Today in Pro Football History

November 19, 2011

1961: Jim Brown Ties Rushing Record as Browns Crush Eagles

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By the 1961 NFL season, Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns was well-established as the top runner in pro football. He had led the league in g...
November 18, 2011

MVP Profile: Walter Payton, 1977

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Running Back, Chicago Bears Age: 23 3rd season in pro football & with Bears College: Jackson State Height: 5’10” Weight: 204 Pre...
November 17, 2011

1940: Redskins Beat Bears, Setting Stage for Title Game Showdown

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The teams best positioned to vie for the NFL Championship met in Week 9 of the regular season at Washington’s Griffith Stadium on November 1...
November 16, 2011

1969: Long Lamonica-to-Wells TD Gives Raiders Win Over Chargers

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The Oakland Raiders were 7-1-1 and battling the Chiefs atop the Western Division of the American Football League as they took on their West ...
November 15, 2011

MVP Profile: Dan Fouts, 1982

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Quarterback, San Diego Chargers Age: 31 10th season in pro football & with Chargers College: Oregon Height: 6’3” Weight: 205 P...
November 14, 2011

1965: Cuozzo Throws 5 TD Passes as Colts Bury Vikings

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The Baltimore Colts, coached by Don Shula, appeared to be cruising toward a second straight NFL Western Conference title as they took on the...
November 13, 2011

1949: Conerly & Roberts Star as Giants Down Packers

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The NFL game on November 13, 1949 at Green Bay’s City Stadium featured the Packers (2-5), in what would be their last season under head coac...
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