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Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #31
27 Dec 2018
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Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
The Founding of the American Football League
26 Dec 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the founding of the American Football League.Â...
46: George Taliaferro-NFL
25 Dec 2018
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While Jackie Robinson is known to so many for being the first man to cross the color barrier in Major League Baseball, few, very few, know who the fir...
AFL- NFL Merger (A Brief History)
19 Dec 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about one of the most important events in NFL h...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #30
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Val Pinchbeck – The NFL Scheduling Czar
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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45: George H.W. Bush-Baseball
11 Dec 2018
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George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, was not only a man who devoted his life to serving his country; but before he dedicated his...
The Oldest NFL Team – Arizona Cardinals
05 Dec 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the longest continuously operated franchis...
Bob McNair – Houston Texans Founder and Owner
28 Nov 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of the late owner of the Ho...
44: Lord Stanley-NHL
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every April the National Hockey League enters its second season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is one of the most exciting times in sports. But unlike ...
NFL on Thanksgiving Day – A Brief History
21 Nov 2018
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Sammy Baugh – Slingin’ Sammy (Quarterback) Washington Redskins
14 Nov 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Sammy Baugh. Slingi...
43: Gus Dorais-CFB
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gus Dorais is one of college football’s all-time greatest players and coaches. He was the first player in the history of Notre Dame to be named an A...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #29
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Ernie Nevers – (Fullback) Duluth Eskimos / Chicago Cardinals
07 Nov 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Ernie Nevers, a Hall of ...
Paul Allen – Seattle Seahawks Owner
31 Oct 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Paul Allen, the late own...
42: Archie Moore-Boxing
30 Oct 2018
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Archie Moore is the only boxer in history to face Rocky Marciano, Floyd Patterson AND Muhammed Ali. An absolutely terrific boxer, Moore captured the l...
Alex Spanos – San Diego Chargers Owner
24 Oct 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Alex Spanos, the late o...
Mel Hein – “Old Indestructible” from the New York Giants
17 Oct 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Mel Hein, a Hall of Fam...
41: Joe Perry-NFL
16 Oct 2018
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Joe “The Jet” Perry was once the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, and until 2011 was the all-time leading rusher in the history of the San Francis...
Earl (Dutch) Clark – The Detroit Lions’ First Gridiron Great
10 Oct 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Dutch" Clark. ...
Robert Cal Hubbard – Hall of Fame Tackle (Packers / Giants / Steelers)
03 Oct 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Robert Cal Hubbard. ...
40: Joe Kapp-NFL
02 Oct 2018
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A star at Cal-Berkley, Joe Kapp led the Bears to a Rose Bowl victory and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 18th round of the 1959 NFL Draf...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #28
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
John “Blood” McNally – The Vagabond Halfback (Packers / Steelers)
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of John "Blood" McNally, th...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #27
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Earl “Curly” Lambeau – The Father of the Green Bay Packers
19 Sep 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Curly" Lambeau, t...
39: Duke Slater-NFL
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Duke Slater is not a common name amongst football fans, but it should be. While he played in the NFL prior to what we know it as now, Slater was still...
On-Location Interviews (Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement – 2018)
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to the August in 2018 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. T...
Bert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (Owner)
05 Sep 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Ph...
38: Tinker-Evers-Chance
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On July 12, 1910, New York Evening Mail reporter Franklin Pierce Adams filed his article after a game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Li...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #26
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Tim Mara – Founder/Owner of New York Giants
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the New...
George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins
22 Aug 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Wa...
37: Bob Allison-MLB
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Allison was one of the best players for the Minnesota Twins during the 1960s. The Twins moved to Minnesota from Washington, D.C. for the 1961 seas...
Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)
15 Aug 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the history of fantasy football. Millions of p...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #25
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 3 + Chris Berman Interview
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments". Ea...
36: Lefty O'Doul-MLB
07 Aug 2018
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Not only is Lefty O’Doul one of baseball’s forgotten heroes, he is actually one of America’s forgotten heroes as well. In fact, General Douglas ...
Ray Lewis (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Ray Lewis.Â...
Brian Urlacher (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Chicago Bears Linebacker
03 Aug 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Urlac...
Brian Dawkins (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Philadelphia Eagles / Denver Broncos Safety
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian D...
Terrell Owens (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – 49’ers / Eagles / Cowboys WR
01 Aug 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Terrell Owe...
Randy Moss (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Minnesota Vikings / New England Patriots WR
31 Jul 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Randy Moss....
Robert Brazile (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Houston Oilers Linebacker
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Robert Braz...
Jerry Kramer (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Green Bay Packers Guard
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Jerry Krame...
Bobby Beathard (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Redskins/Chargers General Manager
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Bobby Beath...
Pro Football Hall of Fame (Brief History) – Legends of the NFL
25 Jul 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a brief history of the Professional Football Hall o...
35: Sal "The Barber" Maglie-MLB
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sal “The Barber” Maglie enjoyed a terrific career going 119-62 over 10 years. But from 1950 through 1954 he was as dominant as anyone in the game....
Wilbur “Pete” Henry – Bigger Than the Founding of the NFL
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Wilbur "Pete" Henry, nicknam...
Jim Thorpe – “The Legend” – Part 2 (First President of the NFL)
11 Jul 2018
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34: Kiki Cuyler-MLB
10 Jul 2018
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Kiki Cuyler was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1968, but so few can recall his career – and what a career it was! Cuyler, whose birth name ...
