Historic Newspapers: National Football League
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Item #674469USA TODAY, October 8, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton breaks Brown's Record". (see) First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete with all sections (44 pages),... Read full description -
Item #674061CHICAGO TRIBUNE, October 9, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a photo with text: "The Bears Walter Payton gets a congratulatory hug from Saints defensive back Russell Gary after Payton broke Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record Sunday". Payton broke... Read full description -
Item #714996USA TODAY, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football running back from SMU
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "2,007 YARDS/ Dickerson rushes for 215 yards to break O.J.'s record of 2,003; Rams win 27-16" and more... Read full description -
Item #645165LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First... Read full description -
Item #700874USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also... Read full description -
Item #674178USA TODAY, January 27, 1986
* Chicago Bears - NFL football
* Wins Super Bowl XX vs. Patriots
* Jim McMahon - Mike Ditka
* Walter Payton - Richard Dent
* Mike Singletary - William Perry
The front page has a four column headline: "Bears maul Pats" with subheads and related photo. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a five... Read full description -
Item #724922USA TODAY, March 20, 1986
* Lyle Alzado - Oakland Raiders "Bod Boy" "Outlaw"
* John Riggins - Washington Redskins power back
* Both announce retirement from NFL football
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Alzado packs it in; Riggins sent... Read full description -
Item #674498USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1987
* New York Giants win - champions
* Phil Simms vs. John Elway
* Super Bowl XXI - NFL Football
* vs. Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl
The front page has a headline: "Giants: Bronc-busters" with photo of Phil Simms in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Giants win... Read full description -
Item #724072LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 21, 1987
* Oakland Raiders announce move to Irwindale
* Plan never materialized due to several reasons
* NFL - National Football League
The top of of the front page has a headline that reads: "L.A. Officials Angry Over Raiders' Move to Irwindale" with subhead and two related... Read full description -
Item #566596THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 5, 1988
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the... Read full description -
Item #566592THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 2, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The... Read full description -
Item #566591THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.... Read full description -
Item #566589THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 16, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found... Read full description -
Item #566586THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 30, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found... Read full description -
Item #566059THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 13, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The... Read full description -
Item #218936THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 17, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "The 49ers After Walsh - How will the retirement of their coach change the Super Bowl champions?"
Additional content within this issue relates to Napoleon McCallum, Steve Walsh, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world,... Read full description -
Item #222338THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 18, 1989.
The front page of this issue reads : "Master of Reception - As a Pass Catcher, Steve largent has Rewritten the NFL Record Book" with an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark Langston, Michael Jordan, , and many more.
Certainly the... Read full description -
Item #566607THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 17, 1990
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting... Read full description -
Item #700782LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1991
* Death of Red Grange
* "The Galloping Ghost"
* Illinois football halfback
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with small heading: "Red Grange Dies" (see image)
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "'20s Star Grange, 87,... Read full description -
Item #672600LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach
The bottom of the front is a small photo of Paul Brown with heading: "Football Legend Dies At 82" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies... Read full description -
Item #214177THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 2, 1991. Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the... Read full description -
Item #222111THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 13, 1992.
The front page of this issue shows a photo of John Elway titled, "Escape Artist - Elway's Magic Keeps Broncos Alive in Super Bowl Race".
Additional content within this issue relates to: Jerome Bettis, Bill Parcells, Muhammad Ali, and much more.
Certainly the premier... Read full description -
Item #222110THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 20, 1992.
The front page of this issue shows a photo of the Buffalo Bills titled, "Two for the Show - The Bills Win an Encore Trip to the Super Bowl and a Showdown Against the Redskins".
Additional content within this issue relates to: Barry Sanders, Karl Malone, and much more.
