Sports History Network

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an amazing maneuver to save his racecar during the All Star Race. 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 ti...

Today, we focus on trailblazer Eddie Kotal, the long-time scout for the Los Angeles Rams and the person responsible for putting together great Rams teams, including the 1951 NFL Championship team. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL h...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, Golden State's Rick Barry refused to shoot for most of the second half because he was upset about something that happened in the first two minutes of the game. In 1971, it was the 'Dream Mile' between American middle distance runners Jim Ryun and Marty...

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 Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in the longest Stanley Cup Finals game in history. In 1912, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a guy for heckling him. In 1941, Joe Dimaggio hit safely in the first of what would be 56...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Weightlifting at the 1972 Olympics occurred in Munich, Germany, from August 27 to Sept.6. In 1969, the International Weightlifting Federation added two new weight classes: flyweight (52 kg), bantamweight (56 kg), featherweight (60...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . Joe and I talk about Junk Wax and Junk Slabs-Collecting Football Cards in 2025 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 over to B...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Music by Lobo Loco https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Over_Midnight/Streetlife_-_Silentfilm_ID_981/ EPISODE SUMMARY In 1938, England's soccer team played in Germany in a friendly. It was what happened prior to the match that was more the talk than what happened durin...

Damon Bailey was probably the most hyped 13-year-old basketball player ever. In rural Indiana people were already predicting that Bailey would dominate the NBA someday. He even made the cover of Sports Illustrated. But he never played a single NBA game. Bailey is one of thousands of players who showed NBA potential, but did not make it.  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jac...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Believe it or not, the Philadelphia Phillies franchise dates back to 1883, when Chester A. Arthur was President of the United States. The Phillies were originally known as the Philadelphia Quakers, but they were renamed the Phillies in 1890. Despite some outstanding seasons, the Phil...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, it was the final game in the ABA. New Jersey beat Denver to win the ABA Championship game, coming back from a 22 point deficit. In 2005, Tiger Woods missed the cut for the first time in 142 starts. In 1962 and again in 1973, golfer Bruce Crampton blew...

In this enlightening discourse, we unveil a remarkable revelation concerning the father of modern American football, Walter Camp, whose historical narrative is unexpectedly marred by an allegation of attempted murder. We delve into the intricate details of this episode, as explored by Timothy B. Brown of Football Archaeology, who meticulously unravels the circumstances surrounding Camp's arrest in...

Every year no mater the sport, no matter the decade, every season has certain characteristics and highlights that sets that year apart from all others. The 1978 NBA Season has it own distinctive flavor from the New York Nets moving to Piscataway from Long Island and becoming the New Jersey Nets to the Washington Bullets winning their only NBA title. Yet were there were two other events that took p...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, Rick Barry made things awkward during a broadcast of the NBA Finals. Working with Bill Russell and Gary Bender, Barry made a racially insensitive remark about a picture of Russell. In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot 5 air balls in the final minutes of a playoff...

The 1951 NFL season represents a pivotal chapter in the annals of American football, characterized by the emergence of formidable talents and fiercely contested matches. During this episode, we meticulously explore the significance of that season, particularly focusing on the thrilling championship game that culminated in the Los Angeles Rams securing their first title. We delve into the dynamics...

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 New York Yankees attempted to trade outfielder Dave Winfield. In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner put on a uniform and managed his own team. In 1980, Dr. J made his most iconic shot. In 1996, San Diego Chargers running back Rodney Culver and h...

It's time for Part 2 of our great NY Athletes by Number, this time covering the numbers 34-67. Lots of baseball and football in this one, and some all time legends like Tom Seaver, and Lawrence Taylor. Who gets the nod at #42? Is it Jackie Robinson or Mariano Rivera? What about number 57? Mo Lewis or Johan Santana? You'll have to listen to find out! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History N...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1998, St. Louis Blues defenseman Chris Pronger took a puck to the chest and collapsed. In 1970, Boston Bruin Bobby Orr scored the game winner while flying through the air to win the game and the Stanley Cup. In 2015, Cleveland's LeBron James hit the game win...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, 17-year old Houston McTear tied a World Record in a Florida High School track meet. It began a journey of a little triumph and a lot of heartbreak. Music for this episode: Streetlife - Silentfilm by Lobo Loco Used under the creative commons license. Mo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2005, Sergio Garcia gave up a six shot lead in the final round of the Wachovia Championship, becoming only the fifth to do that on the PGA tour. In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic return in game 7 of the NBA finals. In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perf...

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 Jon and George interview Upton Bell. Bell is a former NFL Personnel Director and GM, former WFL Owner and GM, and the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell. THE OFFICIAL...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2002, Allen Iverson faced the media to assure everybody he was going to be in Philly the following year. Instead, the presser turned into questions about practice and his comittment to the team. In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot over Clevelan...

Maybelle (May) Blair is a baseball pioneer. In the movie, "A League of Their Own," Madonna's character was named after Maybelle, Mae Morabito. However, the character Madonna played was nothing like the real May. May did not join the AAGPBL (All-America Girls Professional Baseball League) until it was firmly established. But along the way, May certainly made her mark in baseball and softball. She p...

Only two players can say that they played for both the best team in NBA history and the worst team in NBA history. Leroy Ellis and John Trapp were those two players. They played for both the 1972 LA Lakers (69-13) and the 1973 Philadelphia 76ers (9-73). This is their story.  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Disco F...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Believe it or not, the Philadelphia Phillies franchise dates back to 1883, when Chester A. Arthur was President of the United States. The Phillies were originally known as the Philadelphia Quakers, but they were renamed the Phillies in 1890. Despite some outstanding seasons, the Phil...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. 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,...