Sports History Network

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Bob and Joe talk about the 100 year Anniversary of a special Red Grange Football game in 1924. With Special Guest Football Author Timothy P. Brown talking about his latest book. GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North America...

This episode delves into the rich history of the New York Giants as they celebrate their 100th anniversary, focusing on the fascinating player Tuffy Leemans. Host Darin Hays takes listeners on a journey through the early days of American football, highlighting significant events and figures, including insights from the renowned announcer Myron Cope. The discussion touches on Lehman's unique experi...

Welcome back to the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast were we bring you the best of sports from back in the day. We are heading into week 9 of the NFL regular season and this week we will look back at three games that are rematches from famous games from the NFL's glorious past. The first game is the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons. In the 1980 divisional playoffs, the F...

Darin Hayes takes listeners on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Andy Smith, one of college football's most legendary coaches, known for his transformative impact on the University of California football program. Starting as a player in Dubois, Pennsylvania, Smith showcased his talents at Penn State before transitioning to an illustrious coaching career that would see him lead t...

This podcast episode dives into the remarkable life and career of Earl Greasy Neale a legendary figure in both football and baseball history. Known for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to two NFL championships in the late 1940s, Neal's impact extended far beyond coaching. Before his NFL success, he showcased his athletic prowess as a standout player in college and a World Series champion with the C...

This episode’s special guest is former NFL tight end Daniel Wilcox, who played for the New York Jets, won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and played for the Baltimore Ravens. Hear his honest thoughts of playing for Herm Edwards, Jon Gruden, and John Harbaugh. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Me...

 Michael Jordan once lost a game of 1-on-1 to a 45-year-old business man. And this was in 2003 just after Jordan played his final NBA All-Star Game. It was an incredible game that will live forever. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK spo...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Mark goes back in time to relive many of the episodes he's published over the years, in this special 200th edition. He gives a quick reminder to the episodes he released, with a little story behind each one. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in...

Join Darin Hayes and Timothy P. Brown in this engaging episode of the Pigskin Daily History Dispatch as they dive into the intriguing world of football history through Timothy's unique "Factoid Feast." Timothy shares fascinating tidbits he uncovers during his research, highlighting a particularly quirky postcard from a World War II Army Air Force football team. This postcard, featuring a peculiar...

As the New York Giants celebrate their 100th anniversary, this episode dives into the storied rivalry between the Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Host Darren Hayes recounts the historical significance of their matchups, dating back to their first game in 1933 when the Steelers, then known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, faced off against the Giants. Throughout the years, these two franchises have s...

It's World Series time and to celebrate we select the best World Series for every decade from the 1900's to the 2020's! 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.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Ariel has a conversation with Bill Black, founder of NDN All-Stars. NDN All-Stars website What IS NDN All-Stars all about? **From NDN All-Stars website.** I’m Bill Black, and I am the “General Manager” of NDN All-Stars. It is my honor and responsibility to select the...

Week 8 of the NFL season is upon us and it is time for us to revisit and relive some of the greatest and most memorable games in the history of the National Football League Dana Auguster, the host of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast is back once again for the Historically Speaking NFL Matchups, where he is back to highlight the best of Pro football from back in the day. In this mini-episod...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Since the Arizona Cardinals are the NFL’s oldest team, with roots extending back to 1899, there are many examples of unusual plays, strange accomplishments, and perhaps odd statistics! Most of this stuff has been relegated to history, and remains hidden on yellowed newspapers...

Join Darin Hayes as he welcomes author Doug Vilhard to discuss his captivating new book, "The Golden Age of Red," which shines a light on the legendary football player Red Grange and his impact on the sport. Set in the 1920s, the conversation explores Grange's journey from a humble college athlete to a national sensation, revealing the complexities of fame and the pressures that came with it. The...

The podcast delves into the remarkable career of Mel Hein, a legendary figure in NFL history known for his exceptional skills as both a center and a linebacker. Celebrated as one of the greatest centers of all time, Hein is the only offensive lineman to ever win the NFL MVP award, a testament to his extraordinary impact on the game. He played 15 years with the New York Giants, earning accolades su...

 The NBA would be what it is if the early professional leagues had not proved that basketball was entertaining enough to sell tickets. These early leagues were the toddler phase of pro basketball development. Most of these leagues were each based in one city and the play style was closer to pro wrestling. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we’re going to step back in time to the year 1969. On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl lll. It’s still one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. In April 1969, the number of American troops in Vietnam reached its highest point, at a...

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us to discuss a unique training method Pop Warner used on his players in preparing to play Dartmouth one year. This story of course, comes from one of Tim's famous Tidbit F actoid Feasts Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your e...

Learn about how the legendary Vince Lombardi helped the NY Giants win an NFL Title. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @  Email-subscriber Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the...

Myron Cope, the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster, in this revealing interview with co-author Dan Joseph. Delve into the world of football media and learn about the colorful career of this iconic color analyst. #PittsburghSteelers Dan Joseph and Elizabeth Cope's book on Myron is titled: "Beyond the Yoi" The book: amazon.com/Behind-Yoi-Legendary-Pittsburgh-Broadcaster The YouTube page: yout...

 Lew Alcindor was one of the most hyped high school players of all time. He was nationally famous at the age of 15. If social media and ESPN existed back in his day he would have his highlights all over the place. Even Wilt Chamberlain predicted greatness for Alcindor. Of course, Alcindor is known today at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest players of all time. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head res...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we’re going to step back in time to the year 1969. On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl lll. It’s still one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. In April 1969, the number of American troops in Vietnam reached its highest point, at a...

Timothy P. Brown of FootballArchaeology.com joins us to explain the apparatus and methods used to apply white lines on football fields in the 19th-century game. Tim's original tidbit on the subject was: F actoid Feast VII Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbo...

Abe Saperstein is best known as the founder of the Harlem Globetrotters but in his career he crossed paths with everybody from Satchel Paige to George Steinbrenner to Wilt Chamberlain to Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Authors Mark and Matthew Jacob join us to talk about their new book, "Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports" . Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports Histor...