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The NFL, brought to you by cigarettes and racism
Hogs Haven dug up this beautiful clip of an NFL commercial from 1958, back when pro football was proudly sponsored by Marlboro. What better way to relax after running a deep post than to enjoy a nice, relaxing pack of Marlboro Reds. One cigarette, and you may never run again. I love the cartoon representations of the NFL teams, too. Obviously, the Redskins guy is blatantly ...
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When common sense isn't common
Hogs Haven — Last week you all got a chance to see the 1958 Marlboro commercial here, and elsewhere, that depicted a Native American in a manner typically described as ...

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