A few weeks ago I published an entry about a bunch of early-1970s rejection letters that had been sent by various NFL teams to a guy named Richard, who was …
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Wait — an NFL Game With Two Sets of Goalposts?
Click to enlarge The image above shows a Bears/Eagles game from 1970. At first glance it looks straightforward enough. But wait a minute — are there two sets of goalposts …
Poor Richard’s Almanac: A Collection of NFL Rejection Letters
Click to enlarge At the beginning of every week, I edit Brinke Guthrie’s “Collector’s Corner” column, which runs on Tuesdays. As I click through his various eBay selections, I often …
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Paul here, pinch-hitting today for Phil, who has this weekend off. Yesterday I asked if anyone know more about straight-on football placekickers who tied the toe of their cleats to …
Some Steelers Uniforms You Probably Haven’t Seen Before
For all of today’s photos, click to enlarge [Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from reader/photographer Mark Palczewski, who recently had an up-close view of some interesting uniforms. …
Behold the Longest NOB in NBA History
Last Thursday I wrote about some issues regarding hyphenated NOBs. Now we have NBA rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was drafted last week by the Hornets and then immediately traded to …
Steelers Unveil 1978 Throwbacks
The Steelers unveiled their new throwback yesterday. As had been expected, it’s a late-1970s design, which means that only changes are the block typography and the removal of the logo …
49ers Introduce New Throwback Alternate
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on vacation and will return on May 30. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is running the site until then.] By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Late last evening, …
Steelers, 49ers to Unveil New Uniforms Soon
Two big NFL teases yesterday, as various media outlets reported that the Steelers and 49ers will both be unveiling new additions to their wardrobes in the near future. Let’s start …
Should Police Officers Be Wearing Team Logos?
Interesting news out of Houston, where police chief Art Acevedo has given his officers permission to wear black Rockets caps like the one shown at right for the rest of …
Saying Goodbye to the Astrodome at Domecoming
Click to enlarge [Editor’s Note: Reader Ignacio Salazar (that’s his ring-bejeweled finger shown above) attended the recent Domecoming event in Houston and put together a first-hand report. Enjoy. — PL] …
What Will the Seahawks Do About the Griffins’ NOBs?
Click to enlarge In case you hadn’t heard, the Seahawks picked linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round of the NFL draft. That move will reunite him with his twin …
Jags, Dolphins Unveil New Uniforms
Click to enlarge Well, it could have been worse — but it also could have been so much better. That’s the short version of my take on the Jags’ new …
NFL May Rethink Crummy Thursday-Night Uniforms (but will still have crummy Thursday-night games)
Lots of news and counter-news bouncing around the uni-verse yesterday evening, as it looked for a minute like we might finally be free of the scourge of Color Rash uniforms. …
Packers, Colts Unveil New Patches for 2018
It was a big day yesterday for NFL patches, as two teams revealed new commemorative logos and announced that they’ll be worn as jersey patches for 2018. In both cases, …