Hello Old Sports

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Best selling author Gary Myers joins us to talk about "Once a Giant", his latest book talking about one of our favorite teams of all time, the 1986 New York Football Giants. You can buy the book here . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 75 years ago the City of Cleveland experienced one of the greatest years in any city's sports history. Owned by the great Bill Veeck and featuring All Time Greats like Bob Feller and Satchel Paige, the Indians won the American League Pennant and swept the Boston Braves i...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We travel back in time 20 years to one of the most exciting postseasons in baseball history: 2003. The Red Sox and Cubs lost in heartbreaking fashion. Barry Bonds came up short in the postseason once again. Aaron Boone became a Yankee hero. And a 72 year old manager led...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We wrap up our series on the best Starting 9's for every MLB Franchise by looking at the NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Diamond Backs, Rockies, and Padres. After that's taken care of, we determine once and for all which MLB Franchise has the best Starting 9 ever! A fun way to...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We continue with our series naming the All-Time Starting 9's for each MLB Franchise. Up next, the AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Rays, and Blue Jays. Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as Tom Stone's excellent book, "Now...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY There are five men who we consider the greatest ever in their respective sports: Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, and Tom Brady. These were great players, with many great moments and multiple championships in their careers. In this episode we talk...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 25 years ago, in 1998, the sports world saw one of its most exciting years ever. Join us as we travel back to a historic year for Jordan, Elway, McGwire, Earnhardt, and many others. Books to Complement This Episode: Total Olympics: Every Obscure, Hilarious, Dramatic, and...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We continue with our series naming the All-Time Starting 9's for each MLB Franchise. Up next, the AL Central: Royals, Guardians, White Sox, Tigers, and Twins. Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as Tom Stone's excellent book, "...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Dan interviews Bill Curry, who starred at center for the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Colts in the 1960's. During this time he played in three of the first five Super Bowls and crossed paths with legendary figures like Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, Vince Lombardi, and Do...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We continue with our series naming the All-Time Starting 9's for each MLB Franchise. Up next, the NL East: Mets, Braves, Marlins, Nationals, and Phillies. Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as Tom Stone's excellent book, "Now...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Author Dan Taylor joins us to discuss his book, Baseball At the Abyss: The Scandals of 1926, Babe Ruth, and the Unlikely Savior who Rescued a Tarnished Game . The book tells the story of Babe Ruth's legendary 1927 season, and of the gambling scandal that rocked the game...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The 1982-83 76ers are one of the greatest single season teams in NBA History, and brought Julius "The Doctor" Erving his first and only NBA title. League MVP Moses Malone dominated opposing teams and grabbed headlines with his "Fo Fo Fo" prediction. Joined by our father,...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 50 years after the last championship for the New York Knicks, we travel back and talk about one of the most beloved teams in New York Sports History: the 1972-1973 Knicks. The second of two Knicks championship teams, they featured a Hall of Fame Coach in Red Holzman and...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Author J. Daniel joins us to talk about his new book: "Suds Series: Baseball, Beer Wars, and the Summer of '82" . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Veteran journalist Chris Cillizza joins us to discuss his book, Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency . Everything from Nixon's All-Time Baseball Team, to Eisenhower's Golf Game, to Jimmy Carter's Fly Fishing! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gma...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We continue with our series naming the All-Time Starting 9's for each MLB Franchise. Up next, the AL West: Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Astros, and Rangers. Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as Tom Stone's excellent book, "No...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we debut our new "Dark Years" series, where we discuss the years AFTER some of the great dynasties in sports history. First up: The Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1980's. They won four Super Bowls under Chuck Noll in the 1970's but struggled to replace aging...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we begin a new series of All-Time Starting 9's for every MLB team. We'll start first with the National League Central: Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, and Pirates. Enjoy! Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as T...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY From The Ice Bowl, to The Drive, to Brady vs. Manning, join us as we talk about the greatest Conference Championship Games in NFL History! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Vin Scully, Len Dawson, Maury Wills, Bruce Sutter, Charley Trippi, Ray Guy, John McVay, John Hadl, Gaylord Perry, Paul Silas, Mike Leach, Louis Orr, Franco Harris, and Pele. Thanks to our Sports History Network Col...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode Dan and Andrew discuss their Hall of Fame Ballots for 2023 and the candidacies of Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Manny Ramirez, Gary Sheffield, Francisco Rodriguez, and many others. We also take time for a brief digression on a crazy night in the NFL Playoffs....

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Dan Reeves, Don Maynard, Clark Gillies, Bill Fitch, Charlie Taylor, Ralph Terry, Rayfield Wright, Mike Bossy, Daryle Lamonica, Guy LaFleur, Bob Lanier, Hugh McElhenny, Marlin Briscoe, and Bill Russell. Thanks to ou...

To celebrate Christmas, Andrew and Dan get together to watch and comment on Super Bowl 42 (Giants 17 - Patriots 14) as it happened, in the first ever Hello Old Sports watchalong. You can watch along with us at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QkoOUEgyc. Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY For our second ever Random Team Challenge, we discuss the 2007 Arizona Cardinals. Only one year away from a Super Bowl appearance, and with a new head coach in Ken Whisenunt. The team featured two Hall of Famers on offense, Kurt Warner and Edgerrin James, as well as a fu...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The Brewers won the pennant (for the only time). A kicker won NFL MVP (for the only time). MIchael Jordan won an NCAA title (for the only time). And the Lakers, Celtics, and 76ers dominated the NBA (not for the only time). In this episode we celebrate the 40th birthday o...