Sports History Network

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2023 podcast of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast Gridiron Greats Magazine is the only publication in America which focuses upon the history and memorabilia of the North American Football Game since its inception in 1869. Covering 150+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridir...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NDN All-Stars Podcast - Season 01, Episode 05 - Author Traci Sorrell speaking about her children's book "Contenders" EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Indian All-Stars Podcast, host Bill Black sits down with award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorrell to talk about her powerful new picture book Cont...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The 1982-83 76ers are one of the greatest single season teams in NBA History, and brought Julius "The Doctor" Erving his first and only NBA title. League MVP Moses Malone dominated opposing teams and grabbed headlines with his "Fo Fo Fo" prediction. Joined by our father,...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 50 years after the last championship for the New York Knicks, we travel back and talk about one of the most beloved teams in New York Sports History: the 1972-1973 Knicks. The second of two Knicks championship teams, they featured a Hall of Fame Coach in Red Holzman and...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 13th episode, Jay "PodVader" Soderberg 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: Jay's first recollections of fantasy football Some early days fantasy football s...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2023 podcast of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast Gridiron Greats Magazine is the only publication in America which focuses upon the history and memorabilia of the North American Football Game since its inception in 1869. Covering 150+ years of football history and memorabilia, Gridir...

Nobody expected to see Spud Webb's name in the 1986 NBA Dunk Contest. He was only 5'6, the shortest player in NBA history at the time. But in the span of about 40 minutes, he became the most popular player in the league. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "80's Synthwave" by MokkaMusic & Synthetic Pleasures "Horiz...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY This episode provides a detailed chronicle of the Miami Dolphins' performance from 1970 to 1979. Under head coach Don Shula, the Dolphins improved their record significantly, reaching multiple playoffs, three Super Bowl appearances, and two Super Bowl victories, including a perfect s...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The episode recounts the story of World War II hero Edward "Butch" O'Hare and his gangster-affiliated father. Butch O'Hare, an American naval aviator, displayed extraordinary courage and skill by single-handedly taking down five enemy bombers threatening his ship, the USS Lexi...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We talk to Gary from @garysgumballs about his work with making helmets into beautiful works of art. Check out his Twitter page and see what I'm talking about. This was a fun interview- I always enjoy talking to someone who is passionate about football, especially when...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 12th episode, Jim Coventry 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: Jim's first recollections of fantasy football Some stories of fantasy football in the 90s Th...

 Most Larry Bird fans know that he played his college basketball at Indiana State University -- but few know that actually spent a few weeks at Indiana University under Coach Bob Knight. This is the story of how he ended up playing as a Hoosier, and why he left it behind. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "Country In...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Explore the decade-long journey of the Oakland Raiders from 1970 to 1979, marked by ups and downs, playoff battles, and star performances. The narrative captures key moments, including their Super Bowl victory in 1976, alongside individual player achievements. The article details sea...

It’s time for… Lombardi Memories! A show that takes you back in time, into January or February, to the greatest one-day spectacle in all of sports. We have finished reviewing the first 50 Super Bowls, so now I’m going to expound upon one big moment in Super Bowl history and dissect it. Perhaps you’ll learn something you didn’t from my original podcast on said Super Bowl. So, today we are going to...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY During the 1970s, there were several outstanding rookie running backs whose first year in the NFL were extraordinary. Any one of the following six players would have been a great addition to any team. Some of them were famous from their college days. Others gain...

After a long and grueling NBA postseason, the two teams that remain standing are the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. The Nuggets, a hold over from the old American Basketball Association, are in the NBA Finals for the very first time. Meanwhile the Miami Heat are looking for their third NBA Championship in franchise history. In this episode Dana Auguster will take a look at the history of these...

It’s time for… Lombardi Memories! A show that takes you back in time, into January or February, to the greatest one-day spectacle in all of sports. We’re going to do something a little different. I’m going to take a moment in Super Bowl history and expound on it. I’m going to go through a drive or quarter or something that I can break up into little pieces and we can examine it closely.

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Despite technical difficulties, this episode is going to get released. I had the absolute pleasure to interview the great Bill Curry. He is an amazing guy with loads of history and great messages for each one of us to learn from. I'm so grateful to get that opportunity...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 11th episode, Randy Leslein 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: Randy's first recollection of fantasy football Some stories of very early fantasy football...

 In 1957, Bill Russell and Tommy Heinsohn were rookies together on the Boston Celtics. They were both excellent players, but it was obvious to everyone that Russell was the best rookie in the league. However, Heinsohn won the Rookie of the Year award, along with a check for $300. So, how did this happen? We answer that question in today’s episode. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and...

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 and George chat with former Detroit Lions Head Coach Wayne Fontes. Wayne covers his entire football career including entertaining discussions about John McVay, John McKa...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Delve into the dynamic decade of the Minnesota Vikings from 1970 to 1979, exploring their journey from redemption to Super Bowl disappointments. This comprehensive account captures the team's triumphs, trials, and critical trades, with key insights into their performance, player stat...

Marty's is back as one of the crew members makes his way off of injured reserve! 🚨 The boys discuss the conference finals. 🚨 Can Dallas realistically come back in the West? 🚨 Who is the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as of May 26th? 🚨 How long will it be before big changes are made in Edmonton? 🚨 The Zamboni Time Machine looks at the time an NHL team played in a prison! Marty's Illegal Stick is br...

Welcome back to Lombardi Memories! I’m your host, Tommy A. Phillips. You may be wondering, why haven’t I updated this podcast with Super Bowls LI through LVII? I'll tell you in this short announcement.

New Year’s Day, 1925 . The Rose Bowl: As the capper to the college football season, it’s the Big One, the kingmaker, the Grandaddy of Them All. By the mid-1920s, the Rose Bowl’s reputation as a top highlight on the sports calendar was already well affirmed and the 11th game featured two programs about to enter the national consciousness forever: the Pop Warner-coached, Ernie Nevers-led Stanford Un...