As a child, Ken Norton Jr. had watched his father beat Muhammad Ali. Inspired by the moment, young Ken knew what he wanted in life: to...

In their early years, the burgeoning city of Oakland didn't have a stadium for their professional football team. So the Raiders traveled...

If ever a man were recognized as the ultimate tragic hero in sports, Dick Butkus would have earned it handily. As a player, he stood out...

Oftentimes, a coach can be an excellent teacher coaching a specific position or unit, but falls flat on his face as a head coach. In...

From very early in his life, Russ Francis had always been a maverick, often taking to the air to get away from life's struggles. On...

Jersey numbers hold a special place in the hearts of sports fans all over the world. When you think of the number 99, more often than...

Last week, I went to my first 49ers game. As I walked the streets of Inglewood, I couldn't help but notice the discrepancies in the...

Often regarded as one of the most polarizing figures in NFL history, Deion Sanders truly possessed a unique blend of athletic grace and...

A little more than a year ago, I drove across the country looking for adventure and discovery. While in Ohio, I stumbled upon a ginormous...

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...

Through much of its first three decades of existence, the NFL saw 49 teams go under, never to be heard from again. Nary a fan has heard...

Often regarded as one of the great quarterback whisperers of his time, two of Bill Walsh's quarterbacks are often forgotten. Ironically,...

As the winds of change send the game of football to a more pass-oriented sport, some records are bound to be broken multiple times while...

It was Ring Night, a night where the San Francisco 49ers were celebrating all of their triumphs from the year before, highlighted by...

As mind-boggling as it sounds, the 1985 Chicago Bears defense could have been even better. That year, two potential starters held out for...

There is no more powerful link in the sport of football than that of brotherhood. The best teams often speak very highly of the subject...

It is a rare find when a human is so naturally gifted in so many different ventures. As humans, we yearn for the chance to be truly...

Since their inception, the New York Giants have enjoyed a long, storied history in the NFL. One of their first great coaches was Steve...

The running back position can be a fickle one. With all the carnage on the gridiron, running backs typically see greatness for just a few...

The Rams of the 1950s were one of the great offenses in league history. With Both quarterbacks on their way to Canton and a receiver...