Sports History Network

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY This is a "from the vault" episode of the first time Mark talked with his buddy Dave Depaola on the show to talk about their love of the Dallas Cowboys. Now is a perfect time considering the Cowboys are possibly on a trajectory for the Super Bowl. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host M...

John Heisman led Georgia Tech to some successful seasons on the gridiron. They played in the Rose Bowl and won shortly after he left the school. This would be the first leg of winning each of the major bowl games in the era, and the circuit of GT being victorious in the Cotton, Sugar, and Orange Bowls would soon follow before World War II, making them the first school to do so. Here is Timothy Bro...

Today’s special guest is noted Chicago Bears historian Jack Silverstein. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame analyst and the Chicago Bears historian for Windy City Gridiron. If you want to know about Chicago Bears history, Jack is your guy. We will not have a pro football history nugget of the week as this entire episode is focused on pro football history. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Long before we could watch football games on our phones, or talk with our friends using our wrist watch, there was Dick Tracy. On this episode of “When Football Was Football,” we’ll visit the original Dick Tracy, a crime fighting cartoon character whose fame achieved world-wid...

The two-point conversion has become a thrilling element in football, adding an extra layer of strategic decision-making and excitement. However, its history reveals a fascinating journey of experimentation and gradual adoption. Here is our article titled: The Origins and Evolution of the Two-Point Conversion in Football Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Best selling author Gary Myers joins us to talk about "Once a Giant", his latest book talking about one of our favorite teams of all time, the 1986 New York Football Giants. You can buy the book here . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook...

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 NFL Picks for the weekend. Bowl Season Preview Preview and Caitlin Clark is going for Pistol Pete Maravich. History Of Pistol Pete. ABOUT ONE GUY WITH A MIC PRESENTS: HISTORY OF DINGERS AND DUNKS I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy wit...

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 & George chat with two authors about the life and career of former NFL head coach George Allen. Lee Elder, Author of Coach George Allen "A Football Life" & Mike...

Winds of change were brewing in football and across the globe. As the world teetered on the brink of global conflict in 1939, the American Professional Football season roared to life. While the headlines were dominated by the rising tide of fascism in Europe, on the gridiron, rivalries were renewed, legends were born, and the game continued to captivate a nation. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch we...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 36th episode, Jack Lucenay (The Fantasy Football Joker) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Jack's first recollections of fantasy football  How he became "...

It seems like every year, when the four teams are announced that will faceoff for the biggest prize in college football, there is always one or team teams that feel left out. This is was no execption as undefeated Florida State and defending National Champion Georgia appeared to be all dressed up with no where to go. This year the four teams Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are ready to bat...

 Muggsy Bogues had to prove doubters wrong at every level of basketball, but more so in the NBA than in either high school or university. After a rough start with the Washington Bullets, he found his stride with the expansion Charlotte Hornets, where he excelled as the league's shortest player ever. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publis...

In this episode, we'll take you back in time to a pivotal moment in sports history, when the threat of war loomed large over the sporting world. We'll hear stories of athletes who had to train and compete under the shadow of fear, and we'll explore how the war impacted the world of sports in ways you might never have imagined. So join us as we journey back to a time of uncertainty and fear, and di...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On today's episode, we talk to Chris LeMay about his hobby of electric football. This is a neat hobby, one that I haven't been involved with, but have watched a few times. Talking to Chris about it, though, made me feel like I was involved with it. He answered question...

Today’s special guest is Pro Football Hall of Famer John Hannah, who played with the New England Patriots from 1973 through 1985. Arguably the greatest offensive guard in NFL history, and some consider one of the greatest offensive linemen of all-time, John Hannah made two All-Decade teams (1970s and 1980s), earned trips to nine Pro Bowls, was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, t...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY CHECK OUT THE NFL IN THE 1970S FACEBOOK PAGE   There have been two documented cases that I know of during the 1970s where a team’s gameplan has been found by their opposing team on the eve of a game. In 1974, in one of the most exciting playoff games in NFL...

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 Breakdown a few of the Championship Games going on Saturday December 2nd and the NFL Picks for this Sunday. 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: Histor...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 75 years ago the City of Cleveland experienced one of the greatest years in any city's sports history. Owned by the great Bill Veeck and featuring All Time Greats like Bob Feller and Satchel Paige, the Indians won the American League Pennant and swept the Boston Braves i...

Muggsy Bogues is still the shortest player in NBA history at 5’3”. And despite that, he played for 14 seasons in the NBA because of his athletic gifts in other areas. He was highly relatable to fans due to his short stature, and he had to overcome many obstacles just to be taken seriously by the NBA.  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publ...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The Detroit Lions franchise began in 1930, but they were the Portsmouth Spartans for their first four seasons. From 1930 to 1951, the team had its fair share of success, posting twelve winning seasons compared to eight losing seasons, with two .500 seasons. 1935, the Lions won the NF...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Co-Host Joe Squires and I talk about some recent auctions on 1948 Leaf Football cards and a special Tom Brady card. We then interview Darin Hayes of the Pigskin Dispatch on his new book. GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of Nort...

Today’s special guest is Marc Trestman. He has a long coaching career, starting with winning a national championship as an assistant coach with the University of Miami. After multiple stops as various position coaches and coordinators, Trestman earned his first head coaching job with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. While there, he won two Grey Cups. After a stint as head co...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We travel back in time 20 years to one of the most exciting postseasons in baseball history: 2003. The Red Sox and Cubs lost in heartbreaking fashion. Barry Bonds came up short in the postseason once again. Aaron Boone became a Yankee hero. And a 72 year old manager led...

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 It's RIVALRY WEEKEND in College Football. Today we talk about the history of THE BIG GAME and the IRON BOWL. Rivalries between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio St Buckeyes, and the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. Plus a...

 Larry Bird and Julius Erving had one of the most massive fights in NBA history. It was near the end of the 3rd quarter. Bird had 42 points and Erving only had 6 points. Bird was talking major trash to Erving and that led to a throw-down. Between the players and coaches, there were 11 Hall of Famers participating in this game, and they all got in on the fight... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head research...