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VOLUME 22 (2000)

Number 1:

The NFL in 1939 by John Hogrogian.

Roger Brown by Jim Sargent.

History of Women’s Pro Football by Stuart Kantor.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Top 20.

A Football Man: Coach Bob Snyder by Peter Vischansky.

Let’s Tweak the Hall of Fame Voting by Bob Carroll.

Number 2:

The College All-Star Football Classic by Joe Grogan.

1999 Player Deaths.

All-Pros from the Detroit News, 1958-72, Part 1 by Bob Gill.

Get the Point? by Robert Sproule.

1933 NFL Statistics Prepared by Chris Bynum.

Number 3:

The Marine Captain Stood Tall by John Gunn.

The ’76 Steelers: A (Steel) Curtain Call by Ed Gruver.

Cliff Battles by John Seaburn.

All-Pros from the Detroit News, 1958-72, Part 2 by Bob Gill.

Bill Nelsen: The Quarterback as Commander by Ed Gruver.

10 Interesting Things about the 1939 NFL Season by John Hogrogian.

The Life and Times of Fred Gehrke by Peter Vischansky.

Waiver Misbehavior: How Chargers Lost Jack Kemp by Bob Gill.

Number 4:

The First Game of the Toronto Argonauts: A Discussion by Ian Speers.

Howie Long by Joe Horrigan. HOF bio.

Ronnie Lott by Joe Horrigan.

Joe Montana by Joe Horrigan.

Dan Rooney by Joe Horrigan.

Dave Wilcox by Joe Horrigan.

Pat Studstill by Jim Sargent.

Number 5:

O.A. Bum Phillips by Thomas Danyluk.

El Tropicoro, EsmeraIda, and the Ice Bowl by Victor Mastro.

Arnie and the Fish by Mark Latterman.

Lost Skill of Drop Kicking by Rick Gonsalves.

25 Significant Meaningless NFL Games by Mark L. Ford.

Football Hall selects another Marine (Bob Dove) by John Gunn.

1964 - A Giant Collapse by Jack Ziegler.

Number 6:

1950 Championship Game by John Thorn.

Bullet Bill Dudley and the Steelers of 1942 and 1946 by T. J. Troup.

Adolph Swede Youngstrom by Jeffrey Miller.

Inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

When the Indians Roamed Buffalo’s Gridiron by 1940 by Connie McGillicuddy.

Milt Plum by Jim Sargent.

Jack Dolbin: Not one of the Anonymous People by Harold Aurand Jr.

VOLUME 23 (2001)

Number 1:

Steve Sabol - President, NFL Films by Thomas Danyluk. Interview.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union, 1883-1906 - Part 1 by Robert Sproule. Canadian football.

Wayne Millner by Michael Richman. Biographical article.

2000 Player Deaths. Losses during the previous year.

Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Top 20. In rushing and passing.

Football Chronology I - Origins of Football: Ancient Times to 1883. Brief outline.

1934 NFL Statistics compiled by Ken Pullis.

Number 2:

The Greatest Defenses of All Time by Raymond Lee. Evaluating with PF, SEF and DEF.

Turk Edwards by Michael Richman. Biographical article.

Jim Ailinger: Buffalo Legend by Jeffrey J. Miller. Biographical article.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union, 1883-1906 - Part 2 by Robert Sproule. Canadian football.

Football Chronology II - 1884 to 1903. Brief outline.

Football Chronology III - 1903 to 1919. Brief outline.

Norm Van Brocklin: The Dutchman by Don Smith. Biographical article.

Dante Lavelli: Gluefingers by Don Smith. Biographical article.

Number 3:

Frequently Asked Questions - About the Selection Process courtesy Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Nick Buoniconti by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Marv Levy by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Mike Munchak by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Jackie Slater by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Lynn Swann by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Ron Yary by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Jack Youngblood by Joe Horrigan. Biographical article.

Number 4:

The AFL’s First Dominating Defense by Paul Lovett. 1961 San Diego Chargers.

Elmer Angsman by Jim Sargent. Biographical article.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union, 1883-1906 - Part 3 by Robert Sproule. Canadian football.

Book Review: Crash of the Titans by Bob Gill.

