Monday, March 1, 2021

This Week in NFL History: March 1 to March 7; Peyton Manning retires

Welcome to This Week in NFL History! Every week, the Research team will spotlight the anniversaries of notable events and birthdays.

March 1

Elmer Layden was named the 1st Commissioner of the NFL in 1941

- RB at Notre Dame & was a member of the Fighting Irish's "Four Horsemen"

- Served as Notre Dame's head football coach for 7 seasons from 1934-1940 (Went 47-13-3)

- Served as commissioner for six seasons from 1941-1946

DT Ndamukong Suh completed 32 bench press reps & ran a 5.09 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2010

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