Today in Pro Football History

May 29, 2011

1983: Generals Defeat Federals as Offenses Pile Up Yards

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It had been a difficult first season in the United States Football League for the two teams that met at Washington’s RFK Stadium on May 29, ...
May 27, 2011

MVP Profile: Fran Tarkenton, 1975

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Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings Age: 35 15th season in pro football, 10th with Vikings College: Georgia Height: 6’0” Weight: 190 Pr...
May 25, 2011

Past Venue: Griffith Stadium

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Washington, DC Year opened: 1911 Capacity: Varied from 32,000 to 27,550 in final year Names : National Park, 1911-20 Griffith Stadi...
May 24, 2011

MVP Profile: Jim Brown, 1957

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Fullback, Cleveland Browns Age: 21 1st season in pro football College: Syracuse Height: 6’2” Weight: 220 Prelude : Following an out...
May 22, 2011

Past Venue: Liberty Bowl

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Memphis, TN Year opened: 1965 Capacity: 62,380 Names : Memphis Memorial Stadium, 1965-76 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 1976 to date Pro foo...
May 21, 2011

1983: Third-String QB and Defense Lead Bandits to Win Over Invaders

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The Tampa Bay Bandits had gotten off to a good start in the United States Football League’s inaugural season and were on top of the Central...
May 19, 2011

1971: Alworth Moves from Chargers to Cowboys in Three-Team Trade

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On May 19, 1971 a major three-team NFL trade was announced, involving the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers – and ce...
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