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Homegrown Heroes: The 1946 Los Angeles Rams
While some markets are easier than others, every expansion team struggles to attract attention and grow a fervent fanbase. That was...

David Hegler
Jan 95 min read


Bob Waterfield
Very few rookies quarterbacks have led their team to the NFL championship. But Bob was no mere rookie signal-caller. In addition to...

David Hegler
Jan 96 min read


Joe Montana's MVP Seasons
Joe Montana was considered one of the best quarterbacks of his generation. With four Super Bowls, eight Pro Bowls and a Hall of Fame...

David Hegler
Jan 410 min read


Dick Nolan
One of the more underrated coaches in NFL history is Dick Nolan. As a cornerback in New York, he witnessed firsthand as Tom Landry...

David Hegler
Jan 29 min read


Soldier Field: 100 Years Told in 100 Facts
Chicago's historic Soldier Field celebrated a century of service to its community on October 9, 2024. Before the calendar turns to the...

David Hegler
Dec 28, 20245 min read


Ricky Watters
Ricky Watters was one of the most electrifying running backs in the NFL during the 1990s. Sure, the decade produced Barry Sanders and...

David Hegler
Dec 23, 20245 min read


Candlestick Park
Few stadiums have been both despised and loved as much as Candlestick Park. Nestled on the edge of San Francisco and resting against the...

David Hegler
Dec 20, 202413 min read


Homegrown Heroes: The 1946 Cleveland Browns
It is a well-known fact that most expansion teams run on local flavors. Whether they come from the local high school or starred in the...

David Hegler
Dec 18, 202410 min read


Jim Tunney- The Dean of Referees
Jim Tunney was born on March 3, 1929 in Los Angeles, California. He fell in love with sports early, standing out in football, basketball...

David Hegler
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Jack Youngblood
Jack Youngblood was one of the toughest men in NFL history. Just the name alone evokes images of utter violence on the gridiron. Like a...

David Hegler
Dec 11, 20245 min read


Cliff Branch
Arguably one of the fastest players in NFL history is the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders' Cliff Branch. But he was so much more than just...

David Hegler
Dec 2, 20246 min read


The 49ers 5 Most Memorable Bad Weather Games
With two feet of snow in the forecast for Sunday Night Football this week, let's look back at some of the 49ers most memorable bad...

David Hegler
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Steve Grogan
Steve Grogan was not the best of his era, not as a passer or a runner. But what he lacked in talent, he made up for in heart and desire....

David Hegler
Nov 27, 20246 min read


The 1978 New England Patriots' Rushing Record
For much of their first two decades, the New England Patriots were hardly memorable and until 1978 had only been to the playoffs once...

David Hegler
Nov 26, 20247 min read


R.C. Owens
The 49ers history is filled with spectacular catches made by fascinating men who led inspirational lives. But among the many great hands...

David Hegler
Nov 20, 20245 min read


In Memoriam: John Robinson
John Robinson died today at the age of 89. The 1954 graduate of San Mateo's Serra High School left a lasting legacy throughout the game...

David Hegler
Nov 11, 20242 min read


The Family Behind the Name: Kezar Stadium
For decades, San Francisco's Kezar Stadium has hosted numerous sporting events and witnessed too many memories to count. But the name of...

David Hegler
Nov 9, 20242 min read


The Top 5 Men Who Have Played for Both the Cowboys and Eagles
The entire NFC East is one big war zone where everyone hates everybody. Rivalries dominate the division and players spew bile at the just...

David Hegler
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Bobby Layne and Doak Walker: A Star-Crossed Kinship
While winning championships is the ultimate goal in any sport, what often drives that desire are the people beside you. Through the...

David Hegler
Nov 2, 20247 min read


The Five Longest Runs by an NFL Rookie
Rookie running backs in the NFL have a way of showing either what they could be or what they will be in the league. While the promise of...

David Hegler
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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