Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell shares the history of Thanksgiving NFL games. He discusses his favorite moments, how NFL Thanksgiving games have changed, and the fir...
The Game Before the Money: Oral History of Pro and College Football
Former NFL, AFL, and NCAA football greats share unforgettable stories about their lives and careers. An oral history of pro and college football that often features never-before-told stories.
Archive for the 'Bert Bell' Category
Apr 26th, 2022
E64: The REAL Story of the NFL Draft - Upton Bell
Upton Bell, son of NFL commissioner Bert Bell who invented the draft, tells the real history of the NFL Draft. Upton also shares his drafting experience as an executive with the Co...
May 22nd, 2021
Ep 48: Hidden Stories of Super Bowl 3
Baltimore Colts Director of Player Personnel Upton Bell takes us behind the scenes of Super Bowl 3 between the Colts and the New York Jets. We all know about Joe Namath and the sto...
Upton Bell’s father Bert Bell was NFL Commissioner when the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants in overtime to claim the 1958 NFL Championship Game. The game is often call...
Oct 25th, 2018
Episode 4: Bert Bell -- The Great Commissioner
Bert Bell founded the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933. In 1946, he took over as NFL Commissioner. His innovations provide a backbone for the modern game and pro sports in general. A fe...
