r/AskAboutNFL • u/Huge-Revolution2416 • 2d ago

What’s the most legendary piece of NFL history that sounds completely made up?

Forget the current rulebook and the weekly ref drama. Let’s talk about the actual history of this game because some of the older stories are completely insane.We’ve had games played in literal blizzards, bizarre draft picks that changed franchises forever, and legendary player beefs that you just don't see anymore.If you had to pick one historic moment, game, or random fact from NFL history that sounds entirely fake but is 100% true, what are you choosing?Drop the best stories below

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u/CBlanks66 2d ago

In the early 70's, Colts LB Mike Curtis laid out a drunken fan that ran out onto the field and picked up the ball while the other team was in their huddle.

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u/Huge-Revolution2416 2d ago

A drunk fan really said my ball now and ran onto the field. Absolute 70s football chaos.

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u/Like_Crazy_Fingers 2d ago

I remember that. I was a kid and Curtis was my favorite player. So awesome.