On This Day NFL

Today in 1998: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in Hall of Fame game, which featured first games for Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) and Alan Faneca (@afan66). #OnThisDayNFL🏈

Yes, Russ Grimm and Rickey Jackson (@Rickey57Jackson) were both members of the @ProFootballHOF Class of 2010 and played at Pittsburgh during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. @Pitt_FB

Today in 1962: Kevin Greene(@sackmaster91)(2016 @ProFootballHOF Inductee) is born. •5xPro Bowler(‘89, ‘94-‘96, ‘98) •3xFirst Team All Pro(‘89, ‘94, ‘96) •NFL/NFC DPOY (‘96) •Super Bowl Champion (XLV) (@RamsNFL, @steelers, @Panthers, @49ers, @packers, @nyjets) #OnThisDayNFL🏈

Today in 1972: 10th Hall of Fame class is inducted in Canton, Ohio. •Lamar Hunt (@Chiefs) •Gino Marchetti (@Colts) •Ollie Matson (@Rams, @AZCardinals, @Lions, @Eagles) •Clarence “Ace” Parker (Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Yanks) #OnThisDayNFL🏈

Today in 1995: Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars each play their inaugural game at the Hall of Fame Game. Carolina defeated Jacksonville 20-14. @Panthers @Jaguars @ProFootballHOF #PFHOF

Today in 1993: Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (@dak) is born. • 2x Pro Bowl (2016, 2018) • AP Offensive RoY (2016) • 10,876 Passing Yards • 67 Passing Touchdowns • 944 Rushing Yards • 18 Rushing Touchdowns @dallascowboys @DakTies #OnThisDayNFL🏈