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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.
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Wayne Gretzky in a Hockey Fight?, Pistol Pete Throwin' Hands as well, and the Federal League ended its fight - This DiSH for Dec. 22
In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights. In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free…
Sports History NetworkThe Pinnacle of Excellence: College Football’s Elite Number Ones
An exploration of the illustrious history surrounding college football players who have donned the coveted number one jersey reveals a tapestry woven with…
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Did BYU deserve to win the 1984 National Championship?, the River City Relay, and the Longest College BBall Game - This DiSH for Dec. 21
In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat anybody…
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Two Controversial Calls Help Tennessee win, First Announcerless Sports Broadcast, and Kobe outscored the Mavericks - This DiSH for Dec. 20
In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed…
Sports History NetworkThe Ballad of Buster Douglas (Feb. 1990), Revisiting the Greatest Upset in Boxing History
EPISODE SUMMARY On their first episode of The Mixtape, Scott and Derek look back at the historic Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas fight in February 1990, one of…
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BYU's Holiday Bowl Miracle, Miracle at the Meadowlands 2.0, and a plane crashed into Baltimore's Memorial Stadium - This DiSH for Dec. 19
In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to…
Sports History NetworkTotal Sports Recall (Presented by the Sports History Network)
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE TOTAL SPORTS RECALL…
Sports History NetworkSearching for the “Zest” of the 1931 Chicago Bears
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY…
Sports History NetworkFrom the Gridiron: Key Predictions for Week 16 of the NFL
In our latest installment of the Pigskin Daily History Dispatch, we embark on a compelling journey through the current NFL landscape, contemplating the…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 278 - The Very First Pro Game
Basketball’s first professional game was played in New Jersey in 1896, just five years after the game was invented. That is an incredibly short window. And…
Sports History Network1973 Atlanta Falcons (Part 2)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #168
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest Football…
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Oliver Stone pissed off the NFL, 'Bottlegate' game in Cleveland, and OJ goes over 2000 yards - This DiSH for Dec. 16
In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made…
Sports History NetworkHistorical Football Mysteries: The Case of the Lost Coach
The Coach Who Vanished: A Bizarre Christmas Football Mystery from 1917 Before the era of 12-team playoffs and million-dollar bowl games, the 1917 football…
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Road Dogs: The 1985 New England Patriots
Before the dynasties, before the banners, before Brady, before Belichick, even before Bledsoe, there was the 1985 New England Patriots. A team built on grit…
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Bill Walton vs. Tommy Burleson in St. Louis, the worst basketball game of the 20th Century in Knoxville, and Santa pelted in Philly - This DiSH for Dec. 15
In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis. On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to…
Sports History NetworkThe Unforgettable Season: Green Bay Packers’ Triumph and Defeat
A profound exploration of the Green Bay Packers' historic 1929 season unveils a juxtaposition of triumph and unexpected defeat. A mere 96 years prior, the…
Sports History NetworkJackies Trailer (Presented by the Sports History Network)
Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. Jackie's Homepage On Sports History Network EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to…
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'The Miracle at the Met,' Steph Curry became the NBA 3-pt King, and Joe Burrow blitzed the field - This DiSH for Dec. 14
In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week…
Sports History NetworkEp. 1 - Halas In, Olcott Out
Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. Jackie's Homepage On Sports History Network EPISODE SUMMARY In 1917…
Sports History NetworkEp. 2 - The Push for the Rose Bowl
Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. Jackie's Homepage On Sports History Network EPISODE SUMMARY To start…
Sports History NetworkEp. 3 - Pasadena and Beyond
Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. Jackie's Homepage On Sports History Network EPISODE SUMMARY The Naval…
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WakeyLeaks Revealed, Highest scoring game in NBA history, and Andy Reid's MNF debut - This DiSH for Dec. 13
In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. In 1983…
Sports History NetworkThe Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition (Presented by the Sports History Network)
The Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition Home Page THE…
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The Greatest Game Ever Seen and the Stolen NFL Championship Title - The 1925 Pottsville Maroons
In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their…
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Patriots Win the 'Snow Plow Game,' LeBron James' TV Debut, and Chicago's Gale Sayers Scores 6 TDs - This DiSH for Dec. 12
In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002…
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1938 NFL Championship, Tampa Bay wins its first, and Oilers/Blackhawks combine for most goals - This DiSH for Dec. 11
In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985…
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Jordan vs. Pippen, Nolan Ryan traded for who?, and 'The Hit' at Mile High - This DiSH for Dec. 10
In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55…
Sports History NetworkDeciphering Week 15: Bold Predictions for the NFL
As the NFL season approaches its climax, the fervor of competition intensifies, revealing the crux of team dynamics and performance metrics. The discussion…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 277 - Larry Bird vs. the Indiana Pacers
Larry Bird pulled out a performance for the ages in Game 5 of the first round of the 1991 NBA Playoffs. He suffered an injury to his face, but still found a…
Sports History Network1973 Atlanta Falcons (Part 1)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an…
