Historic Newspapers: Football - Professional & Collegiate
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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 "Electric Slide".... 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 #589800THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the... 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 the... 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 Giant's upset" and "Tyree make catch for the... 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 #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 photo. First... Read full description -
Item #713652LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 2004
* LSU - Louisiana State University
* Wins Sugar Bowel vs. Oklahoma
* Wins National Championship
* Nick Saban's first college football title
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column color photo of Nick Saban celebrating his first national championship with his players. Also a heading:... 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 on the... Read full description -
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 Tom Brady, who went 13... Read full description -
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 Titans... 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 #696419THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 2000
* Tom Brady last college football game
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama
* 2000 Orange Bowl
The top of page 3 of the sports section has a two column heading: "An Exhausted Brady Delivered for Michigan" with photo of Brady during the game. This was Tom Brady's last collegiate football game in which he... Read full description -
Item #681328LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 1999
* Tennessee Volunteers college football
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State
* National Championship game
The front page has a two column photo headed: "Tennessee Is Tops"
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tennessee Is Peerless" with subhead and related photo.... 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 has a nice banner headline... 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 contains news... Read full description -
Item #726413SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 24, 1995
* Oakland Raiders going back to their roots
* Leaving Los Angeles announcement by Al Davis
* NFL - National Football League
The front page of this section has a heading: "See Ya, Baby!" with subheads and related photo. Much more on the inside pages. Loads of text.
Complete sport's... Read full description -
Item #719155LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 3, 1995
* Penn State Nittany Lions college football
* Wins Rose Bowl vs. Oregon Ducks
* Undefeated season without a title
* Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram
The front page has a two column heading: "Penn State Wears Rose Crown Despite Thorny Ranking Issue" with a photo showing Ki-Jana Carter running for a... Read full description -
Item #673847LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 2, 1995
* Nebraska Cornhuskers college football
* Wins Orange Bowl for championship title
* Nebraska - Penn State controversy season
The front page of the sport's section has a headline that reads: "Nebraska Leaves Little Doubt" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
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Item #725063LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 1994
* Brazil wins 1994 FIFA World Cup of Soccer
* vs. Italy - penalty shoot-out - Rose Bowl
The front page has a three column headline: "Brazil Beats Italy for World Cup in Dramatic Penalty-Kick Showdown" with nice color photo. Much more in the sport's section, see images for portions. Nice to have... Read full description -
Item #712918LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 17, 1994
* Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman funeral
* Football great O. J. Simpson a main suspect
* Same day of the infamous white Bronco chase
The front has two photos showing scenes at the funeral and burial. Also a heading: "Simpson's Ex-Wife and Her Friend Are Buried" (see images) More on... Read full description -
Item #710215LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson looking like a suspect ?
* Second day report from the city where it happened
The front has a photo showing the media gathering outside of Simpsons home. Also a smaller photo of Nicole Simpson. A two column... Read full description -
Item #722355LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson a suspect ?
* First report from the city where it happened
The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain",... Read full description -
Item #686411LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1993
* Best "Rudy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
* Biographical sports film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rudy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #566252THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 25, 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 Sporting News.
... Read full description -
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 coverage on the... 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 #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 #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 #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 at 82" with... 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, Dies" with subhead and... Read full description -
Item #724006LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1990
* Star running back Napoleon "Nip" Kaufman
* Lompoc High School - Santa Barbara County
* Future Washington Huskies & Oakland Raiders football
Page 2 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Kaufman Is the Talk of Lompoc" with photo. (see images) This reads like a biography of the local... Read full description -
Item #691376LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 7, 1990
* Colorado Buffaloes college football
* "Fifth Down Game" debacle
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Colorado Takes Fifth, Wins" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside. This enabled Colorado to stay undefeated and eventually take a share... Read full description -
Item #723756LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1990
* Tom Harmon "Old 98" death - editorial
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Old 98: Something Special to the End" with photo. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a... Read full description -
Item #222342THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 20, 1989.
The front page of this issue reads : "Rocky Mountain High - It's Been a Checkered Rise to Prominence for Coach Bill McCartney and the Colorado Football Team" with an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jimmy Johnson, BarrySanders, and... 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, its... Read full description -
Item #566057THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 20, 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... 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... 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 #724745LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Lou Holtz's 1st and only title
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues... Read full description -
Item #724310LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1987
* Second National March on Washington for for Lesbian and Gay Rights
* First display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
* Organized by AIDS and LGBT rights activist Cleve Jones
The front page has a two column heading: "200,000 Call for More AIDS Research Funds" with subhead and photo showing the crowd examining the AIDS Memorial Quilt.... 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 photos. (see images) Great... 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 biggest one"... Read full description -
Item #709599LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1987
* Penn State Nittany Lions wins title
* NCAA college football championship
* Fiesta Bowl vs. Miami Hurricanes
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Penn State Picks Off Miami, 14-10" with subhead: "Testaverde Intercepted Five Times" and two related photos to the game ending... 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 packing" Page 3 of this section has... 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 column... Read full description -
Item #724760LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 28, 1985
* Head Coach Lou Holtz announcement
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
The top of the fornt page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Irish Give the Ball to Holtz" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the... 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 has a headline:... 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 with photo. (see... Read full description
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