Alex Webster follows Jack Stroud against the Baltimore Colts
Some action from the Golden Years of the NFL. Jack
Stroud leads the way against the Baltimore Colts defense for running back Alex Webster. Webster was the Giants top runner in 1955, averaging 5 yards a carry while gaining 634 yards and scoring 5 touchdowns. Colt #44 looks like Pro Bowler Bert Rechichar. Rechichar spent 7 of his 10 years in Pro Ball in Baltimore.
Charlie Johnson Passes Right Before Jim Katcavage Hit - Cardinals Giants
St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Charlie Johnson gets a pass away a split second before New York Giants defensive lineman Jim Katcavage closes in for the hit during an NFL passing play.
Ron Johnson - Cleveland Browns Rookie in 1969
Before he was a One-Thousand-Yard Rusher with New York, Ron Johnson of Michigan was a rookie with the Cleveland Browns during the 1969 NFL season. Rushed for 478 yards and 7 touchdowns.
John Niland Leads the Way for Bob Hayes
Cowboy Receiver Bob Hayes follows the path of Guard John Niland downfield. Niland was a 3-Time All Pro in Dallas. Hayes, in addition to being a Hall of Famer won Gold Medals in the Olympics.
Reggie White - 1990 Sport Magazine August Issue
Eagles All-Pro Defensive End Reggie White is featured on this Sport Magazine cover printed in August of 1990. Up to this time White had been in the NFL as an Eagle since 1985 and had tallied up 81 sacks already. In 1990 he would add another 14. By the time his 15-year career was done he'd have 198.
Merlin Olsen leads Rams Defense in Rushing Johnny Unitas
Vintage Rams-Colts from the late 1960s. Johnny Unitas looks downfield as Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones apply some heavy pressure.
A Picture of Craig Morton from a Page of 1978 Pro Football Magazine
Taken from a 1978 issue of Pro Football magazine. Denver QB Craig Morton's career had taken a new turn in 1977 and high was the anticipation for him at the beginning of 1978. He's the featured subject of the Broncos Preview section here. He would lead Denver to 8 victories and an AFC Western Title. Safety Bernard Jackson is seen here as well. Jackson would have 6 interceptions in 1978.
Four of the 1960 College All Stars - Roger Brown, Don Meredith & Gail Cogdill
Some of the 1960 College All Star Team that played the 1959 NFL Champion Baltimore Colts - Don Meredith of Southern Methodist, Roger Brown of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Walter Beach of Central Michigan and Gail Cogdill of Washington State. The Colts won 32-7.
John Arnett Takes a Handoff from Johnny Unitas - 1961 NFL Pro Bowl
Pulled this one from an old issue of Football Digest — Johnny Unitas hands off to Jon Arnett as Andy Robustelli closes in during the 1961 Pro Bowl. The West came away with a 35–31 victory this day.
Galen Fiss Wraps Up Steeler John Henry Johnson in 1963
Browns and Steelers! Classic 1963 NFL! That looks like Pro Bowl linebacker Galen Fiss shooting in to bring down Pittsburgh runner John Henry Johnson. Behind Fiss is Dick Hoak.
Fullback Larry Csonka Runs Against Jim Duncan | 1971 Dolphins & Colts
In 1971, Larry Csonka had 1051 rushing yards with a league-high 5.4 Yards-per-Carry average. Here he goes wide against Jim Duncan of the Baltimore Colts. Duncan was Baltimore's 4th-round draft pick in 1968 from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. He played 3 seasons for the Colts as Return Man and Defensive Back. He was traded to New Orleans in 1972 but failed to make the team. After experiencing personal problems after football he committed suicide under very controversial circumstances. He reportedly shot himself - at the Police Station.
Bobby Layne & the Steelers vs the New York Giants Defense | 1950s NFL
Some classic old-school NFL action from 1958 as Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne burrows his way through a mass of New York Giants defenders for a short gain. The image is packed with recognizable names from NFL history, including Andy Livingston (#89), Dick Modzelewski (#77), Hall of Famer Andy Robustelli (#81), and former Los Angeles Rams star Tank Younger, who spent the final season of his 10-year NFL career with Pittsburgh.
