Sports History Network

We remember the people, places, teams, and events associated with fantastic moments in sports that occurred on April 13. Catch more details on sports history at Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch for April 13. 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...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this fourth episode, Matthew Berry (The Talented Mr. Roto) 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: Matthew's first recollection of fantasy football  How he used a H...

A sports Break for April 12 and the sports Numbers that ruled this day in Sports History. Find more April 12 Sports History 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.com MLB.com Come join us a...

Marty's Illegal Stock is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . In this episode, the boys discuss: 🚨 Why the Boston Bruins are not a lock for the Stanley Cup 🚨 Can the Buffalo Sabres get in the playoffs and who deserves credit for the season they've had? 🚨 Chrome helmets have got to go 🚨 Did the NY Rangers circumvent the salary cap in the Patrick Kane tra...

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Does success in the NFL depend on when, or if, you are drafted? Not necessarily. Some of the all-time greats weren't drafted- they made a hall of fame career. Today we talk about those who were not drafted by any NFL team, yet still made it to the Hall of Fame. SPECIAL...

In all ways, Paul Mokeski did not look the part of an NBA player. His body shape and appearance gave him the image more of an accountant than a professional athlete. All ways, that is, except for one: Mokeski was 7 feet tall. A rare trait in the 1980s, he stayed in the league for 12 seasons and averaged 4 points per game for his career. He was the quintessential journeyman, a representation all of...

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 are joined by Jon Kendle, Vice President of Archives, Education, and Football Information at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROU...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Much has been said and written about the 1968 New York Jets, and with good reason; after all, they pulled off one of the biggest upsets in football history. But how did the Jets do the following season? The Jets started off the 1969 season with a 33-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills...

We celebrate the sport's history of April 11 with news and HOF birthdays from the gridiron, MLB, and the NBA hardwoods. More details and items from April 11 can be 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...

Indeed April 10 is a special day in baseball and Sports History, including the MLB Color Barrier being broken by Jackie Robinson signing a contract with an MLB squad and the New York Yankees' first game being played under that moniker. Find more Sports History for April 10 on the Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch websites. We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may...

There was a lot more to the 1982 World Series than fans know. Not only was it between the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League and the Milwaukee Brewers then of the American League, it was the personification of the two cities and its strangle hold on the beer market. In the early 1980s the cities of St. Louis and Milwaukee was embroiled in what was called the "Beer Wars" between Anheuser-Bu...

This Sports Break covers the Top Sports History Events for April 9. Events, milestone performances, and Hall of Fame birthdays are remembered and saluted. Find more sports history for the date 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...

Find out what happened in sports history on the date of April 8: Hall of Fame birthdays, big games, plays and record-setting events. We have more on Pigskin Dispatch and Jersey Dispatch to enjoy. 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...

We are happy to share some of the greatest moments on April 7, Sports History. We span the spectrum of team sports for this April 7 and talk about people and events from the MLB, NFL, College Football, NHL, and the NBA. For more April 7 sports history, join us at Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may have given us inspiratio...

The great events, people, and teams that had monumental moments in sports history on April 6. Get more details on April 6 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 C...

ESPN's Paul "Hembo" Hembekides visits to discuss a book he co-wrote with Mike "Greeny" Greenberg titled Got Your Number, a book of 100 stories about what athlete owns each number 1-100. Make sure you get a copy of their book, Got Your Number , and enjoy the history of the sport. For more details on the book, click here to go to our post. Learn more about legendary players with our hundreds of post...

Marty's Illegal Stock is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryea r In this episode, the boys get a jump on the NHL Awards season! Who are their nominees and award winners for the Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder, and Jack Adams trophies, and why may the winners not be so obvious? Plus, was the Connor McDavid hit on Mikey Anderson dirty? Who is the best forward in the...

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this third episode, Dr. John Bush 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: John's first recollection of fantasy football  His domination of the "Science Hell" fantas...

The Sports History and Birthdays of Hall of Fame Players continue on Jersey Dispatch as we celebrate this April 5 with some great items. Historical items from the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NFL fill our memories today. You can learn more about the history of the games and athletes of April 5 at Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch . We want to thank the following sources for their brilliant work that may...

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, it is my pleasure to speak with downhill speed skier NDN All-Star #54 Ross Anderson (Cheyenne/Arapaho/Mescalero Apache) . I have been looking forward to speaking with Ross about his speed skiing career and to find out what it is REALLY like to go 154.06 miles per hour on...

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY   The featured halfback for the Los Angeles Rams in 1975 was Lawrence McCutcheon, a runner who delivered the unabashed punch of a fullback, with the speed and the shifty moves of a quality halfback. During the regular season that year, McCutcheon had rushed...

Sonny Vaccaro changed the advertisement game forever when he paid college teams to wear Nike shoes, inventing the idea of endorsements in basketball, and for the upstart company's next big play, the bosses wanted to sign 20 NBA players to contracts for generic Nike shoes like Converse had done. Vaccaro, however, had an idea. A young player named Michael Jordan was just entering the league, and whi...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In my last article, I wrote about the first World's Strongest Man contest in 1977. Olympic weightlifter Bruce Wilhelm easily won the competition and returned in 1978 to defend his title. The total number of competitors increased from eight in 1977 to ten in 1978, but Wilhelm was the...

We cover the top moments on April 4, Sports History, birthdays of Hall of Fame players, and more. Find out more on PigskinDispatch.com and JerseyDispatch.com . Special Thanks to J. Daniel of 80sBaseball.com 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...

Catch the Hockey, Football, Basketball, and Baseball Hall of Fame birthdays, big MLB signings, trades, and more for April 3. There is more on our websites 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 NF...