# The Game Before the Money

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An Oral History of Pro and College Football

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- [Hall of Fame NFL Head Coach Greasy Neale Played in a World Series](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/greasy-neale-philadelphia-eagles-coach/): Greasy Neale coached the Philadelphia Eagles to 2 NFL titles in the 1940s. He played MLB and coached a team to the Rose Bowl. Learn more here.
- [What NFL Teams Have Changed Names?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/what-nfl-teams-have-changed-names/): The Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets all changed nicknames at one point. The Raiders and Cowboys original names were also different.
- [The Pittsburgh Steelers during World War II](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-pittsburgh-steelers-during-world-war-ii/): The Pittsburgh Steelers merged with the Eagles in 1943, known as the Steagles. The Steelers paired with the Cardinals in 1944 into Card/Pitt. Read more here.
- [How the Steelers Were Named](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/how-the-steelers-were-named/): The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't always known as the Steelers. Learn how Steelers was chosen as the NFL team's nickname in a contest hosted by Art Rooney.
- [1972 Oakland Raiders](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1972-raiders-podcast/): How good were the 1972 Oakland Raiders? Very good. That season paved the way for the Raiders to make the AFC Championship Game for the next 5 years.
- [Best NFL Season Openers](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/best-nfl-season-openers/): Some of the most exciting Week 1 moments in NFL History. Great NFL performances and team firsts.
- [The Drought That Changed Bob Lilly's Life](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-drought-that-changed-bob-lillys-life/): A drought ravaged Texas in the 1950s and forced Bob Lilly's family to move to Oregon. Lilly is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- [Raymond Berry Shares Memories of Lamar Hunt](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/raymond-berry-shares-memories-of-lamar-hunt/): Did you know Raymond Berry and Lamar Hunt played football together at SMU?
- [Baltimore Ravens Mile High Miracle and Super Bowl Journey with Matt Birk](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/baltimore-ravens-mile-high-miracle-and-super-bowl-journey-with-matt-birk/): Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk remembers the Mile High Miracle. Joe Flacco threw a TD to Jacoby Jones with seconds left in a 2012 NFL playoff game.
- [Andre Johnson and The Fire Within](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/andre-johnson-houston-texans-all-time-great/): This story is from the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Andre Johnson Houston Texans Receiver Houston Texans legend Andre Johnson was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. During his induction speech, he shared a memory from his first Pro Bowl. An overheard comment lit
- [Tom Osborne and Nebraska Football Winning Seasons](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/tom-osborne-nebraska-football-winning-seasons/): Tom Osborne was head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for 25 seasons. He never won fewer than 9 games each year.
- [How Lamar Hunt Found Hank Stram](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/lamar-hunt-hank-stram-kc-chiefs/): Why did Lamar Hunt hire Hank Stram as head coach? Stram was an assistant coach when Lamar Hunt played NCAA football. Read more here.
- [The Start of Super Bowl Sunday](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-start-of-super-bowl-sunday/): The 1948 NFL Championship Game was the first televised NFL Championship Game and sowed the seeds for today's Super Bowl Sunday.
- [How Dick Vermeil Became the NFL’s First-Ever Special Teams Coach](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/how-dick-vermeil-became-the-nfls-first-ever-special-teams-coach/): Dick Vermeil was the NFL's first ever special teams coach. George Allen hired him in 1969 with the LA Rams. Learn more here.
- [Packers Players on Active Army Duty During the 1961 Season](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/packers-players-on-active-army-duty-during-the-1961-season/): Packers wide receiver, Boyd Dowler tells the story of being on active army duty with Ray Nitschke and Paul Hornung during the 1961 NFL season.
- [What Inspired Dick Vermeil to Coach Football](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/what-inspired-dick-vermeil-to-coach-football/): NFL Coach Dick Vermeil, who coached the Rams in the Super Bowl, tells the story of how his football career started and what inspired him to coach.
- [Why Billy Sims Chose Oklahoma](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/why-billy-sims-chose-oklahoma/): Billy Sims, who won the 1978 Heisman Trophy, tells the story of why he went to the University of Oklahoma. Learn why he chose OU over Texas and Baylor.
- [Where Did The Packers Play Before Lambeau Field?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/where-did-the-packers-play-before-lambeau-field-was-built/): The Packers played home games in a high school stadium before Lambeau Field was built in 1957. Read Packers LB Roger Zatkoff's memories here.
- [1951 Stanford Rose Bowl Football Season](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/stanford-1952-rose-bowl/): Stanford won the 1951 PCC title and played Illinois in the 1952 Rose Bowl. Wins over Michigan and USC defined the season, as All-American Bill McColl starred.
- [Johnny Manziel Remembers Texas A&M vs. Alabama Football 2012](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/texas-am-vs-alabama-football-2012/): Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel shares insights about the signature game of his career – leading Texas A&M to a victory at Alabama in 2012.
- [Dave Wilcox 49ers LB Interview](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dave-wilcox-nfl-49ers-interview/): Oral history interview and football history podcast transcript with Dave Wilcox, San Francisco 49ers LB and Pro Football Hall of Fame member.
- [How Dick "Night Train" Lane Got His Nickname](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/how-dick-night-train-lane-got-his-nickname/): How did Dick Lane get the nickname, "Night Train"? There are several versions of the story. The one his teammates told differs from a widely accepted theory.
- [1980 Bears Lions Thanksgiving Classic](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1980-bears-lions-thanksgiving-classic/): The Bears won on an OT kickoff for a TD vs the Lions. Bears QB Vince Evans recalls the game.
