Sports History Network Prior to 1978, pro football was regarded as primarily a running game. The objective of the forward pass was still not as refined and as perfected as it would become in the years after 1978. In 1972, with the advent of the hash marks moving closer to the middle of the field, the largest number … Read more
The NFL has had its share of giants on the field, players who towered over their teammates and opponents alike. Their height gave them a unique advantage, often making them more formidable in their respective roles. Here’s a look at the seven tallest players in NFL history, ranked by height. 1. Richard Sligh – 7’0” … Read more
In 1975, the cover of Sports Illustrated identified Soviet weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev as “The World’s Strongest Man.” Few could contradict that claim. His achievements spoke for themselves. At the time, Alekseyev was preparing to win his sixth consecutive World Superheavyweight Championship. What Made Alekseyev So Powerful? When he was just 11 years old, Vasily was put to … Read more
Every year about this time, from 1934 through 1976, an enormous football extravaganza took place each summer that captured the interest of football fans across the country. It was the annual College All-Star Football game which pitted the defending NFL champions against a team of recently graduated collegiate players who were selected by a nationwide … Read more
The dictionary definition of sport, according to Oxford Languages is ‘an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.’ Sports have enthralled and entertained human cultures for millennia. They teach us values, keep us active, keep our minds engaged, help us compete in a … Read more