Sports History Network

Our Top 5 Best College Football Teams

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Historically Speaking Sports co hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are both natives of Louisiana and also the southern part of the United States wh...

Fosbury's Flop Finishes First, the Triple Play that wasn't, and No Socks, No Shoes, No way - This DiSH for Oct. 20

20 Oct 2025

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In 1968, Dick Fosbury revolutionized high jumping when he introduced his new technique to the world. In 1992, it was a triple play that wasn't in a Wo...

A Historic Partnership: The Impact of Summerall and Madden on NFL Broadcasting

20 Oct 2025

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Pat Summerall and John Madden revolutionized the broadcasting of NFL games, creating a partnership that transformed the viewer experience and brought ...

Bear Bryant played with a broken leg, 'oh, so close' moment for the Montreal Expos, and the first Esports Tournament - This DiSH for Oct. 19

19 Oct 2025

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In 1935, Alabama's Bear Bryant played against the Tennessee Vols with a broken leg. He caught four passes for 87 yards. In 1987, George Steinbrenner h...

Under the Radar: Olympic Athletes Ya Gotta Meet (Presented by Sports History Network)

18 Oct 2025

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Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUNDUnder the Radar: Olympic Athl...

'The Galloping Ghost' is born, the first Quadruple-Double, and Hello Mr. October - This DiSH for Oct. 18

18 Oct 2025

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In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up with 400+ all-purpose yards, 5 TDs himself ...

Two TDs in 24 seconds, Michigan State Stunner, and Earthquake at the World Series - This DiSH Oct. 17

17 Oct 2025

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In 1987, the Auburn Tigers scored twice in a span of 24 seconds to stun Georgia Tech. In 2015, Michigan State recovered a muffed punt and ran it in fo...

Ken Belson, author of the book Every Day Is Sunday

17 Oct 2025

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

'Monday Night Comeback,' the Miracle Mets won it all, and the longest collegiate field goal - This DiSH for Oct. 16

16 Oct 2025

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In 2006, Chicago mounted a comeback against Arizona despite six turnovers and zero offensive touchdowns. In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Seri...

Revisiting a Gridiron Epic: The Bears' Remarkable Comeback

16 Oct 2025

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The episode elucidates the remarkable football contest that transpired on October 16, 2006, between the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals, a gam...

Catholics vs. Convicts, Kirk Gibson's Game Winner, and Wayne Gretzky became the Greatest One - This DiSH for Oct. 15

15 Oct 2025

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In 1988, #1 Miami vs. #4 Notre Dame in the 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game. On that same day, LA's Kirk Gibson hit a pinch hit homer off Dennis Eckersle...

NFL Week 7 Preview: Bold Predictions and Insights

15 Oct 2025

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The conclusion of Week Six in the NFL season of 2025 heralds the commencement of Week Seven, where we delve into the nuances of the previous games whi...

Episode 270 - Kobe Bryant's Airballs

14 Oct 2025

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Kobe Bryant once shot four airballs in five minutes in a playoff game against the Utah Jazz. But that failure had a direct impact on Kobe becoming one...

SPECIAL 250th EPISODE (Reminiscing With Arnie Chapman - Founder of Sports History Network)

14 Oct 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this special 250th episode of Yest...

A Bomb in the Bronx, Slow Sid scored the game winner, and T.O.'s Sharpie Celebration - This DiSH for Oct. 14

14 Oct 2025

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In 1976, New York Yankee Chris Chambliss hit a walk-off home run to win the ALCS. He never touched the plate though. The homer still counted. In 1992,...

The Iron Bowl: A Historical Journey Through College Football Rivalry

14 Oct 2025

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The focal point of this podcast episode is the historical significance and evolution of the Iron Bowl, particularly its inaugural match in 1893. We de...

Episode 302 - Interview with Former NFL Offensive Lineman Lomas Brown

13 Oct 2025

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This episode’s special guest is former NFL offensive lineman Lomas Brown, who was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1985 NFL D...