- [Bobby Kennedy Presents Terry Baker with the 1962 Heisman Trophy](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bobby-kennedy-presents-terry-baker-with-the-1962-heisman-trophy/): Terry Baker, who won the 1962 Heisman Trophy, tells the story of how he found out he was the Heisman Trophy winner and the award ceremony featuring RFK.
- [Chicago Bears Bill McColl Studied Medicine During NFL Career](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/chicago-bears-legend-studied-medicine-during-nfl-career/): The Game Before the Money Podcast takes a look at Bill McColl playing for George Halas and the Chicago Bears of the 1950s while enrolled in medical school in Episode 55.
- [Jim Brown Did More Than Run for the Cleveland Browns](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/jim-brown-did-more-than-run-for-the-1964-browns/): Assistant coach Dub Jones talks about the Cleveland Browns 1964 NFL Championship Game plan. Jim Brown played a role that you might not expect. Read more.
- [49ers Candlestick Park and "The Catch" 40 Years Later](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/candlestick-park-the-catch/): Candlestick Park's grass needed help for the 1981 NFC Championship Game. Senator Feinstein and groundskeeper George Toma shared a backstory. Read more.
- [Stories from the 1964 NFL Championship Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/stories-from-the-1964-nfl-championship-game/): John Wooten, NFL legend and starting guard for the Cleveland Browns, shares stories about the Browns 1964 championship win over the Baltimore Colts.
- [First Televised NFL Championship](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/first-televised-nfl-championship/): The 1948 NFL Championship Game was the first televised NFL Championship Game and laid the foundation for what has become Super Bowl Sunday.
- [Rams Won First Super Bowl 70 Years After First LA Title](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/rams-in-super-bowl-70-years-after-only-la-title/): The Los Angeles Rams are in the Super Bowl 70 years after their only title in Los Angeles, in 1951. Read a brief history of that season here.
- [1951 Detroit Lions at LA Rams](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1951-detroit-lions-at-la-rams/): The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions played an exciting game in the 1951 NFL Season. The Rams won the NFL Championship in 1951. The Lions won in 1952.
- [Orlando Pace and Dick Vermeil Remember The Greatest Show on Turf](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/orlando-pace-and-dick-vermeil-and-the-greatest-show-on-turf/): The 1999 St. Louis Rams were called The Greatest Show on Turf and won Super Bowl 34. Coach Dick Vermeil and Orlando Pace share memories in this post.
- [1960 NFL Championship Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1960-nfl-championship-game/): Dave Wilcox shares his experience attending the 1960 NFL Championship with his brother, who played in the 1960 NFL Championship Game.
- [Dave Wilcox - 49ers Linebacker](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dave-wilcox-49ers-linebacker/): Dave Wilcox, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, shares stories from his college and NFL career.
- [Bob Lilly - Super Bowl 6](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bob-lilly-super-bowl-6/): Bob Lilly, who played in Super Bowl 6, shares his experience helping to lead the Dallas Cowboys to victory over the Miami Dolphins.
- [Terry Baker - Only Heisman Winner in Final Four](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/heisman-winner-in-the-final-four/): Terry Baker, who was the only player to both win the Heisman and play in the Final Four, shares stories from his senior year at Oregon State.
- [Kicker Wins NFL MVP - Mark Moseley](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/kicker-wins-nfl-mvp/): Mark Moseley shares his experience becoming the only full-time placekicker to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1982.
- [Thurman Thomas NFL Draft](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/thurman-thomas-nfl-draft/): Buffalo Bills head coach, Marv Levy, shares the story of drafting future Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas in the 1988 NFL draft.
- [1984 NFL First Round Pick Salary](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/nfl-first-round-pick-salary/): Pete Koch was a first-round NFL pick in 1984 by the Cincinnati Bengals. He shares about holding out for a better contract. What will NFL rookies make in 2022?
- [Karl Mecklenburg Explains Joe Collier's Defensive Schemes](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/joe-collier-defensive-coach/): Karl Mecklenburg shares about Joe Collier's leadership as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator and his ability to adapt his defense to players' strengths.
- [1974 Steelers - Best Ever NFL Draft?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/best-ever-nfl-draft/): The 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft class is considered the best ever NFL Draft. The Steelers drafted four future Hall of Famers in the 1974 class.
- [Walt Garrison NFL Training Camp](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/walt-garrison-nfl-training-camp/): Walt Garrison shares about NFL Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys and rooming with Dan Reeves, who became the coach of the Broncos, Giants, and Falcons.
- [In the Dallas Cowboys Huddle](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/in-the-dallas-cowboys-huddle/): What is it like in an NFL Huddle? Walt Garrison explains what it was like in the Dallas Cowboys huddle with Don Meredith and Roger Staubach.
- [NFL Legends Friends Since High School](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/nfl-legends-friends-since-high-school/): Seattle Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander talks about being friends with NFL Hall of Famers Charles Woodson and Randy Moss since high school.
- [Bob Devaney Got Marv Levy Hired](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bob-devaney-got-marv-levy-hired/): Marv Levy shares how Bob Devaney helped him get the head coaching job at the University of California after Devaney turned it down.
- [Chad Hennings - NFL Top Gun](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/chad-hennings-nfl-top-gun/): Chad Hennings shares about flying fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force between his college football career and his time with the Dallas Cowboys.
- [First Minnesota Vikings Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/first-minnesota-vikings-game/): The Minnesota Vikings first-ever game in franchise history was against the Chicago Bears. It was a breakout game for a future Hall of Famer, Fran Tarkenton.
- [Most Punts in Single CFB Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-punts-in-single-cfb-game/): In a game full of records, Texas Tech's Charlie Calhoun had 36 punts and Centenary's Milton Hill had 20 punt returns, which are both NCAA records to this day.
