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The New York Football Giants' historic first NFL championship will blow your mind - you won't believe how and when they did it! Witness the historic moment when New York secured its FIRST-ever NFL championship win! Join us as we relive the excitement and glory of this monumental achievement in American football. From the thrilling plays to the jubilant celebrations, this video captures the essence...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Travis Creasy and I talk about the 2024 NFL Draft. We look mainly at the first five picks but talk about other pics and trade possibilities. Remember that the draft starts today at 7 p.m. central. Please enjoy this great event after listening to this episode. ABOUT FOO...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . NFL Clichés – By Gary Jarjoura (nflcliches.com) The NFL Draft is upon us. The greatest 4 days in the NFL offseason is coming up. Many of us will be drawn to the suspense and the hope of this year's draft. But for every Peyton Manning, there is a Ryan Leaf. For every Russell Wilson, th...

One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE DESCRIPTION My prediction for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. ABOUT ONE GUY WITH A MIC PRESENTS: HISTORY OF DINGERS AND DUNKS I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of ba...

mynfldraft.com Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . We are so close to the 2021 NFL Draft that I can taste it. So it got me thinking- who are the best NFL draft picks of all time? That's a bit too broad, so I narrowed it down to the top player for each pick (1-32) from 1980-2020. You can follow the Football is Family pod...

James Naismith invented the game in 1891. In doing so, he followed 5 basic principles for developing his idea. We go through those five principles today and show that they are still being used today in modern form.  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa "Horizons" by R...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY One of my favorite weightlifters to watch was Stefan Botev. Botev was born on Feb.14, 1968, in Harmanli, Bulgaria, and was coached by the legendary Ivan Abadzhiev. Stefan stood 5' 11 (180 centimeters) and competed in the 110 kilo/242 lbs weight class. Later in his career, he moved up...

The huddle, a ubiquitous feature of modern football, serves a crucial purpose: concealing play calls from the opposing team. But its origin story is far from today's high-tech headsets and complex plays. It's a tale of innovation born from necessity, showcasing the ingenuity of American football players in the early days. Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology shares the origin and history of the h...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY This is a special episode from the Football is Family vault. Who do you think will be drafted #1 this year (as if there is any doubt)? See if you agree with my opinion on the 10 best draft classes of the Super Bowl era. SPECIAL OFFER ENTER GIVEAWAY We always hav...

Steve Owen's career in professional football spanned nearly three decades, leaving an indelible mark on the New York Giants and the game itself. He carved out a successful path as a player before transitioning into a legendary coach, forever etching his name in Giants' lore. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to g...

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Asher and Tyler are back discussing the upcoming draft along with their thoughts on the free agency signings of the offseason. Listen in for some fun! TALKIN' TWO TONE BACKGROUND Talkin’ all things Tennessee Titans! Join us (Asher & Tyler) as we break down all news and games...

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 No intro necessary, Jon & George talk football with a great football mind, former Giants, Browns & Colts GM Ernie Accorsi. Enjoy! THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUN...

From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With Fran on assignment and covering the UFL for OurSportsCentral.com , Dave fills in Greg on what he is missing with the league and puts to rest his doubts about the viability of the league, at least for the short-term. They also reminisce about the time when OJ was a killer on th...

The Heisman Trophy recognizes the most outstanding college football player, while the NFL Draft's top overall pick signifies a team's belief in a player's future dominance. So, expectations soar when a Heisman winner becomes the number one pick. But does this translate to NFL greatness? Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news!...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to our friend, Darin Hayes, about some new rule changes, his Steelers, and many more things of awesomeness. If you would like to come on the show and talk about your team, please message me @jeremy_mcfarlin. Follow the Football is Family podcast on Facebo...

Sid Gordon broke into the Majors in 1941 with the New York "baseball" Giants, bounced back-and-forth between the minors, served for two years during World War II and then made it back to the big league club in 1946; and proceeded to put together a terrific career. In fact, from 1948 through 1952 he established himself as one of the game's best by averaging 27 home runs a year, over 97 RBI a year,...

 Elgin Baylor retired in 1971 due to his diminishing skills. However, the timing could not be worse for Baylor. The day that he retired, the Lakers started their famous 33-game winning streak and went on to win the championship... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa   S...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY After appearing in three straight Super Bowls and winning two, the 1974 Miami Dolphins were determined to become the first team to win three Vince Lombardi trophies. They had the talent and drive to do it, but something disrupted their focus during the off-season. You can read the fu...

Intentional Grounding is not something you see every game, especially in the NFL, where once a QB leaves the pocket, the foul becomes non-existent. The history of the foul is almost as old as the forward pas itself, and our Guest Timothy Brown has written about this football no-no in a recent Tibit titled: How Intentional Grounding Came to Pass Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sport...

We have spoken about the history of early NFL Quarterback Benny Friedman and his impact on the Giants in the past. Today, we amp this up as Larry Schmitt shares the history of this player, his impact on the NFL, and the offensive style we see in the modern game. Larry adds after our recording that: The official first 300-yard passing game in the NFL was 12/5/37 by Pat Coffee of the Chicago Cardina...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On this episode of “When Football Was Football,” we’ll take a break from covering professional football and journey back to 1937 for a celebration of one of Chicago’s most prominent annual sporting events: the Prep Bowl. Each year, the high school season in the city would conc...

Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, who played with the Chicago Bears from 2000 through 2012. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. In this episode, we talk about something that is important to both Brian and me, and that is helping retired players in need. Brian is on the board of directors for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, and we spend ti...

1930s University of Minnesota halfback Pug Lund may have been one of the toughest players in college football history. He was an efficient runner and willing to serve out crushing blocks to keep defenders away from offensive teammates, too. Pug once had a body part chopped off to improve his ability to help his team! His story is truly unique. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to Dr. Yasmine Ali, author of the book Walk Through Fire: The Train Disaster that Changed America. This tragic event took place in her hometown of Waverly, just a few miles away from where I live now. Dr. Ali paints a personal picture of this tragedy, one...

This episode delves into the strategic history of trading out of the number 1 NFL Draft pick. From the early days of the draft to the present, teams have used calculated trades to build their rosters and secure future success. Join us as we unravel this practice's evolution and profound impact on the league. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just curious about the NFL Draft's inner working...