Sports History Network
Episodes
22: Don Budge-Tennis
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1938 marks the 80th anniversary of the improbable … the year in which Don Budge, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, became the first (a...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #19
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2018 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
21: Frank Ryan-NFL
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Ryan, the last man to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL Championship, joins the podcast to talk about his career and the magical year of 1964 ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #18
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
20: John W. Heisman
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every December college football heroes gather in New York City and are on hand for the announcement of the winner of one of the most, if not the most,...
19: Ernie DiGregorio-NBA
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ernie DiGregorio was the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 1973-74 season. The No. 3 pick out of Providence after leading the Friars to 27-4 mark during ...
18: Dennis Maruk-NHL
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time when scoring 60 goals in a season in the NHL was rare. Dennis Maruk was one of the first to do it when scored 60 for the Washington C...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #17
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #16
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
17: Bob Waterfield-NFL
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Waterfield holds a very unique distinction. He is the only quarterback in the history of the NFL to lead the Rams franchise to two NFL Championshi...
16: Buffalo Braves-NBA
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Clippers are celebrating their 40th Anniversary on the west coast. But, long before they were the Clippers, they were the Buffalo Brav...
15: Justin Fashanu-Soccer
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fashanu was a star on the rise. Young. Strong. Fast. His goal against Liverpool for little regarded Norwich City was so unexpected, and so spec...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #15
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
14: Cleveland Rams - NFL
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2017 is the 80th anniversary of the Rams joining the NFL. Most know the Rams are calling Los Angeles home for the second time in their history. Howeve...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #14
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
13: Amos Otis-MLB
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 1986, Amos Otis was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. A three-time Gold Glove winner and five-time all-star, Amos Otis played for ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode#13
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
12: Benny Friedman - NFL
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
He was one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, and had it not been for Benny Friedman there might not be an NFL! That’s how key ...
Gridiron Greats The Podcast Episode #12
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
11: Hal Newhouser
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During the three-year stretch of 1944, 45 and 46, Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers put together three of the most dominant seasons any pitcher has ...
10: Nate Colbert
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Colbert played first base for the San Diego Padres during the early 1970s. Very few fans turned out to see him play. The Padres weren’t that go...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #11
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
09: Willie Anderson
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Anderson is the only golfer in history to win three straight U.S. Open golf championships. In fact, if not for a fourth place finish in 1902, h...
08: Dean Chance
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Chance pitched for the then Los Angeles Angels in the early 1960s. The Angels were a so-so team, but in 1964, Dean turned in one of the most domi...
07: Tony Lema
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Lema was one of the best golfers in professional golf. In 1964 he won the British Open, and was knocking at the door of the Big 3 of Arnold Palme...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #10
24 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
06: Teofilo Stevenson
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Teofilo Stevenson was one of the most powerful heavyweights of all time. Although he never fought professionally, he is still regarded as one of the b...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #9
11 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
05: Ed Delahanty
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1900s, Ed Delahanty was the biggest star in baseball. Regarded, by some, as baseball’s first 5-tool player, he hit over .400 three time...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #8
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
04: Bill Barilko Part II
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In overtime of game 5 of the 1951 Stanley Cup Finals, Bill Barilko scored to give the Toronto Maple Leafs their 4th Stanley Cup Championship in 5 year...
03: Bill Barilko Part I
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Barilko was a young hard-hitting defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was called up to the Leafs towards the end of the 1946-47 season and ...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #7
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
02: Billy Cannon Part II
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After leading LSU to a National Championship and winning the Heisman Trophy, Billy Cannon was selected No. 1 in the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams ...
00: About Sports' Forgotten Heroes
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Description of Sports' Forgotten Heroes. This summary outlines the fact that a new podcast of Sports' Forgotten Heroes will be released every other Tu...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #6
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
01: Billy Cannon Part I
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Cannon was a Heisman Trophy winning running back for LSU. He helped lead the Tigers to a National Championship in 1958 and followed that with a ...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #5
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
oin Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Po...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #4
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #3
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast #2
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the all new 2017 of Gridiron Greats Magazine-The P...
Gridiron Greats Magazine-The Podcast
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gridiron Greats Magazine Publisher and Editor Bob Swick along with his co-host Joe Squires for the Gridiron Greats Magazine-The PodcastGridiron G...