- [Wild NFL Comebacks](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/wild-nfl-comebacks/): There were three big comebacks in the NFL during Week 2 of the 2022 season. Two of those comebacks were from 20 points or more. That reminded me of Week 4 of the 1979 season, when two teams came back to win after trailing by 24 on the same day! Week 5 of the 1992
- [SEC and NCAA Passing Records](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/sec-and-ncaa-passing-records/): Florida Gators quarterback John Reaves set several records against Auburn in 1969, including pass attempts, completions, passing yardage, and interceptions.
- [Chiefs Legend Len Dawson](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/chiefs-legend-len-dawson/): From playing quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers to winning Super Bowl I and IV with the Kansas City Chiefs, Len Dawson had a legendary career.
- [Len Dawson and Super Bowl IV](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/len-dawson-and-super-bowl-iv/): A review of Len Dawson and the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. Learn more about what went on behind the scenes of the game.
- [Top Teams in CFP Rankings](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/top-teams-in-cfp-rankings/): Learn how first-week CFP rankings have impacted how teams fared by the end of the season and how important it is to be ranked number one in the first week.
- [1969 AFL Championship](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1969-afl-championship/): The Kansas City Chiefs battled the Oakland Raiders in what was the last-ever American Football League game, the 1969 AFL Championship.
- [Dan Neil on Playing Guard in the NFL](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dan-neil-on-playing-guard/): Dan Neil shares about his time playing guard for the Denver Broncos. He also gives insight into what it was like to block for NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis.
- [Super Bowl Team Records](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/super-bowl-team-records/): A review of Super Bowl teams' records seven games into the NFL season. Do teams need a winning record halfway through the season to make the Super Bowl?
- [The Hail Mary Game - First Half](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/hailmary1/): A recap of the first half of the Hail Mary game. Roger Staubach threw a Hail Mary pass to Drew Pearson to win the game for the Dallas Cowboys.
- [The Hail Mary Game - Second Half](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/hailmary2/): An overview of the second half of the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys. This game is known as the Hail Mary Game.
- [Immaculate Reception and Franco Harris](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/immaculate-reception-and-franco-harris/): Franco Harris caught the Immaculate Reception thrown by Terry Bradshaw in an AFC Divisional Playoff vs the Oakland Raiders in 1972. Learn more here.
- [1962 NFL Championship - 1st Half](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/62nflc1/): A breakdown of the first and second quarter of the 1962 NFL Championship. Wind played a factor in this game between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants.
- [1962 NFL Championship - 2nd Half](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/62nflcpt2/): A review of the second half of the 1962 NFL Championship. The game was played between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants, ending in a Packers win.
- [Players Remember the Ice Bowl](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/icebowl50/): Players remember the 1967 NFL Championship, known as the Ice Bowl, on its 50th Anniversary. The Packers won the game 21-17 on a Bart Starr quarterback sneak.
- [Cowboys 49ers Playoff History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/cowboys-49ers-playoffs/): Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Playoff history, including the Catch and the first NFC Championship Game. Great moments in Cowboys 49ers games.
- [Did Lynn Swann almost play for the Dallas Cowboys?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/did-lynn-swann-almost-play-for-the-dallas-cowboys/): The 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft class produced four Pro Football Hall of Fame members, including Lynn Swann, who almost got drafted by the Cowboys.
- [1960 NFL Championship Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1960-nfl-championship-game-2/): The Game Before the Money discusses the last play of the 1960 NFL championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.
- [Buffalo Bills No-Huddle Offense](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/buffalo-bills-no-huddle-offense/): Buffalo Bills head coach, Marv Levy, shares how the Bills no-huddle offense started as a strategy during the 1989 AFC Wildcard game.
- [Adrian Peterson OU](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/adrian-peterson-ou/): Why did Adrian Peterson choose OU over UT? Adrian Peterson told the story at the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
- [Warren Moon's College Career](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/warren-moons-college-career/): Warren Moon tells why he chose the University of Washington over USC on the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast. He also gives insight into the 1978 Rose Bowl.
- [Don Shula as Miami Dolphins Coach](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/don-shula-as-miami-dolphins-coach/): Don Shula's tenure as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential coaching careers in NFL history.
- [Don Shula Colts Head Coach](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/don-shula-colts-head-coach/): While most remember Don Shula as the legendary coach of the Miami Dolphins, Shula was the head coach of the Baltimore Colts from 1963 to 1969.
- [The AFL's Kansas City Chiefs: A Dynasty Forged in the 1960s](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-afls-kansas-city-chiefs-a-dynasty-forged-in-the-1960s/): The Kansas City Chiefs of the 1960s won three AFL Championships and one Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs played the Green Bay Packers in the first Super Bowl.
- [Devin Hester Super Bowl Kickoff TD](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/devin-hester-super-bowl-kickoff-td/): Devin Hester is the only player to return a Super Bowl opening kickoff for a touchdown. Read his memory of the play here and listen to him tell the story.
- [Oldest Quarterback in the NFL](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/oldest-quarterback-in-the-nfl/): Tom Brady is the oldest quarterback currently playing in the NFL, but George Blanda is the oldest of all-time. How does Brady compare?
- [An Unbelievable Stat: The 2025 Green Bay Packers an All-Time Great NFL Defense?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/an-unbelievable-stat-the-2025-green-bay-packers-an-all-time-great-nfl-defense/): In the 2025 NFL Season, the Green Bay Packers defense posted an amazing stat. How does it compare with all-time great NFL defenses?
- ["We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!" -- Celebrates 1978-79 Houston Oilers](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/oilersfilmstart/): Learn more about "We Were the Oilers — Luv Ya Blue!", a documentary film that showcases the 1978-1980 Houston Oilers.
