COFFIN CORNER VOLUME 47 NUMBER 5 IS NOW AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS ONLY. THE ISSUE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
PFRA-ternizing. PFRA President George Bozeka recaps the recent national convention in St. Paul, Minnesota; an important announcement is made on the expansion of the Coffin Corner up to 32 pages starting in 2026 along with a five-dollar increase in membership fees and (speaking of expansion); the “Ten Things” feature will now include all defunct NFL teams going back to the formation of the league in 1920.
NFL Leader Margins: Players by Jim K. Georges. A new concept that measures dominance in pro football by the gap between a league leader in player stats and the runner-up. Covering the years from 1950 to 2024, this study highlights overlooked but exceptional seasons—Jim Brown’s unmatched rushing supremacy, O. J. Simpson’s record 859-yard margin in 1973, Jerry Rice’s receiving brilliance, and even Milt Plum’s underrated 1960 efficiency. By focusing on separation, not just totals, Leader Margins can reveal greatness across every era of the game.
The Time That Paul Brown Tried to Buy the Eagles by Barry Shuck. The story of legendary coach Paul Brown who, after being fired for clashing with new Cleveland owner Art Modell, briefly explored buying the Philadelphia Eagles, but eventually pulled out before a deal was struck. The team was ultimately sold to 36-year-old Jerry Wolman for a then-record $5.5 million.
Super Bowl in the Superdome: Remembering the NFL’s First Indoor (and Evening) Super Bowl by Joe Zagorski. Super Bowl XII was a milestone event, marking the first indoor Super Bowl, as well as the first prime-time kickoff for this iconic event. The Cowboys’ “Doomsday Defense” overwhelmed Denver’s upstart Broncos, forcing eight turnovers in a sloppy affair that ended 27–10. Despite miscues on both sides, Dallas sealed the win with a trick-play touchdown and made history again when Harvey Martin and Randy White became the first co-MVPs of the championship game.
Ten Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Raiders by Mike Jacquart. The Raiders’ history is full of quirks and milestones—from playing their first “home” games in San Francisco and nearly being called the Oakland Señors, to being rescued financially by Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson. They built a dynasty under Al Davis with three Super Bowl titles, fielded legends like George Blanda and Ken Stabler, and racked up 19 Hall of Famers. Along the way came wild moments like the “Holy Roller” and a Super Bowl without the National Anthem, cementing the Raiders as one of football’s most colorful franchises—if Silver and Black can be considered colors!