Billy Kilmer by Michael Richman. Biographical article.

Hammond Clabbys - 1915 by Roy Sye. A pre-NFL team.

Durn Danes! by Bob Carroll. Speculation abour football’s origins.

George ‘One-Play’ McAfee by T.J. Troup. Biographical sketch.

Number 5:

Lights, Camera, Touchdown by Bob Carroll. Film careers of a couple of greats.

Larry Little by Thomas Danyluk. Interview.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union, 1883-1906 - Part 4 by Robert Sproule. Canadian football.

Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Top 20. In pass receiving.

1919 Buffalo Prospects by Ken Crippen. Pre-NFL team.

Good Year, Bad Day by the Bay by Michael Berger. The 49ers in 1957.

Number 6:

The Two-Day P.A.S.S. by Mark L. Ford. Players attempt their own league.

1965 AFL Championship Game by Ken Crippen. Buffalo’s triumph.

Hammond Clabby’s 1916 by Roy Sye. Pre-NFL team continues.

Wally Koppisch: Great Expectations by Jeff Miller. A star of the 1920s.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union, 1883-1906 - Part 5 by Robert Sproule. Canadian football.

The Best Defense in NFL History by T.J. Troup. Historical review.

VOLUME 24 (2002)

Number 1:

The Greatest Games Never Played by Ed Gruver. They could have been great.

The Quebec Rugby Football Union 1883-1906, Part 6 by Robert Sproule.

Is the Super Bowl a Catalyst for Domestic Violence? from Urban Legends Reference Pages.

Frank Sinkwich and the Contending Lions of 1944 by T.J. Troup. A brief flare of greatness.

The Wilmington (Delaware) Comets by Jim Kell. North American Football (NAFL) League 1965.

The Joy of Avoiding Sacks by Bob Gill. Do some QBs draw more sacks than they should?

2001 Player Deaths. The annual toll.

Paul Krause by Michael Richman. Biograhical sketch.

Jim Ray Smith by Andy Piascik. Biographical sketch.

Number 2:

The Legend of Lone Star (Dietz) by Bart Ripp.

1924 Buffalo Bisons by Ken Crippen.

Football and Fast Food: The Gino’s Story by Harold Aurand, Jr.

The Development of the American Scrimmage System: A Discussion by Ian Speers.

How the Football Was Invented by Dr. Charles T. Gregory.

This Young Kid from Down South: Bert Milling by Buck Bashore.

The Pro Football Career of Cookie Gilchrist by Brian Marshall.

Number 3:

NFL 1926 in Theory & Practice by Mark L. Ford. Using 2001 model on 1926.

Book Review: The Proving Ground by John Vorperion.

Sammy Baugh by Michael Richman. The great passing star.

Muncie Flyers - 1920 by Roy Sye. Was there more to their record?

What’s in a Name? by Steve Brainerd. Some names stay around.

The Hall of Very Good by Bob Carroll. Looking for non-HOFers who shouldn’t be.

Tacoma Story by Bart Ripp. A PCPFL team.

Mercer Top Marine Scorer by John Gunn.

Tony Adamle: Doctor of Defense by Bob Carroll. Browns star and great doctor.

Remembering the Oorang Indians by Chris Willis. Interview with resident.

Number 4:

A Leap in Lambeau’s History by Cliff Christl. Who coached the Packers in 1921?

Timmy Brown by Keith Yowell

’54, 40 or Fight by Mark Ford. Canada’s 1954 war with the NFL.

1926 Buffalo Rangers by Ken Crippen. Texans in Buffalo.

Marion Motley by Andy Piascik.

Remembering the Oorang Indians, Part 2 by Chris Willis. Interview with son of the owner.

Number 5:

George Allen by Bob Carroll. Hall of Fame bio.

Dave Casper by Joe Horrigan. Hall of Fame bio.

Dan Hampton by Joe Horrigan. Hall of Fame bio.

Proposed Amendment.

Jim Kelly by Joe Horrigan. Hall of Fame bio.

John Stallworth by Joe Horrigan. Hall of Fame bio.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Top 20 in Rushing, Passing, Receiving and Scoring.

Lenny Moore by Andy Piascik. Bio.

