HOUSTON -- They probably don't know it, but Joe Montana, Marcus Allen and 74,515 rabid Midwesterners deserve credit for growing the game of American football in Hungary.
Back in January 1994, a young sportscaster from Budapest named Richard Farago was visiting friends in America and attended a playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Farago was captivated by the play of Chiefs stars Montana and Allen and the roaring chants of Kansas City's diehard fans. The Chiefs won in overtime, and Farago became hooked on American football.
"You can't describe it," Farago said.