Ozzie Newsome Jr. was born on March 16, 1956, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he grew up and began playing football at an early age.

Norm Van Brocklin was born on March 15, 1926, in Parade, South Dakota.

On March 15, 1988, NFL owners approved the St. Louis Cardinals’ move to Phoenix, ending nearly 30 years in Missouri.

Curley Culp was born on March 10, 1946, and raised in Yuma, Arizona, as the youngest of 13 siblings, including a twin sister named Shirley.

Clyde Turner was born on March 10, 1919, in Plains, Texas, but his family soon relocated to Sweetwater, Texas, where he attended Sweetwater High School and played football.

Rod Woodson, born on March 10, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, gained recognition during his time at Snider High School, where he excelled in football and track.

Lynn Swann was born on March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee, where his family lived near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

Franco Harris was born on March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Michael Jerome Irvin, born on March 5, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was the 15th of 17 children in his family.

Michael Jerome Irvin, born on March 5, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was the 15th of 17 children in his family.

Mike Munchak, born on March 5, 1960, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, developed an early passion for football.

Gil Brandt, born in Milwaukee on March 4, 1932, attended North Division High School where he played football, basketball, and participated in track.

Randy Gradishar was born on March 3, 1952, in Warren, Ohio.

Elvin Bethea, whose life left a lasting impact, was born on March 1, 1946, in Trenton, New Jersey.

Raymond Emmett Berry Jr. was born on February 27, 1933, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and spent much of his childhood in Paris, Texas.

Tony Gonzalez was born on February 27, 1976, in Torrance, California.

Randall McDaniel, a distinguished NFL player, officially retired from professional football on February 26, 2002.