Sports History Network

Is Today's NFL Better than ever? 2023 versus 1983 NFL Offenses

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are today's offenses more productive than those of forty years ago? Is this the past? The study examines the evolution of NFL offenses by comparing th...

Teams Peaking Towards the Playoffs

04 Apr 2024

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Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCHECK OUT THE N...

128: Otto Graham-NFL

02 Apr 2024

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He is the only quarterback - ever - to only play for 10 seasons and lead his team into the championship game every year of his career. He won the cham...

Episode 190 - Red Auerbach, pt. 3

02 Apr 2024

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Today, we conclude our story on Red Auerbach and his 16 champions, which is more than anyone else in NBA history. From his 8-year championship run ...

Steve Wright Interview (Former NFL Player and Author of "Aggressively Human")

02 Apr 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI recently had the opportunity to int...

Episode 134 - Interview with Former NFL Quarterback Heath Shuler

01 Apr 2024

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Today’s special guest is former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler, who played with Washington and the New Orleans Saints. After his football career, he w...

The Two Point Conversion and the Canadian Single in Football with Timothy Brown

01 Apr 2024

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Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology.com joins us to explain the history and scoring of the ROuge and the two-point conversions of North American foo...

Former NFL Lineman Steve Wright Discusses His Book and Being Aggressively Human

01 Apr 2024

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Former NFL Lineman Steve Wright's memoir, Aggressively Human: Discovering Humanity In The NFL, Reality Television, And Life, delves into his journey n...

Craig Colquitt, former punter for the Pittsburg Steelers

30 Mar 2024

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Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to two-t...

Lee Kunzman: The Unforgettable Journey of an American Racing Legend

30 Mar 2024

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Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.CONTACT TIM COFFEENH...

NL West Preview

28 Mar 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

AL West Preview

27 Mar 2024

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Episode 189 - Red Auerbach, pt. 2

26 Mar 2024

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In Part 2 of our story, we share how Auerbach became the coach of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had never had a winning season in their history b...

1984 Detroit Tigers (40th Anniversary of Last World Series Championship)

26 Mar 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYForty years ago, the baseball world w...

The Football Archaeology of Helmet Numbers with Guest Timothy Brown

26 Mar 2024

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For decades, player numbers on football helmets were as iconic as the sport itself. However, their use has steadily declined in recent years. Let's de...

The History of Steelers QB Room Shake Ups & a Look at the Wilson and Fields Expectations

25 Mar 2024

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In a dramatic March makeover, the Pittsburgh Steelers revamped their quarterback situation. They dealt away their 2022 first-round pick, Kenny Pickett...

Pete Rose Says Put It All On The Dodgers

24 Mar 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYFran is MIA, as Dave and Greg (whos...

AL Central Preview

23 Mar 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

AL East Preview

22 Mar 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

Forgotten Franchises: Kentucky Colonels

21 Mar 2024

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Through the duration of the American Basketball season which spaned nine years, only two teams played every season of that league. One was the Indiana...

The History of the 1941 College Football Season - Football History Rewind

20 Mar 2024

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The 1941 college football season unfolded under a dark cloud. While teams across the nation battled for gridiron glory, the world was on the precipice...

127: Pittsburgh Pipers - ABA

19 Mar 2024

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In 1967, a new basketball league was born, the ABA (American Basketball Association) with teams in 11 cities including Indianapolis, Oakland, New Orle...

The Legacy of Benny Friedman - New York Giants 1st 100 years

19 Mar 2024

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Benny Friedman, born March 18, 1905, wasn't your typical football player. In an era dominated by ground-and-pound offenses, Friedman emerged as a pass...

Episode 188 - Red Auerbach, pt. 1

19 Mar 2024

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Red Auerbach is arguably the most influential coach in NBA history. He grew up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, and he was obsessed wit...

