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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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Sports History NetworkJohn Henry Johnson and The Million Dollar Backfield
The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY John Henry Johnson combined size…
Sports History NetworkEmerging Stars: Freshman Quarterbacks Making History in 2025
The 2025 college football season has emerged as a remarkable chapter in the annals of the sport, particularly spotlighting the impressive performances of true…
Sports History NetworkLarry Brown - Hall of Fame Worthy?
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY A committee member recently asked me my…
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Leon Lett's Snowy Blunder, the Great Appalachian Snowstorm affected two big games, and Soccer's 'Match the Changed the Game' - This DiSH for Nov. 25
In 1993, Dallas' Leon Lett committed his second blunder in 10 months. This one cost his Cowboys the game. In 1971, undefeated and top-ranked Nebraska beat #2…
Sports History NetworkHistoric Thanksgiving: Colgate vs. Brown 1932 Football Game
Timothy P. Brown joins us to discuss a significant historical football game that took place on Thanksgiving in 1932, focusing on the remarkable achievements of…
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Cowboys unwelcome in Cleveland, a Tie is 'Like kissing your mother in law' in Ann Arbor, and highest scoring FBS game - This DiSH for Nov. 24
In 1963, two days after the assassination of JFK, the NFL made the controversial decision to play games. Dallas was in Cleveland but because they represented…
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Bonus Episode: Gene Stallings retired after '96 Iron Bowl and Willie Classen's death led to needed changes in boxing
This is a bonus episode for Nov. 23. In 1996, Alabama scored the winning points in the final 30 seconds to beat Auburn and win the Iron Bowl. In 1975, a…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #167
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY With University of Michigan…
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'The Miracle in Miami,' Desmond struck the Heisman pose, and NC State's Dick Christie does it all - This DiSH for Nov. 23
In 1984, Doug Flutie found Gerard Phelan on the final play to win 'The Miracle in Miami.' In 1991, Michigan's Desmond Howard returned a punt 93 yards for the…
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Paranoia reigned in Ann Arbor in '75, Ineptitude in the ACC in 2014, and the NBA's most abysmal game - This DiSH for Nov. 22
In 1975, Ohio State scored two TDs in the final 3:30to beat Michigan 21-14 but its what happened in the week leading up to the game that was the story. In…
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Bobby Knight ejected from an exhibition game, Bill Veeck sold the Indians to pay for his divorce, and USC's Marcus Allen ran wild - This DiSH for Nov. 21
In 1987, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was ejected from an exhibition game and then pulled his team off the floor. In 1949, Bill Veeck sold the…
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Who Invented American Football? Part Four: Once upon a time at a cozy London pub . . .
Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Writing of America’s independence from…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #166
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY An Open Forum talking about…
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Woody Hayes blows his stack in '71, BC won the Holy War in '93, and SMU didn't go for 2 in '82 - This DiSH for Nov. 20
In 1971, Michigan scored a late touchdown and then came up with a interception to secure the 10-7 win over Ohio State. In 1993, Boston College walk-on kicker…
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Greatest MNF Game, the Toilet Bowl, and the Million Dollar Goal - This DiSH for Nov. 19
In 2018, the LA Rams and Kansas City Chiefs combined for 105 points and 1001 total yards in the Greatest Monday Night Football game. In 1983, the Oregon State…
Sports History NetworkInside the NFL: Analyzing Week 12 Matchups and Outcomes
Chiefs in Trouble? Week 11 Reflections & Week 12 Bold Predictions The 2025 NFL season is flying by! Week 11 is wrapped, leaving the AFC playoff picture in…
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History of the Bayou Classic with Tom Aiello
There are certain college football rivalries that resonate around the country. There is Michigan vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Auburn and Notre Dame vs USC just…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 275 - Bill Laimbeer
Bill Laimbeer was one of the biggest villains in NBA history. He was an easy player to hate if you were not a fan of the Detroit Pistons. However, he was a…
Sports History Network1970 & 1971 Minnesota Vikings
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Here’s a question I often hear, especially…
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Two Games of the Century, Joe Theisman's career-ending injury, and the Shortest Title Fight - This DiSH for Nov. 18
In 2006, #1 Ohio State vs. #2 Michigan in the 'Game of the Century.' There were 81 combined points and 900 combined total yards. In 1967, #1 UCLA vs. #2 USC in…
Sports History NetworkTim Brown on the Art of Ball Recovery in Football
