Sports History Network

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, golfer Lee Trevino struck by lightning. In 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 1:31 in Atlantic City. In 1954, it was the 'Battle of Berne' World Cup match between Brazil and Hungary. In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA....

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2003, Creighton's Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and then traded for cash and a copy machine. In 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. In 1992, Denmark beat Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Euro Final even though they didn't even qua...

The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the exploration of the 1962 NFL championship games, with a particular emphasis on the Green Bay Packers' remarkable season. We engage in a profound dialogue with our esteemed guest, Cliff Christl, the official historian for the Green Bay Packers, who shares with us the dynamics and historical context surrounding this illustrious team. A sig...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today's special guest is Dr. Charles Ripp, a lifelong Packers fan, a football and basketball historian, an author, and a great guest on this podcast. You will enjoy his knowledge, his love for the sport, and his passion for his Packers (unless you are a Bears fan). Che...

Part 2 of our episode on 1950 in sports dives into boxing, golf, tennis, and even pro wrestling! But the heart of the episode is the NFL season, the first after the merger between the NFL and the AAFC. Enjoy! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.fa...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY I started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1947, Sugar Ray Robinson beat Jimmy Doyle in a title fight. Doyle died at a hospital a short time after. Robinson had had a dream the night before that he killed Doyle in the ring and tried to call the fight off. In 2006, the 'Battle of Nuremberg' between Po...

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the exploration of the significance of historical images in American football, particularly through the lens of Phil Boyd, the curator of NFLpastplayers.com. This site serves as a digital repository for photographs that celebrate not only iconic players but also lesser-known figures who have made meaningful contributions to the sport. Phil shares the ge...

There are losses that can endure for a day or a week or maybe even a year.  But there are losses that some fans deal with that last for years, decades and some that they never get over.  On this edition of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast, Charles Combs and Dana Auguster will reveal the losses that they have endured as fans which they have never gotten over and may have finally c...

The focal point of this podcast revolves around the intriguing discussion with Timothy Brown of FootballArchaeology.com regarding the role of referees in awarding points within the game of football. During our conversation, we delve into the historical context and specific instances where referees have exercised their judgment to allocate points, often in response to unique situations that have ar...

 In today’s NBA, the level of scouting is incredible. Every team keeps a complete file on every other NBA player and every significant university and overseas player. But where did all of this scouting come from? It came from the mind of Bill Bertka, the first full time scout in the NBA. He was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1968 and he still works for the Lakers today at the age of 97. CREDI...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark sits down with his son again to talk about how weightlifting competitions have changed over the years. This is the second of a 2-part episode covering these changes. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City d...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Authors Jeffery Payne and Darin L. Hayes talk about their new book: Marooned, The Rise, the Fall, and the redemption of the NFL's Pottsville Maroons GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memora...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1992, the Dream Team lost in a scrimmage to a group of college players. In 1980, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien dropped softballs off of Cleveland's tallest building and things did not go well. In 1985, tennis player Anne White debuted an all-white bo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1917, Babe Ruth was ejected after issuing a walk to the first batter he faced. Ernie Shore followed that up by retiring 26 consecutive. In 2010, Landon Donovan scored the winning goal against Algeria to help the US advance to the knockout stage. In 2013, 44-...

The pivotal moment in National Football League history that we shall explore today is the remarkable 1961 season of the Green Bay Packers, a year that heralded the inception of a formidable dynasty under the esteemed guidance of Vince Lombardi. Following a narrow defeat in the previous championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Packers rebounded spectacularly, culminating in a resoundi...

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters for Sports Yesteryear . WHO INVENTED THIS SPORT? BACKGROUND Who Invented This Sport? is a sports time machine invented by two lifelong friends who are obsessed with the origins of sports as diverse as basketball and bobsledding and beyond. Each episode, we travel back through time and share with you a particular spor...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports! -------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS If you enjoy the content here and would like to...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup Quarterfinals with Diego Maradona scoring two iconic goals. In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round. In 1994, the US Soccer team beat heavily favored Columbia 2-1. The first goal was a...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports! -------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS If you enjoy the content here and would like to...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest Gridiron Greats Magazine Director of Art and Illustration and Author Jared Kraus. he talks about his new book: "Collecting John Elway" GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and m...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 2012 - The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship. It was the first title for LeBron. 1988 - The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Detroit Pistons to win the NBA Championship. 1979 - The NBA approved a one year trial of the three...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1980, the Brawl in Montreal was the first of three between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. In an undercard fight that night, Cleveland Denny was knocked out in the 10th round, collapsed and never regained consciousness, dying 17 days later. In 1964, Ken...

The episode delves into the historical significance of the Pittsburgh Steelers' helmet logo, an emblem that has become synonymous with both the team and the city itself. We explore the origins of this iconic insignia, tracing its roots back to the early 1950s when the Steelers initially displayed player jersey numbers on their helmets. The discussion transitions to the pivotal moment when the fran...