Jim Brown announced his retirement from football at a news conference in London, where he was was acting in the hit movie The Dirty Dozen. Brown had been the NFL's MVP the prior season and led the league in rushing, as he did in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964. (Jim Taylor edged him out in 1962.) At the time of his retirement, Brown said "I am leaving the Browns … [Read more...] about Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966
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O.J. Bronco Chase – June 17, 1994
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NFL-AFL Merger – June 8, 1966
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Joe Paterno Named Penn State Head Coach – February 19, 1966
Penn State's Joe Paterno, whose legacy is both legendary and tragic, was named as the head coach of the school's football team on February 19, 1966. The 39-year-old Paterno succeeded Rip Engle who had hired him as an assistant in 1950, Engle's first year coaching at Penn State. Prior to moving to Penn State, Engle coached at Brown University. Paterno was his quarterback … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Named Penn State Head Coach – February 19, 1966
John Riggins Leads Washington to Super Bowl Win – January 30, 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI0XIXJNYo4 At the Orange Bowl on January 30, 1983, John Riggins rushed for a Super Bowl record 166 yards (on 36 attempts, also a Super Bowl Record). He scored a touchdown (a 43 yard rush) and caught a pass for 15 yards. His 181 yards for the game were five more than the whole Miami Dolphins team was able to muster that day. Super Bowl … [Read more...] about John Riggins Leads Washington to Super Bowl Win – January 30, 1983