Mark MorthierChildhood Memories Of A Dallas Cowboys FanThe year was 1969. The Dallas Cowboys had just lost to the Cleveland Browns, 38–14, in the NFL playoffs. Dallas wasn’t supposed to lose…Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018
Mark MorthierThe Day I met Willis ReedI grew up as a fan of the New York Knicks. The Knicks were really good in those days, and Willis Reed was one of the Knicks best players.Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018
Mark MorthierWillis Reed’s Gutsy Performance Stands Out In Knicks’ 1970 Championship WinMay 8, 1970: It’s game 7 of the NBA Finals, between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. I was 8 years old, and my brother was eleven…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Mark MorthierWho Was Better, Emmitt Smith Or Barry Sanders?I was recently involved in two football debates–debates that football fans have been having for years. I got excited about these…Aug 8, 20181Aug 8, 20181
Mark MorthierThe Fight I’ll Never Forget: Ali v. Frazier, March 8, 1971I’ll never forget the night of March 8, 1971. It was one of the most publicized and talked about sporting events of all time. Boxing…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Mark MorthierWhy I Miss 1970’s FootballYou can call me old-fashioned– not with the times, a dinosaur–but, oh, how I miss 1970’s football. Perhaps it meant so much to me because…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018
Mark MorthierHow Do We Prevent Concussions In Football?I grew up watching and playing football in the 1970s. Football was a much different game then, so it’s understandable why I have a hard…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018
Mark MorthierMy Take On Safety In Youth FootballI had always believed that football for young boys isn’t any more dangerous than any other contact sport. Why? I believed that young…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Mark Morthier1973 Miami Dolphins, NFL’s Forgotten TeamThe Miami Dolphins’ quest for perfection began on January 16, 1972. Miami suffered a humiliating loss that day, 24–3, to the Dallas Cowboys…Jul 2, 20181Jul 2, 20181
Mark MorthierWhich NFL Players Are “Best Ever”?Is it just me? Is anyone else getting tired of these who were the NFL’s “Best of All Time” and the “Top Ten NFL football” lists? Top ten…Jun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2018