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Sports History Network
The Sports History Network was founded in May of 2020 to bring together podcasters and bloggers covering the history of sports. Our mission is to create the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear by providing a “home field advantage” for our partners by helping them “fill their stadiums” with fans of their work.
Episodes
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Dr. Dunkenstein and the Doctors of Dunk, the sad story of Maurice Stokes, and Ms. 59 - This DiSH for March 16
In 2018, the UMBC Retrievers beat top-seed Virginia. In 1980, Louisville's Dr. Dunkenstein and the Doctors of Dunk destroyed LSU to advance to the Final Four…
Sports History NetworkThis Week In NDN All-Stars History - March 15 - 21
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Native American athletes featured this week…
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A Handshake started the 'Game of Change,' a Michigan Man will coach Michigan, and US Hockey lost 17-0. - This DiSH for March 15
In 1985, 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson came within a whisker of beating #1 seeded Michigan. It was the first year the tournament expanded to 64 teams. In…
Sports History NetworkAll Sports - Nicknames within the Nicknames
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Not just…
Sports History NetworkUnraveling the Enigma: The Halftime Jersey Switch of Notre Dame
This podcast episode delves into the intriguing narrative of Notre Dame's halftime jersey switch, a phenomenon that exemplifies the historical quirks of…
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'Let's Play Football!', 'Ain't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings,' and Ted Williams turned down a huge contract
On March 10th, 2001, current Louisville Head Football Coach and former XFL QB with the Orlando Rage started a game just six days after getting literally…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 289 - How Julius Became "The Doctor"
Julius Erving is better known as Dr. J, or just The Doctor. But where did that nickname come from? We answer that in today’s episode. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head…
Sports History Network1970s Sports Nostalgia w/ SHN Member Harv Aronson (Part 2)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In Part 2, host…
Sports History NetworkBuffalo Bills Fandom: A Collector's Journey
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of football card collecting, spotlighting the extensive and passionate pursuits of our…
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Howie Morenz's Tragic Death after breaking his leg, Ali/Frazier at MSG, and the Chaos in Daytona - This DiSH for March 8
In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier. In 1971…
Sports History NetworkThis Week In NDN All-Stars History - March 8 - 14
Native American athletes featured this week include Joe Louis, Henry Armstrong, Jack Dempsey, Carey Price, and Zach Whitecloud. NDN All-Stars Podcast NDN…
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Rugby or Football? The Debates Surrounding the Midwest's Earliest Games
The discourse centers upon the historical significance of the first college football game played in the Midwest, a topic of paramount importance in the context…
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Muhammad Ali molded out of Clay, ACC crowned its first champ, and Happy Birthday Shaq! - This DiSH for March 6
In 1964, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali. In 1967, Ali was ordered to report to military service. In 1954, the ACC crowned its first men's basketball champ…
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'Tails' comes up money for the Babe, Wife Swap circa 1973, and Mike Bossy scored 50 ... again! - This DiSH for March 5
In 1922, Babe Ruth won a coin flip that gave him a bigger contract and a bonus for every home run he hit. In 1973, Yankees teammates Mike Kekich and Fritz…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #172
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Join Co-Host Joe Squires and I…
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Tar Heels spoil another Duke Senior Day, Hank Gathers collapsed on the court, and Dazzy Vance was born - This DiSH for March 4
In 2006, the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled JJ Redick's final game at Cameron Indoor. In 1990, Loyola Marymount's Hank Gathers collapsed during a game and…
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Getting it Done: The Dale Brown era at LSU
Between 1972 and 1997 the Southeastern Conference in basketball grew in stature from just being a premier football conference. During that time of conference…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 288 - Connie Hawkins: An Interview with Bo Belanger
Connie Hawkins has a fascinating story of initially being banned by the NBA and later suing the league to be allowed to play. And it all started with a simple…
