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1959 NFL season The 1959 NFL season was the 40th regular season of the National Football League . Tragedy struck as NFL Commissioner Bert Bell died of a heart attack on October 11 at Philadelphia ' s Franklin Field while watching the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers play . League Treasurer Austin Gunsel was named interim commissioner for the rest of the season . The Chicago Cardinals played their final season in the Windy City before relocating to St . Louis , MO for the following season . The season ended when the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants in the NFL Championship Game for the second year in a row . Conference races . The NFL had six teams in each conference . Each team would play a home - and - away game against the other 5 teams in its conference , and two games outside the conference . The Bears and Cardinals , and the Redskins and Colts , faced each other in an interfconference game each year . After the second week , when the 1 - 1 - 0 Giants had to share the Eastern Conference lead with all five of the other clubs , the Giants won seven of the next eight games to clinch the title in " Week Ten " . In the Western Conference , the San Francisco 49ers , who had come close ( 1952 , 1953 , 1954 and 1957 ) several times since joining the NFL , were 6 - 1 and had a two game lead over their closest rival , the 4 - 3 Colts . In " Week Nine " , though , the 49ers lost in Baltimore , 45 - 14 ( November 22 ) and they shared the lead at 6 - 3 - 0 . Two weeks later , San Francisco had the home field advantage when they faced the Colts for a rematch . Baltimore won again , 34 - 14 , and clinched the title the following week . Final standings . " W = Wins , L = Losses , T = Ties , PCT = Winning Percentage , PF = Points For , PA = Points Against " " Note : The NFL did not officially count tie games in the standings until 1972 " NFL Championship Game . Baltimore 31 , N . Y . Giants 16 at Memorial Stadium , Baltimore , Maryland , December 27 , 1959
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Dan Curran ( born October 28 , 1976 in Chelmsford , Massachusetts ) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Nashville Kats as a street free agent in 2001 . He played college football at New Hampshire . Curran has also been a member of the New Orleans VooDoo , New Orleans Saints , Georgia Force and Seattle Seahawks . Early years . Curran was named Boston Globe Player of the Year . He also earned All American status in USA Today and was named the 6th best player in New England by Super Prep Magazine . He led Chelmsford High School to a Super Bowl victory over Brookline High School . College career . Curran attended the University of New Hampshire and earned Atlantic 10 honors his Senior year after rushing for 1 , 059 yards and scoring 16 touchdowns .
Scott Schreer Scott Schreer is an award - winning BMI composer and producer of theme song s for television programs , including " NFL on Fox " , " NHL on Fox " , " MLB on Fox " , " NASCAR on Fox " , " Hope and Faith " , " The Cosby Show " , and " The O ' Reilly Factor " . As a musician and producer , he has garnered six Emmy nominations and has thousands of music titles to his credit . He is the President and CEO of NJJ Music Inc and Freeplay Music Corp , as well as the CEO and Founder of Tunesat , a global music technology company that uses proprietary audio fingerprint technology to track music and audio performances for composers and publishers on TV and the internet .
2011 Philadelphia Soul season The 2011 Philadelphia Soul season is the 6th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League . The team is coached by Mike Hohensee and plays their home games at Wells Fargo Center . This is the first season for the Soul since they won ArenaBowl XXII in 2008 , after the league went on hiatus in 2009 and the franchise was not active in 2010 . Regular season schedule . The Soul played in the first game of the 2011 AFL season on the road against the Pittsburgh Power on March 11 . Their first home game of the season did not come until Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Storm on April 16 . They will host the Power in their final regular season game on July 22 .
Jacques McClendon Jacques McClendon ( born December 10 , 1987 ) is an American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft . He played college football at Tennessee . .
Joe Johnson ( wide receiver ) Joseph Pernell Johnson ( born December 21 , 1962 in Washington , D . C . ) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings . He played college football at the University of Notre Dame .
