Sports History Network

The 12th Rose Bowl Game: Matthew DiBiase shares the story of the 1926 Rose Bowl

08 Dec 2022

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Matthew DiBiase shares the tale and history of the 1926 Rose Bowl Game between Alabama and Washington in this episode. Stars like George Wildcat Wilso...

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

08 Dec 2022

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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 Decembe...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3)

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

December 7, 1947: The Jekyll and Hyde of the NFL

07 Dec 2022

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs we kick off our bonus cover...

Greg Tranter's Great Rose Bowl Memory of a Super Bowl

07 Dec 2022

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Visit Pigskin Dispatch all month long for Rose Bowl Memories and History celebrating 100 years of the Rose Bowl, filled with guest experts, including ...

Rose Bowl Memorabilia and Collections with Bob Swick of Gridiron Greats Magazine

07 Dec 2022

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The history of the Rose Bowl goes deeper than just the games and the people involved. It is also the memories that last a lifetime and beyond. What be...

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

07 Dec 2022

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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 Decembe...

Episode 122 - The Youngest ABA Player: Moses Malone, pt. 1

06 Dec 2022

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Moses Malone was the first basketball player to enter the professional ranks directly from high school. The NBA required him to be four years remov...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for ...

The 11th Rose Bowl: Matthew DiBiase shares the history of the 1925 Rose Bowl Game between Notre Dame and Stanford

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a game that has the 7 Mules, the Four Horsemen, Ernie Nevers, and Knute Rockne involved you know that there is going to be something spe...

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

06 Dec 2022

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 Decembe...

Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry Book Preview

05 Dec 2022

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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 10th Rose Bowl Game: the 1924 "Grandaddy of Them All" between Navy & Washington State

05 Dec 2022

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The Rose Bowl game that was played on January 1, 1924, capped off the 1923 football season. The competitors invited were the East's Navy Midshipmen te...

The 9th Rose Bowl Game: Author Rich Shmelter tells the tale of USC vs. Penn State on New Years Day 1923

05 Dec 2022

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Rich Shmelter historian, podcaster, and author of multiple gridiron books including The USC Trojans Football Encyclopedia joins us...

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

05 Dec 2022

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We are bringing you the top moments in sports history that occurred on December 5, the athletes who starred in the roles, along with the jersey number...

Pete Rose: Overrated, Greatest Ever, or Hall of Famer

04 Dec 2022

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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 8th Rose Bowl Game: Matthew DiBiase chats about the 1922 Washington & Jefferson versus Cal

04 Dec 2022

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Author Matthew DiBiase talks about the 1922 Rose Bowl between W&J and Cal.Come join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispa...

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

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are bringing you the top moments in sports history that occurred on December 4, the athletes who starred in the roles, along with the jersey number...

The 7th Rose Bowl in 1921 Between Ohio State and Cal

03 Dec 2022

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The Tournament of Roses East-West game on New Years' Day 1921 had possibly for the first time the two top teams in the nation meeting in an end of the...

The 6th Rose Bowl: Timothy P Brown chats about the Oregon aspects of the 1920 Tournament of Roses East-West Game

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Rose Bowl is 100 Years Old! In celebration of this milestone, we are covering the history of the stadium and the New Years' Game game associated w...

December 3 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

03 Dec 2022

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 Decembe...

Mighty Mac: The Conor Mcgregor Story

02 Dec 2022

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The 6th Rose Bowl: Dick Friedman discusses the 1920 Tournament of Roses East -West Game from the Harvard point of view

02 Dec 2022

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December 2 Sports Break: The events in sports history that occurred on Dec 2

02 Dec 2022

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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 Decembe...

The 5th Rose Bowl, Tim Brown tells of the military selections for the 1919 Rose Bowl

01 Dec 2022

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The Rose Bowl is 100 Years Old! In celebration of this milestone, we are covering the history of the stadium and the New Years' Game game associated w...

December 1 Sports Break: The Events in Sports History that occurred on 12/1

01 Dec 2022

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 Decembe...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYDiscussing NFL's All-...

The 5th Rose Bowl, 1919 Tournament of Roses East-West Game with Historian Joe Ziemba

30 Nov 2022

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Our friend historian, podcaster, and author Joe Ziemba joins us to tell the tale of a Rose Bowl game that Chicago legends George Halas and Paddy ...

A new Book on Football Terminology Word Origins by Timothy P Brown is Out - Hut! Hut! Hike!

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, the words we use in football. No not the four-letter variety, but the descriptive verbiage we use that for our spouses, may sound like some foreig...

November 30 Sports Break: The events in sports history that took place on November 30

30 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Super X League- To The Dream Bowl and Beyond

30 Nov 2022

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For the first time in many weeks, all three co-hosts (John, BJ, and Greg) sit down to review the past week's action and preview the X-League semi fina...

Episode 121 - The American Olympic Team of 1960

29 Nov 2022

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Renowned as the strongest amateur team of all time, the USA's 1960 Olympic basketball team went undefeated for the whole tournament, bringing home the...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss the top...

The 4th Rose Bowl, 1918 Tournament of Roses East-West Game Mare Island vs. Camp Lewis with Timothy P Brown

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Rose Bowl is 100 Years Old! In celebration of this milestone, we are covering the history of the stadium and the New Years' Game game associated w...

November 29 Sports Break: The Events in Sports History that took place on November 29

29 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

The 3rd Rose Bowl, 1917 with Oregon versus Penn discussed with Historian Scott Fergusen-Greene

28 Nov 2022

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The 2nd Rose Bowl and the Brown University Bruins vs Washington State

28 Nov 2022

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The Rose Bowl is 100 Years Old! In celebration of this milestone, we are covering the history of the stadium and the New Years' Game game associated w...

