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Welcome to This Week in ߣ����AV History! Every week, the Research team will spotlight the anniversaries of notable events and birthdays.

June 7

- The Ravens acquired QB Steve McNair from the Titans in exchange for a 2007 4th Rd pick in 2006

• 15-7 W-L, 18 pass TD, 16 INT & 79.9 passer rating in 2 seasons with the Ravens from 2006-2007 (final 2 career seasons)
• Helped lead Ravens to 13-3 record & AFC North Division title in 2006
• 2003 Co-MVP with HOF Peyton Manning, 3-time Pro Bowl selection in 11 seasons with the Titans from 1995-2005

- Notable Birthday: CAR RB Christian McCaffrey (25)

June 8

- Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced the ߣ����AV's & AFL's plan to merge leagues (plan went into effect in 1970) in 1966

• In order to balance the merged league, all 10 former AFL teams along with the ߣ����AV's Browns, Steelers & Colts comprised the AFC & the remaining 13 ߣ����AV teams formed the NFC

- Notable Birthdays: HOF Herb Adderley & CB Troy Vincent (51)

June 9

- The Chiefs signed HOF Marcus Allen away from division rival Raiders after 11 seasons (1982-1992) in 1993

• 1994 Pro Bowl selection following his first season in KC in 1993: 206 carries, 764 rush yards & 12 rush TD (led ߣ����AV)
• Allen is the only player in ߣ����AV history with multiple seasons (2) of 800+ rush yards age 35 or older (1995-1996 with KC)

- HOF Michael Strahan retired in 2008

• Super Bowl XLII Champion, 2001 AP Defensive Player of the Year (set ߣ����AV single-season record with 22.5 sacks), 7-time Pro Bowl selection & 4-time 1st-Team All-Pro in 15 seasons with the Giants from 1993-2007

- HOF Isaac Bruce retired in 2010

• Super Bowl XXXIV Champion & Rams all-time leader in receptions (942), receiving yards (14,109), receiving TD (84)
• 5th in ߣ����AV history in receiving yards (15,208) & 4-time Pro Bowl selection

- The Chargers re-signed HOF Johnny Unitas to a 2-year contract in 1973

• Unitas played 1 season with the Chargers in 1973 after being traded from the Colts: 1-3 W-L as starter, 3 pass TD, 7 INT in his age 40 season (final season of career)

- Notable Birthdays: LB Tedy Bruschi (48) & C Olin Kreutz (44)

June 10

- HOF John Riggins signed with Washington after 5 seasons with the Jets in 1976

• Played 9 seasons with Washington from 1976-1985 (missed 1980 with a contract dispute)
• Super Bowl XVII Champion (SB MVP), 1983 1st-Team All-Pro (Led ߣ����AV & set then-ߣ����AV single-season record with 24 rush TD), 1984 ߣ����AV rush TD leader (14 rush TD) with Washington

 - Notable Birthday: HOF Dan Fouts (70)

June 11

- Notable Birthdays: HOF Vince Lombardi, HOF Ernie Nevers & HOF Joe Montana (65)

June 12

- HOF Jonathan Ogden retired in 2008     

• Super Bowl XXXV Champion, 11-time Pro Bowl selection, 4-time 1st-Team All-Pro & 2000's All-Decade Team Member in 12 seasons with the Ravens from 1996-2007
• 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee     

- Notable Birthdays: TE Dallas Clark (42) & LB Larry Foote (41)

June 13

- Notable Birthday: HOF Harold "Red" Grange