Sports History Network

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY An Open Forum with Co-Host Joe Squires on some auctions and cards sets. GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned...

In 1951, Roger Maris scored 5 TDs (four of which were returns for TDs, 2 KO, 1 Punt, 1 Int) in a high school football game. In 1951, LA Rams QB Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards and five TDs. In 1951, New York Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds pitched his second no-hitter of the season, becoming the first American Leaguer to do it. In 1941, Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams went 6-...

In 1991, the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers played the first outdoor game and it took place in Las Vegas with game time temps around 90. In 1998, Prairie View's football broke their 80-game losing streak. In 2000, US Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner beat Russian Alexander Karelin to win Gold in the Olympics . In 1968, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson closed out the regular season wi...

In 1999, Justin Leonard sank a 45-foot birdie on 17 to grab a crucial 1/2 point and complete an incredible comeback to win the Ryder Cup back from the Europeans. In 2021, Justin Tucker hit the longest FG in NFL history to beat the Detroit Lions. But the kick should have been longer. In 1981, top-ranked Southern Cal scored the game winning TD with :02 left to beat #2 Oklahoma in a thriller. In 2010...

In 1971, Marshall won its first game after a plane crash 10 months earlier killed 75 people, including most of the team, coaching staff, administrators, and several fans. In 1982, Northwestern broke their 34-game losing streak. In 2000, Vince Carter, aka Air Canada, dunked over France's Fredrick Weis in an Olympic prelim game. Some have called it the greatest in game dunk in basketball history. In...

in 1989, Joe Montana led a fourth quarter comeback against Philadelphia despite the fact he was sacked 8 times on the day. In 1972, NY Jets Joe Namath and the Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas put on quite a display of aerial firepower. In 1972, Oakland Raider Jack Tatum returned a fumble for an NFL record 104 yards. In 1994, Colorado beat Michigan on a stunning Hail Mary. In 2000, diver Laura Wilkins...

This podcast episode encapsulates the thrilling developments of the 2025 NFL season as we delve into our audacious predictions for week four. We, the hosts, engage in a comprehensive analysis of the previous week's exhilarating games, highlighting the NFL's unparalleled capacity to generate suspense and excitement, evidenced by numerous last-minute scores. Furthermore, we confront the harsh realit...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to Steve Massey about his Steelers, his writing career, and who he thinks is the most important Steeler or all time. This is the second time Steve has been on the show, and you will see why during this interview. He is a great author with an impressive kn...

 Everyone knows about Linsanity. But in this episode, we take you back to Lin’s childhood in Palo Alto, California where he was an undersized point guard who seemingly had no chance to make the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Broken" by AJ PRO "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwo...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship...... You can read the full blog post here . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGR...

In 2000, the UAB Blazers stunned LSU at Death Valley. In 1979, John Madden dropped his first 'BOOM' during an NFL broadcast. In 1992, Manon Rheume became the first woman to suit up and play for an NHL team. In 1969, LA Dodger John Miller hit a home run in his final at bat. He'd also his a homer in his first at bat. He only hit two in his career. In 1908, Fred Merkle failed to touch the next base o...

The discussion centers on the evolution of offensive formations in American football, with a particular focus on the significant formations of 1955. Timothy P. Brown, an esteemed contributor from Football Archaeology, tells of that era's football strategies, highlighting formations such as the single wing, the Notre Dame box, and the modern T. This conversation comes from one of Tim's recent Tidbi...

In 1974, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals got into a bench clearing brawl after Bill Madlock walked away from the plate in response to Cardinal pitcher Al Hrabosky doing what Al Hrabosky did. In 1927, Jack Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney but didn't go to a neutral corner soon enough. His delay cost him a Heavyweight title. In 1990, Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored 8 touchdowns...

This podcast elucidates the intricate dynamics of orchestrating a sporting event on game day at a venue. We delve into the insights offered by our esteemed guest, Don Castonte, who has authored a compelling book entitled " Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation ." Within this discourse, we explore the multifaceted responsibilities of event directors, who not only ma...

In 1969, Wayne Maki hit Ted Green in the head with his stick, cracking his skull. The blow nearly killed him and it resulted in the first assault charges being filed against NHL players for an on-ice, in-game fight. In 1970, Monday Night Football debuted on ABC. In 2008, the Miami Dolphins rolled out the 'Wildcat' offense as a component of their offense. In 1985, the Baylor Bears pulled off a huge...

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . LINKS The Official PFRA Podcast Website The Professional Football Researchers Association Website EPISODE SUMMARY The first episode of season 3, Jon and George chat with Authors John D. Steffenhagen & Jeffrey J. Miller about their book titled Leo Lyons, the Rochester Jeffersons and...

In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in a made for TV tennis match in the Houston Astrodome. In 1973, the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in 13 innings after getting extremely lucky on a ball that should have gone over the fence. In 1969, Jack Nicklaus conceded Tony Jacklin's two-foot putt in an all-square match on the final hole of the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup fin...

In 1988, Olympic medalist Greg Louganis hit his head on the 3m Springboard during the prelims. In 1998, Tennessee beat Florida 20-17 in OT in front of the then largest crowd to watch a college football game outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1965, the NFL added an official to the crew to make sure quarterbacks weren't going past the line of scrimmage. In 1959, Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur. In...

In 1982, Stanford with senior QB John Elway played San Jose State coached by Jack Elway for the fourth and final time. In 1988, Arnold Palmer won his final golf tournament. In 1999, 35-year old Jim Morris made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His story inspired a movie with Dennis Quaid playing Morris.

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to author Richard Podolsky about his book Madden and Summerall. Mr. Richard discusses his relationship with the great John Madden, what John meant to him and to the football world, and some more interesting stories along the way. I hope you enjoy the inte...

In 1988, the top ranked Miami Hurricanes scored 17 points in the final 5:30 to beat #16 Michigan 31-30. In 1961, the expansion Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears in the opening week of the season. In 1933, the 'Bronco Nagurski' rule went into effect. In 1994, UNLV Quarterback Jason Davis completed 28 of 41 passes for 347 yards...in a single quarter! In 2004, it was a horrible start for the A...

The primary focus of our discussion revolves around the bold predictions for the upcoming week of the NFL season, specifically week three of 2025, as we explore both surprising insights and the evolving dynamics of the league. Ed Kleese joins me, and together we delve into the intriguing performances of various teams, notably the Green Bay Packers, who have demonstrated exceptional prowess thus fa...

 In 78 years of NBA Drafts, the top pick has helped his team to a championship only 10 times. Here is that list. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/   F...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship...... You can read the full blog post here . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGR...

In 1869, Young Tom Morris holed the first Ace in a major golf tournament. In 1989, Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail ran back two kickoffs for TDs against Michigan in a 24-19 win. It was the second time Rocket ran two back for TDs in a game. In 2000, Kentucky State’s Alvon Brown rushed for 405 yards rushing to set a Division 2 record. In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley drove in 12 of his team's 17 run...