Posts with players, coaches, and other topics from the Pro Football Hall of Fame for The Football History Dude podcast, covering the history of the NFL.
Don Shula is the winningest coach in NFL history, is the head coach of the only NFL team with a perfect season, went to three Miami Dolphins Super Bowls in a row, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His great success is well documented. However, the rocky relationship he had with … Read more
David Baker is the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a position he has held since 2014. Since taking over the helm, David has helped the Hall transform into “The Most Inspiring Place On Earth.” He is also Chairman of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, which will result in the … Read more
Jim Thorpe was a legend during his time, and most of us know the name today, more than 100 years after he was given the nickname of “World’s Greatest Athlete.” This is a 2-part series podcast of Jim Thorpe on The Football History Dude podcast. You can listen to both episodes below, and if you’re … Read more
This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Don Hutson, the NFL’s first true wide receiver. Don played wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and is often referred to as one of the greatest Packers and NFL players of all time. He was the most … Read more
When you mention the name of George Halas, several things may come to mind. Born in 1895, Halas was the founder of the Chicago Bears as well as the National Football League. But he was also an outfielder for the New York Yankees and the MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl before settling in as … Read more