Sports History Network I think I was eleven, lying on my stomach watching the TV. Black and white, by the way. Saturday morning wrestling. WWOR: channel 9. Local New York television from Seacaucus, New Jersey. That’s when I first saw Blackjack. Blackjack Mulligan. Yep. Long handlebar mustache. Oily black hair. Thick mutton chop sideburns. A 6-foot-9, 345-pound Texas … Read more
John Vairin was diagnosed with a rare occurrence of oral squamous cell cancer. He had surgery on May 17, 2019, and then he decided he wanted to celebrate the NFL’s 100th season. The result was a project he named “NFL Gratitude to Greats,” honoring and thanking NFL legends. SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE … Read more
In this segment, I will be speaking of NFL Players who stepped into the boxing ring. Before I speak of gentlemen and players who have graced the Boxing Ring and competed in the sweet science, I just want to make clear, it is a whole different environment and scenario. It’s like comparing apples to oranges … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XXI, which was held on January 25, 1987, between the second-time AFC champion Denver Broncos and the first-time NFC champion New York Giants at the beautiful Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, just a short drive up from my former home of Los Angeles. If you’re looking for the full story … Read more
Emmitt Smith could do it all–run, catch, and block. He’s the NFL’s all-time rushing leader and a three-time Super Bowl champion. So why is it that so many people want to diminish his accomplishments? Here’s why. And here’s why I don’t buy it. Let’s begin by taking a look at Emmitt Smiths’ accomplishments. He played … Read more