Karl Mecklenburg played linebacker for the Denver Broncos and helped guide the team to three Super Bowls. Hear him share memories of “The Drive” in the 1986 AFC Championship Game and “The Fumble” in the 1987 AFC Championship Game. You will also hear his inspirational story of hard work and dedication that earned him a spot in the NFL.
Karl Mecklenburg also talks about defensive coordinator Joe Collier’s leadership, shares a funny story about his jersey being stolen before a game in San Diego, and grants insight on how Broncos quarterback John Elway influenced the team’s defensive play.
The Game before the Money Podcast is released each Tuesday. The show is produced and hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL, published by the University of Nebraska Press. Learn more at https://TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.
Ep 38: BOYD DOWLER : Packers Legend Chats Lombardi and More
Ep 37: Chad Hennings -- Veteran's Day Salute with Air Force, Dallas Cowboys Legend
Ep 36: PETE KOCH – Chiefs, Raiders, Film Star
Ep 35: Bob Griese – 2 SB Wins After Injury Like Dak Prescott’s
Ep 34: Presidential Football: U.S. Presidents and Football
Ep 33: John Lobon of the Syracuse 8 -- 50 Years Later
Ep 32: Ron McDole -- Bills, Redskins, NFL Legend "The Dancing Bear"
Ep 31: Columbia Football and the Manhattan Project
Ep 30: Walt Garrison -- Dallas Cowboys -- Stories From the Vault
Ep 29: GREAT NFL SEASON OPENERS
Ep 27: A Brief History of Football Protests
Ep 26: Goose Gonsoulin: Stories from the Vault. PLUS 2021 HOF Class!
Ep 25: Pete Brewster talks 50s Browns, Super Bowl 4 Chiefs
Ep 24: The Amazing Story of Night Train Lane
Ep 23: Richard Nixon Talks Football with George Allen
Ep 22: Roger Zatkoff -- NFL and Michigan Legend Shares Stories
Ep 21: The 1972 Oakland Raiders
Ep 20: 4 Character and Leadership Lessons from 1970s NFL Football
Ep 19: NFL Teams That Have Changed Names -- 5 Mins of FB History
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