Sports History Network

When Magic Johnson was just 22 years old, he demanded a trade after disagreeing with the offense Coach Paul Westhead was running. Westhead was fired later that day, making Johnson look like the epitome of a spoiled athlete.  Make sure to check out today's bonus episode, where Rick shares some thoughts on the new 75th NBA season, beginning tonight! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2021podcast of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast Gridiron Greats Magazine is the only publication in America which focuses upon the history and memorabilia of the North American Football Game since its inception in 1869. Covering 150+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridiro...

We here at Basketball History 101 are so excited to see the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season, and we hope you are too! Rick shares a couple of thoughts on the new season. Make sure to check out today's usual episode as well, where we discuss the time when Magic Johnson got his own coach fired after a disagreement on game strategy. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza:...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! THRIVE FANTASY  - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100! EPISODE SUMMARY When I think back...

Ringside With Reading: Boxing History From Yesteryear is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In this segment, I will be discussing The Top Boxers pound for pound of all time (part 2). I am going to concentrate on 4 Gentlemen who are some of the top pound-for-po...

The SHN Showcase is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports' Yesteryear... In this week's episode of the SHN Showcase , host Os Davis (of Truly The GOATs ) chats with Scott Adamson, co-host and producer of the From the 55 Yard Line podcast and author of the book The Home Team: My Bromance with Off-Brand Football . On this episode, Scott and Os discuss just how a sports jou...

When Charlie Finley bought the California Golden Seals in 1970, he was already the flamboyant owner of the equally flamboyant Oakland A's baseball team. Hear what he did with the Golden Seals uniforms and skates to make them standout, and their mascot that gave a whole new meaning to the term "sleeping on the job". Subscribe to Martys Illegal Stick on all major podcast platforms to catch every epi...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to Brad Bell about Tecmo Bowl, a NFL NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) video game. This game helped me through a hard time when my health wasn't great, and gave me great memories. Brad has taken his love for this game to a higher level. He is goi...

The Lakers and Celtics battled for the 1969 NBA championship, and it came down the very end of Game 7. Bill Russell, Sam Jones, and John Havlicek of the Celtics starred against Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlain of the Lakers.  One of the most competitive Finals ever, Russell and Jones would ultimately retire at the end of the series. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer,...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! THRIVE FANTASY  - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100! EPISODE SUMMARY From 1967–1977, th...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In our very first listener-requested episode, we talk about the pennant winning "Go Go" White Sox of 1959. Owned by legendary maverick owner Bill Veeck, this team featured Hall of Famers like Luis Aparicio, Early Wynn, and Nellie Fox, and played in one of the most unique...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY When Jacksonville recently dropped its 19th straight game, it marked just the fifth time in history that a club experienced that regrettable distinction. In fact, since the Super Bowl began in 1967, it was on...

An all new season of Into the Boards Fantasy Hockey Show is back! In this episode, hosts Scott Kinville and Ben Skibinski break down the top 100 forwards, top 50 defensemen, and top 25 goalies available this season in fantasy hockey! Who do we like? Who do we think is over-rated? Who could surprise? Listen in to find out, or risk having your season be put into the boards! --- This episode is spons...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY ***EXCERPT*** Abdullah was hardcore wrestling before anyone called it that. Like a misshapen cross between the Michelin Man and Jabba the Hutt, Abdullah the Butcher was definitely one ugly wrestler....

This episode of The Zamboni Time Machine takes a look at the infamous Richard Riot! Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice "The Rocket" Richard was suspended just prior to the start of the 1955 playoffs, and the city of Montreal did not take it well. Find out why Richard was suspended, who was responsible for the riot, and the effect it had on the Canadiens. All of this and more, in this episode of...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY It was 1991, and Raghib "Rocket" Ismail was about to be the #1 overall draft pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. But then, a new ownership group (John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, and Bruce McNall) of the Toronto Argon...

Kevin McHale’s low post moves were known as the Torture Chamber, and any defender trying to stop him was in for a long night. He is one of the 50 greatest players in NBA for a reason, but he also had a huge impact as an NBA executive as he ushered in the high school era of the late 1990s. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "R...

Historically Speaking Sports is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Host: Dana Auguster Growing up in south Louisiana, my interest in sports has been a major part of my life since an early age. If I think about it long enough, if there was anything I enjoyed more than playing sports was talking about it. I attended Southern University...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! THRIVE FANTASY  - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100! EPISODE SUMMARY The date was Janua...

In the episode Scott and Greg sit down with noted professional football historian Michael MacCambridge , whose award-winning book "America’s Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured A Nation" is widely considered the definitive modern history of pro football in America. We discuss his current book, which is devoted to professional football in England, entitled "Red Letters: Two Fervent Li...

Pigskin Past is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Every pro football fan knows that the Minnesota Vikings went to four Super Bowls during the 1970s. They lost them all. After each, the questions why flourished. You heard excuses such as Their front lines on offense and defense weren’t strong enough. Or their overall team sp...

Ringside With Reading: Boxing History From Yesteryear is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, I am going to be focusing on several boxers who had at least 3 title fights, but they were all unsuccessful in capturing Championship Gold. These gentl...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2021podcast of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast Gridiron Greats Magazine is the only publication in America which focuses upon the history and memorabilia of the North American Football Game since its inception in 1869. Covering 150+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridiro...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On today's episode, we talk about Justin Tucker's 66 yard kick. Not only did he make NFL history, he also helped me win my fantasy league game (which, in my opinion, is more important). We also talk about several other long kicks that made NFL history. SPECIAL O...

Dutch Dehnert is credited with perfecting the concept of the pivot in basketball. He played for the Original Celtics and his ideas about how to create cutting lanes led the Celtics to dominate their era. Dehnert and three of his teammates are all in the Hall of Fame today. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by...