Category: NFL | Uni Watch

Wait — an NFL Game With Two Sets of Goalposts?

By Paul Lukas, on July 16th, 2018%

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The image above shows a Bears/Eagles game from 1970. At first glance it looks straightforward enough. But wait a minute — are there two sets of goalposts in the background?

Yes! The game was played on Sept. 27, 1970. This Reddit post has the details:

In 1970, . . . → Read More: Wait — an NFL Game With Two Sets of Goalposts?

Poor Richard’s Almanac: A Collection of NFL Rejection Letters

By Paul Lukas, on July 9th, 2018%

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At the beginning of every week, I edit Brinke Guthrie’s “Collector’s Corner” column, which runs on Tuesdays. As I click through his various eBay selections, I often find myself thinking, “Whoa, that’s really cool.” But it’s rare that I find myself thinking, “Whoa, I need to have . . . → Read More: Poor Richard’s Almanac: A Collection of NFL Rejection Letters

Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down

By Paul Lukas, on July 7th, 2018%

Paul here, pinch-hitting today for Phil, who has this weekend off. Yesterday I asked if anyone know more about straight-on football placekickers who tied the toe of their cleats to the back of their calf to make the toe point more upward. About half a dozen readers pointed me toward the photo you see . . . → Read More: Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down

Some Steelers Uniforms You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

By Paul Lukas, on June 28th, 2018%

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[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from reader/photographer Mark Palczewski, who recently had an up-close view of some interesting uniforms. Enjoy. — PL]

By Mark Palczewski

I’m a sports photographer based in central Pennsylvania. Back in April, I worked . . . → Read More: Some Steelers Uniforms You Probably Haven’t Seen Before