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VOLUME 32 (2010)

Number 1:

The State of the PFRA by Ken Crippen. A discussion of the PFRA, where it stands and its future.

LC Greenwood: The Unofficial Super Bowl Sack King by Tod Maher. A biographical article on the Pittsburgh Steeler, making the argument that Greenwood has the record for the most sacks in a Super Bowl, even though it is not in the record books.

Hall of Very Good. The announcement of the Class of 2009.

Carlisle Indians vs. Massillon Tigers by Tom Benjey. A discussion of the November 15, 1905 game between the Carlisle Indians and Massillon Tigers.

Paul Maguire: The AFL's Coffin Corner Punter by Greg Tranter. A biographical article on the punter/linebacker, who played 11 years in the AFL and NFL.

The 1956 Green Bay Packers by John Collins. A summary of the 1956 season for the Green Bay Packers.

Super Bowl Firsts by Tod Maher. A list of various Super Bowl Firsts, compiled from the official play-by-play accounts of Super Bowls I to XLIII.

2009 Player Deaths. A list of the players who passed away in 2009.

1930: Nagurski's Debut and Rockne's Lesson by PFRA Research. An in-depth look at the 1930 NFL season.

Number 2:

PFRA Football Publications Committee Update by Chris Willis. The committee chair lays out his vision for the new PFRA Football Publications Committee, including an overview of short-term and long-term goals.

Marcol's Miracle by Andrew Prein. A detailed look at the bizarre ending to the 1980 season opening game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.

Clarence 'Ace' Parker by Ken Crippen. A biographical article on the oldest living Pro Football Hall of Famer (at the time of the writing of the article).

An Inside Look at the Books of the PCFL by Joe Ziemba. The author digs deep into the records of the Pacific Coast Football League to reveal the accounting of this minor league.

George S. Halas Courage Award by John Turney. A list of all winners of this prestigious award, as well as a brief history of the honor.

Johnny Blood Takes a Cab by Tracy Thibeau. A look at the Christmas Eve 1933 incident involving one of the league's most eccentric players.

Remembering Eldridge Dickey: A Pioneer Before His Time by Lloyd M. Vance. A biographical article on the first black quarterback to be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.

Johnny Bright by Brian Marshall. A look at the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame running Back.

Recent Books by PFRA Members.

USFL Rushing Yards by Joe Williams. A list of all players who played in both the NFL and USFL who gained more than 2,000 yards.

Number 3:

1956 Detroit Lions by John Collins. A look at the Detroit Lions' 1956 season.

Hall of Fame Class of 2010 by Pro Football Hall of Fame. Biographies and statistics of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

Running With The Pass by Dr. Greg Selber. Analysis of how the passing game has changed over the years.

Some Early Additions to 'When Did They Start?' by Mel Smith. An expansion on a previous article, detailing teams that started between 1882 and 1890.

1954 Sarnia Imperials by Brian Marshall. A look at the Sarnia Imperials' 1954 season.

Teammates with 150+ Yards Receiving In The Same Game by John W. Lesko. A listing of dual 150+yard games by receivers on the same team.

Number 4:

Clark Shaughnessy and the 1949 Los Angeles Rams by TJ Troup. A recap of the 1949 season for the Los Angeles Rams.

Podolak's Playoff Picasso by Joe Zagorski. A story about Kansas City Chiefs' running back Ed Podolak and the 1971 Divisional Playoff Game against the Miami Dolphins.

1983 Olympics in Green Bay by Andrew Prein. a detailing of the October 17, 1983 game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins in which both teams combined to score 95 points.

History in the Present: Success Then Can Mean Success Now by Dave Bonchi. Coach Dave Bonchi goes into detail on the Wildcat formation.

PFRA Website Update by Ken Crippen. The executive director updates the membership on new additions to the PFRA website, including linescores, gamebooks, historical player draft, uniforms of past teams and player deaths.

Opportunity Seized: Muzzy Field and the Lost Game of the 1943 Green Bay Packers by Douglas S. Malan. A look at how the New London Diesels were able to schedule a game against the Green Bay Packers on November 28, 1943.

The Greatest Quarterback Draft Class - 1971 by Doug Bigelow. The author makes a case for the 1971 quarterback draft class being the greatest of all-time, over the Class of 1983.

The Merchants of Minerva by John Seaburn. A brief history of the Minerva Merchants, a semi-pro team from Ohio.

Research Notes by Joe Meeks. The author analyzes the 1933 rushing statistics, as well as the 1925 schedule of the New York Giants.

Number 5:

The Hall of Very Good by the Hall of Very Good Committee. The finalists for the Class of 2010 are announced.

The AFL's Top Ten Teams by Ed Gruver. One man's opinion as to who the top teams were in the American Football League.

The NFL's First Indoor Game by Simon Herrera. On January 9, 1921, the Rock Island Independents battled the Decatur Staleys...or was it the Chicago Pullman Thorns. You will have to read the article to find out.

Chile and Bud by Tracy Thibeau. The story of Charles F. "Chile" Walsh, Bud Yates and pro football in St. Louis.

2010 PFRA Meeting by Ken Crippen. The executive director updates the membership on the bi-annual organizational meeting.

The Big Mo: Does It Really Exist? by Jeff Eby. A statistical look at winning and momentum heading into the playoffs. Does it really matter whether you win games at the end of the season?

Number 6:

The 1969 Raiders-Cowboys Rookie Game by the Jay Zahn. A detailed account of the July 21, 1969 rookie game between the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. This game marked the debut of Ken Stabler and Roger Staubach.