Number 6:

Captain Crawford and the 1892 Chicago Athletics by Mark L. Ford. Origins of pro football.

The Lads of Leahy by Mark Latterman. Irish athletes meet and remember.

Five Forgotten Trailblazers by Bob Gill. Black quarterbacks.

New Pro League a Hit in Big Apple by Jeff Miller. Canton-Buffalo at the Polo Grounds.

Rating the Early Backs by Doug L. Jones. Analizing All-Pro Teams in lieu of statistics.

Al DeMao by Michael Richman. Bio.

Book Review: Undefeated, Untied, and Uninvited review by John Vorperian.

Don 'Blade' Burroughs by T.J. Troup. Bio.

An Awesome Defense Doesn’t Guarantee a Championship by Stephen Jordan. Vikings defense.

More Is Not Necessarily . . . . by Roger Gordon. Interesting odds and ends.

VOLUME 25 (2003)

Number 1:

Archie Manning Quarterback by Thomas Danyluk.

Hugh 'Bones' Taylor by Michael Richman.

The 1918 Buffalo Semi-Professional Football League by Ken Crippen.

Who Be the Baddest by Greg Thomas.

Time Stood Still by Victor Mastro.

The Hall of Very Good.

Player Deaths in 2002.

Number 2:

Dennis Gaubatz by Jim Sargent.

Almost Champions by Roy Sye.

Pete Liske by Ace Hendricks.

The Coaches’ All-America Game by Mark Ford.

Elusive: A Chronological History of the Long Runs by T.J. Troup.

Andy Farkas by Michael Richman.

Number 3:

Ed Flanagan: All-Pro Center for the Detroit Lions by Jim Sargent.

Card-Pitt: The Caroits by James Forr.

Ben Lee Boynton: The Purple Streak by Jeffrey Miller.

All My Exes Live in Texas - Among Other Places by Mark Speck.

Eddie LeBaron by Michael Richman.

Number 4:

Fred Miller, Defensive Tackle by Jim Sargent.

Marcus Allen from The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Elvin Bethea from The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Joe DeLamielleure from The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

James Lofton from The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Hank Stram from The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Las Vegas Cowboys - 1969 by Ace Hendricks.

The Secret Career of Don Allard by Bob Gill.

Bill Dudley by Michael Richman.

Herschel Walker by Matthew Silverman.

Number 5:

The 1939 College All-Star Games by John Hogrogian.

Lewis and Lane by T.J. Troup.

Tom Nowatzke by Jim Sargent.

Joe Carr’s Vision by Chris Willis.

Don Warren by Michael Richman.

Teams Kept Area Buzzing by Larry Ebsch. 1920s semi-pros.

William C. Temple by Bob Carroll. The first team owner.

Number 6:

Lions, Bears, and the First Thanksgiving by Doug Warren.

Welcome to LA (AAFC Dons in 1946) by Ray Schmidt.

Jim Kendrick: The Man with the Plan by Jeffrey Miller.

Neal Olkewicz by Michael Richman.

Frank Seno: Six Is Significant by T.J. Troup.

On to the Pros (David Treadwell) by Rob Jackson.

Please Stop Ravaging NFL Uniforms! by Roger Gordon (Opinion).

Sam Dana Turns 100 by Jeffrey Miller.

A Memory Returns by Bob Carroll.

VOLUME 26 (2004)

Number 1:

Ron Kramer: All-American by Jim Sargent. Bio-aricle about the first famous tight end.

Kenosha Maroons 1924 - A Brief Spot in History by Roy Sye. Less than a great success.

Wicarhpi Isnala 'Lone Star' (Dietz) by Rob Jackson. Bio of the famous Indian coach.

Quarterback Al Dorow by Jim Sargent. Who preceded Broadway Joe?

What If There Hadn’t Been Strikes? by Roger Gordon. History might have been different.

Number 2:

Gail Coghdill by Jim Sargent. Bio article about an outstanding split end of the 1960s.

Olympic Gold, NFL Lead by Mark L. Ford. Olympians who played in the NFL.

Cliff Battles by Michael Richman. Bio article about the NFL’s first rushing champion.

