Today in Pro Football History

April 6, 2013

1970: Don McCafferty Becomes Head Coach of Colts

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On April 6, 1970 owner Carroll Rosenbloom of the Baltimore Colts announced that Don McCafferty would succeed Don Shula, who had depart...
April 4, 2013

1962: Bears Trade Ed Brown to Steelers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers had gone through a disappointing 6-8 season in 1961. One of the problems had been the health of QB Bobby Layne...
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April 2, 2013

1976: Expansion Bucs Obtain Steve Spurrier from 49ers

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April 2, 1976 was a busy day of trading among NFL teams. In one of the deals that occurred, the 49ers sent nine-year veteran QB Steve ...
March 31, 2013

MVP Profile: Brett Favre, 1996

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Quarterback, Green Bay Packers Age:  27 (Oct. 10) 6 th season in pro football, 5 th with Packers College: Southern Mississi...
March 29, 2013

Rookie of the Year: Chuck Foreman, 1973

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Running Back, Minnesota Vikings Age: 23 (Oct. 26) College: Miami (Florida) Height: 6’2”   Weight: 206 Prelude: Seeking ...
March 27, 2013

1983: Bandits Overcome Stars in USFL Battle of Unbeatens

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The United States Football League game at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium on March 27, 1983 featured a matchup of two teams that had s...
March 25, 2013

1995: Ricky Watters Officially Joins Eagles

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As a transition free agent, RB Ricky Watters had to wait a week after he signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Eagles to find ou...
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