Welcome to Today In Football History for Sunday, September 15, 2019.

On this day in history ..

• 1879 - Pim Mulier forms "Haarlem Football Club"
• 1940 - 3rd American Football League plays 1st game (Milw 14, Columbus 2)

Famous birthdays for this day ..

• 1915 - Helmut Schoen, football coach
• 1940 - Merlin Olsen, UT, NFL tackle (Rams)/sportscaster/actor (Father Murphy)
• 1961 - Dan Marino, NFL quarterback (Miami Dolphins)
• 1962 - Aubrey Matthews, NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions)
• 1962 - Earnest Byner, NFL running back (Cleve Browns)
• 1967 - Dexter Carter, NFL running back (SF 49ers)
• 1971 - Chad Bratzke, NFL defensive end (NY Giants)
• 1971 - Myron Bell, NFL safety (Pitts Steelers)
• 1971 - Will Shields, NFL guard (KC Chiefs)

Famous deaths for this day ..