Player Deaths in 2003. The annual record.

Ace Gutowsky by Doug Warren. A 1930s Lion running star.

Hall of Very Good 2004. Brito, Brodie, Butler, Hanburger, Haynes, Howton, Marshall, Nesser, Robinson, Slater.

Post-Season Football TV Announcers 1948-2003 compiled by Tim Brulia.

Number 3:

Jerry Groom, All-American by Jim Sargent. Notre Dame, Chi Cards and Leahy’s Lads.

Bob Brown: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

Carl Eller: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

John Elway: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

Barry Sanders: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

Norm Schachter in Super Bowl V: The Official Version by Mark Ford. The 'Blunder Bowl.'

Did Too Many Coaches Spoil the Broth? By Mark Speck. Co-coaches?

The Unique Career of Greasy Neale by Alan Mann. More than a great coach.

Chronology of Pro Football on TV, Part I (1939-69) compiled by Tim Brulia

Number 4:

Chris Spielman by Roger Gordon.

The 75 Days of the NAFL by Mark L. Ford. The first days of the NFL-AAFC merger.

Clyde Shugart by Michael Richman. Redskins guard.

Walt Kowalczyk, The Sprinting Blacksmith by Jim Sargent.

Ralph Hay: A Forgotten Pioneer by Chris Willis.

Chronology of Pro Football on TV, Part 2 (1970-79) compiled by Tim Brulia.

The Magnificent Seven by Coach T.J. Troup. Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

Number 5:

Close But No Cigar by Mark Speck. The best teams that didn’t make the playoffs.

Football’s Least Replaceable Players by Greg Thomas. Judging statistically.

Spiderman, the Jimmy Allen Story by John Bennett. An underrated DB.

1952: The Dawning of Motown’s Gridiron Empire by Doug Warren. Here come Layne & Walker.

A Safety Analysis by Gary Selby. Where, when and how of the rare two-pointer.

Chronology of Pro Football on TV, Part 3 (1980-89) compiled by Tim Brulia.

Number 6:

Dick Nolan: Man of Many Seasons by Don Shipley. Nearly 43 seasons as player and coach.

Interim Coaches: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Mark Speck.

A 'Win Shares' System for Football by Greg Thomas.

Chronology of Pro Football on TV, Part 4 (1990-2003) compiled by Tim Brulia.

Book Review: Curly Lambeau by David Zimmerman by John Vorperian.

11-3 and Forever Second by Doug Warren. 1962 Lion.

VOLUME 27 (2005)

Number 1:

Don Maynard by Jim Sargent. HOF receiver.

Sports Illustrated’s 2003 Football Predictions by Bob Irving.

Gordy Soltau by Andy Piascik. San Francisco star of the 1950s.

Indoors on a November Sunday by Jim Kiel. A semi-pro experience.

Dazzling Doak Walker by Jim Bankes. The Lions’ versatile great.

Landry and Lombardi, Legendary Coaches by Patrick Gallivan.

Then and Now by Bob Irving. Comparison of player weights.

The Hall of Very Good 2005. Baughan, Benton, Dilweg, Harder, Little, Nobis, Retzlaff, Rote.

2004 Player Deaths. The annual record.

Number 2:

The College Game Is Easier by Red Grange with George Dunscomb. 1932 Saturday Evening Post.

Talking with a Legend: Charlie Sanders by Doug Warren. Interview.

Vince Banonis by Andy Piascik. Bio.

Bill Hewitt: The Oddside Kid by Don Smith. Bio.

Dick Barwegan by Jim Campbell. Mini-bio.

Harlon Hill: The Lance Alworth of His Era by T.J. Troup. Bio.

In the Wake of the News from Chicago Daily Tribune 1931. Players’ off-season work.

Shakespeare in Cleats: The Story of Bill Fisher by Ace Hendricks. A career minor leaguer.

Number 3:

Getting a Charge Out of the Postseason by Ed Gruver. San Diego 1979-82.

Benny Friedman courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Dan Marino courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fritz Pollard courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Steve Young courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Why the AAFC Browns Were the Best Team in Football 1946-49 by Andy Piascik. Opinion.

