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“Mistakes are your best assets. They hone your skills and develop your creativity. Don’t be afraid to make them, the more the merrier.” From Barry Kibrick Eric Metaxas the right-wing author and radio talk show host, once said when he was talking about one of his books and I’m paraphrasing: “We’re all a bunch a screw […]
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I'm not sure a lot of NFL history fans are aware of this, but the Colts Mike Curtis, who is one of the best linebackers ever, started off as a fullback. I think it's safe to say that Don Shula was smart to switch Curtis to LB.The Bears were 9-5 in 1965, with rookies Dick Butkus and Gayle Sayers and had a very good team. The Colts were 10-3 and this close to getting to the NFL Championship, before losing out to the Green Bay Packers. So this was an excellent matchup.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.Follow Me on Facebook
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NFL Films: Jim McCusker- ‘1960 Philadelphia Eagle Champions’
Source:NFL Films– Tommy McDonald: WR for the 1960 NFL Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Source:The Daily Press “On Feb. 3, 2008, the community showed highlights from the 1960 Philadelphia Eagles v. Green Bay Packers N.F.L. Championship game at Jim McCusker’s Pub. Here … Continue reading
Posted in NFL Classic, The Daily Press
Tagged 1960, 1960 Green Bay Packers, 1960 NFL Championship, 1960 NFL Season, 1960 Philadelphia Eagles, Franklin Field, Green Bay Packers, National Football Conference, National Football League, NFC, NFC East, NFC North, NFL, NFL Films, Norm Van Brocklin, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Sports Illustrated, The 1960s, Tommy McDonald
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USA History Writer: The O’Reilly Factor- ‘Bill O’Reilly Interviews Fran Tarkenton’
Source:USA History Writer– Fran Tarkenton, taking on the Dallas Cowboys. Source:The Daily Press “A pretty heavy price to pay for all that fame and fortune, mighty alluring for sure but not really sure its worth it. look at Bernie Kosar, … Continue reading
Posted in NFL Greatest, The Daily Press
Tagged America, Bill O'Reilly, Bloomington, Dallas Cowboys, Fox News, FOX News Channel, Fran Tarkenton, Irving, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, National Football Conference, National Football League, NFC, NFC North, NFL, Texas, Texas Stadium, The 1960s, The 1970s, The O'Reilly Factor, United States
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NFL Network: ‘Top Ten- Most Feared Tackler: Dick Butkus’
Source:Sports Illustrated– Chicago Bears LB Dick Butkus, making the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1970. Source:The Daily Press “The most feared tackler linebacker and the best all time ever!!!” From NFL Network “Fill in themissing word: Dick Butkus is the————football player … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970, 1970 NFL Season, America, Bleacher Report, California, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Dick Butkus, Ernie Accorsi, Illinois, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles Rams, Most Feared Tacklers, National Football Conference, National Football League, NFC, NFC North, NFL, NFL Films, NFL Network, NFL's Toughest Players, Soldier Field, Sports Illustrated, The 1960s, The 1970s, United States, Wrigley Field
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