Era.

1978 AFC Championship

Why Are the Houston Oilers So Loved Despite Never Winning a Super Bowl?

September 23, 2021

1951 Los Angeles Rams

Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game

September 6, 2021

Football Biographies

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

Walt Garrison was an NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Walt Garrison — The Cowboys Cowboy

August 20, 2020

Football: Past Meets Present

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

Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are the starting quarterbacks for Super Bowl 55 between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl 55 and Champion Quarterbacks

January 28, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs played at the Buffalo Bills for the 1966 AFL Championship.

1960s Buffalo Bills

BILLS VS CHIEFS FOR THE SUPER BOWL

January 18, 2021

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