Franco Harris -1973 Sports Magazine Cover
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame Running back Franco Harris makes the cover of November 1973 issue of Sport Magazine.
Roman Gabriel - 1969 Jim Thorpe Award Cartoon
The 1969 Jim Thorpe Award winner was Los Angeles Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel. Here is a little newspaper cartoon clipping from that time announcing the news.
St. Louis Cardinal Hall of Famer Larry Wilson
St. Louis Cardinal standout Larry Wilson - while his reputation was as a ferocious tackler, he did lead the NFL in 1966 with 10 interceptions and had 52 in his 10-year NFL career. That total was ranked #6 when he retired in 1972 as is #26 on today's NFL All-Time Interception List.
Chicago Bears Long Time Linebacker Doug Buffone
A 4th round draft pick out of Louisville, Doug Buffone played 14 years in Chicago and started 156 games.
Ron Johnson Runs by Bill Bradley - 1973 Giants & Eagles
The Giants 1973 NFL season amounted to just 2 wins. Running Back Ron Johnson's 292 Touches and 1279 Total Yards accounted for almost a third of the Giant's Total offense that year. His 9 touchdowns equaled almost a quarter of the Total Scoring. Here he is against the Eagles with a determined Bill Bradley clinging on tight.
John Gordy Leads the Way for Mel Farr
Rookie sensation Mel Farr follows veteran guard John Gordy (#75) during the 1967 NFL season. Detroit's first-round pick out of UCLA, Farr was named NFL Rookie of the Year after leading the Lions with 1,177 yards from scrimmage while also pacing the club with 39 receptions.
Jim Otto - AFL Star Rookie Center in 1960
An early 1960s Press photo of Jim Otto - the Raiders All League Rookie Center in 1960. He would be named the AFL's All League Center every year the AFL was in existence.
Dick "Night Train" Lane Old School NFL Photo
Spent 4 years in the Army before joining the LA Rams in 1952. The NFL's top interceptor with 14 steals. Led the league again with 10 in 1954 as Cardinal in Chicago. Here he is as a Detroit Lion with whom he played 6 years with.
Bobby Layne, Pittsburgh Steelers Legendary Quarterback
A late 1950s image of Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne after the Detroit Lions had traded him during the 1958 season. He stayed with Pittsburgh until 1962.
RC Owens Blocks a Field Goal Attempt at the Goal Post
RC Owens, here as a back-up wide receiver for the Colts, once blocked a field goal try by deflecting the ball before it crossed the goal post. In 1962 he did it against the Redskins. The NFL would later make this an illegal infraction.
Abe Woodson Stops Lenny Moore - Classic 1959 NFL
Some late 1950s NFL action between the 49ers and Colts as San Francisco Pro Bowler Abe Woodson has a leg-hold on Lenny Moore.
Cardinal Woodley Lewis makes a catch against Sam Huff and the New York Giants Defense | 1959 NFL
With a trio of Giant defenders in his midst Chicago Cardinal End Woodley Lewis makes this reception, probably in 1959. Giants here are Sam Huff (#70), Dick Lynch (#22) & Jim Patton (#20).
Chiefs Tight End Fred Arbanas
Chiefs Tight End of the 1960s AFL days. Fred Arbanas of Michigan State, was a 3-Time AFL All League, 5-Time All-Star during his 9-year Pro Career.
Rams QB Roman Gabriel Throws Against the 49ers Defense in 1963
Second-Year Man Roman Gabriel looks like he's going deep as the San Francisco 49er pass rush is held back back Ram blockers. #36 in the foreground looks like fullback Ben Wilson.
Dick Butkus Right Hooks Colts Jerry Hill in 1967
Dick Butkus and Jerry Hill get physical during a 1960s era NFL game as Butkus has a right hook for Hill.
Packers Old School Linebacker Ray Nitshke
Ray Nitschke spent 15 seasons in the NFL, terrorizing NFL ball carriers and reaping destruction among opposing offenses. Named to the All-1960s Hall of Fame team he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
Tommy Nobis - Atlanta Falcons 1960s Linebacker
Tommy Nobis moves in during an early Atlanta Falcons game. Chosen first overall in the 1966 NFL Draft, Nobis became the first player in franchise history and spent 11 seasons with Atlanta, earning five Pro Bowl selections while establishing himself as the club's defensive leader of those early Falcon squads. The Giant here looks like Guard Pete Case.