- [The Making of "The Game before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL" Oral History Book](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/gbmstory/): Why football historian Jackson Michael decided to write 'The Game Before The Money'
- [Stories from Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/goose/): Who is Goose Gonsoulin? Goose Gonsoulin was the first player in Denver Broncos history. Read stories Goose Gonsoulin shared about his football life.
- [Tom Landry – Legendary Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/landry/): Why Tom Landry was an NFL coaching innovator
- [Best I Remember -- Super Bowl Plays](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bestsbplays/): Football Historian Jackson Michael's list of most impressive Super Bowl Plays
- [Remembering Chuck Bednarik](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/remembering-chuck-bednarik/): Football Historian Jackson Michael remembers Charles Bednarik, aka Concrete Charlie.
- [Packer Legend Terdell Middleton Passes Away](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/terdell/): Terdell Middleton of the Green Bay Packers Has Passed Away
- [Thinking Out Loud: Two Thoughts on Deflategate](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dgate/): Football historian Jackson Michael discusses thoughts about Tom Brady's Deflategate
- [A Brief History of Goal Posts](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/goalposts/): A quick briefing on the history of goal posts. How have goal posts changed over the years in the NFL and college football?
- [Houston Oilers History: Audiobook revisits Mike Renfro Play](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/houston-oilers-history-new-audiobook-revisits-mike-renfro-play-40-years-later/): The 1979 AFC Championship Game between the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers featured one of the most controversial calls in NFL history.
- [Eddie Meador -- Rams Legend Shares NFL Stories](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/eddie-meador-rams-legend-nfl-stories/): Stories from Eddie Meador, defensive back for the LA Rams from 1959 to 1970
- [A Tribute to Don Shula -- Podcast Notes](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/don-shula-nfl-life-story/): Don Shula won 347 games as a head coach. He is best known as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Learn about his life and NFL career here.
- [Do Field Conditions and Hash Marks Affect NFL Stats?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/do-field-conditions-and-hash-marks-affect-nfl-stats/): Current NFL fields are different from those of past eras. Learn how stats might be affected by field conditions and hash marks.
- [Super Bowl 54 and Great NFL Comebacks](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/super-bowl-54-and-great-nfl-comebacks/): A look at how Otto Graham, Johnny Unitas, and Patrick Mahomes all led fourth-quarter comebacks in the Super Bowl and the NFL Championship Game.
- [The Amazing Story of Night Train Lane](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dick-night-train-lane-nfl/): Night Train Lane set an NFL record with 14 interceptions in 1952. He also co-owns the record for the longest TD catch in Cardinals history. Learn more here.
- [Pete Brewster -- 1950s NFL Legend Interview](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/pete-brewster-1950s-nfl-legend/): 1950s Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Pete Brewster shares stories from his life and NFL career. Listen to him and read here.
- [BILLS VS CHIEFS AFL Championship and AFC Championship History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bills-chiefs-afl-afc-championship/): The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills played for a spot in Super Bowl 1 and also Super Bowl 55. The 1966 AFL Championship Game was in Buffalo.
- [Drew Pearson Hail Mary Catch](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/drew-pearson-hail-mary-catch/): Drew Pearson talks about catching the Hail Mary pass from Roger Staubach. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings in the 1975 NFL Playoffs.
- [Why Are the Houston Oilers So Loved Despite Never Winning a Super Bowl?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/why-are-the-houston-oilers-so-loved-despite-never-winning-a-super-bowl/): Earl Campbell, who was the 1978 NFL first-round draft pick, and NFL Coach Bum Phillips helped make the Luv Ya Blue era Houston Oilers special.
- [Senor Sack: Gabriel Rivera](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/senor-sack-gabriel-rivera/): Defensive tackle Gabe Rivera was drafted in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. A car accident ended his budding NFL career.
- [Did You Know? 11 Combined TDs in 1 NFL Day!](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/did-you-know-11-combined-tds/): Jonathan Taylor and Austin Ekeler combined for 9 TDs on the same day in 2021. Gale Sayers and Paul Hornung totaled 11 TDs on the same day in 1965.
- [49ers vs Cowboys Meet Again 40 years after "The Catch"](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/49ers-vs-cowboys-nfl-playoffs-history/): The San Francisco 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Playoffs, 40 years after Dwight Clark made "The Catch" in the 1981 NFC Championship.
- [Lionel Taylor - First Player With 100 Receptions](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/first-player-with-100-receptions/): Lionel Taylor, who was the first receiver to have 100 receptions in a season, shares about his time in the AFL with the Denver Broncos.
- [Vince Lombardi and the New York Giants Secret Deal in 1959 NFL Preseason](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/vince-lombardi-new-york-giants-secret-trade/): Vince Lombardi may have made a secret trade with the New York Giants in the 1959 preseason. The Giants hoped to skirt NFL trade rules.
- [Heisman Winner RG3, Oilers Mike Renfro Join Texas Sports Hall of Fame](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/texas-sports-hall-of-fame-rg3-mike-renfro/): Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and Houston Oilers receiver Mike Renfro were the two football players in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Class.
- [Pete Brewster - Most Underrated NFL Receiver of the 1950s](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/underrated-receiver-of-the-1950s/): Pete Brewster shares stories from his nine seasons in the NFL, including seven with Paul Brown’s legendary Cleveland Browns of the 1950s.
- [Maya Washington Discusses Father Gene Washington](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/maya-washington-gene-washington/): Interview with Maya Washington, daughter of Michigan State and Minnesota Vikings legend, Gene Washington, about her book and documentary about her dad.
