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Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung 1935- American football player Star running back Paul Hornung led the great Green Bay Packer teams of the early 1960s to four National Football League (NFL) championships. One of the most versatile football players ever, in addition to being a tenacious rusher—especially within... Read more |
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John Madden
John Madden 1936- American football coach Although John Madden became known as a great analyst and broadcaster for NFL (National Football League) games on the CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System), Fox, and ABC (American Broadcasting Companies), he began his career as a coach for the AFL... Read more |
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Tom Landry
Tom Landry Legendary football coach Tom Landry (1924-2000) was the founding coach of the Dallas Cowboys who brought the team from a winless first season into a dominating force in the National Football League (NFL). Over 29 seasons, Landry guided the Cowboys to 20 consecutive winning seasons, 19... Read more |
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National Football League
National Football League 280 Park AvenueNew York, New York 10017U.S.A.(212) 450-2000Fax: (212) 681-7573Web site: http://www.nfl.com Not-for-Profit Organization Incorporated: 1920 as American Professional Football ConferenceEmployees: 400Sales: $2.44 billion (1998)NAIC: 111211 Sports Teams &... Read more |
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Otto Graham
Otto Graham 1921- American football player Otto Graham was one of the great quarterbacks in National Football League (NFL) history. Possessed of a powerful arm and pinpoint accuracy, Graham almost single-handedly transformed pro football from a running game of the 1940s to the passing game of... Read more |
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Michael Vick
Michael Vick1980— Football player As a quarterback for the National Football League's (NFL) Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick changed the prospects for that franchise and the game of football itself. In the history of the game, there have been few players who have been able to combine the classic... Read more |
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Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh 1914- American football player The first superstar passer in college football, Sammy Baugh held every National Football League (NFL) passing record and was chosen for the charter classes of both the college (1951) and professional (1963) football halls of fame. Many of... Read more |
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Tony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett 1954- American football player At just five-feet-ten-inches and 188 pounds dripping wet, Tony Dorsett didn't appear cut out to be a good running back. However, he spent four spectacular years at the University of Pittsburgh and twelve seasons in the National Football... Read more |
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Joe Montana
Joe Montana 1956- American football player One of the most successful quarterbacks in National Football League (NFL) history, Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to victory in four Super Bowls, including back-to-back wins in 1989 and 1990. The rise of the 49ers to football dominance... Read more |
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Pete Rozelle
Pete Rozelle 1926-1996 American football commissioner For nearly three decades, Pete Rozelle guided professional football as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL). Under his direction, pro football attained unprecedented popularity with the American public, as well as a level... Read more |
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GETTING THEIR KICKS ELAM, ROUEN MAKE FOR ONE OF NFL'S LONGEST-RUNNING...
...after his historic kick. ``He's put...they lead. But Elam credits extra work...have before,'' Elam said. ``I feel...comfortable with it,'' Elam said. ``That...punts - led the NFL last year. And...guys have been getting (the ... |
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KICKING AND SCREAMING; DENVER'S ELAM HITS 63-YARDER TO TIE NFL'S FIELD-GOAL...
...Associated Press Jason Elam thought the kick would be just another...made history. Elam kicked a 63-yarder...28-year-old NFL record. Elam ran onto the field...good as people are getting now, I knew it...little bit, but you ... |
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Like old times: Elam welcomes Broncos to Atlanta
...s just that Elam now kicks for...time in Denver, Elam tied the NFL record with a...game-winning kicks in the closing...Matt Prater. Elam still roots for Denver...game-winning kick for the ... |
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PUMPED UP STRONGER ELAM PLANS TO KICK COMPETITION AFTER WEAK, BLEAK '96.(Sports)
...results of the Elam reconstruction...story short, Elam is stronger...I was kind of getting the feeling that...the start for Elam. He signed a...making every kick - short and long...When he botched kicks against ... |
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Broncos Get Kicks Against Jaguars; Elam's 63-Yard Field Goal Highlights Rout...
...halftime lead on Elam's never-in-doubt kick in the high altitude...really let up. Elam's kick surpassed...the lights," Elam said later...sounded. They still talk bitterly...to beat in the NFL." ... |
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KICK, WIN FALL SHORT FOR ELAM RECORD-HOLDER MISSES 59-YARDER FOR...
...his way into the NFL record books with...even close,'' Elam said of his last...just perfect.'' Getting a piece of holder...how it felt to Elam. ``I've kicked...Elam said, still fuzzy on exactly...28-year-old ... |
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BENTLEY'S TEE TIME NEARLY SET BRONCOS READY TO ACTIVATE KICKER AFTER ELAM...
...active roster. Elam attempted to kick Friday for the...traffic, with Elam showing little...sneaking in two kicks before the offense...destiny is to kick in his first NFL game Monday...roster. ``He (Elam) ... |
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Elam breaks record for most extra points.(The Gazette)
...offensive line," Elam said. "That's a lot of kicks to their job right...he should talk. Elam missed an extra...Since then, Elam has been as dependable...in his second NFL start, hit 30...and the Broncos, getting the ball at ... |
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Everybody wins Elam happy in Atlanta Prater good fit with Broncos.(Sports)
...see firsthand Elam in his new get-up, still sporting his familiar...consistency. Elam, 38, is fourth in the NFL with 79 points...missed only three kicks this season...the Broncos that Elam predicted on his...possibility of ... |
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Elam still showing he has game 15-year kicker likely will tie Elway for most...
...first time Jason Elam was introduced...in the midst of getting themselves clean...it happened," Elam recalled with...Arena ball. Elam still is alive, and...kicking in the NFL in his 15th season...fast," said ... |