Bill Mazeroski's World Series Winning Blast, the ABA debuted, and the Jeter's Flip - This DiSH for Oct. 13

13 Oct 2025

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In 1960, Pittsburgh's Bill Mazeroski hit a home run to beat the New York Yankees to end the World Series in game seven. In 1967, the American Basketba...

Unraveling the Legend of Jerry Rice: From Humble Beginnings to Unmatched Greatness

13 Oct 2025

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The focal point of our discourse today centers on the unparalleled career of Jerry Rice, widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in the annals o...

Ten to Win, Magic's overzealous debut, and the Herschel Walker trade - This DiSH for Oct. 12

12 Oct 2025

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In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 runs in the bottom of the 7th in game four of the World Series to erase an 8-run Chicago Cubs lead. In 1...

Moose gets Wild, Charlie Hustle 'hustled,' and PrimeTime does DoubleTime - This DiSH for Oct. 11

11 Oct 2025

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In 1972, Pittsburgh's Bob Moose threw a wild pitch and the Cincinnati Reds scored to end the NLCS. In 1980, controversy in the fourth leads to a wild ...

4OT Red River Rivalry Thriller, a Baseball Pioneer was Murdered, and a Trio of World Series Firsts - This DiSH for Oct. 10

10 Oct 2025

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In 2020, Oklahoma and Texas played 4 overtimes in a wild edition of the Red River Rivalry. In 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered in Philadelphia.In 192...

The Pro Football Time Machine (Presented by the Sports History Network)

09 Oct 2025

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The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.THE PRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE BACKGROUNDE...

Richard Petty's Illegal Winning Car, Mike Leach's Fake Script, and a 12-year old helped the Yankees - This DiSH for Oct. 9

09 Oct 2025

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In 1983, Richard Petty's STP Pontiac won the race but a post-race inspection uncovered a larger than legal engine. In 1960, 26-year old New York Titan...

An average guy threw a Perfect Game, the most famous double in MLB history, and Columbia won a game - This DiSH for Oct. 8

08 Oct 2025

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In 1956, New York Yankee Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history.In 1995, Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez hit the most famous ...

Predicting the Outcomes of Week 6: Expert Analysis

08 Oct 2025

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Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season presented a series of unexpected upsets, a phenomenon that we meticulously analyzed and predicted on Pigskin Dispatch. I...

Episode 269 - UCLA's Friendliest Manipulator

07 Oct 2025

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UCLA won 10 National Championships under Coach John Wooden. But what many don’t know is that behind the scenes a booster named Sam Gilbert had been ...

Two Careers of George Foreman (Part 2)

07 Oct 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports histo...

Czech Hockey Team put on trial for treason, 222-0, and the End of the Single Bar - This DiSH for Oct. 7

07 Oct 2025

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In 1950, twelve players from the Czech National Hockey team were put on trial for espionage and treason and found guilty. In 1945, the Green Bay Packe...

Unveiling the Truth Behind 'Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust'

07 Oct 2025

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The focal point of today's discussion revolves around the phrase "three yards and a cloud of dust," a term deeply entrenched in the lexicon of America...

Who Dat! The Jim Mora era New Orleans Saints

06 Oct 2025

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Between the years of 1985 thru 1996, the New Orleans Saints had risen from the cellar of the NFL to become a perennial playoff team. Though they never...

The Fifth Down Game, 41-point underdog Stanford upset USC, and Michael Jordan retired - This DiSH for Oct. 6

06 Oct 2025

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In 1990, Colorado got an extra down by mistake and used it to score the game-winning touchdown. In 2007, the Stanford Cardinal beat the #2 USC Trojans...

A Retrospective on NFL Heartbreaks: The Top Ten Teams That Fell Short

06 Oct 2025

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The discourse in this episode centers around a detailed exploration of the ten most exemplary teams that have unfortunately succumbed to defeat in the...