The 1967 Coastal Division Race: The Pit and the Pendulum by Bernard Brinker. Recounting the 1967 battle between the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams for the Coastal Division title in 1967.

Lost Games: The Chicago Cardinals by Joe Ziemba. A listing of the top ten "lost" games in Cardinals history.

On the Wrong Side of History by Matt Reaser. A look at milestone and record-breaking rushing performances against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Re-integration of Pro Football Through 1962 by Larry Lester. A listing of how each NFL and AAFC team re-integrated their franchise.

John Stofa: Not So Trivial After All by Bob Gill. A look at John Stofa's career.

VOLUME 33 (2011)

Number 1:

The State of the PFRA by Ken Crippen. A discussion of the PFRA, where it stands and its future.

Hall of Very Good by Ken Crippen and the Hall of Very Good Committee. Biographies of the ten members of the Class of 2010.

The King by Martin Jacobs. A personal retrospective of San Francisco 49er great Hugh McElhenney.

Kuech by Drew Hall. A biographical article on Miami Dolphins all-pro guard Bob Kuechenberg.

Draft Wars: The Fight for Players Between the AFL and NFL by Glenn Cesa. A look at the battle for the top college players between the warring leagues.

Scoring at Home (And Every Other Way) by Dan Verdun. Five players have scored touchdowns by rushing, passing, receiving, returning punts and returning kicks.

Determining the Best Franchises in Pro Football History by Matt Reaser. A ranking of the best franchises in pro football history using criteria determined by the author.

Number 2:

2010 Player Deaths. A listing of all players that passed away in 2010.

The Kardiac Kids by George Bozeka. A detailed account of the 1980 Cleveland Browns.

Great Games of the 1970s: The Return of Broadway Joe by Joe Zagorski. An account of the November 28, 1971 game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets.

A Case of Statistical Methodology by Greg Thomas. A look at scrambling quarterbacks and how their rushing statistics are calculated, or mis-calculated.

Why Joe Montana Needed Tampa Bay by Denis Crawford. A look at Joe Montana's milestone games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Rule Changes: 1920-1932 by Tod Maher. A listing of rule changes from 1920 through 1932.

PFRA Forum by Ken Crippen. A listing of recent discussions on the PFRA Forum.

Number 3:

Hall of Fame Class of 2011 by Pro Football Hall of Fame. Biographies of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

Broadway Joe's 1967 Season by George Bozeka. A recap of the 1967 New York Jets' season.

Football Tour de France by Christian Joosten and Denis Crawford. The story of American football games played in France in December 1938.

Normalized Passer Rating by Rupert Patrick. The author's attempt to normalize the passer ratings of quarterbacks across eras.

Mel Renfro: "The Allegations Stop Here!" by Dr. Kristine Setting Clark. Mel Renfro has been blamed for the Dallas Cowboys' loss in Super Bowl V. Here, Renfro tries to set the record straight.

Number 4:

Hall of Very Good by Hall of Very Good Committee. Biographies of the finalists for the Hall of Very Good Class of 2011.

The Cleveland Browns: Decade by Decade by Roger Gordon. A brief history of the Cleveland Browns from their beginning in 1946 through the end of the 2009 season.

1916: Almost a League? by Mark L. Ford. Some evidence of an attempt at a league in Ohio for the 1916 season.

It's Good to be the King by George Bozeka. A biographical article on James Sean Patrick "King" Corcoran.

NFL/WFL Players with 2,000 Career Rushing Yards by Joe Williams. A list of WFL rushers who have had at least 2,000 yards in their career between the NFL and WFL.

Hey, Hey, Tampa Bay by Denis Crawford. The story of the creation of the Buccaneers' song "Hey, Hey Tampa Bay the Bucs Know How to Shine!"

Number 5:

The Championship Is Back Where It Should Have Stayed by TJ Troup. A recap of the 1943 NFL season and the Chicago Bears' run for a third championship in four years.

Clem Neacy: All-Pro Guard, Boxer and Surgeon by Michael D. Benter. A biography of Milwaukee Badgers end Clem Neacy. He also spent time with the Chicago Bears, Duluth Eskimos and Chicago Cardinals.

Revisiting Super Bowl III by Bill Pepperell. The author's examination of New York Jets' safety Jim Hudson's quote on Weeb Ewbank's preparation for Super Bowl III.

An Interview With Joe Perry by Martin Jacobs. An interview with San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame fullback Joe Perry.

First Small College Players Drafted by Tex Noel. A listing of the first small college player drafted each year, including the AFL.

Number 6:

1954 Sarnia Imperials by Brian Marshall. A continuation of the author's article detailing the 1954 season of the Sarnia Imperials. Lineups and scoring are included.

Defensive All-Pros: 1938-1940 by John Hogrogian. A detailed look at defensive all-pros from 1938 through 1940.

Chris Hanburger by Mike Richman. A biographical article on one of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's most recent inductees.

The 1982 Make-Up Games by Denis Crawford. A look at how the league rescheduled games after the 57-day work stoppage.

Doubles by TJ Troup. A chronological list of all players who have caught a touchdown pass and intercepted a pass in the same game.

AAFtermath by Mark L. Ford. A look at how players dispersed when the All-America Football Conference merged into the National Football League.

VOLUME 34 (2012)

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PFRA members receive six issues of our official newsletter-magazine, The Coffin Corner. Each issue is 24 pages crammed with pro football history: articles on great players, teams, and games of the past (and some not-so-great), occasionally a stat article, some opinion, and organization news.