Those who study football history often point to seminal players who revolutionized or defined positions as the game evolved.
What an interesting figure in gridiron history Eckersall was. I love the statement "quarterback's role in 1906 remained tied to the past rather than the pass."
I certainly hadn't heard of him before this article.
Fame is fleeting. He was a first-team All-American.
Well, at least he wasn't the only athlete to go from playing sports to commenting about them.
Another well-written and informative post. Thank you.
What an interesting figure in gridiron history Eckersall was. I love the statement "quarterback's role in 1906 remained tied to the past rather than the pass."
I certainly hadn't heard of him before this article.
Fame is fleeting. He was a first-team All-American.
Well, at least he wasn't the only athlete to go from playing sports to commenting about them.
Another well-written and informative post. Thank you.