Sports History Network
Episodes
Was There a Murder Committed on the Gridiron? Guest Timothy P. Brown Shares the Story.
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Brown joins us to explore the Football Archaeology of a possible homicide that occurred on a gridiron field long ago.Join us at the Pigskin Di...
Episode 119 - Interview with Former NFL and CFL Head Coach Marc Trestman
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s special guest is Marc Trestman. He has a long coaching career, starting with winning a national championship as an assistant coach with the ...
Why Certain Jersey Numbers are Worn by Some NFL Players
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In many cases, the team assigns the jersey numbers of NFL players, adhering to the positional numbering restrictions afforded by the rules. However, t...
Japan's College Football Playoffs
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and Greg sit down and talk about the road to the Koshien Bowl and how the final team in Japan's college football semi-final playoffs was sele...
2003 MLB Postseason
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe travel back in time 2...
Rivalry Weekend
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...
Episode 171 - Larry Bird vs. Dr. J
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Bird and Julius Erving had one of the most massive fights in NBA history. It was near the end of the 3rd quarter. Bird had 42 points and Ervi...
The Inspiring Comeback of Weightlifter Tim Caso
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY Like many weightlifters, Tim started...
The Football Archaeology of the Changes in Pass Interference with Timothy Brown
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pass interference is one of the most game-changing enforcements in football. A spot foul in the NFL and a fifteen-yard walk-off at the lower level...
Episode 118 - Interview with Former NFL Kicker Mike Hollis
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s special guest is Mike Hollis, kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. Also, after 19-year hiatus, he came ba...
The 1938 College Football Season - Football History Rewind Part 82
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 1938 college football season was among recent history's most exciting and unpredictable. No clear favorites were heading into the season, and seve...
Darin Hayes- Football Historian, Author, and Friend
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to frien...
A's on the move and Football Friday
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...
S.C. Romero (The PPR Show)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 35th ep...
Playoff Fiesta
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a playoff party on the eve of the Super X-League quarterfinals as Greg, BJ and John give their predictions for the upcoming tournament. The g...
Episode 170 - The NBA Logo
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The current NBA logo is the 5th version of the logo, not counting special anniversary logos. The silhouette used is of Jerry West. But is it time t...
Chicago's Weightlifting Legend: Mark Levell
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs with many weightlifters, Mark's in...
The Timing of Early Football Games with Timothy P. Brown
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The timing of a football game has changed with the technologies available to fields of different eras. Timothy P. Brown takes us to early football bef...
The Undefeated Pro Football Championship Teams in History
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at a couple of great professional football teams that went undefeated in the regular season and won the League Championship game unblem...
Episode 117 - Interview with Lindenwood University Football Coach Jed Stugart
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's special guest is Lindenwood University's head football coach Jed Stugart. Prior to being at Lindenwood, Stugart coached in various capacities ...
This week in sports Nov 10th
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...
George Allen: A Football Life is Shared By Author Mike Richman
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Washington D.C. area Journalist and Author Mike Richman shares the story of Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach George Allen in a book titled George ...
Ariel Mondlak (Trash Sandwiches) From In-Between Media
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 34th ep...
The History of the 1937 Pro Gridiron Season: Football History Rewind Part 81
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 1937 professional football season was among the most memorable in NFL history. 1937 was the 18th regular season of the National Football Leag...
Episode 116 - Interview with Former NFL Executive Michael Lombardi
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lombardi is a former NFL executive who has worked with some of the greats of the game, like Bill Walsh, Bill Belichick, and Al Davis. In this ...
Episode 169 - Jerry Lucas, pt. 2
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we conclude our story on Jerry Lucas. He played six All-Star seasons in Cincinnati before Bob Cousy traded him away to San Francisco. Eventuall...
1986 New York Mets (Part 2)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMets fans anxiously awaited the 1986 ...
The Football Archaeology of the 1935 Goldsmith Catalog Endorsing Celebs
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Brown joins us to share his findings on this impressive array of Goldsmith experts and their place in football history in this podcast episode.Tim...
The Greatest Quarteracks of the Decade
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mayo Mamba Has Arrived. D-Hop. Tim Kelly's Troubles. Defense Lacking. A Look Ahead to the Future.
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe are back with another edition o...
This past week in Sports November 3rd
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 History and Purpose of Football's 2-Minute Warning
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The break near the end of each half of an NFL game, at approximately two minutes remaining on the clock, is a much-anticipated time stoppage for teams...
