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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


Cartier Field
The University of Notre Dame was in a bind. After years of playing in a field where spectators could watch for free, the university...

David Hegler
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Kezar Pavilion
Adjacent to the historic Kezar Stadium in San Francisco rests a century-old building that oozes history. Over the past 100 years, it has...

David Hegler
Dec 7, 20243 min read


War Memorial Stadium
Few stadiums have defined the old NFL quite like Buffalo's War Memorial Stadium. The simply built structure stood out with its abnormally...

David Hegler
Dec 7, 20243 min read


Bob Bronzan
The list of men who have coached multiple eventual Super Bowl winning coaches in college is short. Very short. In fact, as of this...

David Hegler
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Leon Hart
It seems like everything Leon Hart touched turned to gold. He never lost a game in high school or at Notre Dame and once he reached the...

David Hegler
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Camp Randall: the Civil War Years
Long before the University of Wisconsin football team took center stage, Camp Randall served a vital role in the Civil War. When the...

David Hegler
Dec 3, 20243 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


The Little Big Game: Santa Clara vs Saint Mary's
Every year, Stanford and Cal clash in the annual "Big Game". While the teams are often not very good, the rivalry is filled with...

David Hegler
Nov 23, 20246 min read


This Day in Sports History: Jim Benton is First NFL Receiver to Record 300 Yards in a Game
In more than 100 years, there have been just six men to gain 300 or more yards receiving in an NFL game. No matter the player, the...

David Hegler
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Griffith Stadium
In the hallway of Howard University's hospital lies a marker in the shape of a home plate with a large picture of a ballpark from...

David Hegler
Nov 21, 20244 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


This Day in Sports History: The Kings Begin the NBA's Longest Road Losing Streak
Since their earliest days in the league, the Sacramento Kings have displayed a fondness for ineptitude that is both laughable and...

David Hegler
Nov 20, 20241 min read


A Look Back: Terrell Owens' Sharpie Game
Today, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers enjoy one of the NFL's spiciest rivalries. But every great rivalry has a start...

David Hegler
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Paul Wiggin
Paul Wiggin's timing in the game of football is truly remarkable. After playing with John Brodie at Stanford and winning an NFL title...

David Hegler
Nov 14, 20246 min read


This Day in Sports History: The NFL Plays in Pennsylvania on a Sunday
After years of following the state's Blue Laws, the NFL was finally allowed to hold games in the great state of Pennsylvania on November...

David Hegler
Nov 12, 20241 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
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