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It was December of 1924 when Big Jim Thorpe of the NFL’s Rock Island Independents decided to escape the harsh, frigid weather of northern Illinois for a post-season gridiron tour of several southern states. The idea seemed promising. Most of his Rock Island teammates would join Thorpe for a leisurely trip to Texas (and beyond) … Read more
Today, we shine a light on trailblazer Jackie Graves — a pioneering scout who made lasting contributions to multiple NFL franchises, including the Boston Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts. Graves is also a proud member of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring legacy in the sport. To explore … Read more
Most of the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions are winners that you could see coming. Even if they were not the favorites, even if you needed to squint to see a scenario in which they’d emerged victorious, you are seldom shocked by who’s left standing at the end of it all. Yet, there are Super Bowl … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers franchise began in 1946 in the All-American Football Conference. The team posted a winning record in all four seasons of the league’s existence and had an impressive 12–2 mark in 1948. But they were in the same division as the Cleveland Browns, the league’s best team. With the league struggling to … Read more
Before we jump into Monday Night Football from 1985 thru 19991, if you haven’t checked it out yet, we recommend reading the articles covering 70′-73′, 74′-78′, and 79′-84′ first. You can also listen to Mark and Dave on Yesterday’s Sports reliving MNF throughout the years. Below is part 1 of the conversation. LISTEN ON YOUR … Read more