- [Karl Mecklenburg on Making Broncos](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/karl-mecklenburg-on-making-broncos/): Star Broncos defensive player, Karl Mecklenburg, shares how he was fortunate to make the team after being drafted late in the 1983 NFL Draft.
- [Most Points Scored in NFL Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-points-scored-in-nfl-game/): The most points scored in a regular season NFL game is 72 points scored by the Washington Redskins against the New York Giants in a 1966 regular season game.
- [Most NFL Wins on the Road](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-nfl-wins-on-the-road/): The most consecutive road wins by an NFL team is 18 by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 through 1990 seasons. The 49ers won two Super Bowls in those years.
- [Forgotten Classic: 1979 Houston Oilers at Dallas Cowboys - Best NFL Thanksgiving Game Ever?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/forgotten-classic-1979-houston-oilers-at-dallas-cowboys-best-nfl-thanksgiving-game-ever/): The Dallas Cowboys hosted the Houston Oilers on Thanksgiving at Texas Stadium. Roger Staubach, Earl Campbell, and Tony Dorsett played in the classic NFL game.
- [Philadelphia Eagles History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/philadelphia-eagles-history/): Learn about the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, founded in 1933 by future NFL Commissioner Bert Bell. The Eagles first Super Bowl was Super Bowl 15.
- [Kansas City Chiefs History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/kansas-city-chiefs-history/): Learn about the history of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs were founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 in Dallas. They were originally known as the Dallas Texans.
- [Best I Remember: Super Bowl Moments](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/best-super-bowl-moments/): A list of the top 10 Super Bowl moments according to football historian Jackson Michael.
- [Charley Trippi NFL, GEORGIA FOOTBALL LEGEND](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/charley-trippi-nfl-georgia-football-legend/): Charley Trippi, NFL career, stats, and biography
- [Ken Houston – One of the Greatest Safeties in NFL History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ken-houston-nfl-stats-bio/): Ken Houston grew up in Lufkin, TX. He went to college at Prairie View A&M. Facts about his life and NFL career.
- [Hugh McElhenny and President Reagan Super Bowl 19 Coin Toss](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/president-reagan-super-bowl-19-coin-toss/): The NFL asked Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny to participate in the coin toss ceremony for Super Bowl 19. A special guest joined him via a live feed. President Ronald Reagan fulfilled two American dreams on January 20, 1985. His calendar featured two major events: the presidential inauguration kicking off his second term in the
- [Ken Houston NFL Records](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ken-houston-nfl-records/): Ken Houston set many NFL records. Ken Houston holds the record for most defensive TDs in an NFL season and returned 2 INTS for TDs in one quarter.
- [Willie Roaf and the NFL Draft](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/willie-roaf-and-the-nfl-draft/): The New Orleans Saints drafted Willie Roaf in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He shares the story here.
- ["The King" of The 49ers Million Dollar Backfield](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-king-of-the-49ers-million-dollar-backfield/): Hugh McElhenny, who was a member of the Million Dollar Backfield, talks about his NFL career which led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- [Warren Moon on Flores Lawsuit, NFL Coaching Hires](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/warren-moon-discusses-need-for-black-head-coaches/): Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon was asked about the Brian Flores lawsuit and the low number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Read more.
- [Why Did Warren Moon Play in Canada?](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/why-did-warren-moon-play-in-canada/): Warren Moon, NFL QB, talked about his choice to sign with the CFL. He said that he was ready to give up football if he didn't get a chance to be a pro QB.
- [Dick Vermeil Coach of Eagles](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dick-vermeil-coach-of-eagles/): Story of Dick Vermeil becoming head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and how the team made the 1978 NFL playoffs while overcoming a lack of top draft choices.
- [Jim Tunney: A Referee's Life on the Gridiron](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/jim-tunney-a-referees-life-on-the-gridiron/): Legendary NFL referee Jim Tunney reflects on his career, sharing stories from iconic games like the Ice Bowl & "The Catch", and calls that shaped NFL history.
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- [The NFL Draft and Super Bowl 48: Part 1](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/how-much-will-the-draft-help-your-team/): The draft is an important component of winning in the NFL. Learn more about its function and importance to the game.
- [The Story of the NFL Draft and Super Bowl 48](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-story-of-the-nfl-draft-and-recent-super-bowls/): A look at the importance of the NFL draft in recent Super Bowls, as well as other sources of talent.
- [An Appreciation: Johnny Lujack](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/an-appreciation-johnny-lujack/): Learn more about Johnny Lujack, former quarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner is more than just that. He is a prototype to be emulated by today's players.
- [A Brief History of Hash Marks](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/a-brief-history-of-hash-marks/): Hash Marks are an essential element of the football field. We discuss the history of hash marks and how they changed the history of football.
- [Surprising Facts About Joe Theismann](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/this-might-surprise-you-joe-theismann/): Did you know Joe Theismann, a collegiate star for Notre Dame, was actually drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 1971 NFL Draft?
- [An Afternoon with Don Maynard Part 1](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/legendary-insights-don-maynard-part-1/): How much do you really know about Don Maynard? In this first part of a 3-part series, you'll learn about Don’s specialized game equipment.
- [An Afternoon with Don Maynard Part 2](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/legendary-insights-don-maynard-part-2/): Insights from Don Maynard on the Jets' passing offense of the 1960s, catching a ball during play and more.
- [An Afternoon With Don Maynard Part 3](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dm3/): A look at the Jets magical run to Super Bowl 3 and their historic victory from the POV of Don Maynard
- [Chuck Noll, Rocky Bleier and Retirement](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/chuck-noll-rocky-bleier-and-retirement/): The story of Rocky Bleier, coach Chuck Noll, and Bleier's plans for retirement.