Cecil 'Cece' Grigg courtesy of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Former Canton Bulldog.

Eric Dickerson by Roger Gordon. Biographical article.

Larry Brown by Michael Richman. Biographical article.

The 'Trump' Method of Measuring Coaching Greatness by Greg Thomas.

New Books by PFRA Members.

Sid Gillman courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Number 4:

Wallace 'Wally' Triplett by Jim Sargent. Biographical article.

The Toe by Rick Gonsalves. Biographical article.

Burial Places of Hall of Famers by Michael Frank. List.

World War 2 and the Hall of Fame by Andy Piascik. Players overlooked because of service time.

Bob Waterfield vs. Bill Willis by Bill Pepperell. Two greats met in 1950.

Dick the Bruiser by John Maxymuk. Afflis was a football playing wrestler.

Don Hutson by Chris Willis. Biographical article.

Ozzie Newsome by Roger Gordon. Biographical article.

Verne Lewellen by Dr. Gregory Selber. Biographical article.

Ernie Smith by John Maxymuk. Biographical article.

Number 5:

PFRA-ternizing: Pittsburgh Myths. Common Mistakes about Pittsburgh pro football.

The Perfect Tackle by Chris Willis. Bio of Wilbur Henry.

A Rosey Career by Rick Gonsalves. Bio of Roosevelt Brown.

One Big Problem by Rick Gonsalves. The ups and downs of the extra point.

Gale Sayers: Rookie by Chris Willis. What a season!

Grosshandler Lists by Stan Grosshandler. Four compilations of football-baseball crosses.

Obscure Lone Star Heroes of the NFL by Gregory Selber. Players from Texas worth remembering.

I Didn’t Do It! by George Taliaferro. The back discusses when and where he played T-quarterback.

Winning Percentages by Andy Piascik. The change in choosing a winner.

New Books by PFRA Members.

Number 6:

The First 'NFL Europe' by Mark L. Ford & Massimo Foglio. A first try.

Complete History of African American Quarterbacks in the NFL, Part 1 by Lloyd Vance.

Derrell Palmer by Andy Piascik. Bio sketch.

Cecil Isbell by John Maxymuk. Bio sketch.

Hail Mary on Snopes. The Urban Legend page looks at a famous play.

Hometown Hero by Roger Gordon. Bio sketch of Marion Motley.

DeBunking DeMyth by Jim Campbell. Tracing Lombardi’s quote.

Wayne Miller by Michael Richman. Bio sketch.

Shula’s Connections by Timothy Howell. The coach was connected with other great NFL coaches.

Muha by John Maxymuk. Bio sketch.

VOLUME 28 (2006)

Number 1:

PFRA-ternizing. About PFRA awards.

When Having the Best Record Didn’t Mean Home Field Advantage by Andy Piascik.

August 'Gus' Cifelli by Jim Sargent. Lions tackle in 1950s.

Complete History of African American Quarterbacks in the NFL, Part 2 by Lloyd Vance.

John Riggins by Michael Richman. A runner and entertainer.

Cornerback by Darwin by Bob Carroll. A theory.

Dave Smukler by John Maxymuk. An early Eagles star.

Player Deaths in 2005.

Number 2:

When Having the Best Record Didn’t Mean Home Field Advantage, Part 2 by Andy Piascik.

Repeat Three-Peat, Almost by Jim Campbell.

The Tereshinskis of Georgia by Jim Campbell.

Darrell Dess by Andy Piascik.

Book Review: Keep A-Goin’: The Life of Lone Star Dietz by Tom Benjay review by John Vorperian.

The Hall of Very Good 2006. Conerly, Hadl, Howley, Lipscomb, Karras, Rote, Stanfel, Thurston, O.Taylor, Towler.

Leroy Kelly by Roger Gordon.

When Eagles Dared by Ed Gruver. Buddy Ryan’s 1980s Eagles.

Who to Root For? by Roger Gordon. Anecdote.

Points Allowed in Context by Andy Piascik.

By a Coin Toss by Timothy Holland. Halas has bad luck.

J.D. Smith and the 1961 49ers by Coach Troup.

Charley Taylor by Michael Richman.

