Today in Pro Football History
June 5, 2011
Past Venue: Municipal Stadium
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Baltimore, MD aka Babe Ruth Stadium Year opened: 1922 Capacity: 40,000 at opening, increased to 78,000 within two years, but eventually redu...
June 4, 2011
1974: Seattle Awarded NFL Franchise for ’76 Season
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On June 4, 1974 the commissioner of the NFL, Pete Rozelle, announced that the owners had awarded a franchise to Seattle for the 1976 season....
June 3, 2011
MVP Profile: Larry Brown, 1972
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Running Back, Washington Redskins Age: 25 (Sept. 19) 4th season in pro football & with Redskins College: Kansas State Height: 5’1...
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June 1, 2011
1984: Panthers Rally Behind Backup QB to Beat Gunslingers in Overtime
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The Michigan Panthers, defending champions of the United States Football League, looked likely to repeat when they started off at a 6-0 pace...
May 30, 2011
Past Venue: Busch Stadium
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St. Louis, MO aka Sportsman’s Park Year opened: 1909 Capacity: 30,500, up from 17,600 at opening Names : Sportsman’s Park, 1909-53 Busch Sta...
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...
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