Myron Pottios, who played linebacker for twelve seasons in the NFL, is celebrating his 85th birthday today. Pottios played four years for the Pittsburgh Steelers, five for the Los Angeles Rams, and…
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1962 Kahn’s Wieners Frank Ryan
Frank Ryan, who played quarterback for thirteen seasons in the NFL, passed away on New Year’s Day. He was 87. Ryan played from 1958 to 1961 with the Los Angeles Rams, 1962…
1968 KDKA Steelers Guards, with Larry Gagner
Happy 80th birthday to Larry Gagner! Gagner played guard for four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one with the Kansas City Chiefs, and two with the World Football League’s Jacksonvile Sharks. He…
1967 Royal Castle Dolphins Howard Twilley
Merry Christmas, everyone! And happy 80th birthday to Howard Twilley! Twilley was a wide receiver from 1966 to 1976 for the Miami Dolphins. He played in Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII:…
1979 Stop N Go Jack Ham
Happy 75th birthday to Jack Ham! Ham played linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1982. He made the Pro Bowl eight years straight, and he played on the Steelers teams…
1969 Orlando Panthers Don Jonas
Happy 85th birthday to Don Jonas! Jonas appeared in one game with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962, then played 7 years in semi-pro leagues before moving to the Canadian Football League. He…
1977 Holsum Bread Jim Carter
Jim Carter, who played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers from 1970 to 1978, passed away on November 23. He was 75. Carter made the Pro Bowl once, in 1973. Carter played…
1961 Lake to Lake Packers Nelson Toburen
Happy 85th birthday to Nelson Toburen! Toburen played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers in 1961 and 1962, before fracturing his neck tackling John Unitas. The Packers won the NFL Championship both…