Kansas City Royals (1976 Thru 1985)

19 Mar 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAfter the Kansas City Athletics moved...

Taylor & Travis Phenom Compared to a Football Celeb From a Century Ago with Timothy Brown

19 Mar 2024

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Let's face it: we, as football fans, were subjected to a lot of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during the 2023 FOotball season and postseason. This is ...

Episode 133 - Interview with Former NFL Linebacker Reggie Williams

18 Mar 2024

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Today’s special guest is former Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacker Reggie Williams. He played with the team from 1976 through 1989, was named NFL Man ...

Jack McBride One of the New York Football Giants Early Stars

18 Mar 2024

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Jack McBride's football career, which spanned the late 1920s and early 1930s, embodied the versatility that defined the early years of the NFL. He exc...

Pat O'Dea - The Legacy of the Kangaroo Kicker

17 Mar 2024

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Patrick John "Kangaroo Kicker" O'Dea was a unique figure in the early days of American football. The Aussie's football career defies easy categorizati...

Sweet Home Chicago

16 Mar 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYOn the 3rd week of the LFA regular ...

NL Central Preview

15 Mar 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

Our Guest John Maxymuk Talks About the Packers and His Book Projects

15 Mar 2024

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Our guest in this episode is longtime historian John Maxymuk. John is the author of over a dozen books and over thirty articles in publications such a...

Steve Wright, Former NFL and USFL player, Current Author, and Tecmo Bowl Alum

13 Mar 2024

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Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to forme...

1977 - The First "World's Strongest Man Competition"

13 Mar 2024

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear....

Episode 187 - The Dean Tolson Exclusive: A Retired Seattle SuperSonic's Message for the World

12 Mar 2024

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Dean Tolson, former Seattle SuperSonic, has an incredibly powerful story of being illiterate through his professional playing days before going back t...

The Bizarre season of the 1970 St. Louis Cardinals

12 Mar 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAfter winning the NFL Championship in...

The Barbed Wire Punt Play with Guest Timothy Brown

12 Mar 2024

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I have heard of many strange situations during football games throughout the ages. Ill weather, lost balls, and even nonplayers and vehicles out on th...

Catching Up With Our Man Fran

08 Mar 2024

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From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYSince the end of the NFL season th...

2024 NL East Preview

08 Mar 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

The 1939 College Football Season - Football History Rewind

08 Mar 2024

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Despite the lack of undisputed champions, the 1939 season was pivotal for college football. It showcased the sport's increasing depth and competitiven...

BBH Moments Special - LeBron's 40k Points

06 Mar 2024

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LeBron James just reached 40,000 regular-season career points. In order to commemorate this living moment in basketball history, Rick discusses the gu...

126: Steve Wright - NFL

05 Mar 2024

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Steve Wright played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders and a two d...

Episode 186 - Basketball's Sheriffs: The Lawmakers of the Game

05 Mar 2024

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In the early 1900s, basketball was at risk of branching off and developing into very different versions of the game all over the world. If it had n...

1967 Los Angeles Rams

05 Mar 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYFrom 1956 to 1965, the LA Rams were n...

Wearing Helmets Without Chinstraps? It Happened! Timothy Brown Explains

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine getting all of your equipment at the beginning of the long football season. Shoulder pads, pants and pads, and of course a helmet. You look a...

Discussing Great Wide Receivers....Before the 1978 Rule Changes

04 Mar 2024

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Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCHECK OUT THE N...

NFL Sacks Before They Were Stats with Guest Nick Webster

04 Mar 2024

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Nick Webster, John Turney, and others over at the Pro Football Journal have painstakingly helped us know how players prior to the NFL officially adopt...

Episode 132 - Archival Interview with Former NFL Linebacker Andy Russell

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are focusing on Andy Russell, who passed away February 29th at the age of 82. I interviewed him back in 2012 and the audio you’re about to...

In The Beginning: An NFL Interview With Joseph T. Sternaman

01 Mar 2024

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAnd, you may ask, who is Josep...

