Sports History Network

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY From The Ice Bowl, to The Drive, to Brady vs. Manning, join us as we talk about the greatest Conference Championship Games in NFL History! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

In the world of sports history podcasting, there is a curious little one that has carved out a niche covering the world of defunct leagues and teams from yesteryear. "Good Seats Still Available" has its roots in Tim Hanlon's youth, when he fell in love with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League, who unfortunately, like the league itself departed us to soon, and thus began for him...

 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer in 1984 because of his famous Skyhook shot. Nicknamed the Unstoppable Shot, Kareem used it to incredible effectiveness. But since his career in the NBA, no one else has ever used that shot as their primary weapon, despite its utility. Why would no one adopt this proven weapon? Today, we answer that question. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head r...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! THRIVE FANTASY  - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100! EPISODE SUMMARY With the Super Bow...

Sports Film Pitch is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Kathrine Switzer wasnt the 1st women runner, but she was the 1st women to run the Boston Marathon, even though it wasnt allowed. And let to an iconic photo and help for title IX. Starring Emma Stone, Stev...

Another Unpopular Essay on Sports History . Question: Why can’t Major League Baseball players hit .400 anymore? The simplest possible answer: Because Major League baseball players never hit .400 – not in any un-asteriskable sense, anyway. “What?” those protesting may cry. “Since formation of the National League in 1876, 30 players have hit .400 or better a combined 41 times! We all know that Ted W...

There is only one school I am aware of with the nickname of the Hoyas. Georgetown University is unique in that moniker. Who was the George in Georgetown? What is a Hoya? Is it a bulldog, as the logo suggests? These questions are answered and more in this episode. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History...

One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of 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 This is episode we finish our overview of MLB The Show 23 NBL legends. Hilton Smith, Hank Thompson, Buck O’Neil and Rube Foster. All stats are provided by Baseb...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Vin Scully, Len Dawson, Maury Wills, Bruce Sutter, Charley Trippi, Ray Guy, John McVay, John Hadl, Gaylord Perry, Paul Silas, Mike Leach, Louis Orr, Franco Harris, and Pele. Thanks to our Sports History Network Col...

Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Unpopular Essays on Sports History Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports. I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing access we have to live streams and stat feeds,...

Another Unpopular Essay on Sports History . Some time before yours truly enters that great podcast production booth in the sky, there is one feat in sports I'd like to see accomplished: Namely, for an offensive lineman to be named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. Unfortunately, as Super Bowl LVII quickly retreating in the collective metaphorical rearview mirror, it seems as if this dream will neve...

In this special Black History Month edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast we will talk with Marty's Illegal Stick: A Hockey History Podcast host Scott Kinville as we talk about the stats, contributions and legacies of Black Players in the National Hockey League. Our discussion covers the careers of current black players in the league as well as past all stars such as Grant Fuhr and J...

 During the 1980s, the NBA expanded the All-Star Game into a full-blown All-Star Weekend. Saturday night now held a host of new events, one of which was an Old Timer’s Game formally known as the NBA Schick Legends Classic. As much fun as it was to watch these retired greats battle it out on the court again, players suffered serious injuries every single year, forcing the NBA to rethink the future...

Today we have Super Bowl XLVIII, held on February 2, 2014 at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey between the two-time NFC champion Seattle Seahawks and the seven-time AFC champion Denver Broncos.

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With the Super Bowl having just been played, I wanted to take a look back at a team that many fans assumed was going to win the Superbowl but didn't. Some may have forgotten just how good the 1983 Washington Redskins were, but they were one of the most dominant teams of the 1980s, up...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Remember the infamous “Spygate” scandal from a few years ago? As a reminder, one prominent NFL team was severely penalized for allegedly, and illegally, filming another team’s defensive signals from an on-field camera during a game, thus offering the offending club a significa...

One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of 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 This episode I discuss the unsung heroes of the game. Players that don’t get enough recognition because they didn’t play in Major League Baseball due to segrega...

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of course get some up to date stuff with the current sea...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY I was struggling to write this episode so I turned to poetry for inspiration. The poem was Maya Angelou's  CAGED BIRD .  It is a poem that sounds like an allegory to the victims of morbid jealousy--the kind of extreme jealousy I can only assume Elizabeth Hulette...

We are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with Alan Swigonski, author of so far two books titled Erie Baseball & Softball 360 Volumes One and Two . Alan helps to preserve the traditions of baseball and softball and the famous players that took the field here in Northwest Pennsylvania. So sit back and listen to Mr. Alan Swigonski and contact  Werner Books  at (814) 864-15...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY We talk to friend of the show Rich Shmelter about this year's Super Bowl, B-movies, and the Pom Pom Girls. Rich has several books available about the history of many sports teams. Check out his books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million. Also check o...

In this episode, Greg sits down with Canadian football historian and scholar, Dr. Frank Cosentino, to talk about his playing career and the CFL as a cultural institution in the 20th Century, especially during the time he played. They also discuss how the CFL dealt with the threat of the WFL in the 1970s, during which John Bassett planned on placing a franchise in Toronto. Lastly, they discuss the...

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 Scot Maynard, the son of Jets HOF WR Don Maynard about Scot's career in football and the career of his father. THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUN...

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...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Today we talk to author, and life-long California sports fan, Dan Cisco, about his new book California Sports Astounding!, his interesting sports facts, and what I should do if I travel to California. You can find his book at: California Sports Astounding - By D...