Lester Williams, a former defensive tackle for the New England Patriots and a first round pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, died Wednesday. He was 58. Williams passed away at his Birmingham, Alabama, home, Patriots.com reported. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The Miami, Florida, native played in 40 games for the Patriots from 1982-1985, including as a starter in Super Bowl Xx. Also Read: Watch Super Bowl Champion Julian Edelman Eat Burgers Naked for Espn Body Issue (Video) During his four-year career in New England, Williams recorded 39 solo tackles, 60 assists, five sacks, three fumble recoveries and five...
- 8/17/2017
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Getty Images Quarterback Eli Manning in Super Bowl Xlvi.
Speakeasy is live blogging the ads during today’s Super Bowl Xlvi between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.
Our Pro Bowl-worthy team of experts is watching the commercials and Madonna’s halftime show and offering you their take:
Michael B. Jordan, co-star of the acclaimed football drama “Friday Night Lights” and the new movie “Chronicle,” which tells the story of three high school students who acquire superpowers...
Speakeasy is live blogging the ads during today’s Super Bowl Xlvi between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.
Our Pro Bowl-worthy team of experts is watching the commercials and Madonna’s halftime show and offering you their take:
Michael B. Jordan, co-star of the acclaimed football drama “Friday Night Lights” and the new movie “Chronicle,” which tells the story of three high school students who acquire superpowers...
- 2/5/2012
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
One of the greatest things about The Super Bowl is its ability to bring together folks from all walks of life in a celebration of teamwork. It's not unlike the theme of "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" and its comic book offspring in that regard, demonstrating how a group of spirited individuals can work together to achieve victory over their rivals (or in the case of the Joe team, evil terrorists).
This embodiment of teamwork should come as no surprise, especially considering the accomplishments of Joe soldiers with football roots.
Read on to learn how football has inspired some of the greatest G.I. Joe characters of all time.
Captain Grid-Iron: The most blatant football fan on the G.I. Joe team, Captain Gird-Iron is famous for his gravelly voice and launching football-shaped grenades at Cobra troops. On one occasion, Grid-Iron even lead the Joes against Cobra for the...
This embodiment of teamwork should come as no surprise, especially considering the accomplishments of Joe soldiers with football roots.
Read on to learn how football has inspired some of the greatest G.I. Joe characters of all time.
Captain Grid-Iron: The most blatant football fan on the G.I. Joe team, Captain Gird-Iron is famous for his gravelly voice and launching football-shaped grenades at Cobra troops. On one occasion, Grid-Iron even lead the Joes against Cobra for the...
- 2/7/2010
- by Caleb Goellner
- MTV Splash Page
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