We're not exactly sure what Texas is feeding their children, but the state has produced more NFL superstars and Hall of Famers than any other state has in America. From Earl Campbell to Eric Dickerson to Mike Singletary, Texas continues to pump out some of the greatest NFL talent we've ever witnessed. However, we had to chose one athlete to represent Texas and that honor had to go to 'Mean' Joe Greene, the most feared defensive tackle in NFL history. Hailing from Temple, Texas, Greene played his college ball at the North Texas State University.
Greene was selected 4th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969 NFL Draft where instantly became the centerpiece for the infamous 'Steel Curtain' defense. His rookie year, Greene took home the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and never looked back. He was named Defensive Player of the Year twice (1972, 1974), selected for the Pro Bowl ten times, named First-Team All-Pro five times, and a crucial component to the Steelers four Super Bowl wins in the '70s (Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV). He played all thirteen seasons of his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and notching 172 starts in 181 games. There will never be another 'Mean' Joe Greene.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.