Marty Lyons givin' Jim Kelly 'the business,' Barry Bonds hit #71, and the Bengals fined for denying women in the locker room - This DiSH for Oct. 5

05 Oct 2025

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In 1985, the New York Jets beat Buffalo 14-13 in the 'givin' him the business' game. In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run of the season to becom...

1975 in Sports Part 1

05 Oct 2025

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We travel back in time to half a century ago and discuss the major events in sports in the year 1975. In the first of two parts we cover baseball and ...

Yankees win a thriller, 'Dem Bums' finally won it all, and Kentucky beat Alabama for the first time in 75 years - This DiSH for Oct. 4

04 Oct 2025

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In 1995, the New York Yankees won a post-season thriller in the 15th inning. In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the decisive game 7 of the World Series...

Colts MNF Comeback, the 'Shot Heard 'round the World,' and Gordie Howe suits up at 69 - This DiSH for Oct. 3

03 Oct 2025

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In 2003, the Indianapolis Colts scored 21 points in the final five minutes to force overtime against Tampa Bay and then they won it in OT 38-35. In 19...

Roy Jones Robbed of Gold in South Korea, Bucky Dent's dramatic homer, and Bob Gibson set a World Series record - This DiSH for Oct. 2

02 Oct 2025

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In 1988, Roy Jones, Jr was robbed of a Gold Medal in the Olympic middleweight title fight. In 1978, New York Yankee Bucky Dent hit a dramatic three-ru...

1972 Cleveland Browns

01 Oct 2025

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Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZON...

Babe's 'Called Shot,' Maris hit 61*, and a little 'Home Cookin' for the Giants - This DiSH for Oct. 1

01 Oct 2025

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In 1932, Babe Ruth appeared to call his shot in Game 3 of the World Series.In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit home run #61. In 1962, the San Fra...

Navigating NFL Week 5: Expert Predictions Unveiled

01 Oct 2025

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Ed Kleese and I engage in a thorough discussion regarding Week 5 of the NFL's 2025 season, during which we offer our bold predictions for the upcoming...

Episode 268 - The Impact of Magic and Bird

30 Sep 2025

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The NBA was struggling financially in the late 1970s. They needed something to turn things around. In 1979, two rookies joined and led their teams ...

Two Careers of George Foreman (Part 1)

30 Sep 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports histo...

31 in the Fourth, Euros rally for Ryder Cup win, and NASCAR's Rob Moroso died in an off-track accident - This DiSH for Sept. 30

30 Sep 2025

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In 2007, the Detroit Lions scored 31 in the fourth quarter to beat Chicago. In 2012, the European side erased a four point deficit on the final day to...

Willie Mays made 'The Catch', Mama Going to Knock You Out, and the Woodman became Aquaman - This DiSH for Sept. 29

29 Sep 2025

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In 1954, New York Giants centerfielder Willie Mays made the catch to save a couple of runs from scoring in game 1 of the Cleveland Indians. In 1989, b...

From Depression to Victory: The Garfield High School Football Team's Remarkable Journey

29 Sep 2025

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The focus of this podcast episode is an engaging discussion with author Hank Gola, who recounts the extraordinary story of a high school football team...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #163

28 Sep 2025

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAn Open Forum with...

Roger Maris scored 5 touchdowns, Ted Williams Homered in his final at bat, and the sad tale of Greg Cook - This DiSH for Sept. 28

28 Sep 2025

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In 1951, Roger Maris scored 5 TDs (four of which were returns for TDs, 2 KO, 1 Punt, 1 Int) in a high school football game. In 1951, LA Rams QB Norm V...

'And then the Locusts descended,' 80 games of futility, and Rulon Gardner shocked the world! - This DiSH for Sept. 27

27 Sep 2025

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In 1991, the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers played the first outdoor game and it took place in Las Vegas with game time temps around 90. In 19...

Justin Leonard's bomb to win the Ryder Cup, Justin Tucker's bomb to beat the Lions, and a battle of college football titans - This DiSH for Sept. 26

26 Sep 2025

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In 1999, Justin Leonard sank a 45-foot birdie on 17 to grab a crucial 1/2 point and complete an incredible comeback to win the Ryder Cup back from the...