- [1950s NFL Player's Brush with Owner Racism](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/taliaferrostory/): A story about George Taliaferro, the first African American drafted by an NFL team, and his experience with racism in the world of Football.
- [Surprising Facts About Steve Largent](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/stevelargent/): It is amazing how a bit of chance gave the world Steve Largent and you'll be surprised at just how lucky we were to have him become a legend of the NFL.
- [Al Wistert – Michigan Football, Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/an-appreciation-al-wistert/): Why I consider Albert Alexander "Ox" Wistert to be an all-time great and an integral piece of Football history.
- [Paul Hornung – The Golden Boy of the Green Bay Packers](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/hornung/): Learn more about Paul Hornung, The Golden Boy, a legend both on and off the field.
- [A Brief History of The Pro Football Hall of Fame](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/hof/): Fun facts about the history of The Pro Football Hall of Fame located in Canton, Ohio. The first Pro Football Hall of Fame induction was in 1963.
- [Eric Hipple: Depression affects many after NFL career ends](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ehipple/): Eric Hipple on depression after retirement from the NFL
- [QB Reality - Why Most Teams Stand No Chance](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/sbqbs/): How many quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl?
- [Letter From a Champion -- Robert Kahler of the 1944 Packers](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/kahler/): Letter From Robert Kahler of the 1944 Packers
- [Discussing Concussions and Other Brain Injuries with NFL Players](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/nflconcussions/): A discussipn on concussions and other brain injuries with NFL players
- [Carl Eller Remembers Jim Marshall's Wrong Way Run](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/cejm/): Carl Eller on Jim Marshall’s Wrong Way Run, 50 Years Later
- [An Evening with Doug English](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dougevent/): Doug English shares stories 10-year career with the Detroit Lions
- [An Afternoon with Cotton Davidson](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/cottonevent/): Meet and greet with NFL legend Cotton Davidson
- [A Brief History of -- The NFL Draft](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/draft/): A Brief History of The NFL Draft
- [THE SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE -- A FAMILY THEN AND NOW](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/swchof/): Insights on the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and some of its inductees
- [Legendary Insights from Eric Metcalf](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/emetcalf/): Insights from Eric Metcalf
- [Letters To A 1950s NFL Prospect](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/coachhable/): Insights on and examples of letters sent from NFL teams to prospective players in the 1950's
- [Father's Day 2026 -- Gift Ideas](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/fathers-day-2015-gift-ideas/): Is your dad a football history buff? The Game Before The Money is the perfect present for him.
- [This Might Surprise You: DeflateGate and 3 Surprising Facts in the Wells Report](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/wells2/): A breakdown on Deflategate including facts from the Wells Report
- [Remembering NFL legend Frank Gifford](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/thinking-out-loud-remembering-nfl-legend-frank-gifford/): Remembering American football player, actor, and television sports commentator, Frank Gifford.
- [The FWAA 75th Anniversary All-American Team](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/fw75/): On players nominated for the FWAA 75th Anniversary All-American Team
- [Bart Starr - The Nicest Guy](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bartpt1/): Learn why Bart Starr was beloved by teammates, coaches, and pretty much everyone he met. Bart Starr was the epitome of character and leadership.
- [Bart Starr - A Great Quarterback](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bartpt2/): Although Bart Starr led the Packers to five championships, the 1967 NFL Championship (the Ice Bowl) stands out as his most recognized achievement.
- [A Brief History of ... Houston and the Super Bowl](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/houstonsb/): A Brief History of Houston and the Super Bowl. Although the Houston Oilers never made the Super Bowl, the city still saw several Super Bowls.
- [This Might Surprise You -- After Merger, Only 4 AFL Teams Have Won Super Bowls](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/this-might-surprise-you-after-merger-only-4-afl-teams-have-won-super-bowls/): After Merger, Only 4 AFL Teams Have Won Super Bowls
- [Podcast -- Dallas Cowboys Legend Chad Hennings](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/podcast-dallas-cowboys-legend-chad-hennings/): Our Football History podcast guest is 3 time Super Bowl champion Chad Hennings. We cover his time at the Gulf War, his career, and life.
- [Podcast -- Pete Koch -- Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders Legend](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/podcast-pete-koch-bengals-chiefs-raiders-legend/): Football history podcast featuring Podcast — Pete Koch: Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders Legend
- [This Might Surprise You -- Pro Football Training Camp at a Motel](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/this-might-surprise-you-pro-football-training-camp-at-a-motel/): The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League held training camp at a motel in the 1960s. Learn more here.
- [Podcast -- Ron McDole -- AFL Champion Bills, Over The Hill Gang Redskins](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/podcast-ron-mcdole-afl-champion-bills-over-the-hill-gang-redskins/): Podcast with Ron McDole, AFL Champion Bills, Over The Hill Gang Redskins
- [Podcast: Bert Bell -- The Great Commissioner](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/podcast-bert-bell-the-great-commissioner/): Podcast on Bert Bell, The Great Commissioner
- [Ken Houston reflects on Monday Night Football Walt Garrison Play](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ken-houston-reflects-on-monday-night-football-walt-garrison-play-45-years-later/): Ken Houston reflects on Monday Night Football Walt Garrison play, 45 Years Later.
- [Podcast -- 1962 Heisman Trophy Winner Terry Baker](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/podcast-1962-heisman-trophy-winner-terry-baker/): Podcast on 1962 Heisman Trophy Winner Terry Baker
- [Joe T. and Norman E.](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/joe-thiesmann-norman-einstein-quote/): "A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein" -- Joe Theismann. The backstory behind the famous quote makes you stop and think.
