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NFL Films, Football Author-Historian. Buckeye! UU Alum. JOE CARR Bio. RED GRANGE Bio 2019. NFL Greatest 2-Way Players 2024. Books 📚 🏈 on Amazon.

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shawnee.edu/game-changers/in… Happy to be a part of this great event honoring the NFL's Portsmouth Spartans & Spartans Stadium on campus of Shawnee State on Dec 4-5. @ShawneeState @ProFootballHOF @FootballHistory

Ohio’s Game Changers: A Weekend Honoring Branch Rickey

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We mourn the passing of former head coach June Jones A visionary in the passing game, Coach Jones will be remembered with gratitude for his contributions to our organization and the lasting impact he made on those he coached and mentored We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him ❤️
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Nice video on Spartans Stadium in Portsmouth Ohio. A historic goodbye before a new beginning msn.com/en-us/news/other/a-h…
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America's first football superstar became a doll. See Red Grange's celebrity status on display!
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Maybe National Tight Ends Day is older than we thought... This rare archival footage is shocking! 😳

The untold history of National Tight Ends Day

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The Rams are saddened by the passing of Rams Legend Lawrence McCutcheon. Our sincere condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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Taking us back to the 1950s in the latest episode of Hail Tales! bit.ly/HailTalesSpotify
Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History

Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History

Podcast · NFL · Washington football history hasn’t been told like this before. From legendary games to beloved traditions, Hail Tales sheds new light on the moments that have shaped the Burgundy &...

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10-point underdogs. Johnny Unitas and the reigning NFL champions. A Sunday in 1959 produced an upset for the ages. @_Rocketdyne | #RaiseHail

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PFRA@FootballHistoryOct 21
Another episode of The Official PFRA Podcast is available. Jon and George interview former broadcaster and Charger/Bill Paul Maguire. theofficialpfrapodcast.sport…
Official PFRA Podcast welcomes Paul Maguire

Official PFRA Podcast welcomes Paul Maguire

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS The Official PFRA Podc...

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Very nice article last month on the NFL's Columbus Panhandles, Joe Carr and Kathleen Rubadue. columbusnavigator.com/columb…
Columbus Panhandles: The Lunch-Break Team That Helped Launch The NFL

Columbus Panhandles: The Lunch-Break Team That Helped Launch The NFL

The Columbus Panhandles practiced on railroad lunch breaks, played in the NFL's first game and gave the league its first Columbus office. What the Nesser brothers left behind, and what still stands.

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Monday, October 12, 2026 Love Rains Down Fire at Lambeau Field By Eric Goska link nflfootballjournal.blogspot.…
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Saturday, October 10, 2026 Review: Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia by Mike Richman by Jeffrey J. Miller link: nflfootballjournal.blogspot.…
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This sucks. Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86 nytimes.com/athletic/2947063…
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86

Ditka, who was an NFL champion as a player and coach, became the most visible coach in America.

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During #WWII the survival of the #NFL was in doubt. To help, the #Steelers & #Eagles merged - the STEAGLES. Now on SFH we take a look back at the merger, the team's success & more. Listen here bit.ly/4AM6WXd watch bit.ly/4yAsrss @ProFootballHOF @FootballHistory
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Mike Pearson@illinilegendsOct 6
• One-hundred-three years ago today - Oct. 6, 1923 - Red Grange made his varsity debut in @IlliniFootball 's 24-7 victory over visiting Nebraska. Grange ran for 208 yards and three touchdowns.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026 Noted: Jeff Van Note, Falcons Legend, Passes Awa nflfootballjournal.blogspot.…
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Artist, visionary, and a football fan most of all Happy birthday Steve Sabol 🕯️
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Thanks for the 2 mentions. I had two great subjects, Dutch and Red. Again, thanks! Great list!!
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Flea Flicker: Flea Flicker Favorite Football Books flea-flicker-blog.blogspot.c…
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Cool story from @EGeitheim on Norm Van Brocklin’s single-game passing record, which was set 75 years ago today and somehow still stands si.com/nfl/rams/history-behi…
The History Behind a 75-Year-Old NFL Passing Record That Still Stands

The History Behind a 75-Year-Old NFL Passing Record That Still Stands

Norm Van Brocklin’s single-game record of 554 passing yards was even more unlikely than most people realize.

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