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
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
Fans of both the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers football teams react differently to the game ending interception that sent the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. The January 19, 2014 NFC Championship game pitted the two rival teams against each other at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. Trailing by 4 points … 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
In 1960, the American Football League (AFL) was created and its existence challenged the dominance and popularity of the already established National Football League (NFL). The two leagues competed for players, creating ill will. When Joe Namath was given a $400,000 contract with the New York Jets in 1965, salaries … Continue reading
Former Green Bay Packer Jerry Kramer talks about the legend that was Vince Lombardi and the character traits that made him one of the most lauded coaches in the history of the NFL. Kramer recalls Coach Lombardi’s high expectations: “He was an incredibly demanding, difficult human being, and I think … Continue reading
Football player Kenny Stabler shares his memories of the time he spent playing for the Oakland Raiders and shares his thoughts on owner Al Davis.