- [Tennessee Titans – Houston Oilers -- The AFC Championship Game and 20 Year Miracles](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/tennessee-titans-houston-oilers-the-afc-championship-game-and-20-year-miracles/): The Tennessee Titans Play the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 AFC Championship Game. The Oilers/Titans Have Made a Championship Game Every 20 Years.
- [QB Reality -- Super Bowl 54](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/super-bowl-winning-quarterbacks/): Super Bowl History and QBs
- [Bert Bell – The Great NFL Commissioner](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bert-bell-nfl-commissioner/): Bert Bell's stats, career highlights, accomplishments, and stories told by Bert Bell’s son, Upton Bell. Bert Bell is the man who started the NFL Draft.
- [Dan Reeves – Dallas Cowboys Star, Legendary Coach](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dan-reeves-biography-stats/): A glimpse into the life and career of Daniel Edward Reeves, running back and NFL coach.
- [Bart Starr – Green Bay Packers Legendary Quarterback](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bart-starr-green-bay-packers-bio/): The life and career of Bart Starr, one of the most famous Green Bay Packers Quarterbacks
- [A Brief History of Original AFL Teams](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/original-afl-teams/): Do you know who were the original AFL teams? We cover their origins here.
- [Dick Frey -- Dallas Texans, Houston Oilers, AFL legend, Passes Away](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dick-frey-football-life-bio/): Obiturary, Dick Frey, Dallas Texans, Houston Oilers.
- [Pandemic Football -- Podcast Notes](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1918-college-football-spanish-flu/): How Pandemics like the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 affect the NFL
- [Don Shula NFL Coaching Legend Background and NFL Playing Career](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/don-shula-nfl-player-bio-stats/): Legendary NFL coach Don Shula grew up in Painesville, Ohio. He played 7 years in the NFL as a player. His position was defensive back.
- [Tom Brady and Great NFL QBs Changing Teams](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/tom-brady-new-teams/): All-Time Great Quarterbacks Switching Teams in the NFL
- [Don Shula's Assistant Coaching Career](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/don-shula-detroit-lions/): Don Shula was an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions from 1960-1962. He also worked at Virginia and Kentucky as an assistant coach. Read more in this post.
- [Jake Gaither - Legendary College Football Coach](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/jake-gaither-florida-a-and-m/): Jake Gaither was head football coach at Florida A&M for 25 years. He won 6 national championships. His career record is 204-36-4. Read more here.
- [Gale Sayers 6 TDs in One Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/gale-sayers-6-tds-in-one-game/): Gale Sayers scored 6 touchdowns in 1 game on December 12, 1965. The Bears played against the San Francisco 49ers at Wrigley Field. Read this post to learn more.
- [Tom Osborne Interview Part 2](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/tom-osborne-interview-part-2/): Tom Osborne talks about his head coaching career at Nebraska. Tom Osborne won 3 National Championships as coach of Nebraska. Learn more here.
- [Tom Osborne Interview](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/tom-osborne-interview/): Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne talks about going to Nebraska football games as a child, his NFL career, and his time as asst. coach under Bob Devaney.
- [DERRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL RUSHING RECORD](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/derrick-henry-hs-rushing-record/): NFL star Derrick Henry owns the USA high school rushing record with 12,124 yards. Ken Hall of Sugar Land, TX held the record for 59 years.
- [Character Lessons from Football](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/character-lessons-from-football/): Character and leadership lessons seen in the NFL
- [Walt Garrison -- The Cowboys Cowboy](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/walt-garrison-dallas-cowboys-nfl/): Walt Garrison is often referred to as the Cowboys Cowboy. He was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and a pro rodeo star. Read about him here.
- [U.S. Presidents and Football](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/u-s-presidents-and-football/): What U.S. Presidents played football? Find out here.
- [Dub Jones NFL Record 6 TDs in One Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/dub-jones-nfl-record-6-tds-in-one-game/): Dub Jones scored 6 TDs in one NFL game in 1951. Dub Jones, Gale Sayers, Ernie Nevers, and Alvin Kamara are the only NFL players to score 6 TDs in 1 game.
- [Longest Fumble Return in NFL History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/longest-fumble-return-in-nfl-history/): The longest fumble return in NFL history is 104 yards, shared by Jack Tatum and Aeneas Williams. Tatum set the NFL record in 1972. Williams tied it in 2000.
- [Super Bowl 55 and Champion Quarterbacks](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/super-bowl-55-quarterbacks/): The starting QBs for Super Bowl 55 are Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Each has won at least 1 Super Bowl. Very few NFL QBs have won a Super Bowl.
- [From One Night in Miami to the Cleveland Summit](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ali-cleveland-summit-1967/): Jim Brown and John Wooten became friends with Muhammad Ali in Miami in 1964. That friendship led to the Cleveland Summit in 1967.
- [Johnny Manziel Lists Favorite Players](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/johnny-manziel-lists-fave-players/): Johnny Manziel lists his 3 favorite college football players growing up. Two of the three were quarterbacks, the third was a Heisman Trophy winner.
- [A Brief History of the Steelers Cowboys 70s NFL Rivalry](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/1970s-steelers-cowboys/): The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the greatest NFL rivalries in the 1970s. The games included 2 Super Bowls and many Hall of Fame players.
- [Most Passing Yards in an NFL Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-passing-yards-in-an-nfl-game/): The most passing yards in a single NFL game is 554, set by Rams quarterback Norm Van Brocklin in Week 1 of the 1951 NFL Season.
