Read more about the article Part II: Walsh to Coryell on Super Bowl XVI: Old Man Winter spared the 49ers

Part II: Walsh to Coryell on Super Bowl XVI: Old Man Winter spared the 49ers

PHOTO: San Diego Chargers coach Don Coryell revolutionized the passing game on his way to the College Football Hall of Fame and now the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report Click here: Coryell’s influence on first-time Cardinals and Chargers Pro Bowlers Click here: Part I: Air Coryell's flight to Pro Fooball Hall of Fame began with simple team meeting on a day that turned tragic Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM…

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Read more about the article How Bob Apisa and I’d like to see Navy’s loss as Michigan State’s gain

How Bob Apisa and I’d like to see Navy’s loss as Michigan State’s gain

PHOTO: Ken Niumatalolo is on his way to the College Football Hall of Fame after 15 years at Navy. Visit my website at TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN The college football world quickly came down on the side of Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo upon news Sunday he was unceremoniously dismissed. Twitter reacted within moments and stories were posted and printed in the old-fashioned world within a day. How do you let go a guy who is on the way…

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Read more about the article Gideon Smith’s inspiring journey to his third college Hall of Fame

Gideon Smith’s inspiring journey to his third college Hall of Fame

PHOTO (MIchigan State Archives): Gideon Smith was honored among his Michigan State teammates at halftime of a game in 1953 on the 40th anniversary of their unbeaten 1913 season. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN Gideon Smith’s journey began in 1910 seeking education above the Mason-Dixon Line. The story continued while gaining acceptance through sports — first playing football in the north and later coaching it in the south. His rich life, largely overlooked, has earned…

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