Posts and episodes from The Football History Dude podcast.
When you think of an NFL official, what first comes to mind? Was it that call (or non-call) during the 2018 NFC Championship game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams? Or was it that time when the official and Jerome Bettis were not on the same page for the overtime coin … Read more
The 1960s were a tumultuous period in U.S. history and Pro Football was not immune to the decade’s upturn of tradition. As war in Southeast Asia, civil unrest at home and political assassinations rocked the nation, professional football struggled to attract fans. While some players fought for civil rights and others fought overseas, the ideological … Read more
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is referred to as “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth” by many people. Although this may be an audacious and bold statement, for many, it’s dead accurate. The Hall of Fame stories are numerous. This past weekend we were supposed to see new members of the Pro Football Hall … Read more
When you think of unbreakable NFL records, what comes to mind? Does the name Ernie Nevers come to mind for you? Have you ever heard of that name? Perhaps you first heard of the name on Christmas Day of 2020 when Alvin Kamara tied his rushing touchdown record. But the thing is, he still didn’t … Read more
Ever wonder what Hall of Fame voting for the NFL is like? What goes on in the room that ultimately changes the lives for a handful of legends each year? This week’s guest has been a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for quite some time now. He’s also a founding member of … Read more