The episode presents a thorough examination of the evolution of defensive strategies in American football, with a particular focus on the tactics employed for…
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The Heidi Game, Detroit Lion Mike Utley paralyzed, and a 144 holes to the Big Check - This DiSH for Nov. 17
In 1968, the dramatic finish to the New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders game was not seen on the east coast, replaced by the made for NBC movie "Heidi." In 1991…
Sports History NetworkThe Baltic League: A Growing Hub for American Football
This episode features a great chat with James Baxenfield about how American football got started and is growing in the Baltic countries, especially Estonia…
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The Miracle at Jordan-Hare, Irish end Sooners' 47-game winning streak, and Mel Gray's Phantom Catch - This DiSH for Nov. 16
In 2013, two weeks before the 'Kick Six', Auburn had another miracle finish to beat Georgia. In 1957, the Oklahoma Sooners lost for the first time in four…
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The Man in the Lucite Mask, Alan Kulwicki won one for the little guy, and Terrell Owens gets steamed - The DiSH for Nov. 15
In 1953, a first half injury to Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham led to the first face mask being added to a helmet at halftime so he could play the second…
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Marshall's football team killed in plane crash, Davis Love, Jr, and two others killed in an air disaster, and Sewanee's football odyssey - This DiSH for Nov. 14
In 1970, the plane carrying Marshall's football crashed short of the runway, killing all 75 aboard. In 1988, the plane carrying Davis Love, Jr, and three…
Sports History NetworkCelebrating the Legacy: The Pigskin Parade Revisited
The Pigskin Daily History Dispatch embarks on an exploration of the illustrious Pigskin Parade, a celebrated series that first graced the pages of local…
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That Guy puts helium in his balls, Chocolate Thunder Rumbles, and Wataru Misaka's Historic Debut - This DiSH for Nov. 13
In 1994, Michael Schumacher beat Damon Hill by one point to win the Formula One. In 1977, Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips said Oakland's Ray Guy had to…
Sports History NetworkAnalyzing NFL Week 11: Predictions and Insights
As we navigate the eleventh week of the 2025 NFL season, our discourse centers on the myriad complexities inherent in the league's performance dynamics. Ed…
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Kareem, Oscar, and The Bucks With Jordan Treske
The Milwaukee Bucks joined the NBA in 1968, and three years later they were the world champions. Led by Head Coach Larry Costello, the team featured two of the…
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Blewitt a kiss as Pitt stunned Clemson, a man named Pudge cashed the first Pro Check, and Buddy Ryan's 'Body Bag' game - This DiSH for Nov. 12
In 2016, Pitt beat #2 Clemson in Death Valley, coming up with a goal line interception, stopping them on a late 4th and 1, and getting a game winning 48-yard…
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Official PFRA Podcast: Author Philip J. Lowry
The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS The Official PFRA Podcast Website The…
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Official PFRA Podcast: NFL Films Head Archivist Chris Willis
The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS The Official PFRA Podcast Website The…
Sports History NetworkThe Significance of November 12th: Celebrating Pittsburgh Pro Football
November 12th holds a significant place in the annals of professional football history, particularly within the context of Pittsburgh's rich football heritage…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 274 - The ABL: Basketball's First Pro League
The American Basketball League (ABL) was the first major pro basketball league starting in 1925. They paid their players enough money that the players did not…
Sports History Network1975 Baltimore Colts (Part 2)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY From 1957 to 1971, the Baltimore Colts never…
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Jim Thorpe and Carlisle upset Harvard, Flyers' goalie Pelle Lindbergh died, and Phil Mickelson's Craziest Win - This DiSH for Nov. 11
In 1911, Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School upset powerhouse Harvard 18-15. In 1985, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Pelle Lindbergh died after being…
Sports History NetworkUnveiling the Legacy of Bibb Graves: A Forgotten Football Legend
This podcast episode commemorates Veterans Day on November 11, 2025, by delving into the rich tapestry of football history through the lens of a remarkable…
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Knute Rockne's 'Win one for the Gipper' speech, the Davidson Wildcats set a Football Rushing Record, and the longest play to end to an NFL game- This DiSH for Nov. 10
In 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech to fire up his Notre Dame team to go beat Army. In 1984, Maryland erased a 31-point…
Sports History NetworkThe Rise of Walter Eckersall: Chicago’s First Sports Superstar
The preservation of football history owes a significant debt to the pioneering figures of the sport, and today, we delve into the life of one such luminary…
