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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 explore the life and career of the man that founded the New York Giants.   Tim Mara was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the game of football had to do with bringing an NFL team to the nation's largest city.   He created a storied franchise that helped put the NFL on the map.   So strap on your seat b...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Washington Redskins.   George Preston Marshall was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the NFL had to do with the fan's experience of the game.   He created a spectacle that was more than just a football game.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s g...

Bob Allison was one of the best players for the Minnesota Twins during the 1960s. The Twins moved to Minnesota from Washington, D.C. for the 1961 season. However, before getting to Minnesota, Allison won the Rookie of the Year for Washington (known as the Senators) in 1959 by clubbing 30 Home Runs and knocking in 85 and batting .261. After the team moved to Minnesota is when Allison did most of hi...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the history of fantasy football.   Millions of people across the globe play fantasy football each year, but how many of them know how and when the game was founded?   It may surprise you a little to find out some of the details behind the fateful first draft back in the early 1960's.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s ge...

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 for another round of listener's "my football moments".  Each listener has a unique story to tell about their favorite football moments.   We also have a special guest stop by that needs no introduction and hear about his favorite personal football moment of all-time.   He goes by Boomer, Swami, or Chris Berman.   Pick your poison. So str...

Not only is Lefty O’Doul one of baseball’s forgotten heroes, he is actually one of America’s forgotten heroes as well. In fact, General Douglas MacArthur said what O’Doul did after World War II to help ease tensions between the U.S. and Japan was one of the greatest acts of diplomacy in the history of the U.S. O’Doul is one of the greatest hitters in the history of baseball as his .349 career batt...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Ray Lewis.   He was one of the most influential sports team leaders of all-time.   This is episode 8 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Urlacher.   He was one of the most versatile linebackers in league history, revitalizing the "Monsters of the Midway" in the early 2000's.   This is episode 7 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Dawkins.   He was one of the most dominating safeties of the 21st century, earning him the nickname, Weapon-X.  This is episode 6 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take th...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Terrell Owens.   He was one of the most polarizing players in recent memory, but there's no denying the success he had between the hash marks.   This is episode 5 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and letâ€...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Randy Moss.   He was given the nickname, Freak, because no single man on defense even stood a chance at a hope and a prayer against this guy.   This is episode 4 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Robert Brazile.   He was given the nickname, Dr. Doom, because he created havoc for offenses on the way a Hall of Fame career.   This is episode 3 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Jerry Kramer.   This is episode 2 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - m...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Bobby Beathard.   This is episode 1 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.   So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web -...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a brief history of the Professional Football Hall of Fame.   The induction ceremony for the 2018 class is on August 4th.   You will learn why the Hall is in Canton, the various renovations throughout the history of the Hall, and the leaders that have made this venue amazing.   A side topic gives you a quick explanation of h...

Sal “The Barber” Maglie enjoyed a terrific career going 119-62 over 10 years. But from 1950 through 1954 he was as dominant as anyone in the game. Given the nickname “The Barber” because of how he approached hitters and his game-day stubble, Maglie blossomed at the age of 33 after having spent time in the Mexican League and learning under the tutelage of former Major League pitcher Dolf Luque. Mag...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Wilbur "Pete" Henry, nicknamed "Fats".  You may remember Pete from a previous episode.   He was the All-American tackle that was signed by Ralph Hay and the Canton Bulldogs the same day as the founding of the NFL, but at the time, the news of the signing overshadowed the league founding.   So strap on...

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 explore part 2 of a 2-par...

Kiki Cuyler was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1968, but so few can recall his career – and what a career it was! Cuyler, whose birth name is Hazen Shirley Cuyler, made it to the big leagues for good in 1924 and hit .354 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1925, Cuyler upped his average to .357 and set two records that still stand today for Pittburgh, most runs scored in a season with 144, and...

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 explore part 1 of a 2-par...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments".  Each listener has a unique story to tell about their favorite football moments.   So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow...

Lyman Bostock was a Major League Baseball player on the rise. During the first 3 ½ years of his career with the Minnesota Twins and California Angels, Lyman hit .311 with a high of .336 in 1977. He had just signed a free agent contract with the Angels, a team that was on the rise and hoping to win a championship with Bostock at the center of things. But it wasn’t to be. In a horrible case of being...

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 explore the life and care...