Why Did the Post Lose its $10 Million Libel Case?
Fifty years later, journalism law students are still baffled by Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts.
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Tag Archives: football
50 Years Ago: Bear Bryant Sues the Post for a Football-Violence Article
Even before the Alabama coach sued the Post over its “College Football Fix” story, he was seeking damages for an article about his team’s increasing violence.
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Alex Karras: Football Hero, Post Contributor
In 1971, Alex Karras told Post readers the REAL reason he went out for football.
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Classic Covers: Saluting the Referees
They’re back! And our archives boast some great referee covers from days gone by.
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The Modern Super Bowl
The world’s biggest sporting event is happening in Indianapolis and the community—and entire country—is watching.
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Covers: Celebrating Football
We’re celebrating great Post football covers—including this needlepoint cover developed by a 280-pound, six-foot-five ex-pro footballer.
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Cartoons: Super Football
Celebrate the Super Bowl with a laugh!
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Cartoons: Autumn
Autumn is about falling leaves, football, and, of course, Halloween! Looking at the funny side of this beautiful, spooky season are our great Post cartoonists.
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My, How the Rules Have Changed
Think you’re tough? How long would you last in a college football game playing 1890′s rules? The first intercollegiate football game—played November 6, 1869, in which Rutgers beat Princeton, 6 to 4—bears little resemblance to a modern version of the game.
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Classic Covers: Are You Ready for Some Football?
What a face! Check out artist Alan Foster’s November 12, 1927, cover of the boy receiving instructions from a teammate. Judging from his expression, is he confused? Or has the teammate sent him on a suicide mission? The cover is the perfect kick off for our salute to football season.
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