Sports History Network

In 1974, North Carolina's Walter Davis hit a 30-footer as time expired to complete an 8-point comeback in 17 seconds against Duke. In 2023, Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis came up 3 points shy of equaling LSU's Pete Maravich as the NCAA All-Time Leading scorer. In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. In 2024, LeBron James scored his 40,000th point. In 2...

The inquiry into the distinctive brown hue of a football, in contrast to the white coloration of a baseball and the orange of a basketball, serves as the focal point of our discussion. We shall delve into the evolution of the football, examining its historical significance and the reasons behind its unique aesthetic. My name is Darren Hayes, and I have dedicated decades to the preservation and und...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown have hosted the "Keep the Flame Alive" podcast since 2017, and their trip to Milan-Cortina for the 2026 Winter Games marked their third accredited trip to cover the Games. Hear their first-person, insightful, and irreverent observations -- and why we should...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network — The Headquarters for Sports Yesteryear . In this episode, we look back at the week of March 1–7 and the Native athletes who helped define it. We begin in 1934, when Henry Armstrong earned an eight-round decision victory over Perfecto Lopez — one of many performances during the rise of one of boxing’s most dominant champions. And we close in the...

In 1986, the Barkley ultramarathon raced for the first time. In 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was reinstated by Faye Vincent after serving 2 1/2 years of a lifetime ban. In 1969, New York Yankee Mickey Mantle retired after 18 years in MLB. In 1971, Spencer Haywood won his court case against the NBA, allowing players less than four years removed from high school to play. In 1998,...

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 AMAZON From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry Little Free 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...

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Harv Aronson's personal choice of the top 10 martial artists in history that starred in successful movies. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the...

David Robinson was an incredibly gifted student who had walked away from basketball at the age of 13 to focus on his studies and playing the saxophone. However, three years later the basketball coach at his high school convinced him to try out for the team. And just five years after that Robinson was the first pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jaco...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The final episode of the Hall of Fame series is recorded during Super Bowl week and opens with Dave describing his Super Bowl jackets, patches, and pins, including favorites from Super Bowls VI, X, XIII, and a rare press pin from Super Bowl XXX. The conve...

From Ropes to Goosenecks: The Surprising Evolution of Football Goal Posts If you’ve ever watched a crowd storm the field to topple a goal post after a massive upset, you know these yellow structures are more than just sports equipment—they are symbols of victory. But the goal posts we see today in the NFL and NCAA are a far cry from the "cheesy, beat-up scrap lumber" used in the early days of the...

The United States Hockey team just won its first gold medal in Men's Olympic Hockey in 46 years. Almost to the day that team USA pulled off one of the greatest upsets in history, beating the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid New York. In this short podcast bulletin, Historically Speaking Sports Podcast co-host Dana Auguster talks about the other two instances that team USA had won...

The narrative unfolds around the dramatic events of August 9, 1910, when New York City Mayor William Gaynor fell victim to an assassination attempt orchestrated by a disgruntled individual named Gallagher. In the midst of the ensuing chaos, it was the formidable figure of William "Big Bill" Edwards, the city street cleaning commissioner, who exhibited remarkable bravery by tackling the assailant a...

NY Giants: Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear . NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The harsh realities of playing their "home" games away from NYC are described with reflections from the fans. SHOW BACKGROUND: The New York Giants are one of football’s oldest franchises. But in 1973, they didn’t have a home. Yankee Stad...

The NY Giants: A Team Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear . NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Backdrop behind the team's decision to leave NYC and the subsequent reaction from city officials. SHOW BACKGROUND: The New York Giants are one of football’s oldest franchises. But in 1973, they didn’t have a home. Yankee Stadi...

The NY Giants: A Team Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear . NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page SHOW BACKGROUND: The New York Giants are one of football’s oldest franchises. But in 1973, they didn’t have a home. Yankee Stadium was scheduled to close. They were no longer welcomed by the mayor of New York City, and the opening of their new sta...

The Chicago Bears find themselves at a pivotal crossroads as discussions emerge regarding a potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana. This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of such a move, exploring the ongoing negotiations in Illinois while simultaneously providing a historical context that enriches our understanding of the Bears' journey. We examine the illustrious past of the franchise...

In 2001, a last lap crash at the Daytona 500 claimed the life of Dale Earnhardt. In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison and subsequent fight made NASCAR more popular across the country. In 1944, the Cincinnati Reds signed 15 year old Joe Nuxhall. In 2005, the mom of Detroit Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina was rescued after being kidnapped and held for 4 months. In 2008,...

In 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal. In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his third alpine gold medal. In 2003, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler collapsed and later died. His death was attributed to ephedra. In 2001, Charlotte Hornet Baron Davis hit an 89-foot shot to set the NBA record for the longest shot in...

Mike D’Antoni grew up in West Virginia with a dream of someday playing in the NBA. He achieved his dream by playing with the Kings. But he was out of the NBA in only three years. Then he had a chance to play in Italy where he became a superstar for Olimpia Milano. This is the story of his Italian adventure. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The episode continues a discussion between Mark and Dave about how difficult and subjective the Pro Football Hall of Fame process is, highlighting several players who waited many years to get in (including Tom Mack, Jack Youngblood, Carl Eller, Harry Cars...

Beyond the "Novelty": The Untold Origins of Asian and Pacific Islander Football Pioneers When we think of Polynesian dominance in the NFL today, names like Troy Polamalu , Puka Nacua , and Marcus Mariota immediately come to mind. The islands have become a powerhouse for football talent, but the roots of this tradition go back much further than most fans realize. In a recent episode of the Pigpen p...

Like any other pro sports league, the NBA is made up of players of different personalities, different perspectives and hale from different backgrounds. They all come from different areas of the country and now the world as the NBA has now become truly a global game. But in this episode, we will sharpen our focus to feature a special group of players and Hall of Famers that all have this one thing...

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY A history of athletes who played two different sports and those who played two different positions in one sport. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen...

In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win an Olympic downhill race. In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash-landed his fighter plane in Korea and survived. In 1926. France's Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Helen Wills in what was deemed the 'Match of the Century'. In 2005, the NHL became the first major professional league to cancel an entire season. In 2024, Jordan Spieth signed an in...

The Art of the Team Collection: Honoring Gridiron History One Card at a Time In the world of sports memorabilia, there are many paths to take—some chase the high-value "investor" cards, while others seek to complete entire annual sets. But there is a specific brand of passion found in the Team Collector . Recently on the podcast, Darin Hayes sat down with Ryan Minnigh , a "super collector" of the...