Jimmy Jemail Manuel James " Jimmy " Jemail ( September 12 , 1893 – July 26 , 1978 ) was a professional American football Quarterback in the National Football League . Born in Biblos , Lebanon , he attended Brown University . He played with the New York Brickley Giants in 1921 .
Sean Ryan ( American football coach ) Sean Ryan ( born May 1 , 1972 ) is an American football coach and former player . He is currently the quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League ( NFL ) , a position he has held since March 1 , 2012 .
Rashard Cook Rashard Cook ( born April 18 , 1977 in San Diego , California ) is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League . Professional career . Cook was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft with the 184th overall pick . He played for the Philadelphia Eagles between 1999 and 2004 . College career . Cook played college football at the University of Southern California . High school career . Cook played a Morse High School in San Diego .
Allan Kennedy Allan Stephen Kennedy ( born on January 8 , 1958 in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada ) is a former American football player . He played offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers . He grew up in Woodland Hills , California , where he attended El Camino Real High School . He then attended Washington State University to play football . In the 1981 NFL draft he was the 267th pick overall by the Washington Redskins . He was cut by the Redskins , but was signed by the 49ers . That year he played 3 games . However , he didn ' t play in 1982 . The next year he played in every game , and in 1984 , he only missed one game .
Frank Patrick ( American football ) Frank Andrew Patrick ( born March 11 , 1947 in Derry , Pennsylvania ) is a former American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played three seasons for the Packers from 1970 - 1972 . He attended Derry High School and the University of Nebraska .
AFCA Coach of the Year The AFCA Coach of the Year award is given annually to a college football coach by the American Football Coaches Association ( AFCA ) . The award has had several different sponors over the years , including Eastman Kodak Corporation , and thus also been named the Kodak Coach of the Year Award . Winners . NCAA College Division / Division II . This includes NCAA Division II and NAIA from 1983 to 2005 . NCAA Division III . This includes NCAA Division III and NAIA from 1983 to 1995 . NAIA . NAIA was included in the Division II and III groups until 2006 when it was broken into its own category . Assistant Coach of the Year Award . The Assistant Coach of the Year Award is presented to a deserving assistant coach in each of the four NCAA football divisions and the NAIA . The award was created to honor assistant coaches who excel in community service , commitment to the student - athlete , on - field coaching success and AFCA and professional organization involvement .
1999 Chicago Bears season The 1999 Chicago Bears season was their 80th regular season completed in the National Football League . On January 24 , Dick Jauron was named head coach . The club posted a 6 - 10 record under first year head coach Dick Jauron who replaced Dave Wannstedt .
Kevin Ellison ( American football ) Kevin Marcus Ellison ( born January 8 , 1987 in Inglewood , California ) is a Free Agent American football safety who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League . He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft . He played college football at Southern California . Early years . Ellison attended Redondo Union High School , where he starred as a running back and linebacker . He achieved many honors and awards including " Los Angeles Times " All - South Bay / Westside Player of the Year , South Bay " Daily Breeze " All - Area Player of the Year , and All - Bay League MVP . He finished his high school career with a record 3 , 718 rushing yards on 578 carries and 297 tackles . College career . Ellison graduated a semester early from high school and enrolled at USC in the spring of 2005 . During his freshman season he spent most of his time as a back up safety and on special teams , and was selected to " The Sporting News " Pac - 10 All - Freshman first team . In 2006 he became the team ' s starting strong safety , finishing with 64 tackles , one interception , and 1 . 5 sacks . He made the 2006 Collegefootballnews . com Sophomore All - American second team and was an All - Pac - 10 honorable mention . In 2007 Ellison started all 13 games , finishing with 57 tackles , two interceptions , and two sacks . Professional career . San Diego Chargers . Ellison was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft . He started his first NFL game in week 6 against the Denver Broncos and recorded 7 tackles . He was waived on June 21 , 2010 . Seattle Seahawks . On June 22 , 2010 Ellison was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks . He was waived on June 25 , 2010 after failing his physical . He then cleared waivers and signed in order to " adjust contractual issues . " Once again , he was united with his college coach . On September 5 , 2010 , Ellsion was released by the Seahawks . Cathedral High School ( Los Angeles , CA ) . September 2011 : Kevin Ellison became the Defensive Coordinator at Cathedral High School in Los Angeles , CA and was joined by his brothers , Keith who coaches the Linebackers and Chris who coaches the Defensive Backs . Personal . Ellison ' s brother , Keith , was a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills . Another brother , Chris , played for BYU in 1997 and 1998 . On May 24 , 2010 , Ellison was arrested on possession of a controlled substance in Redondo Beach , California after a bottle of unsubscribed vicodin pills that he was taking for a recent knee injury was discovered in his car during a routine traffic stop ; the charges were later dropped . On June 14 , 2012 , Ellison was arrested again , this time for arson after starting an apartment fire in Spokane , Washington which caused an estimated $ 50 , 000 worth of damage to the building . He claimed God told him to do it .
