Sports History Network

Max Zaslofsky led the NBA in scoring during the second season of the league in 1947-48. He put the Chicago Stags on the basketball map. Later he led the Knicks to three straight NBA Finals. He was one of the greatest players from the early years of the league. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell "H...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Mark invites author Jack Bethel to join Yesterday's Sports to talk about many topics in in sports history, but focusing heavily on the California and Los Angeles areas. Jack is author of many books, but the one of particular interest to Mark for this conv...

In 2002, the New England Patriots were 14 point underdogs to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI but shocked a lot of people with the 20-17 win for their first in franchise in history. In 2008, the Patriots were trying to become the first team since the '72 Dolphins to go through the entire season undefeated but the New York Giants spoiled that with their 17-14 win that included the incredible...

The conversation centers on perhaps the most accomplished roster of talent ever assembled on one football team. Could Yale's 1901 Bicentennial Team be deemed the most accomplished ensemble ever? I am joined by Timothy Brown of FootballArchaeology.com, who elucidates the remarkable achievements of this team during Yale's 200th anniversary. The conversation delves into the extraordinary caliber of p...

In January of 1967, it was just a game between the champions of both the American and National Football Leagues. Now here in 2026, it has become America's unofficial national holiday where a certain number of people tune in to see the halftime show to see who is the most popular music entertainer of the year. While still others view the game just to see various entertaining commercials where you m...

In 2019, NC State scored only 24 points. It's the worst performance by a ranked team in the shot clock era. In 1954, Clarence 'Bevo' Francis scored 113 points against to set a collegiate basketball record. In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain put together a double triple double with 22 points, grabbed 25 rebounds, and dished 21 assists. It was the only 20-20-20 triple double in the NBA until Russell Westbroo...

This is a special episode telling the story of Ben and Valerie Hogan's harrowing day In 1949, when they were nearly killed in a collision with a Greyhound bus.

The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the initiation of football card collecting, aimed particularly at newcomers who may find the landscape daunting and opaque. We delve into the myriad motivations behind collecting, emphasizing the necessity of defining one's personal objectives prior to financial investment. Our discussion encompasses various collecting strategies, such as p...

Before the Super Bowl, there was the annual NFL Championship game in late December. Every year, the champions of the Eastern and Western divisions would meet to determine the champion of the National Football League. These games helped build the legacies of all time football legends including Red Grange, Sammy Baugh, Chuck Bednarik, and Johnny Unitas. In this episode Andrew and Dan name the greate...

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY A look back at some well known jinxes and superstitions from sports history. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear. No sport is left...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With the 2026 Winter Games just days aways, take a listen to how Summer's thrill for going fast turned her on to the sport, how close she came to giving up luge -- and what constitutes a perfect day in her life (Spoiler Alert: It's not in the winter). UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under th...

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...

in 2004, New England beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII in a thriller. In 2009, Pittsburgh's Santonio Holmes' catch in the final minute gave the Steelers the win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. In 1969, Richard Petty's unhappiness with Chrysler led him to switch to Ford for a season. He won his first race behind the blue oval emblem. In 1984, New York Knick Bernard Ki...

In 1988, Washington's Doug Williams became the first black QB to start a Super Bowl and after throwing 4 TDs in the second quarter, leading the Redskins to a 42-10 win over Denver, he also became the first black QB to win the MVP. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII 52-17. The game is remembered for one play involving Leon Lett and Don Beebe. In 2013, Phil Mickelson lipped...

In 1983, John Riggins ran for a then Super Bowl record 166 yards and a key touchdown as Washington beat Miami to win SB XVII. In 2000, Kevin Dyson's stretch for the endzone came up just a little short thanks to a game saving tackle by Mike Jones, preserving the win for St. Louis in Super Bowl XXXIV. In 1996, Magic Johnson returned to the NBA after a four-year hiatus following his announcement he h...

The culmination of the NFL playoffs has led us to a momentous juncture, as we now witness the final two teams poised to compete in the Super Bowl. Our discourse delves into the dynamics of the recently concluded championship games, where we will meticulously evaluate the performance of the teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. We will also engage in a comprehensive analysis of the piv...

In 1995, Steve Young threw a Super Bowl record 6 TDs in a rout of San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX. Jerry Rice had flu like symptoms but still caught three TDs to become the all-time Super Bowl leader in TD catches. In 2012, Brandt Snedeker's post-tourney press conference was interrupted because he had more golf to play. Leader Kyle Stanley's triple bogey on the final hole plunged him into a tie with...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY It was December of 1924 when Big Jim Thorpe of the NFL’s Rock Island Independents decided to escape the harsh, frigid weather of northern Illinois for a post-season gridiron tour of several southern states. The idea seemed promising. Most of his Rock Island teammates would joi...

In 2007, Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational for his seventh consecutive PGA Tour win. In 1958, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella crashed his car and was left paralyzed. In 1990, San Francisco crushed Denver in the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history. In 1975, St. Louis’ Freddie Lewis won the ABA All-Star MVP and was given a horse for his effort. In 1957, American tennis player Shirley...

This episode introduces an innovative application that enhances one's football knowledge through a daily trivia game focused on historical NFL events. We chat with Morgan Kenyon, the creator of GridironGuru.app , who explains the app's mechanics: it challenges users to arrange facts on a timeline, thereby deepening their understanding of the sport. Kenyon's motivation stems from a desire to create...

Joined by many of our Sports History Network colleagues, Andrew and Dan discuss the lives and legacies of Ryne Sandberg, Ken Dryden, Davey Johnson, Eddie Giacomin, Bernie Parent, Nick Mangold, Paul Tagliabue, Lenny Wilkens, Michael Ray Richardson, and Lenny Wilkens. Thanks to Dana and Chuck (Historically Speaking Sports), Bob (Gridiron Greats Podcast and Magazine), and George (PFRA Official Podcas...

Thump & Bump was one of the most obscure duos of NBA basketball. It was a short lived era for the Philadelphia 76ers featuring Charles Barkley and Rick Mahorn. They never came close to a title, but they were fun to watch. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWO...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Mark invites author Jack Bethel to join Yesterday's Sports to talk about many topics in in sports history, but focusing heavily on the California and Los Angeles areas. Jack is author of many books, but the one of particular interest to Mark for this conv...

In 2001, Duke erased a 10-point deficit with a minute left at Maryland and then won the game in OT. In 2024, Wyoming erased an 11-point deficit with a 1:10 left to beat Colorado State in OT. In 1977, the Bradley Braves scored the first 28-points of the game against New Mexico State but lost. It's the largest lead given up after preventing the other team from scoring. In 1976, Julius Erving bested...

The Football Legend Who Traded the Ivy League for the Front Lines: The Story of Johnnie Poe In the middle of a major winter storm, with classes canceled and the wind howling outside, it’s easy to find your mind wandering toward the macabre—perhaps to a certain Edgar Allan Poe story like The Cask of Amontillado . But while most of us associate the name Poe with gothic poetry and raven-themed footba...