The Nesser Brothers: Pro Football’s Forgotten Pioneers

Back in the prehistoric days of professional football, a family of rugged, tough as steel brother, the Nessers, ruled pro football gridirons throughout the Midwest. The Nesser brothers competed against the celebrated pioneers of the game, including Jim Thorpe and Knute Rockne. The brothers held their own against all competitors, no matter their reputation. Despite … Read more

Super Bowl LX: A History-Making Super Bowl?

Once the Super Bowl game is done and dusted, there will be plenty of new lines written in the record books. A win for the New England Patriots will see the franchise move out to seven wins overall, claiming the top spot ahead of the Steelers. Whatever happens, the Pats will move out to 12 … Read more

Larry Csonka and Larry Brown – They Took a Licking but Kept on Ticking

In the 1970s, John Cameron Swayze would advertise Timex wristwatches with the slogan, “They Took a Licking but Kept on Ticking.”  The same could be said for several NFL running backs during the 1970s.  Some of those runners achieved the ultimate honor of being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Others, perhaps upon … Read more