Carey Davis Carey Alexander Davis ( born March 27 , 1981 in St . Louis , Missouri ) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2004 . He played college football at Illinois . Davis has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Miami Dolphins , Pittsburgh Steelers , and Washington Redskins . College career . Davis played college football at the University of Illinois where he played in 42 games having success in both receiving and running duties . He finished his career with 114 receptions for 751 yards and five touchdowns and running the ball he added 216 carries for 1 , 012 yards for and one touchdown . He graduated in May 2003 with a degree in Leisure Studies / Sports Management . Professional career . Indianapolis Colts . Davis was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a rookie free agent on April 30 , 2004 and spent a brief period on the active roster . Since that time he has been on the roster of various teams including the Atlanta Falcons , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins ; but received no playing time . Pittsburgh Steelers . Davis signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 3 , 2007 . It was announced on September 7 , 2007 that Davis would be the 2007 Opening Day starting fullback , beating out incumbent starter Dan Kreider . Kreider and Davis shared the starting position through the season until the Monday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins , when Kreider tore his ACL . From that game forward , Davis was the starting fullback . When halfback Willie Parker went down with an injury in Week 16 , Davis shared some snaps at halfback with Najeh Davenport . He finished the season having played in 16 games and rushing 17 times for 68 yards . In 2007 he led the team in special team tackles with 17 . During the 2008 season , his production declined as the Steelers offense became more pass - oriented . Midseason , he was replaced as starting fullback by Sean McHugh . He was released on September 4 , 2009 , and then re - signed on September 29 . Washington Redskins . Davis was signed by the Redskins on August 22 , 2010 to replace the injured Mike Sellers . But , he was later released on September 4 , 2010 .
Florida Football Alliance The Florida Football Alliance ( Alliance ) is a non - profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of minor league football teams based in the state . Our players comprised primarily of unpaid , College - Eligible young men who use our league as a means to reach their college dreams . ” What makes the Alliance different from other leagues is the concept of owner management . Many leagues appoint a commissioner that is solely responsible for rule development and enforcement . However , in the Alliance each owner has a voice in the operation of the league and can exercise their rights through member voting privileges . 2008 Florida Football Alliance Standings . Magic City Bulls 30 - Bradenton Gladiators 18 Magic City Bulls 2008 FFA Champions 2009 Florida Football Alliance Standings . St Lucie Bobcats 40 Magic City Bulls 34 St Lucie Bobcats 2009 FFA Champions 2010 Florida Football Alliance Standings . Orlando Rage 40 - Magic City Bulls 34 in OT Orlando Rage 2010 FFA Champions 2011 Florida Football Alliance Standings . Magic City Bulls 56 - Orlando Rage 50 Magic City Bulls 2011 FFA Champions
Clem Neacy Clem Neacy was a player in the National Football League for the Milwaukee Badgers , Duluth Eskimos , Chicago Bears , and the Chicago Cardinals from 1924 to 1928 as an end and tackle . He played at the collegiate level at Colgate University and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee . Biography . Neacy was born Clement Francis Neacy on July 18 , 1898 in Milwaukee , Wisconsin .
