Otis B. Driftwood
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Post by Otis B. Driftwood on Mar 21, 2015 8:37:30 GMT -5
An absolute legend - doesn't matter who you root for. Last of the two-way players and one of the toughest sonofabitches ever to lace 'em up.
Damn near killed Frank Gifford. That is all. RIP.
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Post by Otis B. Driftwood on Mar 21, 2015 8:40:55 GMT -5
Iconic...
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Post by Canuck eh? on Mar 21, 2015 9:59:17 GMT -5
RIP Chuck.
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Post by Canuck eh? on Mar 21, 2015 10:00:45 GMT -5
A better view.
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Post by aka50yearfan on Mar 21, 2015 11:03:36 GMT -5
"Those were the days my friend."
I started watching the NFL in 1960, Connerly was the QB that game. He always said it was a cheap shot, but it wasn't.
" Gifford was quoted as telling his wife in the hospital room, “He didn’t mean it, Honey...He had to make the play...But it was clean.”
It really was a different game back then. Sam Huff and all of them and RBs not running out of bounds because they would just hit you after you did anyways. And QBs were human pinatas.
That is why any discussion about who is the GREATEST QB or any position is totally impossible. Tom Brady is a man for his era, but if anyone thinks he would still be playing the game the way they played it before the violence and mayhem and true thuggery was taken out of the game is wrong.
Weird- after their big '60 season, the Eagles sucked for what seemed like forever..
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Post by aka50yearfan on Mar 21, 2015 11:33:01 GMT -5
"Those were the days my friend." I started watching the NFL in 1960, Connerly was the QB that game. He always said it was a cheap shot, but it wasn't. " Gifford was quoted as telling his wife in the hospital room, “He didn’t mean it, Honey...He had to make the play...But it was clean.” It really was a different game back then. Sam Huff and all of them and RBs not running out of bounds because they would just hit you after you did anyways. And QBs were human pinatas. That is why any discussion about who is the GREATEST QB or any position is totally impossible. Tom Brady is a man for his era, but if anyone thinks he would still be playing the game the way they played it before the violence and mayhem and true thuggery was taken out of the game is wrong. Weird- after their big '60 season, the Eagles sucked for what seemed like forever.. I don't dispute that it was a more violent game but for some reason those guys seemed to live a lot longer. They were doing something right. Interesting. I am not so sure your statement is true about living longer. Not at all. I suppose one would have to look up teams roster for a given year, say 1960, and see how many are still alive. You read about a guy today living that long and you think that is the way it is for all of them. Hmmm? may just look around for that sometime soon. |
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Post by aka50yearfan on Mar 21, 2015 11:37:19 GMT -5
"Those were the days my friend." I started watching the NFL in 1960, Connerly was the QB that game. He always said it was a cheap shot, but it wasn't. " Gifford was quoted as telling his wife in the hospital room, “He didn’t mean it, Honey...He had to make the play...But it was clean.” It really was a different game back then. Sam Huff and all of them and RBs not running out of bounds because they would just hit you after you did anyways. And QBs were human pinatas. That is why any discussion about who is the GREATEST QB or any position is totally impossible. Tom Brady is a man for his era, but if anyone thinks he would still be playing the game the way they played it before the violence and mayhem and true thuggery was taken out of the game is wrong. Weird- after their big '60 season, the Eagles sucked for what seemed like forever.. I don't dispute that it was a more violent game but for some reason those guys seemed to live a lot longer. They were doing something right. You may find this interesting. All about that 1960 Eagles team. well written and photos and tot he point. www.businessinsider.com/1960-eagles-where-are-they-now2011-8?op=1 |
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Post by Swamp Dragon on Mar 23, 2015 12:17:32 GMT -5
"Those were the days my friend." I started watching the NFL in 1960, Connerly was the QB that game. He always said it was a cheap shot, but it wasn't. " Gifford was quoted as telling his wife in the hospital room, “He didn’t mean it, Honey...He had to make the play...But it was clean.” It really was a different game back then. Sam Huff and all of them and RBs not running out of bounds because they would just hit you after you did anyways. And QBs were human pinatas. That is why any discussion about who is the GREATEST QB or any position is totally impossible. Tom Brady is a man for his era, but if anyone thinks he would still be playing the game the way they played it before the violence and mayhem and true thuggery was taken out of the game is wrong. Weird- after their big '60 season, the Eagles sucked for what seemed like forever.. I don't dispute that it was a more violent game but for some reason those guys seemed to live a lot longer. They were doing something right. Well they didn't use their heads as missiles that had to help a helluva lot |
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Post by Swamp Dragon on Mar 23, 2015 12:33:02 GMT -5
It's fucking overChuck Bednarik
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Post by tigertowner 68 on Mar 23, 2015 19:39:54 GMT -5
An absolute legend - doesn't matter who you root for. Last of the two-way players and one of the toughest sonofabitches ever to lace 'em up. Damn near killed Frank Gifford. That is all. RIP. THAT guy single-handedly willed the '60 Eagles to the championship i.m.o. I was only 3, so I didn't see it live, of course. But he was the toughest SOB ever.
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Post by tigertowner 68 on Mar 23, 2015 19:41:54 GMT -5
I don't dispute that it was a more violent game but for some reason those guys seemed to live a lot longer. They were doing something right. Well they didn't use their heads as missiles that had to help a helluva lot Yes. More "protection" (?) = more reckless behavior. Same in NHL. When they did not have that rock solid helmet, they did NOT lead with their heads. |
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Post by Otis B. Driftwood on Mar 23, 2015 19:42:46 GMT -5
An absolute legend - doesn't matter who you root for. Last of the two-way players and one of the toughest sonofabitches ever to lace 'em up. Damn near killed Frank Gifford. That is all. RIP. THAT guy single-handedly willed the '60 Eagles to the championship i.m.o. I was only 3, so I didn't see it live, of course. But he was the toughest SOB ever.
Two-way terror...He only missed 3 non-special teams plays in the '60 championship game. It was before my football awareness but that is absolutely one tough SOB. |
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Post by tigertowner 68 on Mar 23, 2015 19:56:57 GMT -5
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