- [Coach Tom Osborne’s Humble Beginnings at Nebraska](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/coach-tom-osbornes-humble-beginnings-at-nebraska/): Coach Tom Osborne tells the story of getting his first job at Nebraska under Bob Devaney.
- [Bob Griese and Dak Prescott Returned from Similar Injuries](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bob-griese-and-dak-prescott-returned-from-similar-injuries/): Bob Griese, the Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback, talks about returning from an ankle injury similar to that of Cowboys Dak Prescott.
- [How the Philadelphia Eagles Were Named](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/how-the-philadelphia-eagles-were-named/): How did the Philadelphia Eagles get their name? Founder Bert Bell named the Eagles after he saw a billboard with an eagle symbol for the New Deal. Read more.
- [Longest TD Pass In Cardinals History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/longest-td-pass-in-cardinals-history/): Cardinal quarterback Ogden Compton will tell you the story of the longest touchdown pass in Cardinals History, caught by Night Train Lane.
- [Why the Detroit Lions Play on Thanksgiving](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/why-the-detroit-lions-play-on-thanksgiving/): Learn why the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving Day and how the tradition started in 1934. Also read about classic Lions Thanksgiving NFL games.
- [Rams Defensive Back Eddie Meador](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/rams-defensive-back-eddie-meador/): The Game Before the Money Podcast took a look at Eddie Meador's dangerous collision with Paul Hornung in Episode 6.
- [The Texas A&M Junction Boys](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-texas-am-junction-boys/): Gene Stallings, who was a Junction Boy, shares stories of Bear Bryant at Texas A&M. Mickey Herskowitz, who came up with the name Junction Boys, also shares.
- [The Syracuse 8](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-syracuse-8/): John Lobon shares personal stories of the Syracuse 8, a group of football players who stood up for student-athlete rights and against racial injustice.
- [Bill Butler of the NFL Packers, Cowboys, Steelers, and Vikings](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bill-butler-nfl-packers-cowboys-steelers-vikings/): NFL player biography page for Bill Butler. He played for the Packers, Cowboys, Steelers, and Vikings in the 1950s and 1960s. He shares stories here.
- [Manhattan Project and Football](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/manhattan-project-and-football/): The Columbia University football team was unknowingly involved in the Manhattan Project. One of the leading scientists, Enrico Fermi, revealed the information.
- [HBCU and AFL Legend Al Denson](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/hbcu-and-afl-legend-al-denson/): HBCU and AFL legend Al Denson shares about growing up with "Bullet" Bob Hayes and playing for legendary Florida A&M coach Jake Gaither.
- [Two TD Kickoff Returns in One Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/two-kickoff-returns-in-one-game/): A kickoff return for a touchdown is an exciting play in football. Raghib Rocket Ismail set the record for most games with two kickoff returns for touchdowns.
- [Most Turnovers by Winning Team](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-turnovers-by-winning-team/): The Purdue Boilermakers set the record for most turnovers by a winning team in a single game. Purdue had 11 turnovers against Illinois in 1943 and won 40-21.
- [Most Interceptions in NFL Game](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-interceptions-in-nfl-game/): In 1950, Chicago Cardinals quarterback Jim Hardy set the record for most interceptions in a single NFL game. He had eight interceptions in the game.
- [Most 100 Yard Rushing Games In a Row](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/most-100-yard-rushing-games-in-a-row/): Who holds the record for most straight games with 100 yards rushing? See who holds the NCAA and NFL records here. The NFL record is 14 games.
- [League Tragedies: NFL Player Deaths](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/football-player-deaths/): A look at NFL players who died game-related deaths. At least nine pro football players have died after a game or practice. Several were heart related.
- [NFL Playoffs Controversial Calls](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/calls/): Football historian Jackson Michael shares the stories behind some of the most controversial calls during the NFL Playoffs, including players' opinions.
- [A Tribute to Walt Garrison](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/a-tribute-to-walt-garrison/): Who was Walt Garrison? Walt Garrison was an excellent running back for the Dallas Cowboys and a pro rodeo star. To me, he was also a good friend. I’m sure many people would say the same about him. He was a good friend to many people. In this post, I’ll share a few great memories
- [Star Quarterbacks Changing Teams](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/star-quarterbacks-changing-teams/): Aaron Rodgers is set to play the 2023 NFL season with the Jets after his legendary Packers career. What other quarterbacks changed teams late in their careers?
- [The Texas A&M Wrecking Crew](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/the-texas-am-wrecking-crew/): Head coach R.C. Slocum shares the history of the Texas A&M Wrecking Crew defense, including how they got the name and the philosophy behind the defense.
- [List of Super Bowl Winners and Super Bowl MVPs](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/sbwins/): The Game Before the Money shares a complete list of Super Bowl Winners and Super Bowl MVPs. Along with interesting Super Bowl facts and history.
- [Baltimore Colts History](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/baltimore-colts-history/): Relive the Baltimore Colts' thrilling history, from their AAFC days to legendary players like Johnny Unitas. Explore their championships and more great moments.
- [A Brief History of The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Oilers Rivalry](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/oilers-steelers/): The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Oilers rivalry was awesome. The two AFC Central rivals played in the AFC Championship twice.
- [University of Texas to host "Real Stories of the NFL,"featuring The Game Before the Money](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/symposium/): University of Texas to host “Real Stories of the NFL,”featuring The Game Before the Money
- [This Might Surprise You -- The NFL's Coaching Elite (Pt 1)](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/coaches1/): The NFL’s Coaching Elite: the championship coaches club.
- [Best I Remember -- Gamers](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/gamers/): Top 10 Gamers of the NFL
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- [New "The Game Before the Money" Website in the Works](https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/upcomingsite/): New “The Game Before the Money” Website in the Works
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