Sports History Network

2023 NBA Scoring Record Special - The NBA's Scoring Kings

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As of February 7, 2023, LeBron James is the NBA’s new scoring king, taking the long-standing record from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In this special edi...

Author Dan Cisco of California Sports Astounding

08 Feb 2023

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Longtime sports researcher and author Dan Cisco joined Dana Auguster on this episode of Historically Speaking Sports as he talked about his new book "...

Top Performances in the Super Bowl

07 Feb 2023

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we look a...

Pop Warner in his 1st Season of Coaching with Timothy P Brown of Football Archaeology

07 Feb 2023

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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 ...

Super Bowl XLVII (Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Super Bowl XLVII, held on February 3, 2013 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome between the six-time NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the two-...

Episode 131 - The Tragedy of James "Fly" Williams, pt. 2

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fly Williams had the level of talent to become an NBA All-Star, but found himself floundering unexpectedly due to his poor decisions. After pulling...

MLB Teams With 100 Wins (Part 5)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this article, we’ll go over some...

A Christmas Football Carol

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

December 1924. Legendary Ernie Doogle has passed away – but that’s not about to stop him from having some fun with his old pal in the trenches, Or...

Top Super Bowl Rings (In My Humble Opinion)

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we kick o...

More Than Just a Game, With Howie Mooney

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When one thinks of Howie Mooney, their first thought is about sports and sports history. Currently, he is the host of the Sports Lunatics Show, a spor...

The Bears vs. Packers Game Forgotten In Time!

06 Feb 2023

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of “When Foo...

The First St. Louis Cardinals' Playoff Game

06 Feb 2023

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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 SUMMARYPro football in...

The Story of the 1902 Pittsburgh Stars Pro Football Team

06 Feb 2023

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The Pittsburgh All-Stars Professional Football team lasted just one season, but the impact they had on pro football is essential. The roster had ...

Titans Moving to the Number One Pick? Free Agency Targets. Draft Targets.

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAsher and Tyler are back to discus...

One Guy with a Mic: Year 1 review

04 Feb 2023

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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.NETWORK ...

All-Time Starting Five:Numbers 1&2

04 Feb 2023

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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.NETWORK ...

1994 Montreal Expos: Team could have saved baseball in Montreal

04 Feb 2023

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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.NETWORK ...

The Gridiron Cup, a Cold War What If?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most popular genres of science fiction literature is that of alternate history, and in sports one of the most common questions asked among ...

The History of Sports in California with guest Dan Cisco & his book California Sports Astounding

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author Dan Cisco visited us recently after his publicist sent a copy of his latest book, California Sports Astounding, for review. When...

Dream Bowl Review

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg sits down with B.J. to review Team Japan's loss to the Ivy League All-Stars and his experiences during the game. They also discuss the current ch...

Historic NFL Title Game Spies on the Sidelines with Author Kevin Bryant

02 Feb 2023

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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 ...

Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs Eagles

01 Feb 2023

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After a long and entertaining NFL season and post season, the two teams left standing after it was all said and done are the Kansas City Chiefs and th...

FHD Vault: Was Bill Curry the NFL's Forrest Gump???

01 Feb 2023

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY****This is an FHD Va...

Gregg Ficery, author of Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story

01 Feb 2023

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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...

The 1928 Pro Football Season at a Glance in Football History Rewind Part 63

01 Feb 2023

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It is time to hit the rewind button once again, and take a look back at the 1928 Pro Football season. There was quite a bit of change going on in the ...

Episode 130 - The Tragedy of James "Fly" Williams, pt. 1

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By all accounts, James “Fly” Williams was one of the best streetball players in New York. Even when in middle school, he was holding his own again...

MLB Teams With 100 Wins (Part 4)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this article, we’ll go over some...

The Archaeology of the Kentucky School of the Blind Football team with Timothy P Brown

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a weekly visit from author and gridiron historian Timothy P. Brown, he enlightens us about a team of unique individuals that loved the game of foot...

The Homestead Library & Athletic Club team with guest Gregg Ficery, & its importance to Pro Football

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Football historian and author Gregg Ficery, writer of the book Gridiron Legacy: Pro Footballs Missing Origin Story, discusses one of the key...

Kevin Bryant

28 Jan 2023

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe talk to auth...

All-Time NBA Starting 5 that wore 0/00

28 Jan 2023

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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.NETWORK ...

January 28 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 28 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

The origin story of how Wake Forest became the Demon Deacons and more

27 Jan 2023

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We discuss the stories and legends of how Wake Forest football got the name and mascot of the Demon Deacons in this episode.Join us at the Pigskin Dis...

The History of Women's Pro Football with Author Russ Crawford

26 Jan 2023

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Author Russ Crawford joined us in the Pigpen to tell us about his latest gridiron book published by Nebraska Press titled Women`s Ameri...

January 26 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 26 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #123

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Magazi...

Women's American Football: Breaking Barriers On and Off the Gridiron (w/ author Russ Crawford)

25 Jan 2023

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.AUTHOR BIO Russ Crawford is Profess...

The 1928 College Football Season events and innovations - Football History Rewind Part 62

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We rewind the history of football to the season of 1928 in college football in this episode. The highlights of the season including the top teams, pla...

January 25 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 25 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

Super Bowl XLVI (New York Giants vs. New England Patriots)

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Super Bowl XLVI, held on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis between the five-time NFC champion New York Giants and th...

Episode 129 - The Players Who Coached Themselves

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the history of the NBA, there have been 40 players who doubled as the team's coach, including Bill Russell, Dolph Schayes, and Lenny Wilkins. Bu...

MLB Teams With 100 Wins (Part 3)

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this article, we’ll go over some...

