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George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, was not only a man who devoted his life to serving his country; but before he dedicated his life to such service, he studied at Yale University and while there, played firstbase for the Eli’s. While he wasn’t necessarily the greatest of hitters, in fact, he was what you would call a “light-hitting first baseman”, he did put the ball in pla...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the longest continuously operated franchise in professional football.   The Arizona Cardinals do not come to mind for many when thinking about the oldest NFL franchise, but the team is 1 of only 2 of the original teams still in existence. So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. THE...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of the late owner of the Houston Texans, Bob McNair.   He was a savior to the city of Houston, bringing an NFL team back after the Oilers packed their bags for Tennessee.   His influence in the owner's room, in the city, and various committees helped shape the NFL as we know it.   So strap on your se...

Every April the National Hockey League enters its second season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is one of the most exciting times in sports. But unlike Major League Baseball, the National Football League or the National Basketball Association, hockey’s playoff season is actually named after a person, Frederick Arthur Stanley. But why? Who was the man who later became known as “Lord Stanley”? Why is...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the history o...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Sammy Baugh.   Slingin' Sammy was a pioneer for the forward pass, and he helped put Washington D.C. on the NFL map back in the late 30's/early 40's.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show note...

Gus Dorais is one of college football’s all-time greatest players and coaches. He was the first player in the history of Notre Dame to be named an All-American and was actually given the opportunity to coach the Fighting Irish. However, his best friend and college roommate needed the job and Dorais had another offer. So, Dorais took the other job – head coach at Dubuque – and his best friend, Knut...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 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 140+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridiron Great...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Ernie Nevers, a Hall of Fame fullback for the Duluth Eskimos and Chicago Cardinals.   Nevers' career was short, but he made the most out of his 5 seasons in the NFL.  He still holds the record for most points scored (40) in a game.   This is also the oldest record in the history of the NFL.  So s...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Paul Allen, the late owner of the Seattle Seahawks.   Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft, and was also considered to be the savoir of the Seahawks, keeping the team from moving to California.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFT...

Archie Moore is the only boxer in history to face Rocky Marciano, Floyd Patterson AND Muhammed Ali. An absolutely terrific boxer, Moore captured the light heavyweight championship by unanimous decision at the age of 39 over Joey Maxim. Moore held the title for 10-years before he was stripped of the belt for failure to fight as a light heavyweight towards the of his 10-year reign because he wanted...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Alex Spanos, the late owner of the San Diego Chargers.   Spanos lived a true-life rags-to-billionaire story, culminating in the purchase of the Chargers.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Mel Hein, a Hall of Fame center and linebacker for the New York Giants.   Hein was known as "Old Indestructible" for never missing a game in his 15 year career.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit t...

Joe “The Jet” Perry was once the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, and until 2011 was the all-time leading rusher in the history of the San Francisco 49’ers. But never winning a championship and playing the shadow of the great Jim Brown has certainly affected the legacy of Joe Perry. Perry said no to a larger offer to play for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL in 1948 and instead signed for nearly less...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Dutch" Clark.   He played for the Portsmouth Spartans and the Detroit Lions.   Dutch was considered Detroit's first gridiron great.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Robert Cal Hubbard.   He played for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Pirates (later named Steelers).  Cal was also a very successful umpire in the major league for baseball.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKI...

A star at Cal-Berkley, Joe Kapp led the Bears to a Rose Bowl victory and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 18th round of the 1959 NFL Draft. However, Washington and Kapp squabbled over terms, and Kapp decided to take his game north to the Canadian Football League and the Calgary Stampeders. After spending two years with Calgary, Kapp was traded to the British Columbia Lions (in 1961) a...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 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 140+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridiron Great...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of John "Blood" McNally, the Vagabond Halfback.   He played for multiple NFL teams, but he made his biggest dent on the league with the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect wit...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 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 140+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridiron Great...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Curly" Lambeau, the Father of the Green Bay Packers.   He founded the team, was the first star player, and became a legendary coach that put Green Bay on the map.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show:...

Duke Slater is not a common name amongst football fans, but it should be. While he played in the NFL prior to what we know it as now, Slater was still one of the greatest to ever play the game, particularly as a lineman. In fact, when the great Red Grange was asked to name the greatest players of all time (up until that point), Grange did not name himself as one of the greats. In fact, he named 13...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to the August in 2018 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.   The Football History Dude was at the enshrinement covering the event, and I took advantage of being there by asking fans what their favorite football moment of all time was.   Many are Eagles, Packers, and Ravens related due to this year's class.   So strap on your seat belt, and l...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Philadelphia Eagles.   Bert Bell was also co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.   However, his biggest contribution to the NFL came as the commissioner that built the league's image to heights unmatched by any previous regime.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to...

On July 12, 1910, New York Evening Mail reporter Franklin Pierce Adams filed his article after a game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Little did he or anyone know it would become one of the most famous pieces of work to ever be written about baseball, a little poem in which he proclaimed, “These are the saddest possible words, Tinker to Evers to Chance”. Those three, Tinker, Evers an...