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Quarterback Kenny Pickett, left, the Pittsburgh Steelers first-round NFL football draft pick, is introduced to the media by Steelers president/owner Art Rooney II at the team's training facility in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (88) rests briefly on a shoulder of Los Angeles Rams defender Pat Thomas (27) after making a catch during the third quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl, Jan. 20, 1980, in Pasadena, Calif. The Steelers beat the Rams 31-19. (AP Photo/File)
AP WAS THERE: Steelers win 4th Super Bowl beating Rams

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FILE - Los Angeles Rams running back Wendell Tyler (26) is thrown for 4-yard loss by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert as Steelers L.C. Greenwood (68), Gary Dunn (67) and "Mean" Joe Greene (75) converge on the play in the first quarter of Super Bowl XIV, Jan. 20, 1980, in Pasadena, Calif. The Steelers beat the Rams 31-19. (AP Photo)
Steelers show NFL dynasty can thrive with 4th title in 1980

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 03, 2022 10:33 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Winning ways: Are the Chiefs suddenly the NFL's new dynasty?

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Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...

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Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t...

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Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

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(an. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

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Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

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Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2022 01:18 PM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden, right, does a sort of jig as he waves his finger and shouts in protest at a referee's call during the third quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 12, 1970, in Oakland, Calif. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

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Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

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Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks away from Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Falcons and Giants meet at MetLife in game between 0-2 teams

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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994 file photo, Dallas Cowboys' head coach Jimmy Johnson, right, talks with running back Emmitt Smith on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at the Super Bowl in Atlanta. Jimmy Johnson is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
For Hall-bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys' Honor Ring can wait

By Steven Wine Jul. 27, 2021 02:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
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