Before Jerry Rice arrived in San Francisco, many believed Don Hutson was the greatest receiver in the history of the National Football League. A player far ahead of his time, Hutson was a household name even at a time when pro football was an afterthought to many sports writers and fans. Hutson was the record-setting star of Curly Lambeau’s Green Bay Packers teams from … [Read more...]
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Is Steiner-Alabama Deal a Go…or No?
Steiner Sports has been expanding its memorabilia empire into the college ranks in recent years, reaching deals with Syracuse University and Notre Dame for certain items. Not long ago, the New York-based company dipped into the Southeastern Conference and the University of Alabama. They were supposed to be selling pieces of stadium turf and items from the lockerroom. … [Read more...]
Aaron Home & Museum Dedicated in Mobile
Hank Aaron asked his parents' permission to sign a pro baseball contract when it was offered in the early 1950s. Luckily, Herbert and Estella said yes. From an unpretentious little house in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron climbed the ladder of baseball success until he was in the Hall of Fame and owned baseball's all-time home run record. Now, that white house that launched his … [Read more...]
