A Football Life
Did you know that people used to die playing football? See how former president Theodore Roosevelt played a large role in adding the forward pass, which changed football forever.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Shula's QB switch to Griese sends '72 Fins back to Super Bowl 'A Football Life': Members from the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins squad talk about how Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula's decision to put recovered Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese back into the lineup as the team's starting quarterback during the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers acted as a necessary catalyst that helped send the team back to a second consecutive Super Bowl.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': '72 Fins wore 'No Name Defense' nickname with badge of honor The 1972 Miami Dolphins talk about how their team's defense comprised of mostly anonymous and selfless players embraced the 'No Name Defense' nickname bestowed upon them with a badge of honor on their way to stout defensive play.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Dolphins 'unselfish' backfield trio powered unbeaten '72 season Miami Dolphins players talk about how their 'unselfish' backfield trio powered their unbeaten record in 1972 NFL season on the 'A Football Life' episode about their perfect season.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Fins' season-opening road win vs. Chiefs sets tone for perfect '72 season The Miami Dolphins' season-opening road win against the Kansas City Chiefs sets the tone for their perfect 1972 NFL season.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': '72 Dolphins complete perfect season with Super Bowl VII win The Miami Dolphins complete their perfect 1972 NFL season with a Super Bowl VII win over the Washington Redskins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Dolphins legends recount Don Shula's unrivaled work ethic as head coach Miami Dolphins legends recount Pro Football Hall of Famer Don Shula's unrivaled work ethic as the Dolphins' head coach in their perfect 1972 NFL season.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris gets enshrined as member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris gets enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 1990.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris sticks up for Terry Bradshaw in Steelers' Super Bowl XIII win Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris sticks up for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw in the Steelers' Super Bowl XIII win over the Dallas Cowboys.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris talks signature running style 'A Football Life': Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris and his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates talk about his signature running style and how Franco's reputation for running out of bounds to avoid contact would disappear in short yardage situations when he needed to get the yards.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Raiders LB Phil Villapiano 'A Football Life': Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Oakland Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris wins Offensive Rookie of the Year with Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks about winning offensive rookie of the year after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris earns 'Franco's Italian Army' fan club Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks about his 'Franco's Italian Army' fan club and how Frank Sinatra made his way into it.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris emerges as New Jersey high school football star Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris emerges as a New Jersey high school football star before establishing a solid collegiate career with the Penn State Nittany Lions.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Terry Bradshaw relives Franco Harris' heads-up play on 'The Immaculate Reception' 'A Football Life': Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw relives Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' heads-up play on 'The Immaculate Reception' against the Las Vegas Raiders on December 23, 1972.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman talks retirement decision and his post-playing broadcasting career Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about his retirement decision and his post-playing broadcasting career.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman overcomes adversity, wins MVP in Super Bowl LIII Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about overcoming the adversity sustained from his injury and suspension by winning MVP in Super Bowl LIII.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman etches name in history with two iconic Super Bowl performances Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman etches his name in history with two iconic Super Bowl performances.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman on connecting with his faith and Jewish ancestry Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about connecting with his faith and Jewish ancestry.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman talks Tom Brady and how he evolved into a top wide receiver Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks playing with Tom Brady and how the legendary quarterback helped Edelman evolve into a top wide receiver
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman earns roster spot on Patriots as late-round draft pick Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about how he earned roster spot on the Patriots as a late-round draft pick making a position change from quarterback to wide recevier.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman blossoms as collegiate QB at San Mateo College and Kent State Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about how he blossomed as a collegiate quarterback at San Mateo College before ultimately transferring to Kent State.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman on being coached by his father in Pop Warner football Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about what it was like being a kid playing Pop Warner footbal and being coached by his father.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life:' Edgerrin James becomes local high school football star Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James recounts how his early passion for football turned him into a high school football star.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Edgerrin James puts unique stamp on Pro Football HOF speech Former Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James puts his unique stamp on his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.
NOW PLAYING video 'A Football Life': Edgerrin James deals with adversity in Arizona Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James tells the story about how his time with the Arizona Cardinals included flying back and forth to Tampa Bay, Florida to visit the mother of his children while she was sick.
