How Did the Hail Mary Pass Originate? What Was the First One?

Did you ever wonder how the first hail mary pass came to be?  Well, it all goes back to a game on December 28, 1975, between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings.  This was the NFC Divisional playoff round.  There were 24 seconds left on the clock.  Quarterback Roger Staubach was desperate to find a … Read more

1948 NFL vs College All-Star Game

It’s summertime and like most years, we look forward to the opening of training camps and the excitement of what the new football season will bring! But for many years, the advent of summer indicated that preparations were beginning for the annual NFL College All-Star football game in Chicago. This extravaganza, held each August in … Read more

Duke Slater – Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member (2020)

When you first heard about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, did you know the name, Duke Slater?  If you did not, you were not alone.  He is a long-forgotten name in the annals of football glory.  Many referred to him as one of the greatest football players of all time, or the … Read more