Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry Book Preview

In this episode of “When Football Was Football’” Joe Ziemba previews his latest book, “Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry,” and shares some of the stories that are included within the book. The recent release of the book by McFarland Publishing coincides with the 75th anniversary of the last NFL championship won by the … Read more

Norman Barry: The High School Coach Who Won an NFL Title!

Since the Arizona Cardinals began in 1899, the team has captured just two NFL titles and both were in the pre-Super Bowl era. In fact, the last championship won by the Cards was in 1947, 75 years ago this season. Unfortunately, that is the longest “non-winning” title streak by any professional team in any sport! … Read more

Curly Lambeau’s Last (Almost) Hurrah! Coaching the Chicago Cardinals

In 1950, the Chicago Cardinals faced a challenging coaching predicament. After Jimmy Conzelman retired in 1948 following two straight trips to the NFL championship game, the club named Phil Handler and Buddy Parker as co-head coaches for the 1949 season. That experiment lasted only five games before Handler was booted upstairs while Parker was appointed … Read more

Phil Handler: The Worst Coach in NFL History May Have Also Been One of the Best!

As you scroll through the list of NFL head coaches and their overall records throughout history, you’ll find his name last. Dead last. But if you check into his brilliant resume and his coaching accomplishments, you’ll discover that this two-time NFL champion may have been one of the most valuable performers in his chosen profession. … Read more

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