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The 1973 Denver Broncos were indeed a special team. They were the first Denver team to earn a winning record. The Broncos finished the 1973 campaign with a 7-5-2 mark, which gave them a sense of optimism for the future. Their offense was indeed a cause for hope for their future. Their offensive attack scored … Read more
A committee member recently asked me my opinion on inducting former Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. First, I want to say it’s an honor that this committee member values my opinion enough to ask me to contribute to this discussion. I have the utmost respect for Larry … Read more
Here’s a question I often hear, especially from Minnesota Vikings fans: Would the 1970 and/or 1971 Vikings have won the Super Bowl if they had Joe Kapp or Fran Tarkenton at quarterback? Here’s my answer: First, I should point out that the Vikings lost one Super Bowl with Joe Kapp and three with Fran Tarkenton. … Read more
Jim Finks could have spent his life as the answer to this trivia question, who beat out Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas as starting quarterback of the 1955 Pittsburgh Steelers? Finks finished that 1955 season by leading the NFL in pass attempts, completions, passing yards and 10 touchdowns. He also threw 26 interceptions which might … Read more
From 1957 to 1971, the Baltimore Colts never experienced a losing season. They played in four NFL Championship games, winning three of them. They also appeared in two AFC Championship games, winning one, and played in two Super Bowls, winning one. But by 1972, age had caught up with them, and combined with some questionable … Read more