ESPN was still showing men’s slow-pitch softball games in 1980 when it had the novel idea to televise the NFL draft for the first time.
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With the final pick of the 1972 draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Marion Morrison, an offensive lineman from Southern California better known as actor John Wayne.
Until this weekend, the 12th and 22nd letters of the alphabet had never been used together in official association with the NFL with millions watching.
The show may not always go on under extraordinary circumstances. But when it does, you tend to remember it a lot longer.
Remembering when the Falcons picked John Wayne and other wacky tales produced by pro football’s annual player selection process.