Block That Yok!
October, 1954
Block That Yok!Although it's not considered normal for football players to catch their own passes or literally be swallowed up by the earth, these and other odd incidents, just as amusing, have actually taken place on American gridirons.The guy who caught his own pass was Pete Butler of Teachers' College at Greeley, back in 1930. Trailing Colorado College during the closing minutes of play by a 7-0 score, Pete began heaving long desperation passes around the field in an attempt to tie the score....