This is when NFL Films was at the top of its game. They captured some magical moments in history throughout their existence. Who would’ve thought a little minor league football team in Pottstown, PA would be one of their best but it truly is a wonderful documentary.
Yep and my cast would be John Goodman as Dave DeFilippo LL Cool J as Joe Blake Charlie Sheen as "King" Corcoran Clay Matthews as Bill Stetz Omar Epps as John Land
I tried, for years, to get this and the previous documentary from NFL Films with no luck. I was, however, able to get a copy of The Forgettables and have read it several times!
Check the website pottstownfirebirds.org or amazon i believe this is the dvd with both parts to it... www.amazon.com/NFL-Films-Legends-Autumn-America/dp/B000Z7OTFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=nfl+films+legends+of+autumn&qid=1607353149&sprefix=nfl+films+legends+of+au&sr=8-6 Also check the website as theres a new book out called the timeless victors about the team
It was called the no cut contract episode and yes inspired by king corcoran the firebirds QB, about a minor league player, long day today forgot about that…
@@pottstownfirebirds7138 Rob Reiner??? How much did his dad Carl grease the producers to get him that role? Rob Reiner as a QB makes about as much sense as Pee Wee Herman alongside the "Hanson Brothers" in Slapshot . . .
I don't know if Jay Acton is still alive but he may want to change the title of his book to The Unforgettables because in Pottstown and many circles of Football Enthusiasts The Firebirds are anything but forgotten, In fact The second book that was written about them The Timeless Victors is proof of that.
Jay Acton was my father's literary agent and sold his book, "Down and Dirty. The Life and Crimes of Oklahoma Football." Don't know what happened to him.
I would of loved to party with the King in Vegas. Just one night I would of settled for the residual scally wags. Nevertheless this organization was full of characters from the top down.
@@pottstownfirebirds7138 played with a Kid in HS Sean Corcoran from Jersey city NJ exact same walk talk attitude I’m convinced it’s his Kid some how. This kid graduated HS in 1989.
This is when NFL Films was at the top of its game. They captured some magical moments in history throughout their existence. Who would’ve thought a little minor league football team in Pottstown, PA would be one of their best but it truly is a wonderful documentary.
absolutely my favorite NFL films feature - certainly not forgotten
Loved the video. Reminds me of me. Would of should of could of. I played lots of sports and thre are good memories 😢
This would make a GREAT movie.
Absolutely would be nice if someone picked up my book and made this into a movie...
Yep and my cast would be
John Goodman as Dave DeFilippo
LL Cool J as Joe Blake
Charlie Sheen as "King" Corcoran
Clay Matthews as Bill Stetz
Omar Epps as John Land
This brings back so many memories of growing up in Pottstown at that time.
I can remember listening to the game reply Sunday's on WPAZ radio.
I tried, for years, to get this and the previous documentary from NFL Films with no luck. I was, however, able to get a copy of The Forgettables and have read it several times!
Check the website pottstownfirebirds.org or amazon i believe this is the dvd with both parts to it...
www.amazon.com/NFL-Films-Legends-Autumn-America/dp/B000Z7OTFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=nfl+films+legends+of+autumn&qid=1607353149&sprefix=nfl+films+legends+of+au&sr=8-6
Also check the website as theres a new book out called the timeless victors about the team
Again, Jay Acton should have changed the title to The Unforgettables
Preston Day is the man💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️
Watched the King in the WFL! The dude had one hell of an arm.
Amazing arm matching his amazing personality haha
@@pottstownfirebirds7138 LOL
There is an episode of the Rockford Files featuring Rob Reiner as a QB named King!
It was called the no cut contract episode and yes inspired by king corcoran the firebirds QB, about a minor league player, long day today forgot about that…
@@pottstownfirebirds7138 Rob Reiner??? How much did his dad Carl grease the producers to get him that role? Rob Reiner as a QB makes about as much sense as Pee Wee Herman alongside the "Hanson Brothers" in Slapshot . . .
Long live the king
This is awesome..thank you
I don't know if Jay Acton is still alive but he may want to change the title of his book to The Unforgettables because in Pottstown and many circles of Football Enthusiasts The Firebirds are anything but forgotten, In fact The second book that was written about them The Timeless Victors is proof of that.
Agree and love that comment!
Jay Acton was my father's literary agent and sold his book, "Down and Dirty. The Life and Crimes of Oklahoma Football." Don't know what happened to him.
Saw him play in Providence in ACFL. He could throw the football. Looked like an NFL'er
I would of loved to party with the King in Vegas. Just one night I would of settled for the residual scally wags. Nevertheless this organization was full of characters from the top down.
Was king from Jersey City NJ ?
Yes he was
@@pottstownfirebirds7138 played with a Kid in HS Sean Corcoran from Jersey city NJ exact same walk talk attitude I’m convinced it’s his Kid some how. This kid graduated HS in 1989.
@@dannysavagedraftguru thats amazing, but pure coincidence, but i guess that Sean carry that last name well despite not being related…
Where can i get the doc at
Order the book now pottstownfirebirds.org