February 11, 2010

1997: Bill Parcells Becomes Head Coach of New York Jets

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On February 11, 1997 the New York Jets finally were able to sign the head coach they wanted, Bill Parcells. It was not an easily done deal f...
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...