Sports History Network1970s Sports Nostalgia w/ SHN Member Harv Aronson (Part 1)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode…
Sports History NetworkThe Curious Absence of Walter Camp at Football's Historic Championship
The Missing Father of Football and the 10-Minute "Mall-In" Imagine a National Championship game where the "Father of American Football" is a no-show because…
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Eight points in 17 seconds, Wilt dropped 100, and BountyGate Revealed - This DiSH for March 2
In 1974, North Carolina's Walter Davis hit a 30-footer as time expired to complete an 8-point comeback in 17 seconds against Duke. In 2023, Detroit Mercy's…
Sports History NetworkWhy is Football Brown? An In-Depth Exploration
The inquiry into the distinctive brown hue of a football, in contrast to the white coloration of a baseball and the orange of a basketball, serves as the focal…
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Keep The Flame Alive Co-Hosts Report Back from Milan-Cortina
Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown have hosted the…
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This Week In NDN All-Stars History: March 1 - March 7
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network — The Headquarters for Sports Yesteryear. In this episode, we look back at the week of March 1–7 and the…
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'The Barkley' unleashed on ultramarathoners, George Steinbrenner reinstated, and Spencer Haywood opened the door for Moses and Kobe - This DiSH for March 1
In 1986, the Barkley ultramarathon raced for the first time. In 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was reinstated by Faye Vincent after serving 2…
Sports History NetworkThe Escape from New York for Hall of Famers During the 1970s
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 From…
Sports History NetworkA Top 10 of Martial Artists Turned Actors
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Harv…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 287 - David Robinson's High School Years
David Robinson was an incredibly gifted student who had walked away from basketball at the age of 13 to focus on his studies and playing the saxophone…
Sports History NetworkPro Football Hall of Fame Discussion (Part 3)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The final…
Sports History NetworkThe Architectural History of the Goal Post in Football
From Ropes to Goosenecks: The Surprising Evolution of Football Goal Posts If you’ve ever watched a crowd storm the field to topple a goal post after a massive…
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HSS Olympic Hockey Bulletin
The United States Hockey team just won its first gold medal in Men's Olympic Hockey in 46 years. Almost to the day that team USA pulled off one of the greatest…
Sports History NetworkFrom Football Star to Civic Hero: The Legacy of Big Bill Edwards
The narrative unfolds around the dramatic events of August 9, 1910, when New York City Mayor William Gaynor fell victim to an assassination attempt…
Sports History NetworkThe Experience - Charm & Chaos
NY Giants: Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear. NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page EPISODE…
Sports History NetworkLeaving NYC
The NY Giants: A Team Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear. NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page EPISODE…
Sports History NetworkThe NY Giants: A Team Without A Home (Presented by the Sports History Network)
The NY Giants: A Team Without A Home is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquaters For Sports' Yesteryear. NY Giants: Without A Home Web Page SHOW…
Sports History NetworkThe Bears' Home Venue: A Historical Perspective
The Chicago Bears find themselves at a pivotal crossroads as discussions emerge regarding a potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana. This episode delves into…
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'We've lost Dale Earnhardt,' Ugueth Urbina's mom kidnapped, and the youngest ever Major Leaguer - This DiSH for Feb. 18
In 2001, a last lap crash at the Daytona 500 claimed the life of Dale Earnhardt. In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison and…
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USA Women beat Canada to win Gold, Jean-Claude kicked ass on the slopes, and Tarzan set a World Record - This DiSH for Feb. 17
In 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal. In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 286 - Mike D'Antoni's Italian Adventure
Mike D’Antoni grew up in West Virginia with a dream of someday playing in the NBA. He achieved his dream by playing with the Kings. But he was out of the NBA…
Sports History NetworkPro Football Hall of Fame Discussion (Part 2)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The episode…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Athletes in Football
Beyond the "Novelty": The Untold Origins of Asian and Pacific Islander Football Pioneers When we think of Polynesian dominance in the NFL today, names like…
