r/Oldschool_NFL Jun 01 '25

Thanks to all of you oldschool football fans for making this sub such a success! We’re almost to 50k members!!

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295 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL Nov 23 '24

A Repost of OG TB12, This is to honor our sub creator u/UrbanAchievers6371 , for building a dream into over 20,000 football fanatics!

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130 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 6h ago

16 Days Until Broncos Football: #16 Jake Plummer drops it in the bucket to Rod Smith for an 85-Yard Touchdown bomb in the snow (2004)

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108 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 10h ago

Joe Namath in Super Bowl III vs Bubba Smith of the Colts

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73 Upvotes

Super Bowl III action as Big Bubba Smith breaks through to put some heat on Jet's quarterback Joe Namath. The Colts defense did manage a couple of sacks on Namath. Smith had 1 of them. That's Matt Snell in the background.

Joe Namath – NFL Past Players
Classic Image Gallery of NFL Defensive Lineman Bubba Smith.


r/Oldschool_NFL 8h ago

Steelers πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw runs onto the field for the second half against the Chargers at San Diego Stadium on December 17, 1972. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 24-2

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26 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 18h ago

Chargers Paul Lowe & Ron Mix of the Chargers - Jim Norton, Oilers | 1961 AFL Football

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Oiler Jim Norton takes on Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Mix as Paul Lowe carries behind him in this 1961 AFL showdown between Houston and San Diego. In 1961 Lowe was the Chargers leading rusher with 767 yards. He averaged 4.4 yards a carry and rushed for a league-high 9 touchdowns. Mix was named to his second of 9 AFL All-League teams. Jim Norton played 9 years in the AFL - all in Houston and was named AFL All Star 3 times.

Paul Lowe – NFL Past Players
Ron Mix - Hall of Fame AFL Player - NFL Past Players


r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

Bears 🐻 Chicago Honey Bears cheerleaders, 1977

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189 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

NFL history 🏈 Loved the1980s NBC intro for AFC games. Browns beat Bengals 23-17 on October 30th,1988. I saw this game for free. Was a hot dog vendor, volunteering to raise money for our church. Unique perspective as you try to catch glimpses of the game while simultaneously walking up & down aisles selling hot do

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115 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

NFL history 🏈 NFL Pro Bowl 90’s

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163 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

Chiefs 🏹 The β€œPolish Rifle” and the β€œNigerian Nightmare” (Ron Jaworski & Christian Okoye) in action against the Bengals

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67 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

Jets πŸ›©οΈ Don Maynard played as a legendary deep threat who relied on explosive vertical speed, improvisational route running, and an incredible telepathic connection with quarterback Joe Namath.

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84 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

Billy Wilson Scores against the Lions Yale Lary and Joe Schmidt in 1957

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Billy Wilson, 49ers Star Receiver, scores against 3 Lions - Gary Lowe, Yale Lary and Joe Schmidt will not deny him this time. We think this come from the Week 8 Detroit-San Francisco game of 1957. This was the 49ers sole touchdown in a 31-10 Lions win.

Joe Schmidt Image Gallery: NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker
Yale Lary – NFL Past Players


r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

NFL history 🏈 MNF Browns vs Dolphins, Dec. 12th, 1988. Strock relieves injured Kosar & nearly pulls off comeback

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r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

OTD 29 years ago, the 1997 NFL season kicked off. It is the earliest an NFL season has ever started, and to this day the only NFL season to ever begin in August.

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115 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 1d ago

Raymond Berry, Colts Receiver in 1963

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An action shot of Raymond Berry making a catch against the Lions. In 1963 Berry saw limited duty due to a shoulder injury but still had 44 receptions, 703 yards, a 16.0 YPC average and 3 touchdowns.

Colts Legendary Receiver Ray Berry - NFL Past Players


r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Eagles πŸ¦… Reggie White | 1987 DPOY

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202 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Raiders πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Raiders vs 49ers in the early 60’s

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46 Upvotes

Hugh McElhenny, Tom Flores & Clyde Conner


r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Chris Hanbuger Rides John Brockington - Classic Packers & Redskins

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64 Upvotes

John Brockington gets wrapped up by Redskin linebacker Chris Hanburger in an early 1970s NFL game.

John Brockington – NFL Past Players


r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Cowboys 🀠 Troy Aikman's Issues with Barry Switzer's Coaching Style | Troy Aikman: A Football Life | NFL Films

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148 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer in a Saints Uniform (1990)

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53 Upvotes

Packers vs Saints at Lambeau Field.


r/Oldschool_NFL 3d ago

Bears 🐻 Wilber Marshall knocks Joe Ferguson out | 1985 Bears

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482 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 2d ago

Oilers πŸ›’οΈ A few 1981 Topps’ Houston Oilers cards

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55 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 3d ago

Steelers πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ Favorite Uniform Matchup?

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112 Upvotes

r/Oldschool_NFL 3d ago

Giants πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Electric Football...Jets vs Colts. Do You Have One?

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150 Upvotes

Tudor Model 633 is worth around $500 right now.


r/Oldschool_NFL 3d ago

Redskin Bobby Mitchell Makes a Catch Against Don Fleming of the Browns in 1962.

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Bobby Mitchell joined the Redskins in 1962 and would lead the NFL with 72 catches and 1384 yards. Here he makes a catch over the back of up-and-coming star of the Cleveland Browns Don Fleming. Fleming would tragically die in a construction accident before the 1963 NFL season.

https://nflpastplayers.com/bobby-mitchell/