Sports History Network Vince Papale is a name many have heard of, even though he never played college football, nor did he get drafted to the NFL. The reason we all know the name is that his story is an incredible journey of a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan given the opportunity to try out for his beloved team. … Read more
Richard Berthelsen spent 40 years with the NFLPA, fighting for player rights. Perhaps the biggest win for the NFLPA was free agency, allowing players to choose where they want to play instead of the owners having basically all of the power. He shares how he fell into the job working with Ed Garvey, one of … Read more
Coach Dick Vermeil is one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history. He was successful at every level of coaching in his career with a different approach to leadership then many of his counterparts. Coach won the Rose Bowl with UCLA, then took the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl (lost,) and then finally … Read more
David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a position he has held since 2014. Since taking over the helm, David has helped the Hall transform into “The Most Inspiring Place On Earth.” He is also Chairman of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, which will result in the … Read more
Chris Landry has spent a lifetime in football, serving as a scout, coach, and administrator and both the college and NFL levels. He now owns a business revolving around football serving both fans of the game and teams at the college and professoinal ranks. Landryfootball.com is geared towards fans of the game and Landry Football … Read more