February 23, 2010

1983: Herschel Walker Signs with USFL

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Football fans received stunning news on February 23, 1983 as the new United States Football League (USFL), slated to begin play in just a fe...
February 21, 2010

List of the Day: Best Rushing Seasons, 1940s NFL

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Steve Van Buren TOP 10 1- Steve Van Buren, 1949 Philadelphia Eagles 1146 yards, 263 att., 4.4 avg., 11 TD 2- Tony Canadeo, 1949 Green Bay Pa...
February 19, 2010

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 1930s NFL

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Don Hutson TOP 10 RECEPTIONS* 1 (tied)- Don Hutson, 1937 Green Bay Packers 41 rec., 552 yds., 13.5 avg., 7 TD 1 (tied)- Gaynell Tinsley, 193...
February 18, 2010

1970: Don Shula Leaves Colts for Dolphins

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After four seasons of existence, the Miami Dolphins had gone a combined 15-39-2 under Head Coach George Wilson. Moreover, they were not draw...
February 15, 2010

List of the Day: Best Passing Yardage Seasons, 1930s NFL

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Davey O'Brien TOP 10* 1- Davey O’Brien, 1939 Philadelphia Eagles 1324 yards, 99-201, 49.3 %, 6 TD, 17 INT 2- Arnie Herber, 1936 Green Ba...
February 13, 2010

List of the Day: Best Rushing Seasons, 1930s NFL

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TOP 10* 1- Beattie Feathers, 1934 Chicago Bears 1004 yards, 119 att., 8.4 avg., 8 TD 2- Cliff Battles, 1937 Washington Redskins 874 yards, 2...
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...