Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

When World War II put many pro athletes into military service, pro sports leagues had to get creative. That's how on this day in 1943, two pro football teams that normally competed against each other joined forces. Plus: for World Smile Day, we check in on the story of the guy who first designed the smiley face.  Steagles legacy: Eagles, Steelers merged in 1943 to form a team of misfits that kept the NFL afloat (Patriot-News) The Steagles: An Unforgettable 1943 Season (Philadelphia Eagles) Who Invented the Smiley Face? Discover the Not-So-Smiley History of the Graphic Yellow Icon (My Modern Met) Join us as a backer on Patreon, and together we'll make a great team! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message