The History Behind a 75-Year-Old NFL Passing Record That Still Stands
Norm Van Brocklin’s single-game record of 554 passing yards was even more unlikely than most people realize.
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Inside the 1971 NFL Draft, Where Atlanta Selected...John Wayne?
The 17-round slog was so low-key that Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin decided to pull a public, now-forgotten prank.
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