When most hear the name of Edgar Allen Poe, the author of great literary works, poetry and 19th-century macabre probably come to mind. In football, a famous poet related to a family member by the same name was one heck of a QB for Princeton.

Historian and collector Jeff Payne joins us once again to share some pieces he has collected connected with College Football's first All-American Quarterback.

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Those feared fumbles in the end zones can be a disaster for teams trying to score. TO the defense's delight, there can be a recovery for a touchback. Timothy P Brown of FootballArchaeology.com shares the information from his recent post.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Podcasters from the Sports History Network join together to discuss topics from the recently finished 2023 NFL season including the Super Bowl. SHN President Arnie Chapman joins the panel with Harv Aronson, Darin Hayes, Joe Ziemba, Jeremy McFarlin, Bob Swick, Abstract Sports website owner Kyle Richards, and former Super Bowl champion punter Craig Colquitt as they g around the table giving opinions on an array of NFL topics.

Timothy P Brown of Football Archaeology joins to discuss the first jersey numbers retired in the College game. Here is a link to Tim's original;l Tidbit. The First Three Retired Jersey Numbers

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The NIL and paying college athletes have been all over the news the past few years, but is it really a new thing? Timothy Brown has a story from over 100 years ago that tells us these athletes of the gridiron did receive some cash back then.

Tim's original story is found here: Paying College Athletes In The 1920s-1930s

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Today, we're diving deep into the storied past of this legendary franchise of the Denver Broncos. From the AFL ugly uniform days to the era of the "Orange Crush" to the Elway era, the Super Bowl triumphs, and the ongoing quest for another ring. Mike High Podcaster Thomas Hall joins us for some exciting history of his favorite NFL team.

You can find some of Thomas Hall's work at: Mile High Insiders and follow him on X at https://twitter.com/thomashallnfl

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The 1938 NFL season wasn't just another year in the young league's history; it was a turning point, a crackling crucible where legends were forged and rivalries ignited. Ten teams battled for gridiron supremacy, each with unique stories to tell. Let's step back in time and relive the drama through the lens of the top teams, giant games, and players that defined this historic year.

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Join us as we examine the American Football League. We also chat about the American Football League after a discussion on the AFL and then get down to business about, you guessed it, the American Football League. Just how many AFLs were there? We have the answer.

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A semi-pro game in the small towns of Illinois brought trouble to multiple levels of football. This rivalry went awry into the devious clutches of greed and cheating, bringing out a very ugly side of the game we hold dear. Tim Brown visits to tell of the present Taylorville scandal.

Tim's original Tidbit Post on FootballArchaeology.com titled The Carlinville-Taylorville Scandal Of 1921 is here.

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We journey back to a pivotal year for pro football in 1940 as the NFL season saw an offensive explosion, especially in one big game, as it battled with another rival league.

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