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

How Dick “Night Train” Lane Got His Nickname

Chicago Cardinals

How Dick “Night Train” Lane Got His Nickname

How the Philadelphia Eagles got their name.

How the Philadelphia Eagles Were Named

Bert Bell

How the Philadelphia Eagles Were Named

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

Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?

Bob Kahler

Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?

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

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

1978 AFC Championship

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

Norm Van Brocklin holds the record for most passing yards in an NFL game, with 554. He set the record in Week 1 of the 1951 NFL season.

Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game

1951 Los Angeles Rams

Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game

The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers had a great NFL rivalry in the 1970s.

A Brief History of the Steelers Cowboys 70s NFL Rivalry

1970s Pittsburgh Steelers

A Brief History of the Steelers Cowboys 70s NFL Rivalry

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

BILLS VS CHIEFS FOR THE SUPER BOWL

1960s Buffalo Bills

BILLS VS CHIEFS FOR THE SUPER BOWL

The Pittsburgh Steelers played as the Steagles and Card/Pitt in World War II

The Pittsburgh Steelers during World War II

Art Rooney

The Pittsburgh Steelers during World War II

A Brief History of Original AFL Teams

AFL

A Brief History of Original AFL Teams