Category: Pro and College Football Players Oral History

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

John Wooten of the Cleveland Browns tells stories from the 1964 NFL Championship Game.

Stories from the 1964 NFL Championship Game

1960s Cleveland Browns

Stories from the 1964 NFL Championship Game

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

Jim Brown Did More Than Run for the Cleveland Browns

1960s Cleveland Browns

Jim Brown Did More Than Run for the Cleveland Browns

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

Chicago Bears Bill McColl Studied Medicine During NFL Career

1950s NFL

Chicago Bears Bill McColl Studied Medicine During NFL Career

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

Bobby Kennedy Presents Terry Baker with the 1962 Heisman Trophy

1960s NCAA Football

Bobby Kennedy Presents Terry Baker with the 1962 Heisman Trophy

Eddie Meador describes his dangerous collision with Paul Hornung.

Rams Defensive Back Eddie Meador

1960s NFL

Rams Defensive Back Eddie Meador

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.

1980 Bears Lions Thanksgiving Classic

1980s NFL

1980 Bears Lions Thanksgiving Classic

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

Longest TD Pass In Cardinals History

1950s NFL

Longest TD Pass In Cardinals History

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

How Dick “Night Train” Lane Got His Nickname

1950s NFL

How Dick “Night Train” Lane Got His Nickname

Dave Wilcox 49ers LB Interview

1960s NFL

Dave Wilcox 49ers LB Interview