January 29, 201511 yr When Joe Kapp literally threw footballs end over end and completed them. The man could not throw a spiral. May have been the toughest QB of all time.
January 29, 201511 yr First time I've been stumped in this thread. Peyton Manning mentioned him in pursuit of a record or something.
January 29, 201511 yr Max McGee, a reserve WR for Green Bay, having a big day in Super Bowl I with 2 touchdowns against the Chiefs. He did not expect to play. He had gone out on the town the night before and ended up replacing an injured Boyd Dowler. He didn't even play with his own helmet. Also, a little known fact about Super Bowl I regarding the game balls. On offense, GB played with the NFL ball and KC played with the AFL ball. The game was a big deal because the NFL and AFL were separate leagues instead of just difference conferences like today (AFC vs. NFC).
January 29, 201511 yr Author You remember Joe Theismann for these two reasons: His name was originally pronounced as "THEEZman" and you he returned punts in the NFL.
January 29, 201511 yr You remember Joe Theismann for these two reasons: His name was originally pronounced as "THEEZman" and you he returned punts in the NFL. I was unaware of him returning punts. That's interesting.
January 29, 201511 yr Author I was unaware of him returning punts. That's interesting. First two years. Averaged 10.5 yards per return in his second year.
January 29, 201511 yr Author You hear the name OJ Simpson and think of a running back No question. When I hear his name the first football play that pops into my mind is the crazy run he had in Cincinnati on a Monday night. 3:20 mark of this video. http://taylorblitztimes.com/tag/oj-simpson-runs/ Edited January 29, 201511 yr by Clyde
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