Sports History Network

Back in 2013, host Ken Crippen interviewed "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis. This is the audio from that interview. We discuss his college and pro careers and his life after football. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we focus on the linebackers selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www.f...

In this bonus episode of BBH.101, Rick shares the story of Wilt Chamberlain’s custom-built home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. It was built with a 7-footer in mind, and it possessed an unusual name...  CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistory...

 Larry Fleisher was never a player or coach, but is still a member of the Hall of Fame. He served as the legal counsel to the NBA Players Association and helped with the legal structure in forming the union in the first place. He also represented the players when they sued the NBA for free agency and in the merger between the NBA and the ABA. He negotiated the creation of the team salary cap, and...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Most modern-day NFL football fans are familiar with the dynasty of the New England Patriots from 2001 to 2018. The Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s, the SF 49ers of the 1980s, and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s. They might even be familiar with the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s. Bu...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to author Barbara Edelston Peterson about her work in encouragement, her athletic lifestyle, and her desire for people to reach their potential. I really enjoyed this interview, and I know you will too. wholechampion.org barbara@wholechampion.org  f...

We're talking about the things we didn't expect to be considering this season. Should the Titans trade some cornerstone players? Is it Will Levis time? We grade the rookies that are actually playing. Join in and listen! TitanUP! Talkin' Two Tone is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY ****EPISODE DESCRIPTION GOES HERE**** TALKIN' TWO T...

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 1984 Detroit Tigers World Series champions team breakdown and my NFL picks 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 goin...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 31st episode, Tim Riley 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: Tim's first recollections of fantasy football  How he became a Rams fan The Fantasy Football Or...

Host Ken Crippen sits down with former NFL Player Marques Ogden, who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans. We talk about his football career, what he has been doing after he retired from football, and his thoughts on coaching and leadership. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about the World League of American Football and...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to a very inspirational person, Olivia Atkin. We talk about her sports stories, diving off a 3-meter-tall diving board (no thanks), and what she is doing now to help and encourage people. She truly is an inspiration, and I am grateful she was able to come...

 The ABCD Camp was the brainchild of Sonny Vaccaro, the same guy who helped create the Air Jordan basketball shoe. This camp brought together the 100 top high school basketball players in the country to play against each other every year to see who really were the greatest. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Rock You...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The Cowboys' first five years in the NFL were nothing to brag about. They compiled a dismal 18–46–4 record. But that began to change in 1965 when they beat the New York Giants 31–2 in the opening game of the season and had their first non-losing season, finishing with a 7–7 record. T...

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 vintage items in our collections. We also start a Top Five Countdown of our Top Five Football Cards GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia....

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We continue with our series naming the All-Time Starting 9's for each MLB Franchise. Up next, the AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Rays, and Blue Jays. Also, check out https://baseballegg.com/ for some great All Time Teams, as well as Tom Stone's excellent book, "Now...

When Football Is Football is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW 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 baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anyth...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 30th episode, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. This is actually a replay for listeners of The Football History Dude podcast, as this was episode #102 for my...

Our special guest this week is former NFL linebacker Reggie Walker. In this interview, we talk about his football career, the struggles that he has faced throughout his life, and what he’s been doing since he retired from football. You're not going to want to miss this episode!! There will be no Pro Football History Nugget of the Week. We want Reggie’s powerful message to stand on its own. Reggie...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The 1971 season started poorly for the 49ers. They lost their opening game to the Falcons 20–17. After easy wins over the Saints and Eagles, they lost to the Rams 20–13. They won their next three games to up their record to 5–2. Week eight was a rematch with the Vikings, whom they ha...

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob Swick and Swick Enterprises starting with Issue 23. Editor and publisher, Bo...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, the nation we call the United States of America was celebrating its 200th birthday. It was a grand celebration from sea to sign shining sea, for 365 days. It almost seemed appropriate that the New England Patriots would invest in the patriotic fervor of...

NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Marty's Illegal Stick with a brand-new season! In this episode, Scott and Mazzatti give their takes on which playoff teams from last season won't make it this season - and who will replace them! They also take a look at a few faces in new places and whether or not it will all work out! Marty's Illegal Stick is available on...

Heading into this NFL season, a number of so-called football experts were predicting that the once lowly Detroit Lions were poised to be a legitimate power in the NFC. After all, they had been "Rebuilding since 1957" as so the slogan goes. But this year feels different for Lions' fans in and around Motown. In this episide of Historically Speaking Sports, host Dana Auguster welcomes the co-host of...

One Guy With a Mic Presents: Dingers and Dunks is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE DESCRIPTION 1998 MLB Season- The year of the Dinger and bringing fans back to the ballpark. Today we go over the stats of the 1998 season and why it was such an intriguing year to wat...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 29th episode, Joe Bond 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: Joe's first recollections of fantasy football  Where his NFL loyalties lie (a love/hate relation...

Our special guest this week is former NFL offensive tackle Richmond Webb. In this interview, we talk about his football career and what he’s been doing since he retired from football. Find out what he enjoys doing to relax! For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we will talk about some of the best players to come out of Texas A&M, Richmond’s alma mater. Richmond’s Social Media: Twitt...