Paul Hornung | A Classic Historical Packers Photo
Paul Hornung runs a typical running play behind the blocking of the "Y" or Tight End. Hornung keys on the blocking and goes the opposite direction of the defensive lineman.
The Saddest Play of the Season - Gale Sayers Season-Ending Injury in 1968
One of the most unfortunate plays of the 1968 season, this photo and news article from the Chicago Sun-Times details Gale Sayers being tackled by Kermit Alexander in Week 9 against the 49ers. The play resulted in a devastating knee injury that brought Sayers' season to an abrupt end.
John LoVetere of the Rams Chasing Bobby Mitchell of the Browns in 1961
1961 was Bobby Mitchell's last year in Cleveland. After 4 very successful seasons as a Brown he would join the Washington Redskins were he would play another 7 seasons and be named to the Fall of Fame in 1983. Here that's Ram John LoVetere closing in on him.
Jets Receiver Don Maynard in 1969 vs the Bengals
We think this is from an AFL game in 1969 - Don Maynard had had 47 catches on the year for 938 yards (a 20.0 YPC average) and 6 scores. In this game he had 8 for 137 receiving yards in a 40-7 Jets win. Named AFL All League and East Squad All Star.
John Henry Johnson Stopped By Larry Morris, Earl Leggett and Doug Atkins of the Chicago Bears Defense in the 1963
Pro Bowler John Henry Johnson carries against the Bears - maybe 1963. That's Larry Morris bringing Johnson down and Lineman Earl Leggett and Doug Atkins on either side. In 1963 Johnson had 918 Total Yards from scrimmage - 773 rushing yards, 145 receiving and 5 touchdowns.
Photo of the Los Angles Rams 1969 Defensive Squad
A Floyd Little Sports Cartoon by Alan Maver, 1972
From 1972, Denver Broncos running back is the focus of this little cartoon by sports artist Alan Maver
A Colorized Photo of Daryle Lamonica from the 1965 Super Duper Market
A colorized rendition of a Super Duper Market Promo Poster featuring Buffalo Bills quarterback Daryle Lamonica in 1965.
Otis Sistrunk Drops Fran Tarkenton Super Bowl XI
From the Raiders victory in Super Bowl XI, Otis Sistrunk gets to Viking QB Fran Tarkenton as he attempts a pass. This was ruled an incomplete pass.
Bart Starr - Packers 1960s Field General
Packer Field General Bart Starr guided the Pack to 6 Division Titles, 5 NFL Titles and 2 Super Bowl victories during the 1960s era.
Earl Morrall - 1964 PR Photo with the Detroit Lions
In 1963 Lions quarterback Earl Morrall enjoyed one of his best seasons (numbers-wise) to date with 328 attempts, 174 completions, a 53% completion rate, 2621 passing yards, an 8.0 YPA and 24 TD passes, Unfortunately after all that he had but 4 wins and by 1965 he found himself dealt to the Giants.
Merlin Olsen Brings Down John Hadl in a 1967 Rams-Chargers Preseason Game
Chargers QB John Hadl won't get away from Merlin Olsen here. From the 1967 AFL-NFL Preseason game between the Rams and Chargers. While it was just exhibition, it was a blowout by the Rams as LA went up 24-0 in the 1st quarter after the defense returned 2 interceptions for touchdowns and forced a fumble that turned into another score. San Diego finally got a touchdown in the 4th quarter as Los Angeles posted a 50-7 win.
Gale Gillingham Lead Blocking for Donny Anderson against Bronco Bill Thompson
Gale Gillingham getting out in front of Donny Anderson to take on Bronco Bill Thompson. Gillingham, a 5-time Pro Bowler played 10 seasons in Green Bay. Bill Thompson played 13 in Denver and had 3 Pro Bowls himself.
