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

What was Jim Brown's role in the 1964 NFL Championship Game?

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Jim Brown Did More Than Run for the 1964 Browns

January 11, 2022

Bill McColl tells the story of becoming a doctor while playing for the Chicago Bears.

Podcast Notes

Chicago Bears Legend Studied Medicine During NFL Career

December 20, 2021

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

Football History Articles

Stories of the Game

Eddie Meador describes his dangerous collision with Paul Hornung.

Eddie Meador

Rams Defensive Back Eddie Meador

December 4, 2021

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

A Brief History Of

Terry Baker tells the story of being presented the 1962 Heisman Trophy by Bobby Kennedy.

1962 Heisman Trophy Winner

Bobby Kennedy Presents Terry Baker with the 1962 Heisman Trophy

December 9, 2021

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

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

The San Francisco 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Playoffs, 40 years after "The Catch" in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.

1981 NFC Championship Game

49ers vs Cowboys Meet Again 40 years after “The Catch”

January 14, 2022

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

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