Kevin Dyson Kevin Tyree Dyson ( born June 23 , 1975 ) is a former American football wide receiver of the National Football League and current high school athletic director and football coach . He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Oilers 16th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft . He played college football at Utah . Dyson is perhaps best known for his part in two historic NFL plays – the Music City Miracle and The Tackle . Kevin Dyson and his brother Andre Dyson were the first brothers in NFL history to score touchdowns in the same game . Dyson now serves as the athletic director and head football coach at Independence High School in Thompson ' s Station , Tennessee , a public school in the Williamson County Schools District . Early life and college . Born in Logan , Utah , Dyson graduated in 1993 from Clearfield High School in Clearfield , Utah . In the fall of his senior year , he helped his team win the 1992 State 4A championship . At the University of Utah , Dyson played on the Utah Utes football team for five seasons ( 1993 through 1997 ) and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in sociology . After retiring from football , Dyson would earn a Master of Education degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2007 . Professional career . Dyson played for the Tennessee Titans from 1998 to 2002 wearing # 87 . In the 1999 playoffs , he was involved in two of the most memorable plays in NFL history . Dyson was the recipient of Frank Wycheck ' s disputed lateral known by many as the Music City Miracle , and he was tackled by Mike Jones " one yard short " of scoring the probable game - tying touchdown as time expired in Super Bowl XXXIV , in a play known as The Tackle . Dyson played for the Carolina Panthers in 2003 but saw very little action due to injury . He did appear briefly in Super Bowl XXXVIII . The San Diego Chargers acquired Dyson for the 2004 season , but later released him . In 2005 he signed with the Washington Redskins but was cut on September 3 when teams reduced their rosters to the final 53 players . He finished his 6 NFL seasons with 178 receptions for 2 , 325 yards and 18 touchdowns in 59 regular - season games . Personal . Kevin Dyson is the older brother of NFL cornerback and former Titans teammate Andre Dyson . He has lived in Nashville and Salt Lake City during his football career . Dyson was a counselor and wide receiver coach at Glencliff Comprehensive High School in Nashville from 2007 to 2009 . Since 2008 , Dyson has been on the board of the organization Students Taking A Right Stand . He later left to serve as the receivers and backs coach for Independence High School at Thompson ' s Station , Tennessee as well as the athletic director , eventually ascending to his current position as head coach in 2010 .
Gary Crowton Gary Crowton ( born June 14 , 1957 ) is an American football coach , most recently the offensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League . Crowton has also served as offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland , offensive coordinator at the University of Oregon , head coach at Brigham Young University , offensive coordinator for the NFL ' s Chicago Bears , head coach at Louisiana Tech , and offensive coordinator at Louisiana State University , which won a national championship in 2008 . Crowton is most known for his aggressive offensive style , such as the " razzle dazzle " offensive scheme utilized in Chicago ( as brought to the limelight by then Kansas City Chiefs head coach Gunther Cunningham ) . He was nicknamed " The Wizard " by the LSU players , after completing 39 games with an accomplishment of at least 30 points within 25 games and a 25 – 10 overall mark . Crowton graduated from Orem High School in 1975 and went on to earn a B . S . in Physical Education from Brigham Young University in 1983 . He and his wife , Maren , have four daughters and three sons . Crowton made an appearance in the Mormon pop culture film " The R . M . " .
1977 Oakland Raiders season The 1977 Oakland Raiders season was the team ’ s 18th season . Schedule . Playoffs . Oakland won the wild card playoffs in 1977 and later won the divisional playoffs in a game against the Baltimore Colts when Errol Mann tied the game with a field goal . In the second overtime , Dave Casper caught another touchdown pass for the victory .