Jim Marshall & Alan Page Sack Dennis Shaw | Vikings-Bill 1971 NFL
Minnesota had the NFL's top defense in 1971. Opposing offenses averaged less than 10 points a game against them as they posted 3 shutouts. Here is one of them in week 3 as Jim Marshall and Alan Page take down Buffalo's Dennis Shaw. Shaw was sacked 7 times and threw 2 interceptions in a 19-0 Vikings win. Page also had a safety.
Steelers Franco Harris Runs Past Raider Otis Sistrunk
Some classic 1970s NFL action as Steeler Franco Harris gets past Raider Defensive Lineman Otis Sistrunk.
Otis Sistrunk vs the Patriots John Hannah
A classic 1970s NFL battle between Raider Otis Sistrunk and Patriot John Hannah
Terry Bradshaw & Mike Webster vs the NY Jets in 1977
Center Mike Webster lined up and set to snap the ball to Terry Bradshaw. This is from the 1977 game between the Steelers and Jets. Pittsburgh's defense forced 6 turnovers in a 23-20 Pittsburgh win.
Paul Hornung is stopped by the Rams Defense in 1960
in 1960, The Packers Paul Hornung was proving himself to be one the the NFL's most exciting players. He ran the ball, kicked the ball, caught the - even passed it as he set a new NFL record of 176 points scored. His 928 total yards from scrimmage ranked #11th in the league and his 15 Total Touchdowns was #1. He even passed for 2 scores. Here he is in the midst of an Rams gang tackle.
Del Shofner Catch against the Redskins in 1961
Former Ram Del Shofner had a great season when joined the Giants in 1961. Named All Pro he was the NFL's #3 Receiver with 68 catches, #2 receiving yardage leader - 1125 yards and #4 in Touchdown Catches with 11. Here he makes a grab against the Redskins Dale Hackbart. Hackbart had a good season himself in 1961 - 6 interceptions, 128 return yards and 2 touchdowns.
Louisiana Quarterbacks Joe Ferguson of the Bills and Bert Jones, Colts
Two NFL Quarterbacks from the 1970s. Bert Jones of the Colts and Joe Ferguson of the Bills. Both attended high schools in North Louisiana, both were drafted in 1973 - Jones, a 1st round pick from from LSU would play 10 seasons in the NFL, Ferguson a 3rd pick from Arkansas, would play 17.
John Henry Johnson, San Francisco 49er Classic 1950s NFL Runner
John Henry Johnson spent 3 seasons in San Francisco, making the Pro Bowl in 1954.
Frank Ryan vs the New York Giants in 1961
Frank Ryan spent his first 4 seasons in the NFL with the struggling LA Rams. Here is is in 1961 - his last as a Ram playing against the Giants and that's linebacker Tom Scott with lineman Andy Robustelli closing in.
Jim Nance and Mike Taliaferro - 1969 Boston Patriots Football
Mike Taliaferro hand off to Jim Nance against the San Diego Chargers in 1969. Taliaferro passed for 2160 yards and 19 touchdowns in 1969 - he also threw 18 interceptions. Nance was the Patriots top rusher with 750 yards and 6 touchdowns. His 222 touches was the most in the AFL too.
YA Tittle and the Giants Offense vs Chicago Bears Defense - 1962 Historical NFL Game
Some Classic NFL action from the 1962 season.Jack Stroud holds up Ed O'Bradovich and Doug Atkins gets a little tripped up by Rosey Brown as YA Tittle gets the pass away. Giant #24 is running back Phil King.
The Cowboys Tony Dorsett Scores a Touchdown in Super Bowl XII
Tony Dorsett, Rookie running back of the Dallas Cowboys, scores the opening touchdown of Super Bowl XII against the Denver Broncos. Dorsett would lead all rushers that day with 66 yards on 15 carries and 1 score as Dallas would go on to a 27-10 win as they claimed their second NFL Title.
Jack Kemp, Los Angeles Chargers vs the Houston Oilers in 1960
An early 1960s AFL game as the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Oilers go at it with LA quarterback Jack Kemp scrambling. This could be the November 13, 1960 game where Kemp threw for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 24-20 Charger win.
