Sports History Network

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports 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 first American to clean and jerk 500 pounds, was a multi...

Ever wondered when paper cups became a staple on the sidelines of American football games? The answer, like most things in football history, is far more interesting than you might think. Today, we're joined by Timothy Brown, the Indiana Jones of pigskin history, to explore the forgotten tale of paper cups on the gridiron. We'll delve into their surprising origins and the impact they had on the gam...

Red Badgro's career, though short-lived, left an undeniable mark on the NFL. He was a dominant two-way player, a champion, and a pioneer in the league's early years. While his name may not resonate with contemporary fans, his story serves as a reminder of the incredible athletes who paved the way for the sport's modern era. His legacy lies in his versatility, leadership, and contributions to the h...

Most baseball fans know that George Steinbrenner fired Billy Martin as Yankee manager 5 times in just over a decade. But every firing has its own unique story. In this episode we delve into each of the five firings and tell the story behind them. Books to complement this episode: Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius by Bill Pennington The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock Steinbrenner...

The month of June is what I call the "Month of Champions". We have the College baseball and softball tournaments happening this month but also the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup finals talking place simultaneously. This year the Boston Celtics and the Edmonton Oilers both played for their league championship in the month where summer begins Alot like 1984 when both teams reached the NBA Finals and...

This Day In Sports History is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering th...

Ken Crippen, the founder and director of the Football Learning Academy, joins us to tell of a new project of preserving bios and stats of legendary players and how he helps the former players in doing so. Ken Crippen joins us to tell of a just launched a new class at the Football Learning Academy: Historical Scouting Reports. This class has: -Video interviews with players talking about how to play...

 NBA refereeing was wild in the early days of the league. Each ref would develop his own styles and tendencies. Some were known to allow fighting, and others were friendly to the away team. There was a lot more flair to the job. Sometimes after games, the referees would even grab a drink with the players and coaches from both teams. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Lo...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, host Mark Mortier welcomes a special guest, Dr. Conor Heffernan , lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. Dr. Heffernan has written extensively on weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman competitions. He contribut...

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY This episode covers some of the greatest moments in Paddy Driscoll's career. Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here . WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL BACKGROUND Each episode takes the listener back to the very early days of...

One name synonymous with the early NFL's success is Ray Flaherty. Ray was a great player, innovator, and eventually a Championship Coach who left his mark on the game. We are proud to celebrate Mr Flaherty and his football legacy as part of our NY Giants 100th Anniversary season. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up...

The 100 Most Memorable Sports Moments of the 1990s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY (Summary goes here.....) ABOUT THE SHOW The 100 Most Memorable Sports Moments of the 1990s is a podcast series produced by the Sports History Network that will look back at sports moments from the 1990s that live on in the collective ima...

Historian Joe Ziemba joined the program a couple of years ago to share some stories of the greatness of Pro Football Hall of Fame Receiver Don Hutson, including a story of some early motivation by an opposing NFL coach. 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...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to Ken Crippen about three of my favorite players of all time: Jay Cutler, John Elway, and King Derrick Henry. Ken did all the work by looking at the film of these three players. What does he have to say about them? You can check out Ken's work at Footbal...

 Today, we complete our series on the Lost Teams of the NBA. On this episode we cover the Sheboygan Redskins, the Waterloo Hawks, and the original Denver Nuggets. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The date was May 8, 1970: It was game 7 of the NBA Finals, between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. I was eight years old, and my brother was eleven. Both of us being Knicks and Willis Reed fans, this would soon become a game we could never forget. Back in game 5 of the 1970 NB...

Who was Walter Steffen? And what did he contribute to football history? Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us to answer these questions about this gridiron legend in this episode of football preservation at its finest. The discussion is based on one of Tim's Tidbit posts titled: Judging Walter Steffen's Coaching Career I appreciate Timothy Brown for sharing his time, knowledge, and the gr...

Discover the untold story of Mel Hein, the legendary player from the New York Giants who revolutionized the game of football. From his exceptional skills on the field to his lasting impact on the sport, this video delves into the life and career of the player you never knew you needed to know about. Join us as we uncover the legacy of Mel Hein and his contributions to the New York Giants. This is...

Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ron Mix, who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. He was a nine-time all-AFL player and an eight-time AFL All-Star. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about we talk about other American Football League players who played all ten years of the league’s existence and are in the Pro Football...

Discover the fascinating history of the carioca drill in football and its surprising origin as an exercise and conditioning drill for the gridiron. This video takes an in-depth look at how this unique drill has transitioned from a far-off place to the football practice field, showcasing its evolution and impact on the game. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind the carioca drill and its signific...

Jake Daubert was a star for the Brooklyn Robins and Brooklyn Dodgers during the early 1900s and finished his career with the Cincinnati Reds. He played during baseball's deadball era and was about as good as anyone. His play at first base was second-to-none and, at the plate, you would be hard-pressed to find many who could handle the bat as well as he did. In fact, when Daubert's career came to a...

 For our 200th regular episode, we are sharing the story of Kobe’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. He was on fire that night, and for some weird reason the Raptors never double-teamed Kobe... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK s...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports 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 was John Davis.  Davis’ weightlifting career spann...

Think shovel passes are just for checkdowns? Think again! This episode explodes common misconceptions about the shovel pass and reveals its potential as a weapon against a fierce defensive pass rush. You can find Tim's original Tidbit on this subject complete with images, at Slowing The Pass Rush With A Shovel Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more...