The 1st leather helmet is used, The 1985 Bears coaches almost come to blows mid game, and we remember a Run in the Mud at the Iron Bowl.

Also check out the great December 2 CFL Grey Cup blog on the website by Guest Blogger of NinetynineYards.com, Chris Lawton.

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We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff & great graphics from time to time from the folks at Gridiron-Uniform Database.

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