Lem Barney and Mike Weger Stop a Packer Runner | Classic 1970s NFL
Lion defenders Lem Barney and Mike Weger double-up to halt a Packer ball carrier around 1972. Barney, a Hall of Famer played 11 seasons in Detroit. Weger played 8 of his 10 NFL seasons in Detroit. He also had a brief appearance as himself in the movie Paper Lion where he sang the Bowling Green fight sone during dinner at the Lions training camp.
1970s Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey
It has been documented that Bill Bergey's wife considers him the "Kindest Person She Knows .....". I'm have a feeling many opposing offenses of the Eagles in the 1970s would have disagreed.
John Henry Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers 1960 to 1965
Steelers Great John Henry Johnson spent 6 good years in Pittsburgh, becoming the first Steelers running back to rush for 1000+ yards in a single season.
Paul Krause of the Redskins dives at John Henry Johnson, Steelers
Redskin Paul Krause makes an attempt to stop Steelers fullback John Henry Johnson
John Henry Johnson and Charley Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers lineman get between a defender and running back John Henry Johnson
Larry Csonka Runs Over Jack Ham - 1970s NFL
Pittsburgh linebacker Jack Ham looks like he's getting the worst of this encounter with Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka. Supposedly, Csonka is the only runner in NFL history to receive an Unnecessary Roughness penalty while being tackled.
Billy Wilson Scores against the Lions Yale Lary and Joe Schmidt in 1957
Billy Wilson, 49ers Star Receiver, score against 3 Lions - Gary Lowe, Yale Lary and Joe Schmidt will not deny him this time. We think this come from the Week 8 Detroit-San Francisco game of 1957. This was the 49ers sole touchdown in a 31-10 Lions win.
Chris Hanbuger Rides John Brockington - Classic Packers & Redskins
John Brockington gets wrapped up by Redskin linebacker Chris Hanburger in an early 1970s NFL game.
Deacon Jones Rushing John Brodie - Rams & 49ers
This 49er lineman manages to give his quarterback (john Brodie) a bit of space as Rams Hall of Famer Deacon Jones applies the pressure.
Ray Nitschke and the Packers Stop the Giants Joe Morrison - 1960s NFL
Some Giants-Packers in the late 1960s. Ray Nitschke and the Packers Defense goes up high to stop a leaping Joe Morrison.
John Stallworth - 1979 NFL All Pro Receiver
An All-Pro in 1979, Steelers receiver John Stallworth had 70 catches for 1183 yards and 8 touchdowns. Also had a 73-yard score in Super Bowl XIV against the Rams.
Marion Motley, Vintage NFL Running Back
Marion Motely destroyed defenses for 8 seasons with the Browns. He was the career rushing leader in the AAFC with 3024 yards and then led the NFL his first season in 1950 with 810 yards.
Jim Brown vs the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964
Jim Brown carries the football against the Pittsburgh Steelers while Browns offensive tackle Monte Clark (#73) provides a block on Steelers defender John Baker (#78). The image appears to date from the 1964 season, when Brown led the NFL with 1,446 rushing yards and helped the Cleveland Browns capture the NFL Championship.
NFL Legend Joe Perry
Joe Perry started his career with with the San Francisco 49ers in the Old American Football Conference in the late 1940s. He spent a total of 14 years with them during his 16-year Pro Football career.
Packers Hall Of Famer Willie Davis
If sacks before 1982 were official, Willie Davis could very be the Packer Top All-Time Sack leader with 99.5 unofficially recognized sacks.
Tom Mack, Los Angeles Rams Hall Of Fame Guard
The Rams 1st-round pick in 1966 out of Michigan, Tom Mack played 13 seasons and started 175 games for the Rams. 11 Pro Bowls he was inducted into the Professional Football Players Hall of Fame in 1999. Here he's leading the way for a Ram ball-carrier in the early 1970s.
Randy White, Dallas Cowboys Defensive Hall Of Famer
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White - one of the top defensive lineman of his time. Named to 6 Pro Bowls and 7 All Pro Teams.
Mike Curtis wraps up Raider Charlie Smith - 1970 AFC Playoffs
From 1970, the first year of the official NFL/AFL merger. The Colts and the Raiders faced each other for the American Football Conference Title with the Colts coming out victorious with a 27-17 win. The Colts would go on the win the NFL Championship in Super Bowl V. In the picture here, Oakland runner Charlie Smith is halted by linebacker Mike Curtis.
