On this date in football twenty-six years ago, the Cleveland Browns became the first team in NFL history to have a play reviewed by instant replay. Since coaches were not able to protest a call … MORE ►
Posted: September 6th, 2012
TDIF: Houston’s Franchise Gets a Name
On this date in 2000, Houston’s new franchise officially announced their team name as the Houston Texans. CEO and Chairman of the Texans, Bob McNair, would unveil the logo to the public, focusing on five … MORE ►
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Posted: September 5th, 2012
TDIF: Jerry Rice Breaks Career-TD Record
On this date in football ─ September 5, 1994 ─ Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice scored his 127th career touchdown, moving him into first place in the NFL record book. Rice, the … MORE ►
Posted: August 30th, 2012
This Day in Football: Shaun Alexander’s Birthday
On this date in football – August 30 − former NFL running back Shaun Alexander turns 35. Alexander, who attended the University of Alabama, was drafted in 2000 by the Seattle Seahawks. During the 2005 … MORE ►
Posted: August 29th, 2012
TDIF: Happy Birthday, Carl Banks
Today, linebacker Carl Banks celebrates his 50th birthday. The third overall pick in 1984 from Michigan State University, Banks was an integral part of the New York Giants’ stout defense nicknamed the “Big Blue … MORE ►
Posted: August 27th, 2012
This Day in Football: Packers granted NFL franchise
On this date in 1921, the American Professional Football Association – renamed the NFL in 1922 – granted J.E. Clair of Acme Packing Company a franchise for the Green Bay Packers. Although he would turn … MORE ►
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Posted: August 8th, 2012
TDIF: Roger Goodell named Commissioner
On this day in football in 2006, the NFL announced that Roger Goodell would succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue as league commissioner. A few weeks later, on September 1, 2006, Goodell assumed the NFL’s top … MORE ►
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Posted: July 29th, 2012
TDIF: Jags and Panthers take the field
On this date in football, July 29, 1995, expansion franchises Jacksonville and Carolina played in each team’s first ever preseason game. The matchup took place in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, OH, and … MORE ►
Posted: July 28th, 2012
This Day in Football: Barry Sanders retires
On this date in football – July 28, 1999 – newspapers announced the retirement of Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, who left the game at age 31 – just 1,457 yards shy of Walter … MORE ►
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Posted: July 25th, 2012
This Day in Football: Walter Payton was born
On this date in 1954, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history was born – Walter Payton. Payton played the game like no other. In 2011, he was featured in NFL Films’ A … MORE ►