The Football Archaeology of Punting Often in Early Football

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top experts in early football rules history, Timothy P. Brown, joins us to explain the kicking game strategy of early football. The story i...

January 24 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on January 24. Listen to the first of our daily episodes in my mission to learn more about sports histo...

2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Balloting

24 Jan 2023

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode Dan and ...

Original Chicago Bulls Threaten Bears: 1926

23 Jan 2023

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of “When Foo...

The Philadelphia Athletics Professional Football Team history of 1902.

23 Jan 2023

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the Philadelphia Athletics Professional Football team, which played in 1902.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch...

January 23 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

23 Jan 2023

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 23 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

January 22 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

22 Jan 2023

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 22 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

2022 In Memoriam Part 1

21 Jan 2023

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode we comme...

Kenny Lofton and Andruw Jones: Hall of Famers or Not

21 Jan 2023

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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.NETWORK ...

January 21 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 21 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

Ran Carthon. Super Bowl Prediction. Titans History.

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with our first podcast of the year. We dive into the Ran Carthon hire, we give our Super Bowl pick, and we decide who the greatest Titan ...

The Origins of the the Nickname and Mascot of the Texas A&M Aggies

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will take the time to explore the origins of some traditions, a nickname, and a mascot of the Texas A&M football team.Join us ...

January 20 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 20 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

SHN Presents: The Official PFRA Podcast - SHN Trailers

19 Jan 2023

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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWThe Professional Fo...

SHN Presents: The Official PFRA Podcast

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWThe Professional Footbal...

More Than a Game: Ivory Coast Soccer Story

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Film Pitch is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop ...

The History of the Philadelphia Phillies Professional Football Team

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Philadelphia Phillies Professional Football team, which played in 1902. Check out more, including photo...

January 19 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

19 Jan 2023

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 19 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore. ...

Dream Bowl Preview

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With BJ at practice for Team Japan, John and Greg sit down to preview the upcoming matchup of Japan's top players versus the Ivy League all-stars. The...

Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #122

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Magazi...

FHD VAULT: The First-Ever NFL Playoff Game

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vinta...

January 18 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 18 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

Episode 128 - How To Build the 31st NBA Team

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a brand new NBA team from scratch? Today, Rick shares the story of the founding of the Chicago Bulls ...

MLB Teams With 100 Wins (Part 2)

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this article, we’ll go over some...

The Football Archaeology of the Experimental 1905 Fairmont vs. Washburn Game with Timothy Brown

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top experts in early football rules history, Timothy P. Brown, joins us to explain the experimental game in late 1905 between Washburn and ...

January 17 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

17 Jan 2023

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 17 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

The Official PFRA Podcast chats with Historian Denis Crawford about the death of Chuck Hughes

16 Jan 2023

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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...

January 16 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 16 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

January 15 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The milestone moments in sports history that occurred on the date of January 15 are discussed in light of the legendary athlete's that were a part of ...

January 14 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

14 Jan 2023

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 14 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

NFL Wild Card Weekend -- A Historical Perspective

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Postseason is here, more specifically the NFL wild card round of the playoffs. Host Dana Auguster will take a historical snapshot of the teams...

The Story of the 1927 Pro Football Season- Football History Rewind Part 61

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our year-by-year look at the history of American football takes us to the professional season of 1927. We dive into the top teams, players, and events...

January 13 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 13 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

General Rambling

13 Jan 2023

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJust some rambl...

The Origin of the Yale Bulldogs Mascot

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We did some research to learn about the earliest live mascot in football, Yale's Bulldog, Handsome Dan, as well as the pup that came before him.J...

January 12 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 12 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that t...

Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #121

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Magazi...

Andy Billman: ESPN and Sports History Producer (Cleveland Browns Talk)

11 Jan 2023

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week's guest is ...

January 11 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 11 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.C...

Super Bowl XLV (Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Super Bowl XLV, which was held on February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, between the eight-time AFC champion Pittsbur...

Episode 127 - A Life Fulfilled: Pistol Pete Maravich, pt. 3

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde"Horizons...

MLB Teams With 100 Wins (Part 1)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this article, we’ll go over some...

The Football Archaeology of Loyola Chicago travel in the 1920s with Timothy P. Brown

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top experts in early football rules history Timothy P. Brown joins us in the discussion to explain how travel for the teams and fans was so...

January 10 Sports Break: The Milestone Moments of the date in Sports History

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 January...

When You Need A Scoring Drive....(Sea of Hands Game)

09 Jan 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 SUMMARYDuring the 1970...

January 9 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 9 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wo...

Super X League- The Rice Bowl and a Time For Glory

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Gridiron Japan episode, John, B.J., and Greg review the Super X-League championship game, the Rice Bowl, and break down the performance...

January 8 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 8 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wo...

2023 PFRA Convention Information (Background and what to expect)

07 Jan 2023

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vinta...

January 7 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 7 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.Co...

The 1927 Season's New Rules and Top Teams of College Football- Football History Headlines Part 60

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Football History Rewind, we resume our year-by-year look at the game of football. On the docket is the 1927 College game; the rules...

January 6 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 6 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.Co...

January 5 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 5 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wo...

GET BETTER DAMAR HAMLIN!!!! (FHD VAULT: Mike Utley)

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith the tragic news ...

January 4 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 4 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.Co...

Episode 126 - A One-Man Show: Pistol Pete Maravich, pt. 2

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pistol Pete’s time at Louisiana State University could not have gone better from an individual perspective, but the team did not win as many game...

My Top Quarterbacks of the 1970s (Part 3)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMy top 15 quarterbacks of the 1970s a...

The Football Archaeology of Walter Camp's Travels to California with Timothy P Brown

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top experts in early football rules history Timothy P. Brown joins us on the discussion to explain why we read of the coaching exploits of&...