A Football Life
video 'A Football Life': Shula's QB switch to Griese sends '72 Fins back to Super Bowl 'A Football Life': Members from the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins squad talk about how Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula's decision to put recovered Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese back into the lineup as the team's starting quarterback during the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers acted as a necessary catalyst that helped send the team back to a second consecutive Super Bowl.
video 'A Football Life': '72 Fins wore 'No Name Defense' nickname with badge of honor The 1972 Miami Dolphins talk about how their team's defense comprised of mostly anonymous and selfless players embraced the 'No Name Defense' nickname bestowed upon them with a badge of honor on their way to stout defensive play.
video 'A Football Life': Dolphins 'unselfish' backfield trio powered unbeaten '72 season Miami Dolphins players talk about how their 'unselfish' backfield trio powered their unbeaten record in 1972 NFL season on the 'A Football Life' episode about their perfect season.
video 'A Football Life': Fins' season-opening road win vs. Chiefs sets tone for perfect '72 season The Miami Dolphins' season-opening road win against the Kansas City Chiefs sets the tone for their perfect 1972 NFL season.
video 'A Football Life': '72 Dolphins complete perfect season with Super Bowl VII win The Miami Dolphins complete their perfect 1972 NFL season with a Super Bowl VII win over the Washington Redskins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
video 'A Football Life': Dolphins legends recount Don Shula's unrivaled work ethic as head coach Miami Dolphins legends recount Pro Football Hall of Famer Don Shula's unrivaled work ethic as the Dolphins' head coach in their perfect 1972 NFL season.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris gets enshrined as member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris gets enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 1990.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris sticks up for Terry Bradshaw in Steelers' Super Bowl XIII win Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris sticks up for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw in the Steelers' Super Bowl XIII win over the Dallas Cowboys.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris talks signature running style 'A Football Life': Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris and his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates talk about his signature running style and how Franco's reputation for running out of bounds to avoid contact would disappear in short yardage situations when he needed to get the yards.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Raiders LB Phil Villapiano 'A Football Life': Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Oakland Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris wins Offensive Rookie of the Year with Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks about winning offensive rookie of the year after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris earns 'Franco's Italian Army' fan club Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks about his 'Franco's Italian Army' fan club and how Frank Sinatra made his way into it.
video 'A Football Life': Franco Harris emerges as New Jersey high school football star Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris emerges as a New Jersey high school football star before establishing a solid collegiate career with the Penn State Nittany Lions.
video 'A Football Life': Terry Bradshaw relives Franco Harris' heads-up play on 'The Immaculate Reception' 'A Football Life': Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw relives Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' heads-up play on 'The Immaculate Reception' against the Las Vegas Raiders on December 23, 1972.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman talks retirement decision and his post-playing broadcasting career Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about his retirement decision and his post-playing broadcasting career.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman overcomes adversity, wins MVP in Super Bowl LIII Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about overcoming the adversity sustained from his injury and suspension by winning MVP in Super Bowl LIII.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman etches name in history with two iconic Super Bowl performances Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman etches his name in history with two iconic Super Bowl performances.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman on connecting with his faith and Jewish ancestry Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about connecting with his faith and Jewish ancestry.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman talks Tom Brady and how he evolved into a top wide receiver Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks playing with Tom Brady and how the legendary quarterback helped Edelman evolve into a top wide receiver
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman earns roster spot on Patriots as late-round draft pick Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about how he earned roster spot on the Patriots as a late-round draft pick making a position change from quarterback to wide recevier.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman blossoms as collegiate QB at San Mateo College and Kent State Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about how he blossomed as a collegiate quarterback at San Mateo College before ultimately transferring to Kent State.
video 'A Football Life': Julian Edelman on being coached by his father in Pop Warner football Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman talks about what it was like being a kid playing Pop Warner footbal and being coached by his father.
video 'A Football Life:' Edgerrin James becomes local high school football star Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James recounts how his early passion for football turned him into a high school football star.
video 'A Football Life': Edgerrin James puts unique stamp on Pro Football HOF speech Former Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James puts his unique stamp on his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.
video 'A Football Life': Edgerrin James deals with adversity in Arizona Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James tells the story about how his time with the Arizona Cardinals included flying back and forth to Tampa Bay, Florida to visit the mother of his children while she was sick.
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's love for his wife 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's love for his wife
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's biracial family deals with racism 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's biracial family deals with racism
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson caps 17-year career with HOF enshrinement 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson caps 17-year career with HOF enshrinement
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's injury perseverance 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's injury perseverance
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson pursues track career 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson pursues track career
video 'A Football Life': Rod Woodson's road to Super Bowl glory Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson discusses his road to Super Bowl glory with the Baltimore Ravens after leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch's life as a Denver Bronco Take a look at Hall of Fame safety John Lynch's life as a Denver Bronco.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch discusses his love story with wife 'A Football Life': Hall of Fame safety John Lynch discusses his love story with wife.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch is NFL's Captain America 'A Football Life': Hall of Fame safety John Lynch is NFL's Captain America.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch star struck moment with John Elway during preseason ''A Football Life': Hall of Fame safety John Lynch star struck moment with HOF quarterback John Elway during preseason.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch gets meaningful notes from his wife Hall of Fame safety John Lynch talks meaningful notes given to him by his wife.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch's journey with Bucs to first NFC championship in 20 years Hall of Fame safety John Lynch journey with Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a first NFC Championship Game in 20 years.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch on playing for Bill Belichick Hall of Fame safety John Lynch talks about playing for New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
video 'A Football Life': John Lynch talks Super Bowl experience in his hometown 'A Football Life' Hall of Fame safety John Lynch talks Super Bowl experience in his hometown.
video 'A Football Life': Bill Walsh's impact on John Lynch Former coach Bill Walsh had a big impact on Hall of Fame safety John Lynch.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson shares how meaningful HOF induction is to him Dallas Cowboys and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson shares how meaningful HOF induction is to him.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson emotionally discusses tragic car accident, battling depression Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson emotionally discusses tragic car accident, and battling depression.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson talks legendary Hail Mary catch during '75 NFC Divisional vs. Vikes Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson talks legendary "Hail Mary" catch during 1975 NFC Divisional game against Vikings
video 'A Football Life' Drew Pearson talks passionately about HOF 2021 Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson talks passionately about the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2021.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson discusses his time being undrafted as a rookie Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson discusses his time being undrafted as a rookie.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson's history includes coming through in crucial moments Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson's history includes coming through in crucial moments.
