Posts and episodes from The Football History Dude podcast.
When you first heard about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, did you know the name, Duke Slater? If you did not, you were not alone. He is a long-forgotten name in the annals of football glory. Many referred to him as one of the greatest football players of all time, or the … Read more
If you were to watch an American football game 150 years ago, you would not recognize many of the rules. Over the course of the past century and a half, we have seen the transformation from a soccerish/rubbyish game to America’s favorite sport. But what caused the evolution of football? There were many micro-changes barely … Read more
The PFRA was founded on June 22, 1979 in the Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. What a fitting place to build an association dedicated to preserving the same history the Hall of Fame does. Let’s just say football history in America would soon be uncovered like never before. Just like Ralph Hay’s gang, there … Read more
Jim Mcmahon was the 1985 Chicago Bears quarterback, leading them to victory in Super Bowl XX. This team is considered one of the greatest teams in NFL history, and with the “Punky QB” at the helm, it seemed destined to take down the crown for one of the most storied teams in the league. Jim … Read more
Leroy Collins is the author of The Running Back: True Story From the Wheelchair to the NFL. His incredible story is something you only see in the movies. Oh wait, we find out in the interview that it was in the works before COVID-19 hit us. He believes once the movie can get back on … Read more