Sports
Weeb Ewbank, the winning coach in two of pro football’s most famous championship games, died Tuesday at his home.
Nov. 18, 1998
NFL Hall of Fame coaches with nonwinning records in first seasons: 1.
Dec. 30, 2001
The only thing that has endured longer than running back Tom Matte’s record 10.5 yards a carry in Super Bowl III is his belief that the best team didn’t win.
Jan. 27, 1993
Former New York Jet receiver Don Maynard, named this week to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was an adventurous Texan who thrived on challenges, on and off the field.
Jan. 31, 1987
John Elway finally avoided injury long enough to add another line to his Hall of Fame resume.
Nov. 23, 1998
They backed their quarterback when he shot off his mouth and for that they wear a Super Bowl ring.
Aug. 28, 1988
When Philadelphia Eagles Coach Buddy Ryan declined to shake hands with Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka last Sunday, it had nothing to do with their pregame war of words.
Sept. 21, 1986
You all know that Joe Namath called his shot in Super Bowl III, but do you know how he intended to pull it off?
Sept. 9, 1988
Ara Parseghian was honored before Miami (Ohio) played Army on Saturday when a statue of his likeness, along with those of John Pont, Bo Schembechler and Earl Blaik, was added to the school’s “Cradle of Coaches” plaza.
Oct. 9, 2011
When the Philadelphia 76ers went 9-73 in 1972-73 for the worst record in NBA history, Roy Rubin was fired as the coach in midseason when the club was 4-47.
Feb. 2, 1987