Sports History Network

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY  In this thrilling conclusion to our Thanksgiving special, we journey back to one of the most unforgettable games in Dallas Cowboys history. Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo delve into the 1974 Thanksgiving Day clash against the Washington Redskins, a game that has become legendary a...

This Thanksgiving week, listeners are treated to a fascinating story about a surprising piece of football history involving an enormous stockpile of cleats. Timothy P. Brown from footballarchaeology.com shares how, during World War II, a Navy purchasing agent inadvertently ordered hundreds of thousands of football cleats, leading to a half-million sitting unused in a warehouse in Iowa by 1953. The...

The Pigskin Dispatch podcast delves into the recently released top 100 players list of the New York Giants, celebrating the team's rich history as they mark their 100th anniversary. Host Darin Hayes begins with a brief introduction to the significance of the list, which was curated by an independent committee of esteemed journalists, NFL executives, and passionate fans. He highlights the notable n...

Hello and welcome to the Week 12 edition of the Historical NFL Matchups episode here on the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast were we talk about the best of sports from back in the day. in this edition we will discuss four games that are on this weeks NFL schedule that are rematches of famous games from the NFL's past. One of the games that we are talking about is one from the1998 playoffs that...

Join us for an engaging conversation with New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein as he discusses his latest book, "The Ancient Eight," which delves into the world of Ivy League football. Feinstein shares his unique insights and experiences from the 2023 football season, highlighting the passion and dedication of the student-athletes who play for these prestigious institutions. The discus...

The podcast dives into the remarkable history of the Providence Steamroller, recognized as New England's first NFL team, and their journey to becoming champions in 1928. Host Darren Hayes speaks with author Greg Tranter, who details his extensive research and insights from his new book on the team. The conversation highlights the Steamroller's unique nickname origin, born out of a casual fan conve...

In 1930 the NFL moved one of the original franchises from Dayton, Ohio to the borough of Brooklyn, New York and re-branded the "Triangles" to a very familiar name - Dodgers. Yes, that's right. From 1930 through the 1944 NFL season, the NFL placed a team in Brooklyn, Ebbets Field. Looking to capitalize on the same name as their baseball cousins, the Brooklyn FOOTBALL Dodgers had high hopes. In Dayt...

 Magic Johnson’s greatest performance as an NBA player came in his rookie year, and in the most clutch moments against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did he have to fill in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but he scored 40 points in a closing Finals Game and took the Finals MVP trophy for himself. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher &nbs...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back to part two of our Thanksgiving special on "Yesterday's Sports," where host Mark Morthier and guest Dave DePaolo continue their deep dive into the history of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving games. This episode takes listeners back to the thrilling 1974 matchup between t...

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 talk with former Cleveland Brown Joe Righetti. He is also the author of a book about his life titled "Fourteen Mile Orange" which can be ordered on Amazon. TH...

Join us as we explore the fascinating story of Glenn McCarthy and his ambitious plans for a giant stadium in Houston, Texas, which was never built. Timothy Brown from footballarchaeology.com shares insights about this larger-than-life character, who was inspired by the grandeur of the film "Giant" and envisioned a 100,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof. Despite his efforts, including hosting...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . Clarence "Taffy" Abel: Breaking Ice and Barriers in Olympic Hockey 📘 Summary: In this powerful episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, I sit down with hockey historian George Jones—nephew of NDN All-Star #61 Clarence "Taffy" Abel (Chippewa) , the first Native American to compete in the Winter Olympics and...

The NFL Season is moving along and so are we. In this episode of the NFL Historical Matchups for Week 11, we have four games that we are highlighting. The first one may be one of the most famous and the most important games in NFL History. It may not have been a classic as for as a close game or having a fantastic finish, but Super Bowl III between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets helped...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk about the college football season at this point. Who makes it to the playoffs? Which SEC school gets eliminated in the next few games? Are you ready for more football? ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Bob and Joe talk about the unopened Football wax pack and wax box market along with some other interesting items in today's open forum GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was...

Boston Globe Columnist Chad Finn joins Dan to talk about, The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics: 1946-Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise . Chad compiled the stories in the book, which featured legendary sportswriters like Bob Ryan, Jackie MacMullan, Leigh Montville, and many more. We talk about the book and the importance of the Celtics to the City of...

 Spencer Haywood was the first player to try to enter the NBA early. There was a rule at the time that a player could not enter the NBA until he was four years removed from high school, but Haywood was already playing in the ABA and wanted to jump to the NBA. In the end the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide the matter. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, p...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Join us in this special episode of "Yesterday's Sports" as we dive into the rich history of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving games. Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo, both avid Cowboys fans, reminisce about some of the most memorable matchups, including the legendary 1974 "Clint Longley" g...

Timothy Brown joins Darin Hayes to spotlight the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Henry Mitchell McCracken to the safety and evolution of American football. McCracken, who became NYU's chancellor in the late 19th century, played a pivotal role in advocating for safer rules in the sport during a time when football was facing scrutiny for its dangers. Following the tragic death of a...

This podcast episode delves into the remarkable 1956 season of the New York Giants, culminating in their stunning 47-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship Game. Host Darin Hayes highlights the team's exceptional roster, featuring legends like Frank Gifford, Sam Huff, and coaching greats Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry. The episode draws parallels between this championship and prev...

Before there was an NBA, before there was a BAA, professional basketball looked a lot different than it does today. Back in the early 1900s, professional basketball was largely made up of regional leagues spread out across the country. A particular hotbed for these regional leagues was the Northeast. One of the leagues, the NEBL (New England Basketball League), was also one of the more progressive...

 The Oakland Oaks were able to make a huge splash by signing Rick Barry away from the San Francisco Warriors. The reason they were able to do this was because the guy that ran the Oaks was Barry’s father-in-law. The team would later become the Washington Capitols and then the Virginia Squires where they brought in Dr J. and George Gervin. It was a wild history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researche...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Show Notes Summary: In this nostalgic episode, Mark takes listeners on a journey through a lifetime of sports memorabilia collecting, beginning as a young boy in the late '60s with his first football and baseball cards. He shares the thrill of seeing colorful team logos and trading c...

This episode features Timothy P. Brown from FootballArchaeology.com, who delves into the fascinating history of college football programs that have dropped or de-emphasized their teams, specifically focusing on the relationship between stadium size and program viability. Brown discusses the impact of budget constraints and manpower shortages that led many institutions to discontinue their football...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZON Free Spirit at Free Safety: The Incredible (But True!) Football Journey of Bill Bradley The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run For A Record America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer...