Old Time Football 🏈
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Videos are telecasts, broadcasts, and production of NFL films. I don’t claim ownership. Intended for historical and educational purposes.
OTD 46 years ago in 1979, former #NYGiants DE Troy Archer was killed in a car crash before the start of camp. He was a former 1st round pick who had 10.5 sacks in 1977 & was going to be a big part of the young NYG DL. He was only 24.
But it looked so peaceful. 150000 show up for the first Grey Cup evening parade. A giant Joe Kapp float The first night parade is a huge success
INSTANT NEWS Over 400 arrests and 37 injuries highlited the 1966 Grey Cup Parade held on Friday. Ok. The Grey Cup will go ahead at 1pm Saturday between the Riders and *checks notes*... Riders. This will be the last riot in Vancouver associated with a championship event.
OTD in 1969…. Ed O’Neill is cut by the Steelers He goes on to become a successful actor, starring in hit sitcoms “Married….With Children” and “Modern Family.”
Heaven Birthday, Ernie Warlick🕯️ Buffalo #Bills Two-Time AFL Champion Tight End In his four seasons with #BillsMafia, Ernie earned AFL All-Star honors four times. Prior to that, he was a three-time CFL All-Star. He scored what proved to the be the game-winning touchdown in the…
This season’s throwbacks are based on the 1st uniforms in franchise history (1933 Pirates). In 1994, as seen in vid, it was the 1st throwbacks ever worn by the Steelers. Differences now are number placement in front and yellow helmet instead of black.