Archive for the ‘A Rumors and Rants History Lesson’ Category
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
In honor of Randy Moss' retirement on Monday, I have decided to run over a traffic cop we here at Rumors and Rants have been inspired to look back at some of the greatest rookie seasons in the history of sports. For this purpose, we'll focus on the four major ...
Posted in A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL | 2 Comments »
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Out of everyone who writes for this blog, there is no doubt that I care the least about soccer. I mean, these dudes are calling it "footie" like they're actually European or something.
But I do care about Ireland more than anyone on this blog since I actually lived there for ...
Posted in 2010 World Cup, A Rumors and Rants History Lesson | 12 Comments »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
He was a celebrated college hero from my beloved alma mater I had never heard of.
A quarterback so good he stole playing time from Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II only to come home and play a major role in one of ...
Posted in 1946 NFL Championship Game, A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, Bert Bell, CFL, Frank Folchick, Indiana Hoosiers, New York Giants, NFL, Sammy Baugh, Washington Redskins | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
So far, we’ve taught you about the inspiration for Roy Hobbs and a gift-giving and gift-taking last of his kind. If you noticed, we’re going for obscure here. We want you to learn something. So onto today’s lesson.
There was nothing spectacular about Benny DiStefano’s career. Mostly a career minor leaguer, ...
Posted in A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, Benny DiStefano, David Cone, General, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Sandy Koufax | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
He was banished from the NCAA. Coached by the guy who put Rudy in a game. Did something in the NFL only two players have done more of in the game’s history. Coached John Elway and Steve Young. And he was the last of his kind - numerically speaking, that ...
Posted in A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, Dan Devine, General, John Hadl, Los Angeles Rams, NFL, Rudy, San Diego Chargers | 3 Comments »
Monday, May 4th, 2009
We’re going to try out a new feature here at Rumors and Rants. You can call it something of a history lesson. In fact, let’s just go ahead and call it “A Rumors and Rants History Lesson.”
Our hopes are to bring to light the stories and achievements of past stars ...
Posted in A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, Lefty O'Doul, MLB | 3 Comments »
