When the National Football League needed a 10th team to balance its two divisions in 1937, the Cleveland Rams stepped in to round out the Western Conference. The Rams, who had played in the fledgling American Football League in 1937, were eager to make the jump to the big time, but their debut season in the NFL crashed and burned in a hurry. After splitting their first two … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Peyton Manning, High School Star
A lot can happen in 22 years. Outside of his family, local fans and college recruiters, not many people would have recognized the name ‘Peyton Manning’ prior to the start of the 1993 football season. He was a New Orleans area high school player, just going through pre-season drills when a local newspaper photographer stopped by on assignment. The 8x10 photo’s reverse … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Last NFL Player to Refuse a Helmet
Edgar “Eggs” Manske got about all he could out of life. A small town walk-on who became a college football star. An NFL standout who played in one of the most famous games ever. A World War II veteran who married an Olympian and spent 53 years with her. Earned a law degree. Moved west and taught high school for 20 years. He was also the last NFL player to suit up … [Read more...]