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HSS Black History Month Special: NBA stars from HBCUs
Like any other pro sports league, the NBA is made up of players of different personalities, different perspectives and hale from different backgrounds. They…
Sports History NetworkTwo Way Athletes
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY A…
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Johnson Rockets to Gold, Ted Williams Crash Landed, and the Jordan Spieth Rule - This DiSH for Feb. 16
In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win an Olympic downhill race. In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash-landed his fighter plane in Korea and…
Sports History NetworkThe Art of Team Collecting: A Deep Dive into Football Card Enthusiasm
The Art of the Team Collection: Honoring Gridiron History One Card at a Time In the world of sports memorabilia, there are many paths to take—some chase the…
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Olympic Heroes Redefined with Doug Levy
It's Winter Olympics time, and we are joined by author Doug Levy to talk about some of the greatest unsung stories in Summer and Winter Olympic History…
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Dale Earnhardt, Sr and Jr won the Daytona 500 for the first time, the Mardi Gras Miracle, and Leon Spinks shocked Ali - This DiSH for Feb. 15
In 1998, Dale Earnhardt, Sr won the Daytona 500 on his 20th try. In 2004, Dale Earnhardt, Jr won his firt Daytona 500 in his 5th try. In 1976, David Pearson…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 311 - Contributor Profile of Ameena Soliman
In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Ameena Soliman, who was the first Muslim female scout in NFL history. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 310 - Contributor Profile of Salli Clavelle
In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Salli Clavelle, who was the first African American female scout in NFL history. Football Learning Academy Website: To…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 308 - Contributor Profile of Connie Carberg
In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Connie Carberg, who was the first female scout in NFL history when she held that position with the New York Jets…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 309 - Contributor Profile of Linda Bogdan
In this episode, we focus on Linda Bogdan, scout and executive with the Buffalo Bills from 1986 through 2009. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more…
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre in the Ring, Eddie Eagle Flew, Larry Lefty?, and MJ wore #12? - This DiSH for Feb. 14
In 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson fought Jake LaMotta for the sixth and final time. The fight went 13 rounds with Robinson pounding LaMotta for the final four. In…
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The Biggest NASCAR Pileup, SpyCraft in the Olympics, and Frank Selvy scores 100 - This DiSH for Feb. 13
In 1960, 37 cars were involved in a first lap crash during a 250 mile race at Daytona International Speedway. In 1977, three years before he won 5 gold medals…
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Ten points in 20 seconds, USA Hockey's Amazing Silver Medal, and winning a Marathon in Dress Shoes - This DiSH for Feb. 11
In 2005, UNLV erased a 10-point deficit with less than 20 seconds left to win in OT. In 1972, the US Hockey team beat Poland 6-1 and won the Silver medal in a…
Sports History NetworkWas the Super Bowl a Return to Old School Football?
Super Bowl 60: A Defensive Masterpiece or an Offensive Meltdown? Is a championship defined by the brilliance of the defense or the collapse of the offense? As…
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NASCAR's Neil Bonnett died at Daytona, Marathoner Kelvin Kiptum killed in Kenya, and Buster Douglas knocked out Tyson - This DiSH for Feb. 11
In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway. In 2024, marathoner Kelvin Kiptum died after the car he was…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 285 - Magic Johnson to the Kings
In 1978 Magic Johnson nearly left college early to go to the NBA. The Kansas City Kings were ready to take him with the 2nd pick in the draft. So what led to…
Sports History NetworkPro Football Hall of Fame Discussion (Part 1)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode…
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Chartreuse turns to Gold, Bonnie Blair goes back-to-back, and Jumpin' Joe Fulks' scoring blitz - This DiSH for Feb. 10
In 1968, American Peggy Fleming won the only Gold Medal for the US during the '68 Olympics. In 1992, American Bonnie Blair won her second Gold Medal in the…
Sports History NetworkThe Historical Dimensions of the American Football Field: An Exploration of Size and Origins
Ever wonder why a football field is 100 yards long and exactly 160 feet wide? It turns out the dimensions of the gridiron aren't just random numbers—they are a…