Sports History Network

Digits Dynasty is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY “Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history. Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes across all of sports history, that highlig...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1967, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Francisco Warriors to win their first NBA Title. In 1994, San Antonio's David Robinson scored 71 to top Shaq in the NBA scoring race. In 1963, Bob Cousy played his final game for th...

The primary focus of today's discourse centers on the historical context and significance of the 1947 NFL Championship game, featuring the Chicago Cardinals. Our esteemed guest, historian Joe Ziemba, elucidates the remarkable journey of the Cardinals during that illustrious season, culminating in their first championship victory. Check out Joe on his podcast, When Football Was Football, on the Spo...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to friend of the show Travis Creasy about our first five picks of this year's NFL Draft. What did we get right? What did we get wrong? Join us for the discussion. ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend?&nbs...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY Around this day in 1976, Harry Caray sang 'Take me out to the ballgame' in the ballpark. He didn't know it at the time and was not happy about it. He leaned into it though and it became a Chicago tradition. In 1999, Fernando T...

Going way back in history, sometimes you uncover incredible stories. This is one of them. Long before Louisville Slugger became synonymous with  @MLB  , baseball players did whatever they could to make their own bats or have someone else make a bat for them. Pete Browning turned to an acquaintance when he failed to get a hit for two straight games. He considered that a slump! So, Brownin...

 Immaculata College won the first three women’s national championships in 1972, 1973, and 1974. It was a tiny school with only 500 students and they did it with virtually no budget. They did not even have their own gym. They had to play their home games at a local high school. This is the story of those three championships. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Edi...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark shares the frustrating history of the New York Jets. This is part 4. You can read the full blog post here . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He r...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest co-host Jeff Payne and Special Guest 1972 Sunoco Football Stamp Gridiron Greats Super Collector Steven Crane GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into the port of Falmouth winning the first Golden Globe Yacht race. In 1876, the first game was played in the National League. In 1947, the BAA played its first championship. In 1981, it wa...

The episode illuminates the intriguing narrative of a football stadium in Japan that bears the name of Nile Kinnick, a revered Heisman Trophy winner. We delve into the historical significance of this unique connection between American football and Japanese culture, as articulated by our guest, Timothy P. Brown, a football archaeologist. Kinnick, who was a celebrated player at Iowa, tragically lost...

The pivotal year of 1946 marked a transformative moment in professional football, as the Chicago Bears navigated a tumultuous landscape to secure the NFL championship amidst the backdrop of returning veterans and emerging competition from a rival league. The resurgence of talent, as veterans transitioned from military service back to the gridiron, significantly altered the dynamics of the sport, l...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To enter for your chance at a $75 Stirling Soap Gift Card: SportsHistoryNetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, the Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was the first of what would be an exciting series. In 1980, Rosie Ruiz che...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To register for a $75 Stirling Soap gift card: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1987, cyclist Greg LeMond was accidentally shot by his brother-in-law and nearly died. In 1986, Chicago's Michael Jordan scored an NBA playoff record 63 against the Boston Celt...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To register for a $75 Stirling Soap gift card: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, it was the 'Vindication in Vegas' fight between Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks. In 1967, Katherine Switzer entered and ran the Boston Marathon even though women were not...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To enter for your chance at a $75 Stirling Soap gift card: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1962, the Boston Celtics won a thrilling game 7 over the Los Angeles Lakers. In 1966, Boston's Red Auerbach announced his retirement and that Bill Russell would tak...

The salient focus of today's discussion lies in the exploration of the intricate world of trading cards, specifically those associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as we engage with Ryan Minnigh, the curator of 304 Collector's Corner. Ryan's passion for football history and card collecting emerged during the pandemic, transforming what began as a pastime into a formidable project dedicated to cat...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To enter for your chance at a $75 Stirling Soap gift card: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1937, Race car driver and MI5 agent St. John Horsfall drove two British Intelligence officers and a corpse 420 miles to a Scottish port as part of 'Operation Mincem...

Today, we delve into the captivating narrative of the 1945 NFL season, a period marked by significant transitions and the emergence of remarkable teams. The episode features a distinguished guest historian, Joe Squires, who elucidates the historical context surrounding the Cleveland Rams' championship victory, a triumph achieved amidst the backdrop of World War II's conclusion. As we explore the c...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Last week, we explored the illustrious careers of Paul Anderson and Tommy Kono. This week, we turn our attention to the legendary Ken Patera and the phenomenal Naim Süleymanoğlu, also known as "Pocket Hercules." Ken Patera, the fir...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1940, Cleveland's Bob Feller pitched the first and still only opening day no-hitter in Major League Baseball history. In 2007, Boo Weekley won his first PGA tour event with two chip in pars on 17 and 18. In 1976, Ontario’s...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we look back to the 2010 draft, and go through last year's draft, and look at the number 1 overall draft pick. Why did many of those teams pick quarterbacks number one overall? Did they work out? Interesting questions. Check out what I have found. ABOU...

Earvin Johnson was only 15 years old when a local sportswriter started calling him Magic. The name caught on quickly and soon everyone was referring to this young basketball phenom as Magic. This is that story.  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWO...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark shares the history of the frustrations of the New York Jets. This is part 3. You can read the full blog post here . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the ar...

The focal point of this episode is the intriguing history of the forward pass in American football, as elucidated by our esteemed guest, Timothy P. Brown from footballarchaeology.com. This information comes from his original post titled: Wabash and Kent Lambert's Forward Pass Innovations For the written post of this story check out pigskindispatch.com/RorZ We delve into the significant contributio...