Number 3:

Art Rooney, Jr. by Tom Danyluk. The Steelers’ Director of Player Personnell 1964-86.

The King of Siberia: Bill Howton by John Maxymuk.

Greg Pruitt by Roger Gordon.

The Birth of Modern Football by Tom Benjey. The forward pass and the single wing.

Ricky Bell : The Heart of a Champion by Denis Crawford.

What Might Have Been in Colorado by Timothy Holland. Had Denver signed its draft choices.

Tom Sestak by Greg Tranter.

Number 4:

Troy Aikman from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Harry Carson from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

John Madden from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Warren Moon from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Reggie White from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Rayfield Wright from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Art Rooney, Jr. - Part 2 by Tom Danyluk. More inside stories on the Steelers of the 1970s.

Book Review: Pro Football in the Days of Rockne by Emil Klosinski review by Frank J. Stevens.

Frank Ryan and Gary Collins by Roger Gordon. Browns’ outstanding battery.

Mario Gianelli by John Maxymuk. Bio.

Un-Bear-able Quarterbacks by Timothy Holland. Problems finding a QB.

Number 5:

One on One - Conversation with Jim Brown: Part 1 by Roger Gordon.

The Masters of Versatility by Greg Selber. Outstanding NFL backs beyond the big names.

Gene Hickerson by Andy Piascik. Bio article.

The Most Enduring Major Passing Record on the Books by Roy E. Brownell II. Van Brocklin’s.

PFRA Member Bringing Football and Its History to Young Fans by Mike Kennedy. (Mark Stewart).

The Super ‘70s: Memories of Football’s Greatest Era by Tom Danyluk. Book description.

Most Combined Scores in a Quarter of a Regular Season Game. Stat oddity.

Book Review: Notre Dame, Chicago Bears and 'Hunk' by Emil Klosinski review by Frank J. Stevens.

Some Journalistic 'Hitchhiking' by Bob Irving. Analyzing some prognostications.

Interstate Trade by Tim Holland. Irony between Cleveland and Baltimore in the 1970s.

Ed Khayat by John Maxymuk. Bio.

Six Degrees of Separation for NFL Teams from John Maxymuk. Everyone’s connected.

Double Dippin’ by Timothy Holland. Two-timers Tobin Rote and Paul McGuire.

Number 6:

PFRA-ternizing. Bob Gill discusses his new book on Minor League Football.

Committee Reports.

Pro Bowl Teams of the Fifties by Joel Bussert.

Book Review: Last Team Standing by Matthew Algeo review by Bob Hoover.

One on One - Conversation with Jim Brown: Part 2 by Roger Gordon.

Paul Briggs: A Lifetime Dedicated to Football by Jim Sargent.

Chuck Bednarik by John Maxymuk. Bio.

Galen Fiss courtesy of Jock.bio.

Number 7:

Warren Rabb by Jeff Miller.

One on One - Conversation with Jim Brown: Part 3 by Roger Gordon.

Luggin’ the Leather by T.J. Troup. Do 100-yard rushing games guarantee victory?

Turk Edwards by Michael Richman. Immovable tackle.

Dick Schafrath by Roger Gordon.

This Game Is Going into Sudden Death by Steven M. Brainerd.

The Clues Were All There by Timothy Holland. Some upsets can be predicted.

Davey O’Brien by John Maxymuk. Bio.

The 'Other' MVP by Patrick Gallivan.

VOLUME 29 (2007)

Number 1:

One on One with Ozzie Newsome, Part 1 by Roger Gordon.

Houston Trio Were Trailblazers in Extravagant End Zone Antics by Dr. Gregory Selber.

1898 Syracuse Athletic Association by Ken Crippen.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Player Deaths in 2006.

Book Review: The Best Show in Football by Andy Piascik review by Bill Pepperell.

The Columbus Panhandles. Brief description of his new book by Chris Willis.

The Complete 1965 and 1966 NEA All-Pro Teams by John Turney.

I’m Jack Whitaker and This Is the NFL Game of the Week by Andy Piascik. Legendary voice.

Should the Packers Pack It In? by Bob Carroll. PETA protests.

Book Review: Outsiders: Minor League and Independent Football 1923-1950 by Bob Gill. Brief review.

