Welcome to This Week in NFL History! Every week, the Research team will spotlight the anniversaries of notable events and birthdays.
June 7
- The Ravens acquired QB Steve McNair from the Titans in exchange for a 2007 4th Rd pick in 2006
- 15-7 W-L, 18 pass TD, 16 INT & 79.9 passer rating in 2 seasons with the Ravens from 2006-2007 (final 2 career seasons)
- Helped lead Ravens to 13-3 record & AFC North Division title in 2006
- 2003 Co-MVP with HOF Peyton Manning, 3-time Pro Bowl selection in 11 seasons with the Titans from 1995-2005
- Notable Birthday: CAR RB Christian McCaffrey (25)
June 8
- Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced the NFL's & AFL's plan to merge leagues (plan went into effect in 1970) in 1966
- In order to balance the merged league, all 10 former AFL teams along with the NFL's Browns, Steelers & Colts comprised the AFC & the remaining 13 NFL teams formed the NFC
- Notable Birthdays: HOF Herb Adderley & CB Troy Vincent (51)
June 9
- The Chiefs signed HOF Marcus Allen away from division rival Raiders after 11 seasons (1982-1992) in 1993
- 1994 Pro Bowl selection following his first season in KC in 1993: 206 carries, 764 rush yards & 12 rush TD (led NFL)
- Allen is the only player in NFL history with multiple seasons (2) of 800+ rush yards age 35 or older (1995-1996 with KC)
- HOF Michael Strahan retired in 2008
- Super Bowl XLII Champion, 2001 AP Defensive Player of the Year (set NFL single-season record with 22.5 sacks), 7-time Pro Bowl selection & 4-time 1st-Team All-Pro in 15 seasons with the Giants from 1993-2007
- HOF Isaac Bruce retired in 2010
- Super Bowl XXXIV Champion & Rams all-time leader in receptions (942), receiving yards (14,109), receiving TD (84)
- 5th in NFL history in receiving yards (15,208) & 4-time Pro Bowl selection
- The Chargers re-signed HOF Johnny Unitas to a 2-year contract in 1973
- Unitas played 1 season with the Chargers in 1973 after being traded from the Colts: 1-3 W-L as starter, 3 pass TD, 7 INT in his age 40 season (final season of career)
- Notable Birthdays: LB Tedy Bruschi (48) & C Olin Kreutz (44)
June 10
- HOF John Riggins signed with Washington after 5 seasons with the Jets in 1976
- Played 9 seasons with Washington from 1976-1985 (missed 1980 with a contract dispute)
- Super Bowl XVII Champion (SB MVP), 1983 1st-Team All-Pro (Led NFL & set then-NFL single-season record with 24 rush TD), 1984 NFL rush TD leader (14 rush TD) with Washington
- Notable Birthday: HOF Dan Fouts (70)
June 11
- Notable Birthdays: HOF Vince Lombardi, HOF Ernie Nevers & HOF Joe Montana (65)
June 12
- HOF Jonathan Ogden retired in 2008
- Super Bowl XXXV Champion, 11-time Pro Bowl selection, 4-time 1st-Team All-Pro & 2000's All-Decade Team Member in 12 seasons with the Ravens from 1996-2007
- 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee
- Notable Birthdays: TE Dallas Clark (42) & LB Larry Foote (41)
June 13
- Notable Birthday: HOF Harold "Red" Grange
