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Posts Tagged ‘Pro Football Hall of Fame’

Remembering Fred Gehrke

March 3rd, 2010 - 5:44pm by jim_saccomanoOther posts by

Let’s take another step back today to look at another fantastic moment that could only have happened back in the day.

We are once again going to revisit one of the most story-laden franchises and times in pro football history, the remarkable Los Angeles Rams of the late 1940′s and early 1950′s.

The source of this little known episode in pro football is from the horse’s mouth-in this case, the general manager of the horses. I was hired by General Manager Fred Gehrke of the Broncos in 1978 and we became very close over the years.

As many of you know, he is a remarkable figure in pro football history, and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one its Pioneer Award winners.

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HoF Memories: Dick “Night Train” Lane

February 16th, 2010 - 2:45pm by jim_saccomanoOther posts by

Night Train

With the recent selection of Floyd Little to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2010, and the considerable discussion about how soon Shannon Sharpe will earn his place as well-next year, in my opinion-the conversations turned my attention to the many players who are already in the Hall.

Just for the fun of it, I thought it might be interesting to run a few blogs about some of the greatest players in pro football history, incorporating some tidbits of information that might not be readily known.

I was driving in to the office the other day listening to some jazz on XM radio and they played a Dinah Washington song. Naturally, anything by Dinah Washington would capture my attention, but as usual, it reminded me of Dick “Night Train” Lane.

No connection, you say?

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Congrats Floyd Little, HALL OF FAME!!!

February 10th, 2010 - 6:26pm by mark_cooperOther posts by

Superbowl was a blast to watch and what a spectacular show. It brought back a lot of memories from SB XXI. They just keep getting better and better. If you haven’t been you need to put it on your bucket list and take a credit card with a high balance, you’ll need it. But no kidding worth, the price of admission.

I also like the fact that Pro-Bowl’s the same week, keeps the dollars flowing and the city full of celebrities for almost two weeks. Fans get to see it all in one place.

Picked the Colts yet New Orleans fulfilled the dream town story. GOOD FOR THEM. Reminds you why you have to play the game. Still think Peyton will be the best before it’s over.

Floyd…CONGRATS to another deserving Denver Bronco making it into the HALL OF FAME. I wasn’t here when Floyd was the 7th overall rusher in the league when he retired. What took so long?? I agree. Class act.

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