Randy Jackson ( baseball ) Ransom Joseph Jackson ( born 10 February 1926 in Little Rock , Arkansas ) is a former American Major League Baseball ( MLB ) player for the Chicago Cubs ( 1950 – 1955 ) , Dodgers ( 1956 – 1958 ; two seasons in Brooklyn , one in Los Angeles ) , Cleveland Indians ( 1958 – 1959 ) , and ended his career back with the Cubs ( 1959 ) . Before Major League Baseball . After a year at the University of Arkansas , he transferred two times , and helped lead the football teams of both Texas Christian University ( 1945 ) and the University of Texas at Austin ( 1946 ) to consecutive Cotton Bowl Classic appearances as a halfback . Playing baseball in college he hit . 500 , . 438 and . 400 . The Majors . The Chicago Cubs drafted Jackson and on 2 May 1950 , the 24 - year - old made his major - league début . " " Handsome Ransom " " had four solid seasons at third base for the Cubs from 1951 to 1955 . Jackon followed up a slow rookie season ( in which he had 111 at - bats over 34 games ) with a solid second season , in which he hit . 276 with 76 RBI and 16 home run s . He struggled again in his third major - league season , his average falling to . 232 , with 34 RBI and 9 home runs . Jackson rebounded over the next three seasons , posting batting averages of . 285 ( 1953 ) , . 273 ( 1954 ) , and . 265 ( 1955 ) . His RBI ( 66 , 67 , and 70 ) and home run ( 19 , 19 , and 21 ) totals also rebounded . Nor did his defensive play lag behind : in 1955 , Jackson led the National League ( NL ) in double play s . His hitting and excellent play at third earned him consecutive trips to the All - Star Game in his last two seasons in Chicago . In the 1954 game he came off the bench behind starter Ray Jablonski of the St . Louis Cardinals , in an 11 – 9 loss to the American League ( AL ) . The next season , 1955 , he again came off the bench , in a 6 – 5 win for the National League , behind the Milwaukee Braves ' Eddie Mathews . On the strength of Jackson ' s five continuous seasons in Chicago , the Dodgers , looking for a replacement for their aging All - Star third baseman Jackie Robinson , traded Don Hoak , Russ Meyer and Walt Moryn to the Cubs for Jackson and Don Elston . Jackson played off the bench behind Robinson in 1956 . Despite having over 200 fewer plate appearances than in his previous year , he managed a . 274 average with 8 home runs and 53 RBI . The Dodgers played in the famed " subway Series " against their hated cross - town rivals , the New York Yankees in the 1956 World Series , but Jackson had only three pinch - hit at - bats , going 0 - for - 3 , with two strike - out s . The following season ( 1957 ) , Jackson suffered a major knee injury , ending his chances to become a star for the Dodgers . He played off the bench , not appearing in more than 64 games in a season for the rest of his career . He totaled only 8 more home runs and 43 RBIs combined for the next three seasons .
1978 San Francisco 49ers season The 1978 San Francisco 49ers season was their 29th season in the National Football League . The team began the season hoping to improve upon their previous output of 5 - 9 , however , they instead started the season 0 - 4 for the second straight year , and this season also featured a nine game losing streak . During the off - season , the Buffalo Bills had traded running back O . J . Simpson to the 49ers . Although one of the best RBs in the league , he was in poor physical condition and had recently undergone knee surgery . As a result , his playing ability was limited . The 49ers finished with the worst record in the league and scored only 219 points in the course of the season , the lowest in the league .
Cecil Gray ( American football ) Cecil Tarik Gray ( born February 16 , 1968 in Harlem , New York ) is a former American football offensive tackle and defensive end who played for six seasons in the National Football League . He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1990 to 1991 , the Green Bay Packers in 1992 , the New Orleans Saints in 1993 , the Indianapolis Colts from 1993 to 1994 , and the Arizona Cardinals in 1995 . He was drafted by the Eagles in the ninth round of the 1990 NFL Draft . He played college football at North Carolina . Gray was placed on the injured reserve list by the Eagles on September 11 , 1991 . Graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School , Norfolk , VA in 1986 .