Monthly Archives: December 2008

Save Thousands on Mortgage and Help Retired Players

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

As you know the Fourth and Goal Foundation, works diligently to help retired NFL players who have sustained serious injuries while playing the game they loved at a time when salaries and benefits were modest by today’s standards. To this … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the Toyota Matrix is…

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

I know some of you have been wondering who won the keys to the brand new Toyota Matrix given away Saturday evening in conjunction with the ‘Greats of 58′ event in Baltimore. Well, the suspense is over (insert drum roll)….the … Continue reading →

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Nothing like it

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

PHOTOS OF GREATS of ’58 EVENT It matters not that their gaits are slowed and frames stooped, the result of ancient wounds and the passing of decades. These former Baltimore Colts – the 1958 Baltimore Colts – are arrested in … Continue reading →

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Voices of Wives Continue to Grow Louder

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

Here’s you a great read for the day. Frank Deford over at the Baltimore Examiner wrote an article detailing, “The Greatest Teammate I’ve Ever Seen.” When you think about it former Baltimore Colt had some pretty great teammates on that … Continue reading →

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Replacement to Upshaw Moves One Step Closer

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

For a few weeks now we’ve been hearing the NFLPA had narrowed its search for a replacement to the late Gene Upshaw. Today the Washington Post published an article stating the union had narrowed its search to eight or nine … Continue reading →

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Why the M.L.? What could you get for 75 cents back in ’58?

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

We’re scrambling around this week as we get those last minute gifts purchased and prepare for this weekends’ 50th anniversary celebration of the Baltimore Colts 1958 NFL Championship. While we attempt to do 20 things at once here’s a few … Continue reading →

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NPR On-Point:NFL wives on the long trail of concussion on the field

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

LISTEN TO SHOW National Public Radio took up the issue of Concussions and the NFL on a recent show of  “On Point with Tom Ashbrook.” Joining Ashbrook from New York is Alan Schwarz, staff sports writer for The New York … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Kay on brain damage and the NFL

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

This is why I don’t watch football Jonathan Kay/National Post If you plan to spend the holiday season camped out in front of the television watching football, then you might want to stop reading this column: The contents could spoil … Continue reading →

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Has Anything Changed Since The Greatest Game Ever Played?

Posted on December 22, 2008 by

Michael Louis-Ingram of Black Athlete Sports Network has authored some great articles in the past focusing on the hardships of the retired player but none have hit the issues as ‘square in the face’ as his latest piece. If you … Continue reading →

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Players & Their Families Can Keep Fit—for Less

Posted on December 19, 2008 by

From the NFLPA Active and retired players and their families who want to pump iron, tone up, learn Pilates or work up a sweat can now do it for less, through Union Privilege. “This month we are highlighting the discounted … Continue reading →

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