1970s Green Bay Packers - Barty Smith and Lynn Dickey
Green Bay's leading rusher in 1977, Barty Smith takes a handoff from quarterback Lynn Dickey. Smith led the Packers with 554 rushing yards and also paced the team in receptions with 37 catches. Dickey's season ended prematurely when he suffered a severe broken leg in week 9, an injury that not only sidelined him for the remainder of 1977 but also cost him the entire 1978 season.
Viking Chuck Foreman & Jake Scott, Redskins | 1976 NFL
1970s NFL, Redskins & Vikings. Jake Scott moves up to engage Viking Chuck Foreman. We think this may be from the 1976 Playoff game between Washington and Minnesota where Foreman had 105 yards and 2 scores in a 35-20 Viking win.
Nick Buoniconti with Manny Fernandez & Vern Den Herder | Miami Dolphins 1970s Defense
Dolphins Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker Nick Buoniconti stands with Manny Fernandez, Vern Den Herder and that great Miami Dolphins Defense of the early 1970s.
John David Crow vs Sam Huff & Jimmy Patton of the New York Giants
Some Classic Chicago Cardinals & New York Giants from the 1950s era NFL. Cardinal runner John David Crow looks like he's about to cut up field with Giants greats Sam Huff and Jimmy Patton in pursuit.
Steeler Ernie Stautner Cools Off on the Sideline
Steeler tough guy Ernie Stautner tales a break to cool off during a game. Stautner played 172 games over a 14-year career, all in Pittsburgh. Voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969 - his first year of eligibility.
Joe Namath and Bill Mathis - 1965 New York Jets
Quarterback Joe Namath and Running Back Bill Mathis, 1965 New York Jets. Namath joined the Jets the previous year in 1964. Mathis had been with the New York club since the inception of the AFL when it was the Titans.
Alan Page, Minnesota Vikings Press Photo from the Early 1970s NFL
Viking Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman Alan Page shown here in Press Photo from the early 1970s NFL period.
Carl Eller, Minnesota Vikings Press Photo from the Early 1970s NFL
Press Photo of Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer Carl Eller, defensive lineman of the famed "Purple People Eater".
Gary Knafelc, Green Bay Packers Old School End
A 2nd-round pick by the Chicago Cardinals in 1954, Gary Knafelc joined the Packers 2 weeks after 2 weeks into the season and remained in Green Bay for 9 seasons. Played 90 games for the Pack and caught 134 passes.
YA Tittle & Hugh McElhenny - 1959 NFL
West Coast NFL in 1959! 49er QB YA Tittle gives to Hugh McElhenny against the Los Angeles Rams defense. This may be the Week 7 game played at the LA Memorial Coliseum that ended up a 24-16 49er win. The other 49ers seen are #24, JD Smith at left and Joe Perry, #34 on the right.
Dick Bass Gets Behind Tom Mack - 1967 Los Angeles Rams Football
Rams-Packers 1967. Guard Tom Mack gets a good block on Packer linebacker Lee Roy Caffey in an effort to spring Ram running back Dick Bass. In 1967, Bass was the Rams second best rusher with 627 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders Passing Great
Daryle Lamonica quarterbacked the Oakland Raiders during the later AFL years of the franchise into the early 1970s years with the NFL. Still ranks #3 on the Raiders All-Time Leading Touchdown Passes List.
Bart Starr vs the Dallas Cowboys in the 1967 NFL Ice Bowl
Pretty sure this is from the 1967 Title Game. Bart Starr under a bit of pressure from George Andrie and Willie Townes. Starr threw 2 touchdowns and scored the game winner on a 1-yard plunge. The other Packer here is Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg.
Fran Tarkenton and Lee Roy Caffey | Giants-Packers, 1967 NFL
Some 1967 gameplay. Packer Lee Roy Caffey comes through but not before Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton gets the pass away.
Deacon Jones Rushing Bill Munson - 1960s NFL
Some Vintage 1960s NFL - Rams and Lions. Quarterback Bill Munson gets the pass away just in time as Rams Hall of Famer Deacon Jones goes airborne to stop him.
