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Category: Pro and College Football Players Oral History

Oral history interviews and stories from NFL legends and former NCAA football players.

NFL legends Shaun Alexander, Charles Woodson, and Randy Moss have been friends since high school.

NFL Legends Friends Since High School

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2000s NFL

NFL Legends Friends Since High School

Walt Garrison shares what it was like in the Dallas Cowboys huddle with Don Meredith and Roger Staubach.

In the Dallas Cowboys Huddle

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1960s NFL

In the Dallas Cowboys Huddle

Walt Garrison shares about NFL Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys and rooming with Dan Reeves.

Walt Garrison NFL Training Camp

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1960s NFL

Walt Garrison NFL Training Camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted four Hall of Famersi in 1974, the best NFL draft ever.

1974 Steelers – Best Ever NFL Draft?

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1970s Pittsburgh Steelers

1974 Steelers – Best Ever NFL Draft?

Star Broncos defensive player, Karl Mecklenburg, shares how he was fortunate to make the team after being drafted late.

Karl Mecklenburg on Making Broncos

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1980s NFL

Karl Mecklenburg on Making Broncos

Pete Koch talks about being a first-round draft pick in 1984 and what it was like to hold out for a better contract.

1984 NFL First Round Pick Salary

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1984 NFL draft

1984 NFL First Round Pick Salary

Bills head coach, Marv Levy, shares the story of drafting future Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas in the 1988 NFL draft.

Thurman Thomas NFL Draft

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1988 NFL Draft

Thurman Thomas NFL Draft

Warren Moon says he was ready to give up football if he couldn't play quarterback.

Why Did Warren Moon Play in Canada?

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1970s NFL

Why Did Warren Moon Play in Canada?

Pete Brewster shares stories from his nine seasons in the NFL, including seven with Paul Brown’s legendary Cleveland Browns of the 1950s.

Pete Brewster – Most Underrated NFL Receiver of the 1950s

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1950s Cleveland Browns

Pete Brewster – Most Underrated NFL Receiver of the 1950s

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