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Miracle in Miami, Eric Dickerson topped OJ, and a 5-foot, 140 pound guy became the biggest Giant - This DiSH for Dec. 9
In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ…
Sports History NetworkA Historical Analysis of Football’s First Measuring Chains
The podcast delves into a significant yet often overlooked aspect of American football history: the introduction of chains as a means of measuring distance on…
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Snowpocalypse wreaks havoc in the NFL, Ravens/Vikings score 36 in 125 seconds, and Bears beat Washington 73-0 - This DiSH for Dec. 8
In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay…
Sports History NetworkControversies Surrounding the 2025 College Football Playoffs: An Analytical Perspective
The 2025 College Football Playoff brackets have been officially announced, revealing a landscape fraught with both excitement and controversy. The selection…
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Montana beat Manning in an epic comeback, Nash and Kidd duelled in Jersey, and Gordie Howe scored...again - This DiSH for Dec. 7
In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both…
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Birth of the NFL, another Raiders Miracle, and Ernie Davis won the Heisman - This DiSH for Dec. 6
In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship. In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat the New…
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Taylor University's 'Silent Night,' the WFL's Only World Bowl game, and Joe Louis was upset he won - This DiSH for Dec. 5
Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 26th in a row, Tennessee Vols stopped Penn State's winning streak, and a thriller in Baltimore - This DiSH for Dec. 4
In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennessee…
Sports History NetworkHistoric Milestones in 2025 American Football: A Season of Inspiration
The 2025 football season is shaping up to be a compelling saga of triumph and unprecedented milestones, particularly within the New England Patriots…
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Browns won without throwing a pass, Randall Cunningham uncorked a 91-yard punt, and Butch Reynolds won $27 million; yet to see any of it - This DiSH for Dec. 3
In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a…
Sports History NetworkBold Predictions for Week 14: Surprising Scores and Insights
The Great Divide: NFL Week 13 Ends Hope and Sets Up a 60-60 Showdown The calendar turning from Thanksgiving signaled more than just the start of December; it…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 276 - Kareem on the Reservation
Kareem Abdul-Jabber spent one season as an assistant coach at Alchesay High School, a Native American school. This is the story of that season where he learned…
Sports History NetworkMuhammad Ali's Chin - Knocked Down Only 4 Times
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Muhammad Ali's boxing career is well…
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Ditka and Ryan (nearly) Come to Blows in Miami, 'Punt 'Bama Punt', and Patrick Roy hung out to dry - This DiSH for Dec. 2
In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to…
Sports History NetworkA Glimpse into the 1923 Football Conditioning Paradigm
Sweating it Out: The Shocking Conditioning Secrets of 1923 Football We often think of football conditioning as a precise science of hydration, nutrition, and…
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Best and Worst Sports Cities
In his episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs discuss, and in some cases, debate on the cities that could…
Sports History NetworkNovie McCabe
Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Summary goes here....... UNDER THE RADAR…
Sports History NetworkRemembering the 1973 Denver Broncos
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 NetworkRisto Luostarinen—The 1989 Estonian Bowl (Part I)
Gridiron Baltic is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Risto Luostarinen, a founding member of the…
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sNOw Shows at Lambeau Field, the two-loss LSU Tigers back into the BCS Championship, and Wendell Scott's 'Did he or Didnt' he' Win - This DiSH for Dec. 1
In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat…
Sports History NetworkFrom Gridiron Glory to Jungle Survival: The Story of Tom Harmon
Old 98: The Golden Boy Who Fell From the Sky (Twice) In the late 1930s, the name Tom Harmon was synonymous with unstoppable American athletic prowess. The…
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Random Team Challenge: 1962-63 Lakers
We spin the wheel of the random team generator and land on the 1962-1963 Los Angeles Lakers. Led by the legendary Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, the team made it…
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Ernie Barnes drafted twice in the same NFL Draft, Bo met the Boz, and Auburn's Kick Six win! - This DiSH for Nov. 30
In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded…
Sports History NetworkGridiron Baltic (Presented by the Sports History Network)
Gridiron Baltic is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. Gridiron Baltic is a monthly podcast exploring connections…
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Lee Trevino dunks one for $175,000, First Collegiate 3-pointer, and Pong was released - This DiSH for Nov. 29
In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino. In 1980…
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Dallas Cowboy Clint Longley and his Thanksgiving Day Heroics, Chicago's Ernie Nevers scored 40, and Montreal's Georges Vezina collapsed - This DiSH for Nov. 28
In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever…
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First and Fastest Overtime Thanksgiving Game in Chicago, Dallas won their first Thanksgiving Day game, and Carnegie Tech upset Notre Dame - This DiSH for Nov. 27
In 1980, the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions in the first overtime game played on Thanksgiving. In 1952, the Dallas Texans won their first and only game…
Sports History NetworkThanksgiving Week: Unveiling NFL Week 13 Predictions
A Silent Thanksgiving and the Power of Nostalgia: Week 13 NFL Picks Welcome to the Pig Pen for our special Thanksgiving week edition of Big, Bold Predictions!…
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Birth of Sooner Magic, Lost in Translation in Detroit, and Moss's Sweet Revenge in Dallas - This DiSH for Nov. 26
In 1976, Oklahoma beat Nebraska 20-17, scoring on two trick plays on the final drive. In 2016, Syracuse and Pitt combined to score 137 points to set a new FBS…