NFL history podcasts.
If you were an NFL fan during the late 1970s and early 1980s, you may have heard of Mike Webster. If you were a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, then you no doubt heard of “Iron Mike.” He is considered one of the top 100 players of all time (according to the NFL 100 Centennial … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XX, which was held on January 26, 1986, between the first-time AFC champion New England Patriots and the first-time NFC champion Chicago Bears, with the never-ending controversy about why Walter Payton didn’t score a touchdown. If you’re looking for the full story of this 1985 season, pick up my Great Eighties book … Read more
The Tennessee Titans have produced several memorable campaigns filled with iconic plays, dominant stretches, and heartbreaking finishes. From playoff miracles to record-setting performances, each standout season has carved a lasting place in the franchise’s history. Ranking the greatest Tennessee Titans seasons ever requires weighing postseason success, unforgettable highlights, and regular-season dominance. Titans fans often look … Read more
For those who remember George Halas, we might think of him in his later years as the aging, but still cranky, coach of the Chicago Bears. Stiff-jawed, intense, and focused, one wonders if Halas ever smiled on the field. From all accounts, he did not! Football was his passion and the urge to play pushed … Read more
The 1970s ushered in a new birth of competition in pro football. As with many new things, a new idea sparked the entire pro football landscape at the very beginning of the decade. A new television contract was obtained by all three major television networks to televise the newly formed league of 26 teams. One … Read more