Historical clue formulations

• Rea ___, graphic designer who created The New Yorker's typeface and mascot — 2023-07-27
• Kershner who directed "The Empire Strikes Back" — 2020-05-13
• N.F.L. Hall-of-Famer Michael — 2018-01-12
• Football Hall-of-Famer Michael — 2014-11-17
• Hall-of-Famer Michael of the Dallas Cowboys — 2010-11-18
• Film director Kershner — 2010-06-23
• Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Michael — 2010-06-06
• Wide receiver Michael, nicknamed "the Playmaker" — 2008-09-30
• Monte ___ of Cooperstown — 2007-01-25
• Monte of Cooperstown — 2005-12-14
• Rea ___, noted New Yorker cartoonist — 2002-04-08
• Monte ___ of Cooperstown — 2002-02-10
• Monte of Cooperstown — 2001-03-13