Since their inception, the New York Giants have enjoyed a long, storied history in the NFL. One of their first great coaches was Steve Owen. After a stellar, but short career as a player, he was promoted to head coach where he would enjoy a 24-year-long tenure. This is his story. The Early Years Steve Owen was born on April 21, 1898 in Cleo Springs of the Oklahoma Territory (Oklahoma didn't become a state until 1907). Raised in the Cherokee Strip, he worked on a cattle ranc

The running back position can be a fickle one. With all the carnage on the gridiron, running backs typically see greatness for just a few short years in the NFL before becoming discarded for a younger, healthier player. Players such as Gayle Sayers, Earl Campbell and Christian Okoye had demonstrated greatness for just a few short years until injuries and the general wear and tear of the game took its toll. In the mid-2000s, the Kansas City Chiefs featured a running back that

A small beachside town on Santa Monica Bay sits five miles south of LAX. While it is known for its Chevron refinery and large aerospace industry presence, the little town of El Segundo, California boasts one of the richest high school baseball programs in all of the Golden State. And it is all thanks to one man. For 50 years, John Stevenson roamed the dugout as his teams won CIF titles and his troops went on to much bigger stages in the game. He grew up locally, in the Manha

Fair or not, athletics are often compared to war. The grind and the camaraderie between teammates and fellow soldiers often bear a striking resemblance. Over the years, when war breaks out, there are always a few men willing to trade their baseball bats and football helmets for a gun and a canteen. The list is long and narrow. One of those men is Eddie Grant. Though he never amounted to much in the major leagues, he was willing to lay aside his promising law career to defend

In a dark, musty bar on 940 Columbus Avenue in the Roxbury Crossing neighborhood of Boston, the faithful patrons of the Third Base Saloon were growing frustrated. Here they were, simple hardworking folk who loved their local ball club, attending games in full force as much as possible, only for their beloved Braves to raise ticket prices. They were stumped and not even Michael "Nuf Ced" McGreevy could come up with an apt solution. That was new to them! They had always known t

Few ballparks are as revered as Boston's Fenway Park. From the rustic view to the majestic Green Monster, it has truly captured America's heart. but the Red Sox didn't always call it "home". For their first decade of existence, they resided in Huntington Avenue Grounds. What was Huntington Avenue Grounds? What was it like playing there? Let's find out. A Brief History The Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds was first planned in February of 1901 for the recently-born Boston Am

From the moment that Vida Blue signed his first professional contract with the Kansas City A's, he was motivated by one thing: to take...

The Rams of the 1950s were one of the great offenses in league history. With Both quarterbacks on their way to Canton and a receiver named Crazy Legs, their offense was unstoppable. One of the lynchpins on this incredible offense was a split end named Tom Fears. Throughout his career, he lived up to his name by striking fear in many a secondary. This is his story. Early Years Tom Fears was born on December 3, 1922 in Guadalajara, Mexico to a Mexican mother and an American f

America is a land full of opportunity. To date, there is just one man who is enshrined in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as...

1. John McGraw When John McGraw arrived in New York for his first day as a player/manager, the Giants were the joke of the National...

It's been 11,676 days since the Golden State Warriors last played the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. A lot has changed and some have...

Taking a stroll in L.A's Exposition Park, you will most likely stumble upon a vast stadium filled with wonder and excitement. Walk a little closer and you will notice 64 individual plaques spread throughout the Peristyle arches that lead into the stadium. Look a little closer and it's almost impossible for your mind's eye to wander to so many memories that stretch for a century. Yes, tomorrow, May 1, 2023 marks the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's centennial. Each of those pl

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. This year, the Philadelphia Eagles n

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. This year, the Los Angles Chargers n

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the...

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. This year, the Cincinnati Bengals ar

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. This year, the Carolina Panthers dra

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. This year, the Houston Texans drafte

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. According to numerous reports, inclu

While the needs vary each year, the NFL Draft brings hope and optimism to every single franchise. Many view this hope as being for the fortunes of the franchise and in a lot of ways they are correct. New faces to the organization can spark championship dreams. But there is another kind of hope that needs to be discussed. The hope is that player lives up to the standards set before him by those who once stood in his shoes for the franchise. According to numerous reports, inclu