Marshall's Miracle Win over Xavier, Vince's Dunk of Death, and Sonny Liston got his shot - This DiSH for Sept. 25

25 Sep 2025

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In 1971, Marshall won its first game after a plane crash 10 months earlier killed 75 people, including most of the team, coaching staff, administrator...

No Pain, No Gain! Joe Montana's Most Painful Comeback, Pain in the Big House, and Overcoming Pain to win Gold - This DiSH for Sept. 24

24 Sep 2025

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in 1989, Joe Montana led a fourth quarter comeback against Philadelphia despite the fact he was sacked 8 times on the day.In 1972, NY Jets Joe Namath ...

Unveiling NFL Week Four: Bold Predictions and Insights

24 Sep 2025

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This podcast episode encapsulates the thrilling developments of the 2025 NFL season as we delve into our audacious predictions for week four. We, the ...

Author Steve Massey

23 Sep 2025

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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 Steve...

Episode 267 - Jeremy Before Linsanity

23 Sep 2025

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Everyone knows about Linsanity. But in this episode, we take you back to Lin’s childhood in Palo Alto, California where he was an undersized poin...

1972 Dallas Cowboys (Part 2)

23 Sep 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAfter posting an impressive 69–24–...

Blazers beat Nick Saban and the LSU Tigers, Manon Rheume broke the glass ceiling, and Merkle's Boner - This DiSH for Sept. 23

23 Sep 2025

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In 2000, the UAB Blazers stunned LSU at Death Valley. In 1979, John Madden dropped his first 'BOOM' during an NFL broadcast. In 1992, Manon Rheume bec...

Exploring the Evolution of Football Formations: A Journey to 1955

23 Sep 2025

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The discussion centers on the evolution of offensive formations in American football, with a particular focus on the significant formations of 1955. T...

Al Hrabosky's Histrionics Causes a Brawl, Time was cruel to Jack Dempsey, and 'Rainbow Man' busted - This DiSH for Sept. 22

22 Sep 2025

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In 1974, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals got into a bench clearing brawl after Bill Madlock walked away from the plate in response to Cardina...

Unveiling the Art of Game Day: Insights from a Sports Event Expert

22 Sep 2025

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This podcast elucidates the intricate dynamics of orchestrating a sporting event on game day at a venue. We delve into the insights offered by our est...

The Most Brutal Hockey Fight, Monday Night Football Debuted, and the 'Lucky Dog' rule went into effect - This DiSH for Sept. 21

21 Sep 2025

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In 1969, Wayne Maki hit Ted Green in the head with his stick, cracking his skull. The blow nearly killed him and it resulted in the first assault char...

Official PFRA Podcast: Authors John D. Steffenhagen & Jeffrey J. Miller

21 Sep 2025

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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 Battle of the Sexes, The Concession, and a Ball that Defied Physics - This DiSH for Sept. 20

20 Sep 2025

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In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in a made for TV tennis match in the Houston Astrodome. In 1973, the New York Mets beat th...

Greg Louganis hits his head on the board, a Thriller in Knoxville, and 6 putts from 4 feet - This DiSH for Sept. 19

19 Sep 2025

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In 1988, Olympic medalist Greg Louganis hit his head on the 3m Springboard during the prelims. In 1998, Tennessee beat Florida 20-17 in OT in front of...

Elway vs. Elway, Arnold Palmer's Final Win, and Jim Morris, the 35-year old rookie - This DiSH for Sept. 18

18 Sep 2025

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In 1982, Stanford with senior QB John Elway played San Jose State coached by Jack Elway for the fourth and final time. In 1988, Arnold Palmer won his ...

Author Richard Podolsky

17 Sep 2025

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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 autho...

