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From 1957 to 1971, the Baltimore Colts never experienced a losing season. They played in four NFL Championship games, winning three of them. They also appeared in two AFC Championship games, winning one, and played in two Super Bowls, winning one. But by 1972, age had caught up with them, and combined with some questionable … Read more
From 1939 to 1954, the Brooklyn Dodgers had only one losing season and won five National League Pennants. However, they had yet to claim the coveted World Series Trophy. After finishing second in 1954 with a 92–64 record, expectations were high for the 1955 season. The Dodgers boasted one of the most impressive starting lineups … Read more
After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship. LISTEN ON YOUR APP OF CHOICE Duane Thomas Distraction To Start Season But things didn’t start well. Discontented running back Duane … Read more
From 1969 to 2006, I was a big fan of NFL football. During those 38 years, I watched many great football games, most from the 1970s. But there was a game from 1991 that I would rank among the best I’ve seen. The SF 49ers finished the 1990 season with a 14–2 record and then … Read more
Billy Martin was born in Berkeley, California, in 1928. His parents split up shortly after his birth, which had a profound emotional impact on Billy. As a child, he frequently got into fights and engaged in amateur boxing for a time before shifting his focus to baseball. He wasn’t a natural, but through hard work … Read more