February 3, 2014

1977: Leeman Bennett Becomes Head Coach of Atlanta Falcons

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On February 3, 1977 the Atlanta Falcons announced the hiring of Leeman Bennett to be the team’s head coach. Bennett was given a five-ye...
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February 1, 2014

1981: Murray’s 4 Field Goals Propel NFC to Win in Pro Bowl

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It was a hot day in paradise for the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl on February 1, 1981. There were 50,360 fans in attendance at Aloha Stadium in Hon...
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January 30, 2014

MVP Profile: Otto Graham, 1953

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Quarterback, Cleveland Browns Age:  32 (Dec. 6) 8 th season in pro football & with Browns College: Northwestern Height...
January 28, 2014

1996: Key Interceptions Propel Cowboys Over Steelers in Super Bowl XXX

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Super Bowl XXX on January 28, 1996 featured the Dallas Cowboys, back after a one-year hiatus following back-to-back titles in 1992 and ...
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January 26, 2014

Rookie of the Year: Chip Banks, 1982

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Linebacker, Cleveland Browns Age: 23 (Sept. 18) College: Southern California Height: 6’4”   Weight: 233 Prelude : Highl...
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January 25, 2014

1966: Redskins Hire Otto Graham as Head Coach/GM

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On January 25, 1966 it was announced that the Washington Redskins had hired Otto Graham, the Hall of Fame quarterback of the Cleveland ...
January 23, 2014

2000: Third Quarter Surge Propels Titans Past Jaguars for AFC Title

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The AFC Championship game on January 23, 2000 featured two teams that had already met twice during the 1999 regular season, the Jackson...