The PFRA Podcast welcomes former NFL player Ray Ellis

01 Mar 2024

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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.LINKSThe Official PFRA Podcast WebsiteTh...

They Called Him "Pistol Pete"

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

University of Iowa star Caitlin Clark may be the best college basketball player this season. This season she is without a doubt the most well known. S...

GrIdiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #142

29 Feb 2024

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith Special Guest...

Uncovering Heisman's First Trophy with Author Sam Hatcher

29 Feb 2024

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John Heisman is one of the more famous early football coaches, especially since he has the college game's most prestigious end-of-the-year award in hi...

Episode 185 - Danny Ainge: The Three-Sport Phenom

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Ainge was an incredible all-around athlete. He was only a 1x All-Star with the Celtics, but in high school he had scholarship offers for basketb...

The Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 6)

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 6 (and the last) of Mark...

This History of the Tipped Pass Rules with Football Archaeology's Timothy Brown

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The tipped pass is an exciting play that we see often in the pass-happy offenses of modern times and the athletes on both sides of the ball downfield....

The 1948 Browns History and Collectible with Guest Jeff Payne

26 Feb 2024

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Our guest is historian and collector Jeff Payne, who joins us to discuss an incredible portion of his vintage gridiron collection concerning the 1948 ...

Episode 131 - Interview with Historian Mike Richman

25 Feb 2024

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This week's special guest is historian and author Mike Richman, who just wrote a book titled "George Allen: A Football Life." He has also authored "Th...

An All CFL Show, with Howie Mooney

22 Feb 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past on...

From Punting Prodigy to Champion: An Interview with Steelers Legend Craig Colquitt

22 Feb 2024

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Two-time Super Bowl Champion Craig Colquitt sat down with us to discuss his amazing College and NFL career, Family, and some amazing stories about his...

The History College Football's 1st All-America QB Edgar Allen Poe with Jeff Payne

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When most hear the name of Edgar Allen Poe, the author of great literary works, poetry and 19th-century macabre probably come to mind. In football, a ...

125: Art Ross - NHL

20 Feb 2024

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Art Ross is a true hockey legend. Not only was he a superb player before and during the formative years of the NHL, but he was also an innovator. In f...

Episode 184 - The Lost NBA Teams, pt. 2

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we cover the Chicago Stags, the St. Louis Bombers, and the Cleveland Rebels. All three teams were original NBA teams that went...

The Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 5)

20 Feb 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 5 of my weightlifting jo...

The History Of Touchbacks Off Of Fumbles with Timothy Brown

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Those feared fumbles in the end zones can be a disaster for teams trying to score. TO the defense's delight, there can be a recovery for a touchback. ...

2023 In Memoriam Part 3

20 Feb 2024

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for the final of...

RAISING THE SPORTS BAR (The Harv Aronson Interview)

17 Feb 2024

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Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHarv Aronson of Total Sport...

More Crazy Days and Wild Nights With Howie Mooney

15 Feb 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHowie Mooney from the Sports Lunati...

Episode 183 - Jerry West & the 1969 Finals MVP

13 Feb 2024

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Jerry West won the very first NBA Finals MVP award in 1969 despite having played for the losing team. Even today, over 50 years later, that is the ...

The Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 4)

13 Feb 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares his weightlifting origin ...

The First 3 Retired Jersey Numbers in Football with Guest Timothy Brown

13 Feb 2024

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Timothy P Brown of Football Archaeology joins to discuss the first jersey numbers retired in the College game. Here is a link to Tim's original;l Tidb...

Episode 130 - Archival Interview with Former NFL Wide Receiver Harold Jackson

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special guest is Harold Jackson, whom I interviewed back in 2013. Jackson was a wide receiver for the Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Vikings, and S...

Best and Worst Super Bowls of All Time

11 Feb 2024

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJust in time for the big...

Why Do Old White Guys Hate Taylor?

09 Feb 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYOn Super Bowl eve, Dave and Fran, a...

Various Topics (Hall of Fame, Super Bowl, and Honors)

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe talk about the newe...