Jesse Moeller (P2W Fantasy and Fantasy Football League Winners)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 33rd e...
Flag Football in Japan and More!
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the rest of Japan is glued to the TV to watch baseball and the Japan Series, the guys sit down and talk gridiron. They start off with a talk abo...
Episode 115 - Interview with Former NFL Player Steve Wright
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ken Crippen sits down with former NFL player Steve Wright to talk about his time with the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, and Los A...
Episode 168 - Jerry Lucas, pt. 1
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Lucas is one of the greatest forwards of all time, but he hardly ever gets mentioned today. This our chance to shine our spotlight on the lif...
1986 New York Mets (Part 1)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMets fans anxiously awaited the 1986 ...
The Football Archaeology of Women Kickers in 1937 with Timothy Brown
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few months back, Timothy P Brown posted the following fascinating TidBit on FootballArchaeology.com about a couple of parallel stories of women rumo...
The History of the 1937 College Football Season; Football History Rewind Part 80
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the history of College Football in 1937. The Football History Rewind Series Part 80 goes through the rules revisions, t...
All Time Starting 9's: NL West
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe wrap up our series on...
Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #138
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCo-host Joe Squire...
Crazy weekend of sports
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...
Mascot Tales and Rivalry From Deep in the Heart of Texas
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We came across a few stories of students on both sides of a University of Texas and Texas A&M Rivalry that each tried to one-up the other through ...
Trent Jackson (The Fantasy Football Dude)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 32nd ep...
Random Thoughts and a Neat Opportunity
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode I lame...
Episode 114 - Archival Interview with "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2013, host Ken Crippen interviewed "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis. This is the audio from that interview. We discuss his college and pro careers and...
NBA Season Special - Ursa Major
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of BBH.101, Rick shares the story of Wilt Chamberlain’s custom-built home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. It was built with a 7-foote...
Episode 167 - Larry Fleisher
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Fleisher was never a player or coach, but is still a member of the Hall of Fame. He served as the legal counsel to the NBA Players Associatio...
Cleveland Browns Dynasty (1946 thru 1973)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMost modern-day NFL football fans are...
Early Fan Celebration Leaves Something Missing to Finish a Game- Timothy P Brown Tells This 1974 Tale
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy P. Brown of FootballArchaeology.com always seems to find those cool little stories that have come up throughout football history. He had an in...
Barbara Edelston Peterson
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to autho...
Collector Jeff Payne Joins Us to talk About Some Rare Pottsville Maroons Items In His Collection
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pottsville Maroons franchise has some of the most intriguing people and storylines in professional football history. Vintage Football Community fo...
2-4 start, who is to blame? Will Levis. Rookie Grades so far. Trade Block.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about the things we didn't expect to be considering this season. Should the Titans trade some cornerstone players? Is it Will Levis time...
1984 Detroit Tigers/Football
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE ...
Tim Riley (Fantasy Frontline Podcast and Dynasty Football Factory)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 31st ep...
B.J. Beatty and His DARE Initiative
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a cool October night, Greg and BJ review the scores from week 3, and preview week 4 of the Super X-League. After which BJ talks about his DARE Spor...
Episode 113 – Interview with Former NFL Player Marques Ogden
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ken Crippen sits down with former NFL Player Marques Ogden, who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Tenness...
Olivia Atkin
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to a ver...
Episode 166 - As Easy as ABCD
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ABCD Camp was the brainchild of Sonny Vaccaro, the same guy who helped create the Air Jordan basketball shoe. This camp brought together the 10...
Dallas Cowboys' Opening Day Winning Streak
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe Cowboys' first five years in the ...
Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #137
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCo-Host Joe Squire...
The Football Archaeology of Early Goalpost Materials and Construction with Timothy P Brown
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They are generally the most prominent objects on each football field, standing as giant guardians at each end. The goalposts of our modern fields refl...
Dr. Michael Hutchison Discusses his PowerPlus Mouthguard That Enhances Player Safety & Performance
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest, Dr. Michael Hutchison, has developed a piece of equipment that will enhance not only the safety and comfort of those who wear it but also w...
All Time Starting 9's: AL East
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe continue with our ser...
The Life of Coach Stewart Ferguson is Told In Football for Fun as Co-Author Peter Oltchick Visits
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we forget how enjoyable football is intended to be. A story like that of Coach Stewart Ferguson from the last century can rekindle the game...
SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vint...
Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright (Co-Founder of the Fantasy Footballers)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 30th ep...
SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vinta...
Tackles Were Ball Carriers in 1903? Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology Explains
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The discourse presented in this episode is centered around the historical evolution of football, articulated with precision by Timothy Brown, a distin...
What Was a Line Buck? Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology Explains
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a thorough exploration of football's historical intricacies, Timothy Brown articulates the concept of 'linebuck,' a term denoting a vigorous runnin...
Episode 112 – Interview with Former NFL Player Reggie Walker
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest this week is former NFL linebacker Reggie Walker. In this interview, we talk about his football career, the struggles that he has fa...
1971 & 72' San Francisco 49ers
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1971 season started poorly for th...
SHN Presents: The Gridiron Greats Podcast
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROU...
The Designer of the Gridiron Scoreboard as Told by Timothy P. Brown
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the top experts in early football rules history, Timothy P. Brown, joins us in discussing his research on the evolution of the football scorebo...
1976 New England Patriots: A Bicentennial Uprising
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1976, the na...
Episode #104: Let the fun begin!
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!Marty's Illegal Stick with a brand-new season! In this episode, Scott and Mazz...
The History of Professional Football in 1936; Football History Rewind Part 79
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the history of Pro Football in 1936. The Football History Rewind Series Part 79 goes through the highlights of the 1936 NF...
Motor City Rebuild
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into this NFL season, a number of so-called football experts were predicting that the once lowly Detroit Lions were poised to be a legitimate ...
1998 MLB SEASON AND FOOTBALL FRIDAY PICKS
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow...
Joe Bond (Fantasy 6 Pack)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 29th ep...
Episode 111 – Interview with Former NFL Player Richmond Webb
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest this week is former NFL offensive tackle Richmond Webb. In this interview, we talk about his football career and what he’s been do...
Episode 165 - The Three-Time Hall of Famer
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only 3% of NBA players end up in the Naismith Hall of Fame even once, and Lenny Wilkens made it in three separate categories. That is incredibly rare....
1970 San Francisco 49ers
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMost NFL fans are familiar with the S...
The Football Archaeology of Good Sports and Dirty Play with Timothy Brown
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football of antiquity is filled with some great moments. We often talk of the spectacular plays and displays of athleticism. But sometimes, those are ...
Harry Ghaul: The Best Punter in Cardinals' History, Who Wasn't
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYEvery so often, we encounter a...
Remembering the Great Washington Teams Under Joe Gibbs with Author Mike Richman
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Continue the Dynasty Quest! The journey to discuss the greatest teams in Pro Football History and see if they live up to the moniker of being calle...
Last Games for the Greatest Players in History
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThere are five men who w...
The Man behind "The Man"
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every NFL team from time to time has to deal with the starting quarterback going down to injury or the coach is faced with replacing the high-priced s...
Gary Myers, author of Once A Giant
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to autho...
Weekly Sports Ramblings
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK ...
Triangle Park The Movie - Pre Release Info from Assoc. Producer Scott Ferguson Greene
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The much-awaited Documentary on the NFL's (APFA) football Game is almost here, and we get some early info from Associate Producer Scott Ferguson Green...
Tom Ward (The Fantasy Football Dad)
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this 28th ep...
Episode 110 - Interview with Former NFL Player Marlon Kerner
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest this week is former NFL defensive back Marlon Kerner. In this interview, we talk about his football career and what he’s been doin...
Episode 164 - "Paging Dolph Schayes to Carousel 3"
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 1980s Boston Celtics we’re close-knit group. They loved to play jokes on each other. Cedric Maxwell would often refer to Danny Ainge as Dolph...
Mike Listro's Weightlifting Legacy: Strength, Determination, and Breaking Records
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMike Listro began lifting weights in ...
The Football Archaeology of it Raining Punts in'39 with Guest Timothy P. Brown
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Brown visits to share the Football Archaeology of a rainy day in the South in 1939 when an exorbitant amount of punts occurred in a contest or...
Week 1 & 2 Review of Super X League
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the X-League teams play every two weeks, the guys are back after the season openers and subsequent games to review the power rankings of the 12 tea...
Scott Ferguson-Greene Joins us to tell of some of his Collection and Stories of NFL Legends
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history ...
1998 in Sports
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY25 years ago, in 1998, t...
Dr. Michael Hutchison
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to Dr. M...