COFFIN CORNER VOLUME 47 NUMBER 1

[George Bozeka]

COFFIN CORNER VOLUME 47 NUMBER 1 IS NOW AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS ONLY. THE ISSUE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

PFRA-ternizing An announcement of three speakers added to the list of those already announced for the 2025 PFRA Convention: Darrell Thompson, former Green Bay Packers running back and current Chair for the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) Board of Directors, as well as authors and PFRA members Charles Billington and Tommy Phillips. Additional details of the convention are also provided.

Pro Football’s Last Frontier: Alaskans in the NFL by Ben Carpenter. The 49th state has a unique football history shaped by its rugged environment and isolation. A short history of high school, college and military teams from the Land of the Midnight Sun is explored, as are the 21 Alaskans who have reached the pinnacle of pro football.

How Washington Great Theismann Nearly Swam With the Dolphins by Mike Richman. Joe Theismann set multiple franchise records in D.C. and led his team to two Super Bowl appearances, winning one. Selected by Miami in the 1971 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, he opted to play in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts after contract disputes. He excelled there, then joined the Redskins in 1974 and rose to elite status, culminating in a Super Bowl XVII victory against the very-same Dolphins that once drafted him.

High Times in the Big Apple: A Double Dose of the Playoffs for New York City by Jimmy Grant. The 1981 NFL season marked a turning point for both struggling teams in New York when, after years of mediocrity, the Giants and Jets made dramatic playoff pushes. The Giants, fueled by a core of promising young players, needed a thrilling overtime victory against Dallas and a Jets win over Green Bay to secure a wildcard berth. Meanwhile, the Jets, rode the dominance of their "Sack Exchange" defense and clinched their first playoff appearance since 1969.

Ten Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Rams by Lee Elder. The Rams are a historically unique NFL franchise, achieving numerous milestones. They are the only team to win championships in three cities (Cleveland, Los Angeles, and St. Louis) and were pioneers in integration by signing Kenny Washington and Woody Strode in 1946. Known for their Hollywood connections, Rams players frequently appeared in films and TV shows. Legendary moments on the field include Norm Van Brocklin's still-unbroken single-game passing record of 554 yards in 1951.

[Brian wolf]

Thanks George!