Miami scores 17 in final 5:30 to beat Michigan, an Epic Upset in the NFL, and the Tiger/Phil pairing not so good - This DiSH for Sept. 17

17 Sep 2025

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In 1988, the top ranked Miami Hurricanes scored 17 points in the final 5:30 to beat #16 Michigan 31-30.In 1961, the expansion Minnesota Vikings beat t...

Unveiling the Bold Predictions for NFL's Week 3

17 Sep 2025

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The primary focus of our discussion revolves around the bold predictions for the upcoming week of the NFL season, specifically week three of 2025, as ...

Episode 266 - Drafting a Champion

16 Sep 2025

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In 78 years of NBA Drafts, the top pick has helped his team to a championship only 10 times. Here is that list.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher,...

1972 Dallas Cowboys (Part 1)

16 Sep 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAfter posting an impressive 69–24–...

Young Tom Morris First Ace at the Open Championship, Rocket Launched Twice, and 184 MPH on a bicycle - This DiSH for Sept. 16

16 Sep 2025

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In 1869, Young Tom Morris holed the first Ace in a major golf tournament. In 1989, Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail ran back two kickoffs for TDs against Mi...

Unraveling the Evolution of Football's Extra Point Play

16 Sep 2025

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The focal point of this discourse revolves around the historical evolution of the extra point play in football, a practice that transpires after each ...

One Win Away: The Panthers' and Jaguars' first two NFL seasons

15 Sep 2025

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September 3rd, 1995 was the start of the 76th season of the National Football league. The San Francisco 49ers were the defending Super Bowl champions ...

Ali's final win, a whole lot of work for nothin', and the Moonlight Graham of Pitchers - This DiSH for Sept. 15

15 Sep 2025

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In 1978, Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks to win his thirdIn 1969, Steve Carlton struck out 19 and lost to the New York MetsIn 1971, Larry Yount was brou...

A Walk Through Sports History with Author R.L. Cubit II

15 Sep 2025

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Today, we delve into the fascinating realm of sports history through the lens of R.L. Cubit II, an author who chronicles his remarkable experiences wi...

Author Tom Wolf on Baseball in 1926

14 Sep 2025

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1926 was one of the most dynamic and exciting seasons in baseball history, featuring legends like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, Grover Cleveland Alexande...

"The Worst NASCAR Race Ever", Marshall Faulk's 'best day on a football field,' and Nick Kyrgios 'worst meltdown' - This DiSH for Sept. 14

14 Sep 2025

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In 1969, tire issues caused concern among NASCAR drivers at the brand new track at Talladega. It led to a 17-driver boycott. In 1991, San Diego State ...

Author Hank Gola- High School Football Champions

13 Sep 2025

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Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWe talk to Hank Gola a...

Young vs. Kelly, no punter needed, First 2-pt conversion in college football, and Jake LaMotta played possum - This DiSH for Sept. 13

13 Sep 2025

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In 1992, San Francisco' Steve Young and Buffalo's Jim Kelly went head-to-head in an offensive air assault. It became the first NFL game with zero punt...

Episode 301 - Interview with Former NFL QB Todd Marinovich and Author Lizzy Wright

12 Sep 2025

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Today, we have two very special guests to the show: Todd Marinovich and Lizzy Wright. Todd was a former first-round draft pick with the Oakland Raider...

Serena Williams' meltdown cost her the match and $82,000, No Flies and No Ties for Johnny Miller, and Niki Lauda returned to the track - This DiSH for Sept. 12

12 Sep 2025

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In 2009, Serena Williams exploded at a linesman after a foot fault. It cost her the match and a record amount of money. In 1992, Michael Chang and Ste...

Who Invented the Hammer Throw?

12 Sep 2025

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Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIt looks like a mace, but the i...

Pete Rose hits 4,192, an unusual no-hitter, and the Wildest High School Football Game - This DiSH for Sept. 11

11 Sep 2025

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In 1985, Pete Rose picked up hit number 4,192 to pass Ty Cobb as the all-time MLB hits leader. In 1906, Boston Americans right fielder Jack Hayden and...

