THE COFFIN CORNER - VOLUME 1 - 1979
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Number 1:
The First All-Star Game from the Pittsburgh Press. Five years after the first recognized pro football game, a selected team of all-stars took on the Pittsburgh champs.
Number 2:
NFL
Competitors, 1935-41 - by Bob Braunwart. Four or more leagues that wanted to be major league rivals of the NFL failed during the Depression.
Number 3:
Ohio
Tiger Trap: Ohio's First FB Ringers - by Bob Carroll.
Massillon wanted an amateur team to rival Canton, but they
ended up going pro.
Number
4:
The
Ironton Tanks: 1919-30 - by Tom Nikitas. Brief history
of a strong independent team.
The
Story of the [Youngstown] Patricians - by Vic Frolund.
This strong pre-NFL team vied for the Ohio championship in
pre-NFL days.
Number
5:
Wee
Davey's [O'Brien] Big Day - by Bob Braunwart and Bob Carroll.
Davey O'Brien was exceptional even before he set passing records.
The
Curious Case of the 13th Import - by Bob Braunwart and Bob
Carroll. How Frank Tripucka lost by winning in a Canadian
twit.
Number
6:
Peggy
Parratt, MVP - by Milt Roberts. He dominated (and saved)
the pro game 1908-14.
The
First Pro Pass - by Bob Carroll. Who threw it ? Find out
here.
Number
7:
Johnny
Blood: Vagabond Halfback - by Jack Henry in Pittsburgh
Steelers Weekly. The story of one of the great characters
of football history.
A
Closer Look: 50-Yd DKs - by Bob Carroll. Some claims of
the good ol' days don't stand up.
The
Day They Clobbered the Bronk - by Bernie McCarty. Lone
Star Dietz sets a trap for Nagurski.
Number
8:
The
Panhandles: Last of the Sandlotters - by Bob Braunwart
and Bob Carroll. Joe Carr and the Nesser brothers gain fame.
Before World War I. A
Closer Look: Pro Myth? - by David Shapiro. Does the run
establish the pass or visa versa?
Number
9:
Ken
Strong - by Bob Carroll. His name matched his game in
the 1930s. [Jock]
Sutherland - by Bob Carroll. The great coach in both college
and pro ball.
Number
10:
All-American
Flops! - by Bob Braunwart & Bob Carroll. College stars
who flunked as pros in 1920s-30s. George
McAfee: "One-Play" - by Bob Barnett and Bob Carroll. One
of the greatest breakaway runners ever. Those
New Records: What Do They Prove? - by David Shapiro. Comparing
yesterday with today. Big
Foot - courtesy of Ironton Evening Tribune. Glenn Presnell
sets a field goal record.