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Gridiron Glory

A Journey Through American Football History

Presenting an extraordinary collection of almost 2,000 historical images from The Bettmann Archives showcasing the rich tapestry of American football. Spanning decades, these photographs capture iconic moments, legendary players, and the vibrant culture surrounding the sport. From gritty early games in muddy fields to modern-day spectacles in grand stadiums, this collection offers a visual narrative of football's evolution. Each image tells a story of triumph, heartbreak, and the relentless spirit of competition that defines America's beloved pastime. 

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Gridiron Glory: Joe Montana

Joe Montana Collection
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Jim Lindsey and Barney Giles

Bears Coach Jim Dooley on Sidelines

University of Maryland Quarterback Charles Boxold

Walter Payton in Mid-Leap With Football

Dan Pastorini

Ernie Calloway and Bill Kilmer Playing Football

Crowd Watching Army-Navy Football Game

Green Bay Packers Practicing Kicks

Sid Luckman Throwing a Pass as Players Rush Him

Walter Payton Running During Football Game

Arkansas Halfback Billy Kyser

Jim Brown Running with Football

Vince Lombardi Being Carried by Football Players

Gale Sayers Escapes From Tackle Carl Eller

Darrell Royal Being Lifted by his Team

Quarterback Ken Stabler Throwing Touchdown Pass

John and Josephine Wayne in Family and Wedding Portrait

University of Maryland Football Players

Yale Football Team Portrait

Football Team Relaxing

Yale And Princeton Football Match

First Notre Dame Football Team

Yale Football Team

Football Players in Flying Wedge Formation

Injured Player Lying on the Field

Typical Football Outfit, 1891

Annapolis Football Team in 1894

Glenn "Pop" Warner

Jim Thorpe At Goal Kicking Exhibition

Clark Hinkel During A Scrimmage Game

Herschel Walker

Team Portrait of Early Oklahoma University Football Team

Yale Football Team

Gene Upshaw

Mamie Van Doren Posing on Bleachers

Doc Blanchard wins Heisman Trophy

Sammy Baugh

A Football Game in Progress

Glenn Davis and wife Terry Moore

Otto Graham Coaching Quarterback at Practice

Football Greats and Actress Colleen Moore Joining Hands

Football Player Willie Heston

Football Player Leo Nomellini

Knute Rockne Sitting on a Platform

Red Grange Watching Football Game

Football Player Red Grange

Red Grange Showing his Physique

Knute Rockne Jr. in Football Playing Position on Field

Football Players Posing

Sammy Baugh

Paul Robeson Sitting at Piano

Knute Rockne and Notre Dame Football Team

Group of Football Tackles and Guards

Joseph P. Kennedy In Football Uniform

Glenn "Pop" Warner Napping

Portrait Of Harvard Football Team, 1875

Baseball Player Honus Wagner

Notre Dame Football Coach Knute Rockne

Football Players in Action

British Football Game

Sugar Bowl Tickets

Joe Paterno

Army Navy Men with Football Mascots on Field

Football Coach Howard Jones

Football Coach Knute Rockne

Knute Rockne Standing Outside

Portrait of James Crowley in Football Attire

Portrait of Jim Brown

Player Running with Football

Football Game in Yankee Stadium

Red Grange During Spring Practice

John Unitas Playing Football

Mick Tingelhoff of Minnesota Vikings on Football Field

Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears Making a Running Catch

Portrait of Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys Football Player

Portrait of the Chicago Bears Gale Sayers

Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne

Portrait of Football Player Red Grange

Jim Thorpe and Bob Folwell playing Cards

Chicago Bears Football Team

Football Player Red Grange

Red Grange Kicking Football

Football Player Red Grange



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