Certainly the premier... Read full description -
Item #717901SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angles Times, Jan. 27, 1992
* 15 Year old High School student Tiger Woods
* Initial announcement he will play in a PGA tourney
* Nissan Los Angeles Open in Pacific Palisades
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
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Item #714686PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1992
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voyted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
Page 8 has a banner heading: "Washington keeps string of NFC domination intact" with lead-in: "Skinned again!" and play diagram. (see images) First report... Read full description -
Item #566076THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 20, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of... Read full description -
Item #566249THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The... Read full description -
Item #726201THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page... Read full description -
Item #583733ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS from Denver, dated January 26, 1998. Nice front page and back page (see photos below) headlines and photos of the first Super Bowl title with John Elway leading the way. More inside. A tabloid-size newspaper, in very good condition. -
Item #619143THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway rolling out of the pocket to make a pass.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* Green Bay Packers
This 100+ page newspaper... Read full description -
Item #709617LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 9, 2000
* Music City Miracle
* Tennessee Titans
* NFL Football playoffs
* vs. Buffalo Bills
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Titanic Call Sinks Bill" with subhead and a few related photos. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections with a total of 44 pages, nice condition. -
Item #712808LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 31, 2000
* St. Louis (Los Angeles) Rams
* Super Bowl XXXIV champions
* NFL - National Football League
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Isaac Bruce running for the winning touchdown. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Great Escape; Rams Stop... Read full description -
Item #660978USA TODAY, Washington, D.C., January 29, 2001
* Baltimore Ravens win Superbowl XXXV
* Ray Lewis named MVP
Front page heading has, "Ravens ride defense in 34-7 Super romp", which tells of their victory over the New York Giants in Superbowl XXXV.
Includes sections A and D, and is in very nice condition. See images for details. -
Item #694094LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 2001
* Tom Brady 1st NFL football game start
* New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts
Page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Patriots Turn Up the Defense" with lead-in: "New England 44, Indianapolis 13" with 2 related photos. Text includes: "...He was replaced by... Read full description -
Item #694093LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2001
* Tom Brady 1st NFL football touchdown pass
* New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers
Page 7 of the sports section has a three column heading: "Charger Lead Evaporates; Patriots Win in Overtime" with lead-in: "New England 29, San Diego 26" and related photo. Stats on the game are... Read full description -
Item #693774LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 2004
* Pat Tillman killed - murdered ?
* Arizona Cardinals NFL football
* United States Army Rangers
The front page has a two column heading: "Former NFL Player Is Killed in Afghanistan" with two photos.
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "The True Meaning of Sacrifice" with... Read full description -
Item #720319LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 5, 2007
* Head coach Eddie Robinson death
* Grambling State University football
* Negro - black college - civil rights icon
* During racial segregation in college sports
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Record-setting Grambling coach made civil rights part of... Read full description -
Item #660572YORK DAILY RECORD, Feb. 4, 2008 The front page shows 2 photos from the Super Bowl with the heading "Nobody's perfect" describing one of sports' greatest upsets. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl as well, with headings: "Manning of the hour", "Defense key in... Read full description -
Item #686827THE WASHINGTON POST, February 2, 2009
* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Super Bowl XLIII
* Arizona Cardinals
The front page shows a picture of Ben Roethlisberger and teammates celebrating with the heading: "SUPER BOWL XLIII | STEELERS 27, CARDINALS 23.", which includes a large photo. The sports section has several articles related to... Read full description -
Item #711964LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 13, 2013
* Mile High Miracle - Baltimore Ravens
* Colin Kaepernick breaks rushing record
* 2013 NFL football postseason playoffs
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Scramble Legs" with subhead and color photo showing Colin Kaepernick on a run play.
The top of page 4 of this... Read full description -
Item #660578YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, February 4, 2013
* Baltimore Ravens defeat 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII
* Jacoby Jones sets kick-return record
The front page has the heading "CHARMED" with a photo of Joe Flacco and the Score of "RAVENS 34, 49ERS 31"
The sports section displays a photo of Ray Rice with the heading ... Read full description
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