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In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox.In 1973, Gene Sarazen aced the par 3 8th hole at Troon as a 71-year old.In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested in San Juan, Puerto Rico after punching a police officer.In 1967, the MLB All-Star game went a full 15 innings to become the longest All-Star game in terms of innings.

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith Special Guest Football Card Collector and Historian Carl LamendolaGRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUNDGridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob...

In 1999, Brandi Chastain hit the deciding shot in the PK Shootout against China to win the World Cup. In 2011, Abby Wambach's goal in the final seconds against Brazil tied the match at 2 and the US went on to win the quarterfinal match on PKs and advanced to the Semis of the World Cup. In 2010, Jack Nicklaus hit a 101-foot putt to prove to Johnny Miller it could be done. In 1953, Ben Hogan won the...

The 1969 American football season represents a pivotal juncture in the annals of sports history, as it signifies the final year of a bifurcated professional landscape prior to the monumental merger of the AFL and NFL. This episode delves into the season's key events, including the remarkable Super Bowl III, wherein the audacious Joe Namath guaranteed victory for the underdog New York Jets against...

In 2006, Italy beat France 5-3 in PKs to beat France. Zinedine Zidane was given a red card late in extra time for head-butting to Marco Mattarazi. In 1932, New England got its first football team when George Marshall was awarded a franchise to play in Boston. They spent five years there before moving to Washington D.C. In 1978, the Houston Aeros of the WHA folded. In 1949, Bobby Locke won the firs...

In 2014, Germany shocked Brazil and the world, winning 7-1.In 1982, West Germany beat France in a World Cup Semifinal match in a penalty shootout, the first ever in a World Cup.In 2010, LeBron James announced live on ESPN that he was taking his talents to South Beach.In 2000, Venus Williams won her first Wimbledon and her first Grand Slam title.In 1960, the Havana Sugar Kings left Cuba and moved t...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYAfter winning the NBA Championship in 1970, the Knicks returned to the playoffs in 1971 but fell one win short of reaching the NBA Finals. In 1972, they returned to the Finals but lost to the Lakers in five games. With many of their players getting older and...

In 1974, Gerd Muller scored the game winner to lead West Germany to the World Cup title over the Netherlands.In 1985, 17-year old Boris Becker became the youngest to win the Wimbledon Men's Singles title and the first to do it as an unseeded player.In 1912, Jim Thorpe won Gold in the first Olympic Pentathlon. That medal would be stripped from him in 1913.

The centenary celebration of football, which erroneously took place in 1969, serves as the focal point of our discourse today. We delve into the nuances surrounding this pivotal moment in sports history, highlighting the misconceptions that have arisen over the years regarding the true inception of the game. Our conversation with Timothy P. Brown, an esteemed football archaeologist, elucidates the...

Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYGreg and Dave look back at the week that was in week 5 of the CFL and then look ahead to week 6. Their look includes not just the scores and big moments, but also the big injuries over the Canada Day weekend.GRIDIRON AMERICA RADIO BACKGROUNDGridiron America Radio (formerly, the From...

In 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by his girlfriend Violet Popovich.Music from :44 - 8:04 composed by Lobo Loco and used under a Creative Commons license via Free Music Archive. Music for the remainder of the episode composed by Thrive Sweet Productions.

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NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week in NDN All-Stars history highlights Olympic legends, baseball milestones, championship boxing, and professional firsts across more than a century of sports history.Jim Thorpe captures Olympic gold in Stockholm and receives one of the most famous compliments in sports history, while...

in 1982, Italy's Paolo Rossi, suspended for two years for match fixing, returned to the National Team, scoring three goals in a win over Brazil in the World Cup. In 2015, US striker Carli Lloyd scored a hat trick in 18 minutes as the US women beat Japan to win their third World Cup. In 1992, the US Men's Basketball team, aka 'The Dream Team,' officially qualified for the Olympics.

In 1905, Philadelphia Athletics' pitcher Rube Waddell outlasted Boston's Cy Young in a 21-inning pitcher's duel.In 1910, Heavyweight champ Jack Johnson knocked out James Jeffries in the first of the 'Great White Hope' fights.In 1919, challenger Jack Dempsey beat Jess Willard to win the heavyweight title.

In 1954, Hungary was beaten in the World Cup final by West Germany. Hungary had not lost in 32 consecutive games. In 1990, England lost to West Germany 4-3 on PKs. In 1939, Lou Gehrig gave his 'luckiest man' speech at Yankee Stadium.In 1985, Atlanta Braves' pitcher Rick Camp hit a pinch hit home run to tie up a game in extra innings.

Ninety years ago, in 1936, American football underwent transformative developments that continue to resonate within the sport today. This episode provides a comprehensive examination of the pivotal events of that year, encompassing both college and professional football. We delve into significant occurrences, such as the inaugural NFL draft, where the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jay Burwanger, th...

In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won her third US Open while she battle cancer.In 1968, NFL players went on strike for the first time, leading to the first Collective Bargaining Agreement.In 1966, Atlanta's Tony Cloninger hit two Grand Slams in the same game, becoming the first and still only pitcher to hit two in one game.In 1997, the Houston Oilers got the go-ahead to move to Nashville, TN.In 20...

StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYDuring the Orioles Magic era (1979-83) there were two weekend series that jumped out to us as truly magical. In part two of this discussion, we go back to mid-August 1980 when the Yankees came to Baltimore for a five-game series in the midst of a battle for the AL East lead. The stakes a...

In 1921, Jack Dempsey beat Georges Carpentier in a battle between a draft dodger and a war hero. In 1903, Major Leaguer Ed Delahanty fell off a bridge and died after being kicked off a train. In 1932, Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin became the first man to wear shorts at Wimbledon instead of the traditional wool pants. In 1967, Catherine Lacoste became the first foreign winner and the first amateu...

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.LINKSThe Official PFRA Podcast WebsiteThe Professional Football Researchers Association WebsiteEPISODE SUMMARYHear the story of a semi-pro star, as Hall of Famer Averell Harris joined George & Jon. THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUNDThe Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA)...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHe's 'Under the Radar' now, but from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Mac Wilkins was a top-ranked 4-time world record holder in the discus - representing the last time the US won medals in this throwing event. Hear what he's up to now and his thoughts on multiple topics.UNDER THE RADAR BAC...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZONFrom the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry LittleFree Spirit at Free Safety: The Incredible (But True!) Football Journey of Bill Bradley The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run For...

In 2014, US goalkeeper Tim Howard set a World Cup record with 16 saves.In 1902, Philadelphia's Rube Waddell pitched an immaculate inning.In 1990, New York Yankee Andy Hawkins pitched a no-hitter but lost.

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