Remembering Former Patriot John Stephens Sep 5, 2009
At season s end, he was awarded the NFL Rookie of the Year award; he was named the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year; he won the World Almanac Bert Bell Trophy (NFL's best rookie) and the first annual Gale Sayers Humanitarian Citation for his work on behalf of the Roxbury (Mass. Comprehensive Community Health Center. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Bert Bell, NFL commissioner-team owner. l Bobby Bell, linebacker. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Draft goes prime time, three days Jul 27, 2009
With hardly any highlights of players, that first draft was telecast with ESPN anchors George Grande and Sal Marchiano along with former NFL general manager in New York; Leandra Reilly in the balcony interviewing fans and ESPN anchor Bob Ley, along with former Eagles wide receiver Vince Papale, Upton Bell, son of former NFL commissioner Bert Bell, and yes, yours truly, then with The Sporting News, at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Little did we know then what the future would bring. (VikingUpdate.com)
Line of Scrimmage: Are Rams' Days In St. Louis Numbered? Jun 2, 2009
The St. Louis Cardinals lasted a bit longer than that, 28 years to be exact, following their move from Chicago (instigated via some colluding between then- commissioner Bert Bell and Bears owner George Halas) in 1960. But when team owner Bill Bidwill asked St. Louis' civic leaders for a new football-only facility, the city balked, and Bidwill was well on his way to holding dual pariah status in both St. Louis and Arizona. (ABC 7 News, DC)
