February 10, 2010

1961: AFL Approves Move of Chargers From LA to San Diego

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The Los Angeles Chargers of the new American Football League had a very solid first season on the field. Owned by hotel executive Barron Hil...
February 9, 2010

List of the Day: 1000-Yard Receivers, Other Leagues

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AAFC (All-America Football Conference, 1946-49) Mac Speedie (pictured above) Cleveland Browns, 1947-49 (1947-67 rec., 1146 yds., 17.1 avg., ...
February 8, 2010

1976: Dick Vermeil Hired as Head Coach by Philadelphia Eagles

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Since winning the NFL Championship in 1960 under Head Coach Buck Shaw, who promptly retired, the Philadelphia Eagles had gone through a long...
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February 6, 2010

List of the Day: First 1000-Yard Receiver for Each Current AFC Franchise

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(In chronological order) Browns: Mac Speedie, 1947 (67 rec., 1146 yds., 17.1 avg., 6 TD) Broncos: Lionel Taylor, 1960 (pictured above) (92 ...
February 5, 2010

2006: Steelers Defeat Seahawks in Super Bowl XL

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The Super Bowl following the 2005 season matched a team that had won four Super Bowls (as opposed to one loss) against a club that had never...
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February 4, 2010

List of the Day: First 1000-Yard Receiver for Each Current NFC Franchise

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(In chronological order) Packers: Don Hutson, 1942 (74 rec., 1211 yds., 16.4 avg., 17 TD) Rams: Jim Benton, 1945 (45 rec., 1067 yds., 23.7 a...
February 3, 2010

2001: The XFL Debuts With Games in Las Vegas and Orlando

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On February 3, 2001 a new pro football league launched its season with two games. The XFL, founded by World Wrestling Federation promoter Vi...