Bronco Mania with Thomas Hall

09 Feb 2024

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One of the many storylines heading into Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas is the opportunity of the Kansas City Chiefs to become one of the handful of NFL...

Super Bowl LVIII Preview

09 Feb 2024

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One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...

124 - 1903 Franklin All Stars - NFL

06 Feb 2024

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There have been so many dominant teams in the history of professional football and, in particular, teams with dominant defenses. In recent times, the ...

Episode 182 - Pete Newell, pt. 2: The World's Coach

06 Feb 2024

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Today, we conclude our profile on Pete Newell, The man won an NCAA championship and the Olympics, and then later moved into the NBA. He was everywhere...

1972 NFC Semi-Final Game (Cowboys vs. 49ers)

06 Feb 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and his buddy Dave talk and reli...

Were College Football Players Paid in the Past? Guest Timothy Brown has the Scoop.

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NIL and paying college athletes have been all over the news the past few years, but is it really a new thing? Timothy Brown has a story from over ...

The Denver Broncos Franchise History with Guest Thomas Hall

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving deep into the storied past of this legendary franchise of the Denver Broncos. From the AFL ugly uniform days to the era of the "Or...

2023 In Memoriam Part 2

05 Feb 2024

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for the second o...

Remembering the Great Punters of the 1970s

04 Feb 2024

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Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCHECK OUT THE N...

1948: The Last Hurrah of the Chicago Cardinals

04 Feb 2024

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop fo...

Episode 129 - Interview with Former NFL Offensive Lineman Emerson Martin

04 Feb 2024

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Today’s special guest is Emerson Martin, who played offensive guard for the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, then the Barcelona...

The 1938 NFL Season - Football History Rewind

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 1938 NFL season wasn't just another year in the young league's history; it was a turning point, a crackling crucible where legends were forged and...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #141

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode Co...

A Conversation With Mark Speck, World Football League Historian

31 Jan 2024

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From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYGreg and Dave spend a morning (Jap...

Albert Chen (Author of Billion Dollar Fantasy: The High-Stakes Game Between Fanduel & DraftKings That Upended Sports In America)

31 Jan 2024

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Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 38th ep...

There was More Than One American Football League?

31 Jan 2024

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Join us as we examine the American Football League. We also chat about the American Football League after a discussion on the AFL and then get down to...

Mardi Gras on Ice: Remembering the Louisiana Ice Gators

30 Jan 2024

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During the 1990's, a sports phenomenon took hold in South Louisiana that was impressive yet unexpected. In the part of the country where football is k...

Episode 181 - Pete Newell, pt. 1: A Coach's Coach

30 Jan 2024

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Hall of Fame coach Pete Newell refined and popularized the full court press and weak side defensive help styles of defense in basketball. His ideas...

The Longest Ever NFL Game (1971 AFC Divisional Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs)

30 Jan 2024

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game ...

The 1921 Scandal that Rocked Pro Football - The Taylorville - Carlinville Incident with Guest Timothy Brown

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A semi-pro game in the small towns of Illinois brought trouble to multiple levels of football. This rivalry went awry into the devious clutches of gre...

Episode 128 - Interview with Former NCAA Strength Coach David Kitchen

29 Jan 2024

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Today’s special guest is David Kitchen, former NCAA strength and conditioning coach who now runs Edge Leadership Academy. He has spent the last ten ...

The 1940 Pro Football Season -Football History Rewind Part 85

29 Jan 2024

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We journey back to a pivotal year for pro football in 1940 as the NFL season saw an offensive explosion, especially in one big game, as it battled wit...

A Conversation With Zach Keilman

28 Jan 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, which is part two ...

The Wide World of Sports

28 Jan 2024

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From the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Greg. Dave, and Fr...

(JESSE) VENTURA HIGHWAY: HOW "THE BODY" CHANGED MY MIND

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYOne of my favorite audioboo...