The team was heckled and cursed at by Browns fans in Cleveland, where the Cowboys lost 'a game that nobody was interested in playing.'

The last game, a 24-0 win by the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in 1976, was played in a 'surreal' deluge.

Hall of Famer John Heisman, one of college football's most successful coaches, introduced the center snap, handoff, scoreboard and other innovations.

During a career that concluded in the early 20th century, William Hoy earned the respect of players and management. In the 21st century, he merited Hall of Fame consideration.

Cumberland Posey was a dominant figure in Negro League baseball and the first African American athlete at two universities.

Sports executive and civil rights champion Effa Manley was a passionate advocate for baseball players from the Negro leagues.