Tag: Football History Podcast

Hugh McElhenny tells the story of playing for the San Francisco 49ers Million Dollar Backfield and how he got the nickname "The King".

“The King” of The 49ers Million Dollar Backfield

1952 NFL Draft

“The King” of The 49ers Million Dollar Backfield

Stanford played in the 1952 Rose Bowl against Illinois. Stanford won the 1951 Pacific Coast Conference football championship.

1951 Stanford Rose Bowl Football Season

1951 USC Football

1951 Stanford Rose Bowl Football Season

Packers linebacker, Roger Zatkoff tells the story of where the Green Bay Packers played home games before Lambeau Field.

Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?

Bob Kahler

Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?

Bob Griese tells the story of how he recovered from an ankle injury that was similar to Dak Prescott's ankle injury.

Bob Griese and Dak Prescott Returned from Similar Injuries

1972 Miami Dolphins

Bob Griese and Dak Prescott Returned from Similar Injuries

NFL head football coach Dick Vermeil tells the story of why he started his coaching career.

What Inspired Dick Vermeil to Coach Football

Dick Vermeil

What Inspired Dick Vermeil to Coach Football

Norm Van Brocklin holds the record for most passing yards in an NFL game, with 554. He set the record in Week 1 of the 1951 NFL season.

Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game

1951 Los Angeles Rams

Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game

2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel lists his favorite college football players as a kid, including 2 quarterbacks.

Johnny Manziel Lists Fave Players

College Football History Podcast

Johnny Manziel Lists Fave Players

Drew Pearson describes the Hail Mary catch he made for the Dallas Cowboys.

Drew Pearson Hail Mary Catch

1975 NFL playoffs

Drew Pearson Hail Mary Catch

Willie Roaf was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 1993.

Willie Roaf and the NFL Draft

1993 NFL Draft

Willie Roaf and the NFL Draft