Jim Thorpe – “The World’s Greatest Athlete” – Part 1 (Olympic Gold)
04 Jul 2018
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Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 2
27 Jun 2018
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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments". Eac...
33: Lyman Bostock-MLB
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lyman Bostock was a Major League Baseball player on the rise. During the first 3 ½ years of his career with the Minnesota Twins and California Angels...
Don Hutson (Green Bay Packers) – NFL’s First True Wide Receiver
20 Jun 2018
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George Halas (Chicago Bears) – Founder, Player, Owner, and Coach
13 Jun 2018
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32: Ralph Guldahl-PGA
12 Jun 2018
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Ralph Guldahl joined the PGA TOUR in 1931, walked away from the game in 1934, rejoined the TOUR in 1935, and retired from the game for good in 1940. B...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #24
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Beattie Feathers (Chicago Bears) – NFL’s First 1,000 Yard Rusher
06 Jun 2018
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Bronko Nagurski (Chicago Bears) – The Monster of the Midway
30 May 2018
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31: Giorgio Chinaglia-Soccer
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most flamboyant soccer players to ever play here in the U.S. was Giorgio Chinaglia. He was a star on a team filled with some of the world’...
Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 1
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tweet This is a special episode. We get to listen to the fans of The Football History Dude tell a story about their...
Red Grange (Chicago Bears) – The Galloping Ghost
16 May 2018
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30: Dolph Schayes-NBA
15 May 2018
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Dolph Schayes played in the NBA for 15 years, and when he retired he was the league’s all-time leading scorer and all-time leading rebounder. Yet, m...
Joe Carr (Columbus Panhandles) – The Father of Professional Football
09 May 2018
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Ralph Hay – Founder of the NFL
02 May 2018
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29: Gottfried von Cramm
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Gottfried von Cramm is truly remarkable. While most have probably never heard of him, von Cramm was once the No. 1 ranked tennis player i...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #23
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Pudge Heffelfinger (Yale) – The First Professional Football Player
25 Apr 2018
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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYEarly NFL historians ...
Walter Camp: The Father of American Football
18 Apr 2018
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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode we fire ...
28: Urban Shocker-MLB
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Urban Shocker was regarded by many as the best pitcher of his time. In fact, Babe Ruth said he was the best pitcher he faced. Other pitchers said that...
Football History Dude (Trailer)
15 Apr 2018
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THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE WEBSITEThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all...
27: Roberto DeVicenzo-PGA
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto DeVicenzo won 231 golf tournaments around the world, and that includes the 1967 British Open. But it was his signing of an incorrect scorecard...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #22
22 Mar 2018
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Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
26: Gene Conley-MLB/NBA
20 Mar 2018
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Gene Conley did something no other athlete before him or who played after him ever accomplished – win a championship in two of the major four sports...
25: Vic Hadfield-NHL
06 Mar 2018
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Vic Hadfield was the first man to score 50 goals in a season for the New York Rangers. Named captain of a team that included the likes of Jean Ratelle...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #21
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #20
21 Feb 2018
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Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
24: Dave DeBusschere-MLB & NBA
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DeBusschere was, simply stated, remarkable. A world class two-sport star who was raised just outside of Detroit, DeBusschere was a stud pitcher a...
23: Johnny Blood-NFL
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of just four former Green Bay Packers to be immortalized with a statue, Johnny “Blood” McNally is also a member of the inaugural class of the ...
22: Don Budge-Tennis
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1938 marks the 80th anniversary of the improbable … the year in which Don Budge, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, became the first (a...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #19
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
21: Frank Ryan-NFL
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Ryan, the last man to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL Championship, joins the podcast to talk about his career and the magical year of 1964 ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #18
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
20: John W. Heisman
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every December college football heroes gather in New York City and are on hand for the announcement of the winner of one of the most, if not the most,...
19: Ernie DiGregorio-NBA
12 Dec 2017
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Ernie DiGregorio was the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 1973-74 season. The No. 3 pick out of Providence after leading the Friars to 27-4 mark during ...
18: Dennis Maruk-NHL
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time when scoring 60 goals in a season in the NHL was rare. Dennis Maruk was one of the first to do it when scored 60 for the Washington C...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #17
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #16
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
17: Bob Waterfield-NFL
14 Nov 2017
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Bob Waterfield holds a very unique distinction. He is the only quarterback in the history of the NFL to lead the Rams franchise to two NFL Championshi...
16: Buffalo Braves-NBA
31 Oct 2017
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The Los Angeles Clippers are celebrating their 40th Anniversary on the west coast. But, long before they were the Clippers, they were the Buffalo Brav...
15: Justin Fashanu-Soccer
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fashanu was a star on the rise. Young. Strong. Fast. His goal against Liverpool for little regarded Norwich City was so unexpected, and so spec...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #15
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
14: Cleveland Rams - NFL
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2017 is the 80th anniversary of the Rams joining the NFL. Most know the Rams are calling Los Angeles home for the second time in their history. Howeve...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #14
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
13: Amos Otis-MLB
19 Sep 2017
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In 1986, Amos Otis was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. A three-time Gold Glove winner and five-time all-star, Amos Otis played for ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode#13
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
12: Benny Friedman - NFL
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
He was one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, and had it not been for Benny Friedman there might not be an NFL! That’s how key ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #12
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...