Number 2:

Hay-Ross Winners / What Shoe Contract? by Jim Campbell.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Hall of Very Good 2007.

1987 Connecticut Giants by Mark L. Ford.

Florida, 'The Son-Shine State' by Denis M. Crawford.

Those Guys from Milton by Jim Campbell.

One on One with Ozzie Newsome, Part 2 by Roger Gordon.

Well-Oiled Machine by Dr. Gregory Selber. Houston Oilers of early 1960s.

Troup’s Luggin’ the Leather: An Appendage by Bob Irving.

The Orange County Rhinos by Lee Elder.

Number 3:

AAFC vs NFL: The Attendance Battle by Andy Piascik.

Howard 'Cub' Buck by John Maxymuk.

Differential Scores by Bob Irving.

The Two and Only by Jim Campbell.

Wilbur and Orville for the HOF by Bob Carroll.

One on One with Ozzie Newsome, Part 3 by Roger Gordon.

Bosh Pritchard by John Maxymuk.

Pro Football Lore by Joe Horrigan.

Number 4:

Gene Hickerson from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Michael Irvin from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bruce Matthews from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Charlie Sanders from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Thurman Thomas from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Roger Wehrli from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Comparing the NFL, AFL, and AAFC by Andy Piascik.

Tobin Rote by John Maxymuk.

Hall of Fame Presenters by Patrick Gallivan.

Book Review: All Things Being Equal: The Autobiography of Lenny Moore review by Harold Aurand, Jr.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Number 5:

Replacement Legends of the Fall by Mark L. Ford.

I Was a 3rd Down Man by T.J. Troup.

Best Point Differential by Andy Piascik.

Jack Hinkle by John Maxymuk.

The 1947 College All-Star Game by Ed Gruver.

When Bill Walsh Became Bill Walsh by Michael D. Parker.

Send in the Adverbs by Anonymous.

Recent Books by PFRA Writers.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Number 6:

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Football's Best Pennant Races by Andy Piascik.

Bob Gain by Roger Gordon.

Baseball & Football's Close Relationship by Brian McKenna and Mark Ford.

Right Place, Wrong Time by Gino Malattia.

Overtime Opinion by Kyle Standerfer.

Forward Pass Rules by James Whalen, Sr.

Number 7:

PFRA-ternizing - Bob Braunwart Passes

Red Equals Green by Bob Carroll. A look at the 1925 season.

Monte Clark by Roger Gordon.

John Baker by Chuck Finder of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pearce Johnson Interview by John Carroll. Interview of the treasurer of the 1928 Providence Steam Roller.

A Sense of Place.

Dick Modzelewski by Roger Gordon.

Volume 30 (2008)

Number 1:

PFRA-ternizing

Otto Graham and the All-America Football Conference by Joel Bussert.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

1967 New York Giants by John Collins.

Player Deaths in 2007.

PAL Kicker Rating System by Rupert Patrick.

Longest 1940s Plays by Gary Selby.

Research Notes by Ken Crippen.

Brian Brennan by Roger Gordon.

Number 2:

PFRA-ternizing - PFRA Awards

Hall of Very Good by Andy Piascik, Bob Gill, Sean Lahman and Ken Crippen. Biographies of the 2008 nominees.

Pro Football Players Playing Pro Basketball in 1940 by John Hogrogian.

Challenging the Myths Surrounding Integration of Pro Football by Gretchen Atwood.

The Effect of a Bye #1: An Inquiry by Bob Irving.

Research Notes by PFRA All-America Football Conference Committee. AAFC Dispersal Draft.

PFRA Committees by Ken Crippen.

Number 3:

Good, Better, Best by Jim Campbell

Forgotten Challengers to be the First Black Quarterback in the Post War Era by John Maxymuk

Ralph Wilson - The National Football League's Voice of Reason! by Greg Tranter

Doug Dieken by Roger Gordon

Punt Returns for Touchdowns: Part 1 by Gary Selby

The Long Pass: Is It Pro Football's Best Offensive Weapon? by Bob Follensbee

HOF Inductees vs. Super Bowl Participants by Ken Crippen

PFRA Committee Report by Ken Crippen

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