Chapter 7: A trip through Akron en route to the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton. Hint: You may want to stick around after my normal end credits.
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Tramel: Mississippi State ranks No. 1 in college football
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‘Brian’s Song’ showed the true greatness of NFL legend Gale Sayers
The movie that detailed his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo and Piccolo's death of cancer still reverberates nearly 50 years later.
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Dolphins coaches, embattled first two weeks, shine with short week of preparation | Opinion
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Why haven't Hall of Fame locks Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers won more Super Bowls?
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Bears Hall of Famer Sayers passes away at 77
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Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77
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Gale Sayers Dies; Elusive Hall of Fame Running Back Was 77
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49ers Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana will break down film for ESPN+
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