This Day in Sports History: Dave Righetti wins Rookie of the Year
Although he was better known as the Giants pitching coach during their dynasty of the 2010's, Dave Righetti was once quite the player...
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David Hegler
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Joe Bellino wins the Heisman
On November 29, 1960, Navy's Joe Bellino won the Heisman Trophy. Hailing from Winchester, MA, he could have chosen a baseball career,...
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David Hegler
- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Dashed Dreams: the 1969 Minnesota Vikings
History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the...
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David Hegler
- Nov 25
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Dub Jones Scores Six Touchdowns
On November 25, 1951, Dub Jones scored six touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns against the Chicago Bears. While others have tied it, no...
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David Hegler
- Nov 24
- 2 min
The Record
When Joe Perry carried the ball across the goalline for his tenth rushing touchdown of the year against the Los Angeles Dons in 1948, it...
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David Hegler
- Nov 22
- 6 min
The 49ers on Thanksgiving
While their appearance in the annual holiday tradition is rare, the 49ers have had a recent spate of bad fortune on Thanksgiving. But...
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David Hegler
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Billy Wilson
The 49ers of the 1950's were loaded with stars on both sides of the ball. Players such as Y.A. Tittle, Hugh McElhenny and Leo Nomellini...
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David Hegler
- Nov 16
- 3 min
Farewell to the A's
As the old adage goes, you never know what you had until it's gone. No truer words can be said of the Oakland A's. Just this morning, it...
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David Hegler
- Nov 15
- 6 min
Y.A. Tittle
The retirement of jersey numbers has become a right of passage for the game's greats. If you look at the numbers that the San Francisco...
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David Hegler
- Nov 9
- 5 min
Freddie Solomon
Before there was Jerry or Dwight, there was Freddie. When he first joined the 49ers in 1978, the organization had stumbled into some...
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David Hegler
- Nov 8
- 5 min
Dashed Dreams: the 1968 Baltimore Colts
History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the...
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David Hegler
- Nov 5
- 6 min
Dashed Dreams: The 1967 Oakland Raiders
History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the...
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David Hegler
- Nov 4
- 3 min
Kenny Sears
When Sports Illustrated first started out in August of 1954, it was primarily viewed as a rich man's magazine. Instead of focusing on...
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David Hegler
- Nov 3
- 5 min
Dashed Dreams: The 1966 Kansas City Chiefs
History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the...
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David Hegler
- Nov 1
- 3 min
Chris Ford
For much of the past decade, the three-point shot has been all the rage in the NBA as players such as Steph Curry and James Harden have...
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David Hegler
- Oct 26
- 5 min
Al Davis' First Season
When he came to Oakland in 1963, the Raiders were a hot mess. Having won a single game the year before, they lacked an identity. Enter Al...
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David Hegler
- Oct 24
- 3 min
Bob Melvin
Ever since their season ended, the San Francisco Giants have searched vigorously for their new manager. For weeks, numerous names have...
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David Hegler
- Oct 21
- 4 min
The Patriots vs the Bills: The Early Years of a Rivalry
When the Patriots and the Bills face off against one another this weekend, not much will be mentioned of a rivalry. While their's is not...
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David Hegler
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Thank you, Iggy
When the Warriors traded for Andre Iguodala in 2013, much was expected of the rangy forward. After all, he had earned his first All-Star...
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David Hegler
- Oct 19
- 4 min
Alyn Beals
When the 49ers were formed in 1946, their roster was filled with locally known talent. While their's was a roster that would eventually...
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