Author: Barry Schustermann

Nordic Navigators: The Minnesota Vikings’ Pursuit of Glory

The Minnesota Vikings joined the National Football League (NFL) for the 1961 seaso. Subsequently, they became the 14th team in…

Washington Football: From Redskins to Commanders

The Washington Commanders history, which began in 1932, is a tale of triumph, transformation, and enduring legacy. Originally known as…

Patrick Mahomes Outduels Josh Allen Once More as KC Ends Buffalo’s Season

Watching Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen last night made me recall when I was a teenager and played basketball down…

The John Elway Super Bowl Losses: A Look at the Denver Broncos’ Heartbreaks.

The John Elway Super Bowl losses cast a long shadow over the Denver Broncos franchise in the 1980s. Despite acquiring…

Echoes of Midwestern Fortitude: The Kansas City Chiefs’ Journey

The Dallas Texans, later to be the Kansas City Chiefs, were a founding member of the American Football League.  Lamar…

Silver and Black Splendor: The Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders franchise came about due to a last moment vacancy. In 1959 the formation of the American…

Embracing the City of Angels: The Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers were one of the original eight teams in the American Football League (AFL).  Founded in 1960,…

Unveiling the Lone Star Gridiron: The Houston Texans

The Houston Texans, the 32nd team in the National Football League (NFL), began play as an expansion team in 2002. …

The Hoosier Horsemen: The Indianapolis Colts’ Pursuit of Glory

Unlike some of the newer franchises in the National Football League (NFL) where the lineage of the team is direct…

Embracing the First Coast Splendor: The Jacksonville Jaguars

In 1995, along with the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team. …