Herschel Walker is a former college and professional football player, bobsledder, sprinter and mixed martial artist. On October 12, 1989, the Minnesota Vikings traded to the Dallas Cowboys for Herschel Walker. The trade was the largest player trade in NFL history and involved 18 players and draft picks. The Dallas … Continue reading
Jim Kelly was quarterback of the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1996. Kelly led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991 to 1994, but the Bills lost each time. He also led the team to six divisional championships during his time as quarterback. Kelly’s jersey number, 12, … Continue reading
The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will face off in Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, Arizona on February 1, 2015. Vince Wilfork plays defensive tackle for the New England Patriots and is considered to be one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, including being named to … Continue reading
The Legion of Boom refers to the group of players that make up the secondary of the Seattle Seahawks since 2012. Cornerbacks Byron Maxwell and Richard Sherman and safeties Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas delivered a dominant performance in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. In this video, Sherman … Continue reading
On February 1, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. The last time the two teams faced each other, on October 14, 2012, the Seahawks came from behind to beat the Patriots 24-23 in Seattle. The game is best remembered for the interaction … Continue reading
Junior Seau was a legendary NFL linebacker, known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the game. His tragic death and subsequent diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) shed light on the long-term risks associated with repetitive head trauma in football and other contact sports. CTE is a degenerative brain … Continue reading
On January 12, 1969, Joe Namath and the New York Jets defeated Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts by a score of 16-7. The New York Jets, who were part of the American Football League (AFL) were heavy underdogs. Their win was the first for an AFL team in the … Continue reading
Jim Harbaugh became the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2011. Prior to taking the coaching job with the 49ers, Harbaugh was the head coach of the Stanford University Cardinals from 2007 to 2010. Harbaugh led the 49ers to win in the playoffs in each of his first … Continue reading
On December 28, 1958, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, the 26th annual NFL championship game was played between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants. It was the first NFL playoff game to go into sudden death overtime. With a score of 23-17, the Baltimore Colts led … Continue reading
Condoleezza Rice served as the 66th United States Secretary of State under George W. Bush, becoming the first female African-American to hold the position. While she is well known for her role in shaping global politics, Rice also has a deep love for the National Football League. In this video, … Continue reading
