Posts and episodes from The Football History Dude podcast.
The era of the Outlaw Oakland Raiders history is legendary. This team seemed like they had no rules. Well, there was one rule – “Just Win Baby!” Then again, part of this era was remembered for John Madden’s 3 rules ~ “Be on time, pay attention, and play like hell when I tell you to.” … Read more
Cardinals’ legend Marshall Goldberg was in the news recently when newly acquired defensive standout J.J. Watt asked to wear #99 for the Cardinals this season. The only problem was that this esteemed jersey number has been “retired” by the team since before the 1951 season in honor of Mr. Goldberg’s playing career. Watt has since … Read more
Jackie Wallace was an NFL star during the 1970s, playing for the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Colts. During this time he played in 2 Super Bowls (and was on the inactive roster for another). After exiting the NFL, he struggled with substance abuse, finding himself homeless on the streets of New Orleans. … Read more
The Redskins-Cowboys rivalry of the 1970s and 1980s is etched in NFL history. The rivalry began when the Redskins hired George Allen as head coach in 1971. Allen had been the head coach of the LA Rams from 1966–1970. Washington had some great teams in the 1930s and early 1940s. The Redskins had played in … Read more
Amos Alonzo Stagg: College Football’s Man in Motion is Jennifer Taylor Hall’s first book. Jennifer lives in northwest Arkansas where she writes and teaches English. Jennifer’s larger-than-life Uncle George fueled her passion for college football when he introduced her to the game he played at Ole Miss in the 1960s. Long after his own children … Read more