Sports History Network

Shawn Kemp should be in the Hall of Fame, if only his prime years could have lasted longer. He was unstoppable in the open court, but weight issues derailed his career when he should have been at his peak. This is the story of the Reign Man. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers "Horizons" by Roa SPOR...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Yesterday's Sports, Mark and Dave travel back to the gritty, golden era of 1970s heavyweight boxing to revisit one of the most technical and debated rivalries in the sport: the Ali-Norton trilogy. Mark sits down with fellow sports histo...

In 1955, the Richard Riot started in Montreal. It was political bonfire with the suspension of Maurice 'the Rocket' Richard as the lit match. In 1982, a horrible oversight during a routine knee surgery led to a respected French footballer slipping into.a coma for 39 years. In 2012, Bolton's Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field during an FA Cup match against Tottenham. In 1973, the Philadelphia 76...

This episode elucidates the pivotal moment in football history when the first touchdown pass was caught in the end zone, a significant event that transpired in 1912 following crucial rule changes. The conversation delves into the implications of these changes, particularly the introduction of end zones and the allowance of forward passes exceeding twenty yards. We explore the fascinating narrative...

As a sports fan and more specifically a basketball fan, the month of march consists of making brackets and then after the first four days of the tournament, possibly ripping up those very same brackets. It is a month of hoops, last second buzzer beaters and ultimately one shining moment. For us here at the Historically Speaking Sports podcast, the month of March also means looking back on the best...

In 2018, the UMBC Retrievers beat top-seed Virginia. In 1980, Louisville's Dr. Dunkenstein and the Doctors of Dunk destroyed LSU to advance to the Final Four. In 1958, Cincinnati Royals player Maurice Stokes collapsed on the airline ride home from a game. The seizure he suffered left him incapacitated, ending his career. Most figured he would have been compared with the likes of Bill Russell and E...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Native American athletes featured this week include Henry Armstrong, Jack Dempsey, Billy Kidd, Joe Hipp, T. J. Oshie, Cherokee Parks, and Joe Louis. This week in NDN All-Stars history highlights major moments across boxing, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Henry Armstrong adds several vi...

In 1985, 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson came within a whisker of beating #1 seeded Michigan. It was the first year the tournament expanded to 64 teams. In 1989, Michigan Head Basketball coach Bill Frieder was fired two days before he was to coach his #3 seeded Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament. 'A Michigan man will coach Michigan!' said, Bo Schembechler. In 1963, the all-white Mississippi State B...

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Not just team names but nicknames within the nicknames. Famous team nicknames by team units and players are discussed in this episode. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Fl...

This podcast episode delves into the intriguing narrative of Notre Dame's halftime jersey switch, a phenomenon that exemplifies the historical quirks of football. Our esteemed guest, Timothy Brown, shares his fascination with these lesser-known tales, which not only illuminate the evolution of football attire but also reflect the broader cultural shifts within the sport. The discussion traverses t...

On March 10th, 2001, current Louisville Head Football Coach and former XFL QB with the Orlando Rage started a game just six days after getting literally 'knocked out' of a game. On March 10th, 1976, the origin of 'Ain't over 'til the fat lady sings' can be tracked back to an article written in that days' Dallas Morning News. On March 9th, 1946, baseball’s Ted Williams turned down a $500,000 contra...

Julius Erving is better known as Dr. J, or just The Doctor. But where did that nickname come from? We answer that in today’s episode. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOO...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In Part 2, host Mark continues his in-depth conversation with Harv Aronson of Total Sports Recall , diving deeper into the dominance of 1970s sports dynasties. The discussion highlights how legendary teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys w...

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of football card collecting, spotlighting the extensive and passionate pursuits of our distinguished guest, Aaron Waxenfelter, a devoted Buffalo Bills aficionado. As we explore the intricacies of his collection, Aaron elucidates the profound connection between card collecting and personal fandom, illustrating how the evolution of me...

In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier. In 1971, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met at Madison Square Garden in the 'Fight of the Century.' In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a two-year contract paying him $80,000 a season and was asked after why he deserved more money than the President of the US to whi...

Native American athletes featured this week include Joe Louis, Henry Armstrong, Jack Dempsey, Carey Price, and Zach Whitecloud. NDN All-Stars Podcast NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history features big moments across boxing, hockey, basketball, and baseball. Joe Louis scores an early knockout...

The discourse centers upon the historical significance of the first college football game played in the Midwest, a topic of paramount importance in the context of American sports history. Tim Brown of Football Archaeology elucidates the evolution of football narratives, illuminating the longstanding misconceptions regarding the origins of the game in this region. Through rigorous research, he reve...

In 1964, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali. In 1967, Ali was ordered to report to military service. In 1954, the ACC crowned its first men's basketball champ, sending that team to the NCAA tournament. In 2015, the NCAA penalized Syracuse men's basketball and head coach Jim Boeheim after an investigation found misconduct and impermissible booster activity. In 2000, Laker Shaquille O'Neal celebrated...

In 1922, Babe Ruth won a coin flip that gave him a bigger contract and a bonus for every home run he hit. In 1973, Yankees teammates Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson traded wives. In 1931, Fort Wayne’s WGL Radio broadcast the first game of the American Basketball League’s championship series between the Brooklyn Visitations and the Fort Wayne Hoosiers. In 1985, New York Islander Mike Bossy scored hi...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Join Co-Host Joe Squires and I as we interview Author, Knute Rockne Collector and Historian Andy Nickle GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Fran...

In 2006, the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled JJ Redick's final game at Cameron Indoor. In 1990, Loyola Marymount's Hank Gathers collapsed during a game and later died at a hospital. In 1891, MLB pitcher Dazzy Vance was born. In 1991, golfer Rocco Mediate became the first player to win on the PGA tour with an anchored putter.

Between 1972 and 1997 the Southeastern Conference in basketball grew in stature from just being a premier football conference. During that time of conference growth of both prominence and popularity, the team most emblematic of that growth in national prestige was located in -- of all places-- Baton Rouge Louisiana. And the leader of this team from the sidelines hailed from the hinterlands of Nort...

Connie Hawkins has a fascinating story of initially being banned by the NBA and later suing the league to be allowed to play. And it all started with a simple loan he took from gambler, Jack Molinas. We interview Bo Belanger about his new podcast series “Connie & Jack: A Rigged Game”. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "H...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network, host Mark Morthier sits down with Pittsburgh native Harv Aronson of Total Sports Recall (part of the Sports History Network) to explore what it was like growing up as a sports fan in the...

The Missing Father of Football and the 10-Minute "Mall-In" Imagine a National Championship game where the "Father of American Football" is a no-show because he’s busy refereeing a freshman match. Picture a snowy Thanksgiving Day in 1882, where fans storm the field not to celebrate, but to join a 10-minute-long human pile-up in the end zone. This wasn't a playground scrap; it was the birth of champ...