NFL history podcasts.
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
As many of you may know, I recently wrote a book about Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame offensive guard Larry Little. In today’s podcast episode, we will take a brief look at his pro football career. My book is entitled From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry Little. … Read more
How many NFL teams during the 1970s do you remember that lost all six of their preseason games, yet still went on to earn a playoff spot in the same season? I know of one…the 1972 Cleveland Browns. Yes, they were coming off a playoff season in 1971, but the 1972 Browns looked like a … Read more
After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship. LISTEN ON YOUR APP OF CHOICE Duane Thomas Distraction To Start Season But things didn’t start well. Discontented running back Duane … Read more