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Ohio State denied a win in East Lansing, Dr. J and Larry Bird Brawl in the Garden, and ‘The Greatest Offensive Battle in the History of College Football’ ended in 0-0 tie - This DiSH for Nov. 9
In 1974, Michigan State upset #1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes final TD was denied. It took 45 minutes for game officials and the Big Ten commissioner to determine…
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Jim Marshall went the Right Way, the 'Flea Kicker' game, and 'Rudy' Reutiger got his chance - This DiSH for Nov. 8
In 1958, Ohio State's Jim Marshall returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and followed that up later with an interception return for a touchdown. The guy who…
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Auburn Greased the Rails, Nebraska's Controversial Win over Michigan State, and Michigan Done in by a man named 'Tiny' - This DiSH for Nov. 7
In 1896, students at Auburn played one of the greatest pranks on the Georgia Tech football team. In 2015,. Nebraska benefitted from a controversial call and…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Global Heritage of Football: A Comprehensive Discussion
The primary focus of this podcast episode is the exploration of the various manifestations of football across the globe, particularly emphasizing the…
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Holyfield-Bowe Fight Disrupted by Fan Man, College Football's Debut, and Art Modell Slips Out on Cleveland - This DiSH for Nov. 6
In 1993, it was the REPEAT or REVENGE fight outside at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe. The fight became known for 'Fan…
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Vikings' Jerry Burns 'F-Bomb' laden rant, George Foreman KO'd Michael Moorer, and The Rifleman broke the Rim - This DiSH for Nov. 5, 2025
In 1989, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Jerry Burns went on a post-game rant defending his Offensive Coordinator Bob Schnelker. In 1994, 45-year old George…
Sports History NetworkJim Finks: A Builder of Winners!
The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY As a quarterback in the early…
Sports History NetworkNFL Midseason Analysis: Predictions for Week 10 Games
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the 2025 NFL season, there remains ample opportunity for teams to turn their fortunes around. In this discourse, we…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 273 - Following John Wooden
When John Wooden retired from coaching UCLA, the big question was how do you replace John Wooden? Gene Bartow was hired away from Memphis State to take over…
Sports History Network1975 Baltimore Colts (Part 1)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY From 1957 to 1971, the Baltimore Colts never…
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From Plane Crash Survivor to Ryder Cup Winner, Bears Living the Charmed Life, and Reggie Jackson nearly an Expo - This DiSH for Nov. 4
In 1951, golfer Skip Alexander won 8 and 7 in his singles Ryder Cup match. The amazing thing is that he was even on the golf course after being the sole…
Sports History NetworkThe Evolution of Incomplete Pass Penalties in Football
This podcast episode delves into the historical implications of incomplete passes within the realm of American football, particularly during the formative…
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HSS A Year in the League: College Football 2002
The year was 2002. The price of gas was roughly a $1.19 a gallon, a dozen of eggs were under a dollar and the biggest hits in Hip Hop was "Getting Hot in Here"…
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Ed 'Too Tall' Jones' Boxing Debut, the birth of Fantasy Football, and the Brooklyn Knight's Big Reveal - This DiSH for Nov. 3
In 1979, retired Dallas Cowboy Defensive End, Ed 'Too Tall' Jones stepped into the boxing ring for the first time. In 1962, a meeting between Oakland Raider…
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The Flying Wedge and Hidden Ball Trick: Dangers of Early Football
The episode elucidates the evolution of American football from a perilous spectacle marked by violence to a more regulated and strategic sport. At the turn of…
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Bill Shakespeare authored a Notre Dame win, the Cubs won the World Series, and Mike Tyson killed?! - This DiSH for Nov. 2
In 1935, Notre Dame scored twice in the final two minutes to beat Ohio State 18-13. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. In 1990, Golden State and…
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1975 in Sports Part 2
In Part 2 of our episode on 1975 in sports we talk about football, basketball, and hockey. Roger Staubach, Mean Joe Greene, Bobby Clarke, Rick Barry, Bob…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Career of Larry Little
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…
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Pascual Perez murdered, Six TDs and still taking the 'L,' and Seabiscuit beat War Admiral - This DiSH for Nov. 1
In 2012, former MLB pitcher Pascual Perez was found dead after a home invasion. In 2005, the New Orleans Hornets opened their season in Oklahoma City. What…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 303 - Interview with Former NFL Special Teamer Rick Upchurch
This episode’s special guest is one of the greatest returners in NFL history: Rick Upchurch. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL…