September 22, 2013

1991: Patriots Upset Oilers with Late Scoring Drive

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The New England Patriots were coming off of a dismal 1-15 record in 1990 and were 1-2 as they faced the powerful Houston Oilers on Sept...
September 21, 2013

1969: Steelers Edge Lions in Chuck Noll’s Coaching Debut

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were rebuilding once again with a new head coach as they opened the 1969 NFL season against the Detroit Lions o...
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September 20, 2013

Rookie of the Year: Franco Harris, 1972

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Fullback, Pittsburgh Steelers Age: 22 College: Penn State Height: 6’2”   Weight: 230 Prelude: Following a college care...
September 19, 2013

1985: McMahon Comes Off Bench to Rally Bears Past Vikings

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The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings were both 2-0 as they faced off in Minneapolis on September 19, 1985. The Bears, coached by Mik...
September 18, 2013

1965: Namath Sees First Pro Action, But Chiefs Hold Off Jets

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The American Football League’s New York Jets were coming off a 5-8-1 record in 1964 and slowly but steadily improving under the guidanc...
September 17, 2013

1967: Unitas Passes for 401 Yards as Colts Defeat Upstart Falcons

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On September 17, 1967 the Atlanta Falcons traveled to Baltimore to begin their second season against the Colts. Coach Norb Hecker’s Fal...
September 16, 2013

MVP Profile: Warren Sapp, 1999

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Defensive Tackle, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Age:  27 (Dec. 19) 5 th season in pro football & with Buccaneers College: Miami (...