Sports History Network

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 29 in history. This edition covers a variety of sports as events in baseball, Canadian and NFL football as well as the NBA are spotlighted. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see ev...

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 28 in history. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @&nbsp...

Major League Baseball’s 1924 World Series was an instant classic, a seven-game thriller between the New York Giants and Washington Senators that for 50 years was unquestionably considered the finest ever played. But that same year another Fall Classic for the ages was played” The 1924 Colored World Series was the first of its kind, a meeting of the Eastern League champion Hilldale Giants (alternat...

The Minnesota Sports History Show is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The NBA's first dynasty - The Minneapolis Lakers. How's it going, guys? Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Minnesota Sports History Show. I’m your host, Ryan Limbag, resident Minnesota sports homer for the Sports History Network. Today, we are talking about the M...

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 27 in history. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @&nbsp...

November 1924 . Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is but a few weeks removed from witnessing game 7 of the World Series, thought by nearly all to have been the Finest Ever Played, alongside President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge. Now, Orville is about to learn another World Series just as fine had also been played that very same year: The inaugural Colored World Series of 1924 . Whe...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Mark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 2. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know a...

October 26 is filled with baseball coverage including some World Series winners, MVPs, and a team on the move. We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 26 in history. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more P...

In 1907, the Detroit Tigers claim their first AL pennant, but an anomaly in the final standings causes baseball to make a vital change. And the Chicago Cubs win their first of consecutive world titles.

 Back in the early days of basketball, there was a center jump after every made basket. The problem? This resulted in a terribly slow and boring game. So today, Rick unpacks the story of how that rule was changed and how it led immediately to higher scoring, both in college and in the professionals. This single rule change is what launched the game from its humble origins into a wildly popular at...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY This is part 2 of my discussion with long-time friend, Dave Depoala, about how we remember Super Bowl 13. 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 in the area. He relives...

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 25 in history. Items such as the resurgence of a World Series Curse, a couple of major trades in the MLB, Cy Young winners strutting their stuff, and a famous NFL blunder by a very good player. All these and more. Come join us at th...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Perhaps the best recollection, in my humble opinion, was a run that Trippi of the Chicago Cardinals made in the 1947 NFL championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Working on a frozen field at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, the Cardinals switched to gym shoes before the game...

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on October 4. Today we feature stories about an early world Base Ball Championship, FIFA's oldest franchise,  Joe DiMaggio ,  Bill Russell  of the MLB, and many more. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as we...

In the 1964 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings chose Milt in the twentieth round, number 271 overall. He would play ten seasons in the NFL and would play behind players like Grady Alderman and Mick Tinglehoff. He made one pro bowl in his professional career and was part of the 1969 team that won the last NFL Championship before it was renamed the NFC Championship starting in 1970.

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on October 23. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY The MASKED SUPERSTAR is wearing his signature one-shouldered black singlet. I can tell it’s truly him by the reddish-brownish locks flowing from the back of his shiny gold mask. His startling aqua-blue eyes beam with intelligence and conviction. He plans on dispatching me...

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on October 22. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily...

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 21 in history. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @...

Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2022 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...

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 Dewey Bozella was getting ready to start his boxing career when he was wrongfully convicted of murder, and served 26 year before he was released and finally got his chance to fight professionally. Staring...

We cover the greatest moments in sports history on a daily basis recognizing the athletes that performed them and the uniform numbers they wore for the date of October 20 in history. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football and Sports History news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @&nbsp...

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On this episode we talk to Brian Wilson. Brian has been a Buffalo Bills fan for a long time. Join us as we talk fan bases, Bills' Mafia, Jim Kelly, and whether or not Brian will allow himself to be slammed through a table. SPECIAL OFFER GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO...

The Football History Dude 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 Mark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 1. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated...

The Minnesota Sports History Show is part of the  Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to the Minnesota Sports History Show. Every week, we’ll explore Minnesota sports’ rich past. Cue Bud Grant, and Randy Moss. The collapsing of the Metrodome. Lindsey Whalen. Dreams of championship baseball and a hockey team that used to be. Triumphs. Heart...