Quote by Gerald R. Ford
I had pro offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, who were pretty hard up for linemen in those days. If I had gone into professional football the name Jerry Ford might have been a household word today.

Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker, Jerry Ford, had received professional football offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. However, he opted not to pursue a career in football. The quote implies that if Ford had pursued football, he may have achieved a level of fame and recognition, and his name could have been well-known in households today.