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson discusses unforgettable experience at 2017 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Drew Pearson discusses unforgettable experience at 2017 NFL draft on NFL's "A Football Life".
video 'A Football Life': Drew Pearson on disappointment of not being selected to HOF in '20 Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson discusses disappointment of not being selected in Pro Football HOF in 2020 on NFL's "A Football Life."
video 'A Football Life': Finding Spielman's purpose After being drafted in the NFL, Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Spielman gained a reputation in the NFL. Through his time with the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills, he tried to find his "purpose."
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson gets inducted to the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson gets inducted to the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson explains why he retired after the 2015 NFL season Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson explains why he retired after the 2015 NFL season.
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson talks about breaking Jerry Rice's single season receiving yards record in 2012 Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson talks about breaking Jerry Rice's single season receiving yards record in 2012.
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson discusses his Georgia Tech football journey Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson discusses his Georgia Tech football journey.
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson explains why he ran the 40-yard dash at the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson explains why he ran the 40-yard dash at the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine.
video 'A Football Life': Calvin Johnson explains why his teenage athletic career was cut short Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson explains why his early athletic career was cut short.
video 'A Football Life': James Harrison makes his return to the NFL and goes to New England 'A Football Life': Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison makes his return to the NFL and goes to New England.
video 'A Football Life': James Harrison moves on from the NFL to raise his two kids 'A Football Life': Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison moves on from the NFL to raise his two kids
video 'A Football Life': James Harrison recaps his intense workouts and Super Bowl XLIII pick-six Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison recaps his intense workouts and Super Bowl XLIII pick-six.
video 'A Football Life': Bill Cowher explains how James Harrison got his first NFL start Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher explains how former linebacker James Harrison got his first NFL start.
video 'A Football Life': James Harrison recaps his football journey from high school to an undrafted NFL player Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison recaps his football journey from high school to an undrafted NFL player.
video 'A Football Life': James Harrison shares what he learned from his mother Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison shares what he learned from his mother.
video 'A Football Life': How James Harrison became an intimidating on-field presence How former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison became an intimidating on-field presence.
video 'A Football Life': How Nick Saban won multiple national championships University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban shares how he accomplished winning multiple National Championships.
video 'A Football Life': How Nick Saban impacted the Dolphins in his short stint in Miami How University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban impacted the Miami Dolphins in his short stint in Miami.
video 'A Football Life': Nick Saban talks about his relationship with Bill Belichick University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks about his relationship with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
video 'A Football Life': How Nick Saban's father impacted his coaching career University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban details how his father impacted his coaching career.
video 'A Football Life': Dickerson takes the NFL by storm in epic rookie year After being selected No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1983, Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson had the greatest rookie season a running back has ever had, rushing for 1,808 yards and 18 touchdowns.
video 'A Football Life': Sweetness' bittersweet Super Bowl win Walter Payton won a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears in 1986. Check out why Payton's world championship was an unenjoyable experience.
video 'A Football Life': Dickerson, James create SMU's 'Pony Express' Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson was the No. 1 running back recruit coming out of high school in the country. He eventually committed to Southern Methodist University, where he shared a backfield with running back Craig James. They went on to create one of the most potent running games of all time, known as the "Pony Express."
video 'A Football Life': Walter Payton's toughest obstacle Walter Payton wreaked havoc on opposing defenses throughout his NFL career. After football, Payton had to plow through his toughest opponent, cancer.
video 'A Football Life': The heart of Walter Payton Take a look at Walter Payton's approach to football which would enable him to become one of the greatest players in NFL history.
video 'A Football Life': Walter Payton's best friend Take a deeper look at the relationships Walter Payton held with his family and fullback Matt Suhey.
video 'A Football Life': Eric Dickerson learns to love football again After a couple tough seasons and injuries, Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson began to hate the game of football. It would take the back being finally remembered for his accomplishments on the field for him to remember why he fell in love with the sport.
video 'A Football Life': Eric Dickerson increases his demands In 1985, Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson began to let his elite play get to his head. He wanted a new contract with higher pay, or he wanted to be traded.
video 'A Football Life': How Jim Brown dealt with racial discrimination Watch how running back Jim Brown was able to deal with racial discrimination during a tough time for minorities in America.
video 'A Football Life': The Jim Brown legacy is born Take a look at the beginning of Jim Brown's career and how he began to build his legacy.
video 'A Football Life': Don Shula evolves into a respected coach Don Shula began playing football at a young age and went to extreme lengths to make sure he took the field. Take a look at the path that Shula took to become one of the youngest head coaches ever, which includes a life-changing moment in a game against Syracuse.
video 'A Football Life': Bruce Smith talks about breaking sack record Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith talks about breaking the all-time sack record.
video 'A Football Life': Bruce Smith talks about being a popular figure on television Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith shares what it was like to be a popular culture icon.
video 'A Football Life': How conditioning helped Bruce Smith's career Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith shares how conditioning on a stair machine helped his NFL career.
