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John Taylor -Super Bowl XXIII Heroics
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Did you dudes know that John Taylor had only 1 catch for 10 yards in Super Bowl XXIII? The good news though is that it was for a touchdown! With just 38 seconds left Quarterback Joe Montana found Taylor on a quick slant to cap off a 92 yard, 11 play march down the field. John also had a 45 yard punt return in the 2nd quarter that set San Francisco up in Bengals territory. That punt return was the longest in Super Bowl History, a record that would stand until Super Bowl 50. Happy Birthday John!
Monday Motivation
Yesterday's Heroes - Earl Campbell
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Blaze Book Club -A Matter of Style by Joe Namath
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Who’s up for a little weekend reading? I found this prime Joe Namath book at my local used book store. #haslams It’s titled ‘The Matter of Style’ & was written in 1973 by Broadway Joe along with Bob Oates. The nearly 200 page book is filled with lots of great photographs, and football diagrams. I can’t wait to dive in. Book Report due on Monday!!
The Elusive Blaze #11
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R.I.P. Curly Neal
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Mark Gastineau & His Mullet
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Marcus Camby
UMass era Marcus Camby was the coolest!
Did You Know? - Ann Meyers
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Did you know Ann Meyers is the only woman to sign a contract with an NBA Team. She inked a $50,000 offer from the Indiana Pacers back in 1979 to try out for the team. One of the top Woman players of all time, Ann participated in three tryout practices, before she was let go. Let’s give it up for Ann! Can you guys name the famous MLB Player she married in 1986?
On This Day - Gretzky Scores # 802
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Happy Birthday Boomer!
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Happy Birthday Brian Shaw!
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Giving a Birthday shout out to our guy Brian Shaw, & his Nike Air Delta Force Sneakers. I remember these sneakers so much because my Uncle Terry had them back in the day. He was 40 but a force on the backyard court with a mean sky hook. Always loved Brian’s 1990 Hoops card too where he’s hauling ass up court.
The Kid - Gary Carter
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Happy Birthday Shawon Dunston!
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Shawon Dunston was the Chicago Cubs Opening Day starter at Shortstop for 8 straight seasons. (‘85-’92) The 2X All-Star was the first overall selection in the 1982 MLB Draft out of Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, NY. Happy Birthday Shawon
Yesterday's Heroes - Joe Kapp
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Giving a 82nd birthday shoutout to none other than the ‘Toughest Chicano’ Quarterback Joe Kapp. Joe is the only Quarterback to have played in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, & Grey Cup.
Pat Terrell
Birthday shoutout to former Notre Dame Safety Pat Terrell. He broke the hearts of Miami Hurricane fans everywhere when he broke up the 2pt conversion attempt during the infamous ‘Catholics vs. Convicts’ game in 1988. The stop preserved a 31-30 Irish victory during their run to a National Championship season. Pat also returned an Interception 60 yards for a Touchdown earlier in the contest.
Strange Days - Covid Lockdown
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Week 2 World League Defensive Player Of The Week Louis Riddick
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to our guy Louis Riddick! Louis roamed the secondary for the Sacramento Surge of the WLAF back in 1992. In a Week Two 17-6 Surge victory over the Ohio Glory, Louis had a sack/ forced fumble, 5 solo tackles and a pass defensed earning himself Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Surge went on to win World Bowl II over the Orlando Thunder that season. The championship clash would be the last game played by either franchise.
I’ve got a FREE Issue of Blaze going to the first person who sends over the name of the Glory Quarterback who Louis rocked that day. Another FREE issue is available if you can name the Sacramento teammate who picked up the fumble for a Surge TD? Hint: He was the 1st overall pick in the 1992 WLAF Draft.