Stunned in Stillwater, 'The Holy Roller,' and an imposter 'wins' the Olympic Marathon - This DiSH for Sept. 10

10 Sep 2025

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In 2016, Central Michigan benefitted from an officiating error to get an untimed down and then shocked Oklahoma State on the final play. In 1978, the ...

NFL Week Two Preview: Analyzing Last Week's Performances

10 Sep 2025

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Week one of the NFL season for 2025 has concluded. As we transition into week two, it is imperative to reflect upon the performances and predictions f...

Episode 265 - Kareem and the Million Dollar Check

09 Sep 2025

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The ABA did everything they could to land Lew Alcindor as an ABA player with the New York Nets. They prepared a file on him and were ready to offer ne...

Washington Redskins Retrospective w/ Ed Kleese

09 Sep 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark sits down with ...

Gold Medal Heist in Munich, Sandy Koufax Perfection, and Spygate uncovered - This DiSH for Sept. 9

09 Sep 2025

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In 1972, the US Men's basketball team had their Gold Medals stolen from them by the Soviets and FIBA.In 2020, the Atlanta Braves scored 29 runs to set...

A Historical Perspective on the Quarterback Snap

09 Sep 2025

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The central theme of this discourse revolves around an exploration of the evolution of the football snap, particularly the technique of snapping the b...

Last Game Ever for Marciano, Mays, Howe, Rice, and Bryant

09 Sep 2025

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We discuss the last games (or fights) for five of the greatest of all time: Rocky Marciano, Willie Mays, Gordie Howe, Jerry Rice, and Kobe Bryant.Book...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #162

08 Sep 2025

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith Author Joe Za...

Cleveland Browns found a unique way to lose, Wilma Rudolph - the unlikeliest of Olympic champs, and Bert Camparneris played all 9 positions - This DiSH for Sept. 8

08 Sep 2025

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In 2002, the Kansas Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns on an untimed field goal after Dwayne Rudd took off his helmet before the play was over. In 1960,...

Unraveling the Mystery of the Stolen Championship: A Conversation with Vince Genovese

08 Sep 2025

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In this enlightening episode, we engage in a profound discussion with the esteemed author Vincent Genovese, who reflects upon the remarkable narrative...

Chester Marcol scored a TD?, Jake Delhomme's coming out party, and ESPN debuted - This DiSH for Sept. 7

07 Sep 2025

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In 1980, Green Bay kicker Chester Marcol scored the game winning touchdown against Chicago. In 2003, Carolina Panther QB Jake Delhomme sparked a secon...

Steve Yaeger's near tragedy turned into revolutionary piece of equipment, Cal Ripken becomes the Iron Man, and the Lester Hayes Rule goes into effect - This DiSH Sept. 6

06 Sep 2025

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In 1976, LA Dodger Steve Yaeger nearly died but he turned his horrific injury into a new piece of equipment. In 1995, Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken beca...

Peyton Manning's 7 TD Passes, Tony Peña fake intentional walk, and the Munich Massacre began - This DiSH for Sept. 5

05 Sep 2025

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In 2013, Peyton Manning became the sixth NFL QB to throw 7 TDs in a game. In 1906, the first legal forward pass was thrown in a football game.In 1997,...

'The Lady in Black' made her debut, the 'asterisk' removed, and Jim Abbott no-hit Cleveland - This DiSH for Sept. 4

04 Sep 2025

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In 1950, NASCAR raced 500 miles for the first time. The Southern 500 wreaked havoc on tires and was a battle of attrition. In 1991, the notation that ...

Week 1 NFL Insights: Bold Predictions Unleashed

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode presents an engaging discourse centered around our audacious predictions for the inaugural week of the NFL season by Host Darin H...

How Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 3)

03 Sep 2025

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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....

A Playboy Model, a firecracker, a razor blade, and a World Cup Qualifier - This DiSH for Sept. 3

03 Sep 2025

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In 1989, a World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Chile ended in chaos. In 1977, Japan’s Sadaharu Oh hit career homer number 756, passing Han...