On this day in 2000, Hall-of-Famer and former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas died from injuries sustained in a car accident. Thomas was one of the premiere pass-rushers in the history of the NFL, and was … MORE ►
Posted: December 29th, 2011
This Day in Football: December 29
Green Bay legend Ray Nitschke was born on this day in 1936. He was a Packer through-and-through, playing middle linebacker for the team his entire career.
Nitschke anchored the Green Bay defense that won five … MORE ►
