Football Attic

Football Attic is part of the Sports History Network - The
Headquarters for Sports' Yesteryear.


FOOTBALL ATTIC


My name is John Gidley, and as I’m looking on my bookshelf, I see
a lot of books about the National Football League.


There’s a book about the 72 Dolphins, one about the 85 Bears,
another about the Immaculate Reception. Let’s be honest with
ourselves, though: how many times have we heard these stories?


Where are the tales of the men who aren’t as prominent? Stories
of the dominant Washington team of 1991, or of the stonewall
defense of the 1977 Atlanta Falcons, or of the days when the
Philadelphia Eagles wore white helmets? Well, there’s only one
place to find those, right here in the Football Attic.


Each week, I’ll tell you about games, players, coaches, and teams
who aren’t necessarily forgotten but are not as well-known as
they should be. This isn’t just a podcast for those whose memory
will be jogged by these retellings.


I’m 22 years old, and I’m an advocate for a greater historical
perspective among younger NFL fans. So come join me as I take my
weekly trip upstairs into the Football Attic. Just be sure to
watch your step!


Follow me on Twitter. I’m always up for talking about
football history!


You can learn more about Football Attic here on the website.