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John Riggins used to tell a story about why he never spiked the ball or did a dance when he scored a touchdown. When he was a rookie his coach was Weeb Ewbank of the Jets. He scored a touchdown and spiked the ball. When he got over to the sideline, Weeb grabbed him by the facemask and said "son, next time you get in the end zone,act like you've been there before."
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Big time bowhunter. I remember one pregame against the Chiefs, he had balls sitting on top of the pylons (sp?) and was shooting them from long range with his bow.
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Jim Brown, Chuck Bednarik, John Unitas, Mike Ditka, Bart Starr, Fred Nitsche, and so many more REAL ones - and on and on. A great era gone and replaced by whatever. Wholeheartedly agree. ps - Ray Nitschke....played for the Packers....mean sob
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Yes Jim, it was Candelstick Park. The Niners shared it with the Giants. Cold, windy, foggy place. It's gone now. The Niners play 45 miles south in Santa Clara now
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Big time bowhunter. I remember one pregame against the Chiefs, he had balls sitting on top of the pylons (sp?) and was shooting them from long range with his bow. F u cking cool..... Gotta love that.
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Yes Jim, it was Candelstick Park. The Niners shared it with the Giants. Cold, windy, foggy place. It's gone now. The Niners play 45 miles south in Santa Clara now My first game was at the stick. Giants vs cardinals. 1986 I saw Ozzie Smith play.
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My first 49er game was at Kezar Stadium. Before they moved to Candlestick. John Brodie was the quarterback back in that golden era of football.
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Lots of great names and memories shared so far. In many cases can be accused of a bunch of old pharts remembering things as being better than they really were, but dammit, in this case we are absolutely right! I remember an AFL game where one goal line was under a few inches of water; you could not see any of the linemen's feet. At one point, someone dislodged a shoe from the mire and threw it to the sideline. No one bothered to replace it.
Richard - another thing to add to your list was the goal posts being on the goal line, where God intended them to be. Also, along with high tops and the beautiful single-bar face mask, there were shoulder pads and the iconic, brown, Schutt cow-catcher face mask.
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My first 49er game was at Kezar Stadium. Before they moved to Candlestick. John Brodie was the quarterback back in that golden era of football. I walked by and looked down at the field in the mid 80’s. Cool place. I never watched a game there.
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In those days, I liked the Middle linebackers. Jack Lambert, Ray Nitzchke and Dick Butkus. Tough players.
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Back when some of the players played both ways. Kickers were the regular players.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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You left out Leroy Jordan. Henry Jordan over at the Packers was very good too.
Most under appreciated player of all time, Earl Morrall.
IMO.
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America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
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Yes Jim, it was Candelstick Park. The Niners shared it with the Giants. Cold, windy, foggy place. It's gone now. The Niners play 45 miles south in Santa Clara now Candlestick was a fun place. Loved it. Funny thing is I’m a Oakland A’s and Raider fan! 😂
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Back when some of the players played both ways. Kickers were the regular players. Chuck Bednarik at center and linebacker. George Blanda, Lou Michaels, Lou Groza, Gino Cappalletti, Paul Hornung, Jerry Kramer kicking and playing.
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Not NFL, but from my alma mater, Davy O'Brian, All American: Starting quarterback. Later to become Philly Eagles starting quarterback. Only 5'7" tall. He had only four interceptions in 194 attempts, and his NCAA record for most rushing and passing plays in a single season still stands today.
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Back when some of the players played both ways. Kickers were the regular players. Yes - quite common until the "new" NFL began to emerge. Watched it happen and I'm almost positive that Chuck Bednarik (Concrete Charlie) of the Eagles was the last one to do so regularly - linebacker and offensive center.
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Wonder if they could hang today?
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