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Today we have Super Bowl XLIII, which was held on February 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, between the seven-time AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the first-time NFC champion Arizona Cardinals.

 Today, Rick concludes our story on the Van Arsdale twins as he covers their NBA careers. Not only were they identical in appearance, but they each finished with nearly identical statistics, including going to exactly three All-Star games each. While they had played together all through college, they were on separate teams for their entire NBA careers -- until their final season, that is, when th...

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Welcome back all my crazy fans, couch coaches, and sideline legends. We are back with another episode of the PlayBook Podcast. Today we go deep in the weekend full of action pack sports. We go from the squared circle to the diamond. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you later. Special ShoutOut to the Sport History Network- https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ Other ways to Listen- https://...

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 September 27. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

When Football Is Football 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 There were plenty of big names on those clubs from Sid Luckman to Bulldog Turner, to George McAfee, to Joe Stydahar, all of whom eventually found their way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And there were s...

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 September 26. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

Some timely hitting by a baseball star ignited the crowd into cheers as their team won the game in a late season September 26, 2005, MLB contest. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @  Email-subscriber Go to SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 f...

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 September 25. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

A rare Saturday game back in the 1977 season had a franchise that had never experienced victory pitted against one of the top teams in the League. One of them got to hear the Roar of the Crowd in this memorable contest. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your...

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY What do Donald Trump, Branch Rickey, Red Grange, Vince McMahon, Burt Reynolds, Gene Tunney, and Babe Ruth's agent have in common? They've all been involved in professional football leagues that rivaled the NFL. Learn more in this episode! We also delve into the NFL's man...

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 September 24. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football hi...

American football during the second Great War was one of the few escapes the Nation had from thinking about their loved ones far across the World fighting for freedom. Soldiers themselves played on the gridiron as part of their physical training, and they had produced some extremely good football teams. Let's peer in on one of these WWII miliatary elevens that made the crowds cheer. Come join us a...

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 September 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

A weary batter who had a rough week finds himself in a big moment for his team. What he did was timely and amazing and his reward...The Roar of the Crowd on September 22, 2004, at Fenway Park Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @  Email-su...

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 September 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

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 This episode releases a few days after the Lions beat the Washington Commander and we're all looking at a ray of hope for the organization. Something we as Detroit Lions' fans don't get too often. So, I figu...

Here is what happened in Sports History on September 21 that made a Canadian crowd go wild as their Quarterback heard the Roar of the Crowd. Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @  Email-subscriber Go to SportsHistoryNetwork.com/R...

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 September 21. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football hi...

The city of Chicago writes most of the headlines during the 1906 baseball season. The Cubs and White Sox face off in an intracity World Series. I forget to mention it in the episode, but for an in-depth look at Chicago’s 40-year-long annual postseason City Series, check out Terry Bonadonna’s great podcast called “Chicago’s Civil War.”

 The van Arsdale twins, Tom and Dick, managed to win multiple awards for their individual skills, yet never managed to win any titles. In high school, they were named co-Mr. Basketball of Indiana, and in college they won co-Big 10 Player of the Year, but couldn't seem to secure a championship in either era of their lives. This is a situation that would haunt them throughout their entire careers,...

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . GET YOUR YESTERDAY'S SPORTS MERCHANDISE AT THE SHOP SPORTS HISTORY STORE NETWORK SPONSORS Row One  - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY 1947-1964 After three sub-par seasons in 1944, 45, and 46, the Yankees were back at full strength in 1947 under the leadership of Bucky...

September 20, 1986 had a team playing not only against their opponents on the gridiron but with the weather too. That is when something unique and memorable occurred and brought the crowd to their feet.  Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox...

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 September 20. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...

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 September 19. 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 news! Sign up to get daily football history...