Ron Mix - San Diego Charger AFL All League Offensive Lineman
Originally a 1960 1st-Round Draft pick of both the Boston Patriots and Baltimore Colts, Ron Mix of USC chose to sign with the San Diego Chargers (Boston traded him) of the newly formed AFL. He played 10 seasons in San Diego making All League AFL 9 times.
Larry Csonka 1967 Syracuse All American
In 1968 Miami took Syracuse fullback Larry Csonka with their 1st-round draft pick. He would play 11 seasons (8 as a Dolphin, 3 as a Giant), rush for over 8,000 yards, score 68 touchdowns and end up with a place in Canton in 1987.
Johnny Robinson - Interception vs San Diego in 1965
Johnny Robinson of the Kansas City Chiefs returns an interception against the Chargers in 1965. He had 57 picks during his 12-year AFL/NFL career. Next to him is EJ Holub and that's Sam Gruneisen, Charger #65. Gruneisen played 12 years in Pro Bowl as well, 11 with San Diego and 1 with Houston.
Bengal Receiver Charlie Joiner
Spent 3½ seasons in Cincinnati (6 games into the 1972 season through 1976). Played 39 games as a Bengal, 82 catches, 1463 yards, a 17.8 yards-per-catch average and 6 touchdowns.
"Dandy" Don Meredith Early - 1960s Cowboys Quarterback
Don Meredith passing from the Dallas backfield in a early 1960s NFL game.
Bob Gain and Bill Glass Sack Ed Brown in 1963 | Classic Browns & Steelers
The Cleveland Browns defense gets to Steeler quarterback Ed Brown in this 1963 NFL scene as Bob Gain and Bill Glass break through to bring him down. The Steeler looking back in veteran Mike Sandusky.
Larry Csonka on the Memphis Southmen Sideline with Lee Majors
In 1975 Dolphin fullback Larry Csonka, along with teammates Jim Kiick and Paul Warfield, jumped leagues and joined the newly formed WFL. Here Csonka stands on the Memphis Southman sidelines with actor Lee Majors. Csonka played with Memphis all of 1 season carrying the ball 99 times for 421 yards, a 4.3 YPC and 1 rushing TD. By 1976 Csonka would be in New York. Lee Majors would continue as the 6 Million Dollar until 1978.
1977 Cleveland Browns Quarterback Brian Sipe
In 1977, his second year as Cleveland's starting quarterback, Brian Sipe started nine games before injuries cut his season short. He posted a 5-4 record, completing 57.4% of his passes (112 of 195) for 1,233 yards with 9 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions.
Cleveland Browns Offense - Greg Pruitt in 1975
In 1975 Greg Pruitt was 6th in the NFL in Rushing with 1067 yards and 7th in Total Scrimmage Yards with 1366. Here he is picking up some of those yards against Cincinnati.
The Browns in the background are Robert Jackson (#68), Barry Darrow (#63), Tom DeLeone (#54) & Chuck Hutchinson (#67) while the two Bengals look like Ron Carpenter (#70) and Sherman White (#83)
Chargers Paul Lowe & Ron Mix of the Chargers - Jim Norton, Oilers | 1961 AFL Football
Oiler Jim Norton takes on Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Mix as Paul Lowe carries behind him in this 1961 AFL showdown between Houston and San Diego. In 1961 Lowe was the Chargers leading rusher with 767 yards. He averaged 4.4 yards a carry and rushed for a league-high 9 touchdowns. Mix was named to his second of 9 AFL All-League teams. Jim Norton played 9 years in the AFL - all in Houston and was named AFL All Star 3 times.
YA Tittle, NY Giants with Big Daddy Lipscomb Rushing - 1961 NFL Action
Some Vintage NFL as Giants Leader YA Tittle gets set to pass as Steeler lineman Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb gomes in hard from his blindside. This photo comes from the early 1960s era football.
Raymond Berry, Colts Receiver in 1963
An action shot of Raymond Berry making a catch against the Lions. In 1963 Berry saw limited duty due to a shoulder injury but still had 44 receptions, 703 yards, a 16.0 YPC average and 3 touchdowns.
