Sports History Network

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The decade of the 1970s had numerous great plays in the NFL. Now this is not an exact science. I won’t be trying to list every single great play of the decade, because there were so many of them, and because I didn’t want to leave any out if I could help it. But...

We start with a story that enters around some May 8 sports history and then fill in the rest o the day's sports history. We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the P...

We celebrate the amazing people and events associated with May 5 in this podcast tribute. Find out more on May 5 sports history at Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com Come join...

We are happy to share the Sports History on 4th of May. There is much more to enjoy for May 4 found on Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com Come join us at the Sports Jersey Disp...

What do you get when a Kings fan, a Bruins fan, and a Rangers fan get together after the 1st round of the NHL Playoffs to record a show? The Broken Hearts Club of course! Scott, Ed, and Chris go over what went wrong for the Bruins, Rangers, Kings, and Avalanche and what their opponents did to earn the victories. Then, the boys look ahead to the 2nd round playoff matchups and what they expect to se...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 7th episode, Kacey Kasem rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about her Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Kacey's first recollection of fantasy football How she grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan Her work w...

The baseball, football, hickey, and basketball items associated with May 3 are a wide array of exciting topics. Learn more on the Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch websites

Sports historian and author Joe Ziemba takes us inside his collection of great baseball artifacts and more, with fascinating stories that teach us about sports history and beyond. Check out images of the items Joe speaks of in his collection on the Jersey Dispatch post. We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's epi...

 At one time Tom Gola was considered the greatest college player of all time. Not only is he the all-time NCAA leader in rebounds, but he also led LaSalle University to both NIT and NCAA championships -- winning MVP in both tournaments! Even 70 years since his graduation, he is still the only player to have accomplished this. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: E...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark and Dave are back. This time to chat about an overview of the Dallas Cowboys draft picks through the years. This is part 1. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports i...

Covering May 2 Sports History in events and Hall of Fame Birthdays. Find Much May 2 Sports History on more on Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com Come join us at the Sports Jersey...

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat winning the Kentucky Derby. In this episode of Historically Speaking Sports' Dana Auguster talks with author Curtis Stock and his new book "The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty". The book tells the story of the five Turcotte Brothers from New Brunswick Canada and how they overcame adversity and tragedy to become the first...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On November 6, 1927, a few thousand of his closest friends gathered to honor Chicago Cardinals’ lineman Willis Brennan. But Willis Brennan was much more than a football player. In fact, if you consider some of the landmark events of Chicago in the 1920s, chances are Willis Bre...

Learn about the great sports history of May 1 in this episode as we have items from the NBA, MLB, College Football, and the NFL. There is more on May 1 history found at Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch. We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys websi...

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We are back with another episode of Talkin' Two Tone. Asher and Tyler break down each pick and give their grades on the draft as a whole. We address the Ryan Tannehill rumors that are swirling. TALKIN' TWO TONE BACKGROUND Talkin’ all things Tennessee Titans! Join us (Asher &...

The people and events in athletics that made history on April 29 are celebrated and remembered. We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website t...

Learn about the great sports history of April 28 in this episode as we have items from the NBA, MLB, College Football, and the NFL. There is more on April 28 history found at Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jersey...

Dr. Gregory J. Kaliss takes us back in time to the late 1960s and discusses the change in politics and economics due to the actions of athletes. Greg Kaliss is an assistant professor of history at York College of Pennsylvania and author of Men’s College Athletics and the Politics of Racial Equality: Five Pioneer Stories of Black Manliness, White Citizenship, and American Democracy. Greg's book is...

The Stars of Sports stands out on April 27 with some monumental games, plays, and birthdays celebrated. Find More of the history of April 27 in sports on Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.c...

Marty's Illegal Stock is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . In this episode, Mazzatti and Scott look at each NHL Playoff series and also discuss the following: 🚨 The Great Faceoff Debate 🚨 Are the Lightning in decline? 🚨 Do superstars get preferential treatment? 🚨 Does hockey need enforcers again? 🚨 Who is to blame for the terrible officiating? Plus...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Random thoughts about the upcoming draft. Who will take a qb? Who will trade out of their pick? Enjoy this year's draft- Titan Up! ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend? Does the difference of a W or L in the box s...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this 6th episode, Bob Lung 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: Bob’s first recollection of fantasy football How he grew up his entire life experiencing Ens...

The Sports History of the Day for April 26 from baseball, basketball, and football. There is much more found for April 26 Sports history at Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiration and information in today's episode. OnThisDay.com 80sBaseball.com Vintage Hockey Jerseys website NBA.com NFL.com MLB.com C...

Author Chris Cillizza joins us to discuss his latest book " Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency ." You have probably seen Mr. Cilizza's work in the Washington Post or on CNN over the years. He now takes his experience and journalistic nose for a great story, bringing us info on the last thirteen U.S. Presidents and their love of sports. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dis...

 Today, Rick interviews Dave Zarum, author of the basketball history book NBA 75: The Definitive History. He is a Toronto-based sports journalist specializing in the Toronto Raptors and the wider NBA, including the history of the league. Dave and Rick walk through a variety of impactful moments from the history of the NBA, sharing in their love of basketball history. Buy Dave's book here! CREDITS...