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Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us to talk about an interesting man with a few ideas to help football and an exhibition game between the Giants and Rams where the NFL tried them out. This information comes from his original post titled: Playing For Extra Time In Portland Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign...

In this week’s brief NFL episode, we have three games from back in the day that are rematches in this weeks slate of games in the National Football League. Moving chronologically, we have a game from the sixties that features a team that is off to a quick start here in the 2024 season. The game we will highlight was this teams first ever win in franchise history that took place in one of football’...

The New York Football Giants are celebrating their 100th season this year, and are celebrating with a series of lists, including a list of the Top 100 Giants Players and a bracket of the best 64 moments in Giants history. Check out www.giants.com/100. In this episode, Dan and Andrew review the bracket, and the Top 100 Players List, and a few other questions related to the Giants 100th Anniversary....

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today I had the pleasure of talking to a lifelong Redskins/Football Team/Commanders fan, Mike Richman. Mike loves his football, and just so happens to have written several books over the team from DC, including a new book about the great coach, George Allen. Check out...

Learn about the earliest roots of American football and how it transformed from an English schoolyard game to the Game we know and love today in the US. We welcome some iconic clips of past interviews with football experts, such as Dr. Tony Collins, Timothy Brown, R.C. Christiansen, and Upton Bell, to help accurately tell the first part of football history. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website...

Welcome to Raymond Berry Rote to the Hall of Fame, a podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible career of one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Raymond Berry, a Hall of Famer known for his precise route running and exceptional hands, played a pivotal role in the Baltimore Colts' dynasty of the 1960s. Join us as we delve into Berry's remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings to...

 Dave Stallworth of the New York Knicks suffered a heart attack during a game against the Warriors in 1967. His doctors forced him to retire immediately. However, after two years of working out and increasing his activity, his cardiologist cleared him to return to the Knicks in 1969. He was the first NBA player to return to his sport after a heart attack. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, wri...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Before we break down the Oakland Raider's 1967 season, let’s take a quick look at their first seven seasons. Things didn’t look promising in their first three seasons, as the team won only 9 of 42 games.  Things changed quickly in 1963 when Al Davis took over as head coach and g...

Coaches get an advantage by knowing what the other team is doing before they do it. Today, we're diving deep into a particularly interesting and sometimes controversial aspect of American football: the art of sign stealing. From the early days of the game to the modern era, coaches and players have been constantly on the lookout for a competitive edge. But how did this practice evolve? What are so...

Welcome back to another episode of the Historical NFL Matchup for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL seasons. In this short podcast episode, we will take a look at three memorable postseason games from NFL history that are part of the NFL schedule for week two. One of the games that we will focus on is a recent super bowl that is considered one of the greatest games in Super Bowl history that featured a contr...

In this episode, we talk with an expert studying and preserving the legacies of legendary Native American athletes. Bill Black, a Native American himself, has started a movement to recognize these incredible athletes, and we have the opportunity to learn more about some of his football players to whom the homage is paid in this episode. www.ndnallstars.com Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website a...

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Few sports fans have heard of George Pjura. One reason is that Olympic Weightlifting is not a highly popular sport in the USA. Another reason is that George is humble and speaks little of his achievements. But those who know weight...

Fritz Pollard is not a name most football fans are familiar with. Yet, his place in NFL History is about as iconic as any. Pollard is the first African-American to coach and NFL team. To be fair, he was a co-head coach. In 1920, with the Akron Pros of the American Professional Football Association, the APFA, later to re-brand itself as the NFL, Pollard led the Pros to an 8-0-3 season and the APFA...

 Today we share the story of the Pittsburgh Pipers who later became the Pittsburgh Condors. The team only lasted five seasons before going out of business, but they relocated twice, went through 8 head coaches, and 3 name changes. But they will always be the original ABA champions when they featured Connie Hawkins as their leading scorer. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Ja...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes called him the hardest puncher they ever faced, harder than Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. Randall Tex Cobb said: “He hit so hard you felt it in your ankles.” The man they were talking about was Earnie Shavers. Once when George Foreman was...

We discuss the history of football quite a bit in this program, and many times, it has some items pertaining to the ball itself. Tonight, we deep dive into the history of football with the author of a new book, our friend Timothy Brown wrote. It's The History of the Football with writer Tim Brown. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive foot...

Dive into the dark underbelly of professional football with this exposé on one of the most infamous scandals in NFL history. In 1946, the New York Giants were set to face off against the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship. But just days before the big game, a shocking revelation rocked the league: two Giants players were accused of taking bribes to throw the game. This documentary explores the...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY One of the things Bob Backlund learned early on from ring mentor Terry Funk was to not impose his wrestling style on his opponent, but rather adapt to his opponent’s style. It’s a technique aimed at getting his opponent over with the crowd. And that’s what Backlund did wit...

Here on the podcast we are starting a new series. Every week during the NFL season we will take a few games off the schedule that are rematches of famous games in NFL History. Some will be memorable post season games while others are memorable in other ways. Here in week one we will talk about three games that are on the week one schedule of games that are rematches of great games of the past. The...

This episode is a celebration of the 100th season of the New York Giants. We will talk about their early history, early Hall of Famers, and will cap it off with an archival interview with Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.c...

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . Bob and Joe look at the 1932 Walker Cleaners Packers set and the new 2024-25 Pro Football hall of Fame Throwback Calendars with Special Guest Miles Causey GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It...

Another eagerly awaited NFL season is upon us and it seems like everyone has an opinion on who will end up in New Orleans in February competing for the Lombardi Trophy. Professional pro football analysts all the way down to your neighbor has an opinion on who will be this years Super Bowl Champion. This practice has gone on seemingly since the beginning of the modern NFL. Everyone has an opinion i...

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...

 Bobby Plump went on to have a full life after winning the 1954 Indiana State Championship. He played in the NIBL, then started a successful company, opened a restaurant, and won a seat to the Indiana State House of Representatives. He came to represent hope for the underdog. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Happy...