On this date in 1988, a group of Chicago Westsiders who were unhappy with a proposed stadium in their neighborhood staged a football game near Bears president Michael McCaskey's suburban home.
On this date in 1973, the city of Philadelphia asked to host a Super Bowl as a cap to its Bicentennial celebrations.
Philly didn't get the Super Bowl, but did host the MLB All-Star Game, the NBA All-Star Game, the NHL All-Star Game, the Final Four, and Creed-Balboa I in 1976.
On this date in 1944, the NFL legalized coaching from the sidelines, a compromise solution to the Lions' owner's proposal that coaches stand on the field while dressed in special uniforms.
Did you enjoy 1979-1980 DVOA? The next step is 1978 PBP! Here are some games we are missing. If you have any idea where to find video or a gamebook please let me know!
Wk 1 CHI-STLC
Wk 1 NO-MIN
Wk 4 CIN-NO
Wk 6 STLC-BALC
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On this date in 1958, the Browns and Colts endorsed a Pittsburgh architect's plans for goalposts with 10-yard horizontal extensions. patents.google.com/patent/US29296…
More from 1980 player stats:
>Joe Montana was very good even young.
>Ken Anderson was surprisingly bad in 1980!
>Remembering Elvis Peacock.
>Bad year for White Shoes.
>Kellen Winslow breakout season!
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1979-1980 WEEK CONTINUES!
1980 team DVOA. #FlyEaglesFly at No. 1 but the Raiders win the title. The Falcons and Patriots surprise, while the Saints play the worst DVOA game ever.
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