Sports History Network

The history of the football tee is a fascinating exploration into a device that is often taken for granted amid the fanfare of the game. We are joined by Timothy P. Brown from FootballArchaeology.com, who elucidates the evolution and significance of this essential kicking apparatus. Delving into its origins, we discover that the term "tee" is derived from a Scottish word denoting a circle, which r...

Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't happen on this day and may not have ever happened. In 2024, San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin got tossed before the first pitch. How common is it for a manager to get tossed before the game even st...

The narrative presented in this episode revolves around the long-overdue recognition of Leo Lyons, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in the history of professional football. We are joined by authors Jeff Miller and John Steffenhagen, who illuminate the significant contributions of Lyons, the founder of the Rochester Jeffersons and a co-founder of the National Football League. Their extensive r...

In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career. In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52. In 1976, Hank Aaron hit his final home run. The groundskeeper who recovered the ball was fired the next day. In 1969, Neil Armstrong took man's first steps on the moon. An hour later Gaylord Perry hit his first c...

In 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race. In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 59-year old into a tie and a playoff. He lost by several shots. Watson was the oldest to lead a major after three rounds and would have likely set a record that would have never bee broken if he had won...

In 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to finish in a tie for first and lost in a playoff. In 1995, Fabio Casartelli died during stage 15 of the Tour de France after crashing into a roadside barrier. In 1912, a pair of tennis players who'd survived the sinking of the Titanic met on the tennis co...

The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound legacy of Vince Lombardi, illustrated through the captivating collection of our distinguished guest, Jack Giambroni. Lombardi's indelible impact on the sport of football is epitomized in his assertion that a man's belief in himself and total commitment to his career are paramount to the worth of his life. Through Giambroni’s ex...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the same game. It's the only time that's happened in MLB history. In 1990, Bo Jackson hit 3 bombs and Deion Sanders hit an 'inside the park' homer in an exciting affair between two-sport stars. In 1978, Ge...

In this engaging discourse, we welcome Thomas Hall from GridironIntelligence.com, a burgeoning platform dedicated to the provision of comprehensive NFL statistics and analytics. The principal focus of our conversation revolves around the innovative features of Gridiron Intelligence, which seeks to amalgamate extensive football data into a singular, user-friendly interface, thus facilitating a deep...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1950, Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 to win the World Cup. It was a tremendous upset and it was an incredible disappointment in Brazil. In 1990, Steve Lyons slid safely into first base and while dusting himself off, dropped his pants. In 1983, Hale Irwin whiffed a...

As NFL training camps get underway and the 2025 NFL Football Season commences, what better time than now to take a look back at the incredible story of the 1925 Pottsville Maroons, This team is listed as the No. 1 team atop the NFL standings in 1925 by NFL.com. Yet, even though they were originally noted as the NFL Champions of 1925, the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) are considered...

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Every dedicated baseball fan knows that the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1964, winning 29 pennants and 20 World Series titles. However, that dominance abruptly ended from 1965 to 1969. During those five years, the Yankees had only one winning season,...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest Pittsburgh Steelers Collector and Historian Ryan Minnick GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then tur...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, benches cleared between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox after Carlton Fisk and Deion Sanders exchanged unpleasantries. In 1994, Albert Belle's bat was suspected of being corked and was confiscated. That's when a 'Mission: Impossible' style p...

The focal point of our discussion revolves around the historical nuances of football rules, particularly the significant regulation concerning the advancement of fumbles, which was initially prohibited in college football until 1990. This episode features Timothy P. Brown of Football Archaeology, who elucidates the evolution of various football rules that have shaped the game we know today. We del...

The 95th mid-summer classic, also known as the MLB All-Star game is now upon us as the best of Major League baseball converge on the city of Atlanta. In this edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs get to get to select their own all-stars. With a mixture of Hall of Famers and other all-time greats, the co-hosts of the show will select from players...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1949, multi-sport athlete Jaroslav Drobny defected during a tennis tournament in Switzerland. In 1970, Pete Rose scored the winning run in the MLB All Star game after bowling over Ray Fosse at the plate. In 1972, a pair of brothers worked behind the plate du...

This podcast episode explores the remarkable and historic run of the Green Bay Packers during the 1965 NFL season, culminating in their championship victory. Our esteemed guest, Bob Swick of Gridiron Greats magazine, provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of that season, highlighting the pivotal playoff game against the Baltimore Colts that ultimately secured the Packers a place in the...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a 539 foot home run off Dock Ellis in the All-Star game. In 1941, a rules infraction should have given Vic Ghezzi the PGA Championship. Instead, Ghezzi said, 'I don't want to win that way.' In 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom traded his Balt...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Chicago's Comiskey Park turned ugly quickly. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the u...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested after punching a police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1970, Doug Sanders missed a 30-inch putt on the 18th hole to fall into a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, one he would go on to lose. In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen ac...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1953, Ben Hogan won The Open Championship in his only appearance. In 2010, Jack Nicklaus christened his new course with a 102 foot bomb. In 1999, Brandi Chastain scored the game winning PK and then celebrated in a memorable way. In 2011, Abby Wambach netted...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to Art Remillard about his book over religious history in sports. This was an interesting and educational podcast about things that I have never thought about concerning the intersecting of sports and religion. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark's son, Everett, joins the podcast as a special guest to discuss some weightlifting history. This episode focuses on the change in weightlifting weight classes at the Olympics over the years. SHOW BACKGROUND My name is Mark Mor...