November 28 Sports Break

28 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

The 1st Rose Bowl and almost the 2nd with Author Timothy P Brown

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Rose Bowl is 100 Years Old! In celebration of this milestone, we are covering the history of the stadium and the New Years' Game game associated w...

November 27 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

27 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

The Overview of the Rose Bowl with Guest Historian Timothy P. Brown

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here is our kickoff on 40 days of Rose Bowl history in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the legendary venue in January of 2023. In this episode...

November 26 Sports Break: The events that took place in team sports

26 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Get ready to start the Journey into Rose Bowl History for over 40 straight episodes dedicated to it

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That is right! 40 straight days of Rose Bowl history starting Saturday, November 26 right through Game day on January 2,.Come join us at the Pigskin D...

November 25 Sports Break: The sports Numbers of the day

25 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

My Mother, Inis McFarlin

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Top Ten Thanksgiving Day Football Games!

24 Nov 2022

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November 24 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

24 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Offense, Part 1)

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie...

Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania St...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Offense, Part 1)

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various...

Sports Numbers made famous on November 23

23 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa)

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania State Nitta...

My Family's Thanksgiving Interview (from 2021)

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI am re-airing ...

NFL 1970: The Birth of the Modern NFL.

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The year was 1970 and the NFL/AFL became finalized and a reality as the league ballooned to 26 teams divided into two conferences with three divisions...

Episode 120 - Welcome To The Rucker

22 Nov 2022

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On today's edition of BBH.101, Rick visits the Rucker, Harlem's playground basketball tournament that gave birth to streetball. While it featured most...

The Football Archaeology of the 1938 Heisman Winner with Timothy Brown

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us again this week to educate us on another aspect of football. This week we chat about the exciting play ...

The Sports Numbers for November 22

22 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #118

22 Nov 2022

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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 Magazi...

When Machine Gun Jack Met The Galloping Ghost!

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYSome may claim that Chicago ha...

Who were the Philadelphia Quakers Professional Football Team?

21 Nov 2022

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Who were the Philadelphia Quakers professional football team? Their history was short lived but had a great coach, was filled with top players, and wo...

November 21 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

21 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

November 20 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

20 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #117

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Magazi...

Hidden Gems of the Squared Circle

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYBRYAN CLARKE as ADAM BOMB--...

November 19 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

19 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

November 18 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

18 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Football Stadiums- What Makes Your Stadium Special

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

What is the One-Point Safety in NFL Football?

17 Nov 2022

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In this episode of  Football Rules History  we chat about a very rare and unknown rule affectionately called the one point safety. We d...

November 17 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

17 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Super X League- Quarterfinal Predictions

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg has finally landed in Japan and has overcome his jet lag to sit down with BJ and review the upcoming slate of quarterfinal matches and a discussi...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 2)

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

November 16 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

16 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Episode 119 - The Man With A Troubled Legacy: Elgin Baylor, pt. 2

15 Nov 2022

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Elgin Baylor’s was undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time, but his legacy in basketball history is complicated. He once averaged 38 ...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 2)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various...

Football Archaeology of the 1965 AFL Redshirt Draft with Timothy Brown

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us again this week to educate us on another aspect of football. This week we chat about the a n event call...

November 15 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

15 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

The 1926 Pro Football Season: Football History Rewind Part 59

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The journey through football history one year at a time has brought us to the professional level of the gridiron in 1926. This was a pretty eventful s...

November 14 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

14 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

November 13 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

13 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

The Pigskin Dispatch Rose Bowl 100 Years Celebration Promo

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Rose Bowl is not called the "Granddaddy of the All" for nothing. This New Years contest has provided some of the largest tests of gridiron greats ...

November 12 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

12 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Author Matthew DiBiase shares how he ranked the Top College Coaches in Lords of the Gridiron I

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode is author and historian Matthew DiBiase and he joins us in the Pigpen to discuss one of his books on college football's best...

November 11 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

11 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Minnesota Lynx Legend Lindsay Whalen

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Minnesota Sports History Show is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHow's it going, g...

November 10 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you like the Number 9 then you will enjoy this edition of the Sports Break, as we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and...

November 9, 1924 (Chicago Cardinals vs. Dayton Triangles

09 Nov 2022

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMost NFL football gam...

November 9, 1924 (Chicago Cardinals vs. Dayton Triangles)

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMost NFL football games played...

The Football Archaeology of The Reverse Center

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us again this week to educate us on another aspect of football. This week we chat about perhaps the oddest...

November 9 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

09 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 1)

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie...

Episode 118 - The Man Who Learned To Fly: Elgin Baylor, pt. 1

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elgin Baylor was undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time. He is the third-greatest scorer ever in terms of points per game. Not only th...

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 1)

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various...

Illinois at Chicago Game November 8, 1924

08 Nov 2022

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One of the games of the season in 1924 was when Mid-West Rivals the University of Chicago Maroons and the Red Grange led Illinois Illini met in t...

November 8 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

08 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Papa Bear or the First Lady? (Calumet Indians Take On Chicago Bears)

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTuesday, October 18, 1938, was...

The Gridiron Legacy of Pro Football and of author Gregg Ficery

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author Gregg Ficery has an interesting take on this great team as his Grandfather was one of the franchise's lead players. He shared a bit of the hist...

November 7 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

07 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

November 6 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

06 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...

Boogie Knights (Part 3): Glenn Gilbertti a.k.a. "Disco Inferno"

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYBrooklyn native Gilbertti w...

November 5 Sports Break: Team Sports Historic Events

05 Nov 2022

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 Novembe...