Sports History Network

This episode’s special guest is the Chief Communications & Content Officer with the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Rich Desrosiers. In this episode, we talk about his career, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Hall of Fame selection process. We also talk about some of the new exhibits at the Hall of Fame. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www....

The 1938 NFL season represents a pivotal moment in the annals of professional football, during which the New York Giants emerged as champions, solidifying their legacy as a dominant force in the league. Throughout this episode, we meticulously dissect the myriad events that unfolded during that historic year, characterized by an intense struggle for supremacy amidst a backdrop of global turmoil. T...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to author Kelly Bennett about her new work "Out of the Mouth of Babe". This is a football podcast, but I love it when people are invested in topics and people and are passionate about those things. Kelly is the perfect example of just that. You can tell i...

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY You’re a freshman at Harvard in 1827. It’s Bloody Monday. You’re out on the commons field and the upperclassmen bellow a chant: “Football, Freshie—Football, Freshie,” and before you and your fellow first-year classmates know it, you are all standing on a field, pitted against a...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY When I first started competing in Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, I wanted to learn about the sport's history and the men who made it great. I read all the lifting magazines I could find, and one of the first lifters I read about wa...

 When it comes to team chemistry, the 1989 Detroit Pistons epitomized the concept of a complete team. They had the perfect balance of offense, defense, team leadership, and commitment to winning above individual statistics. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Rock You" by RockSounds "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HIS...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports 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 seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest Football Historian and Collector/Head of Vintage Football Community Jeff Payne GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Fran...

The focal point of today's discourse revolves around the evolution and significance of halftime entertainment in the realm of American football, as illuminated by our esteemed guest, Timothy B. Brown of FootballArchaeology.com. We delve into the historical context, revealing that, in contrast to the contemporary spectacle of renowned performers, early halftime shows were often modest affairs, lack...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we dive into one of the most shocking moments in pro wrestling history—Ric Flair’s apparent heart attack on a live WCW broadcast. Was it real, or was it just another wrestling storyline? Host Ariel Gonzalez breaks down the dramatic scene, the slow response...

The 1937 NFL Championship culminated in a historic clash between the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears, marking a pivotal moment in the annals of American football. This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of this significant game, highlighting the Redskins' remarkable journey to victory in their inaugural season in Washington, D.C. Under the astute guidance of Coach Ray Flaherty,...

On the calendar, the Month of march always represented the start of the NCAA tournament and the stretch run of the NBA season. Yet for this particular podcaster, the month of March is the birthday month of the host of this sports history program. In this all new episode of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast host Dana Auguster brings the listener on a stroll down memory lane as he highlights...

We delve into the life of mystery man Frank, a multifaceted individual whose contributions to early American football remain surprisingly obscure despite their profound significance. As a championship-winning captain at Williams College, he not only led his team to a Tri Collegiate Football Association championship but also excelled as a track star, showcasing his athletic prowess across multiple...

This podcast episode delves into the storied history of the Green Bay Packers, particularly highlighting their remarkable 1936 championship season. The discussion features esteemed historian Bob Swick, who provides profound insights into the dynamics of a team that not only boasted four future Hall of Famers but also exemplified a groundbreaking balance between offense and defense in an era domina...

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Two goal lines are set hundreds of yards to a mile apart on city streets or across village greens throughout the U.K. Soon blood will puddle on the former and soak the latter.  Up to a hundred a side batter, sometimes maiming and even killing each other, fighting to g...

The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the evaluation of the offensive prowess exhibited in the National Football League (NFL) during the 2024 season, juxtaposed against historical performances throughout the league’s extensive history. Check out the infographic We delve into the statistical analysis of the top 200 NFL offenses, highlighting the remarkable achievements of ten te...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We talk about the history of NFL free agency and how far it has gone from the time it began until now. ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend? Does the difference of a W or L in the box score dictate how you respond...

Jim Gilliam was a terrific infielder for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 17 years. After starting his career in the Negro Leagues, he followed in the footsteps of his idol, Jackie Robinson. Signed by the Dodgers, like Robinson, he was sent to Montreal to play for the Royals. After a few seasons, he found his way to Brooklyn and was named Rookie of the Year in 1953. Gilliam, a favorite of...

 What is the perfect body type for an NBA player? You might be thinking really tall, right? Well, that is part of it. In this episode we will look at wing span, long legs, and narrow hips as physical patterns that we see all over the NBA and have a direct impact on performance. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Flas...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY After winning the World Series in 1961 and 1962 under Manager Ralph Houk, the 1963 New York Yankees set out to win their fourth American League Pennant in a row and third World Series in a row........ You can read the full blog post here . YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Mort...

The podcast delves into the historical significance of sideline gear within American football, mainly focusing on the evolution of equipment worn by players not on the field. This information comes from his original post titled: The good old days of sideline gear - Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily f...

The 1935 NFL Championship stands as a pivotal moment in the annals of football history, emblematic of both a city's resilience and a team's ascendance. The Detroit Lions, in only their second season in the city, emerged victorious over the formidable New York Giants, triumphing with a score of 26 to 7. This victory not only marked the franchise's inaugural championship but also served as a beacon...

In the first of what will be a three part series of episodes, Andrew and Dan discuss the best players in New York professional sports history to wear #'s 1-33. We've got Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Devils, Rangers, and Islanders. And even some Dodgers and (baseball) Giants! Messier or Simms? Manning or Frazier? Munson or Monroe? The only way to find out is to listen! Hello Old Sport...

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE ONE SUMMARY Are you ready for some football! Football history that is! Who would have ever imagined that American football can trace its origins to ancient China and Greece? Travel with us From Elegant Ancient Chinese Football to the United Kingdom's Crude Rabble—our premier episode an...

Welcome, sports fans, to "Hidden Hall of Fame Histories," the podcast segment that digs beneath the surface of familiar stories to uncover the surprising twists and turns that shaped our favorite games. Today, we're diving into the life of a player whose journey to football stardom was anything but ordinary. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Po...