Shows / Sports History Network
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
- Sports History Network
UFL vs. CFL- For the Intercontinental Cup
Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY As we look ahead toward the CFL playoffs, and…
- Sports History Network
A Boycott Burst His Pole Vaulting Medal Hopes - But He Still Found Paradise
Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Tom Hintnaus stood atop the pole vaulting world…
Sports History NetworkThe Bears of the 1970s: The Worst of Times, and the (Almost) Best of Times
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 NetworkComplete Week 4 NFL Predictions
We present our Week 4 NFL predictions and emphasize that the league remains highly unpredictable. I and my colleague provide both straight-up and…
Sports History NetworkThe Lifetime Ban of George Steinbrenner
On this episode we look at George Steinbrenner's 1990 ban from baseball after he paid a con-man to dig up dirt on Dave Winfield. We also talk about how the ban…
Sports History NetworkWe Review Teams in Trouble and Those Making History in Week Three
I state that week three of the 2026 NFL season produced several historical moments and notable upsets. We recount a rare primetime home collapse by the Packers…
- Sports History Network
Larry Costello: The Last Set Shooter
Larry Costello was the last NBA player to employ the two-handed set shot. The one-handed jump shot had taken over basketball in the 1940s, but Costello was…
Sports History NetworkThe Best Pro Football Teams Countdown (Teams 14 thru 10)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY With the NFL…
- Sports History Network
Willie Mays made 'The Catch', Joe Vosmik's Bad Math, and Ichiro set a rookie record - This DiSH for Sept. 29
In 1954, New York Giants outfielder Willie Mays made 'the catch' in game one of the World Series. In 1935, Cleveland's Joe Vosmik entered the day with a four…
Sports History NetworkWe Discuss How Pop Warner Shaped the Forward Pass and Modern Offense
Pop Warner predicted the single wing would return and that the T formation would disappear, and we open by examining that claim from his 1950 interview. I…
- Sports History Network
From Air Coryell to Who Dat: The Greatest Eras of Our Teams
Every sports fan has an era that defines what their favorite team means to them. In this episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, Dana Auguster and…
- Sports History Network
Two Magical Ted Williams Moments, the "'Homer in the Gloamin'," and Norm Van Brocklin's Aerial Assault - This DiSH for Sept. 28
In 1941, Ted Williams scoffed at sitting out the final two games of the year to preserve his .400 average, went 6-8 and finished the year hitting .406. In…
- Sports History Network
Super Bowl I
The first Super Bowl was held 60 years ago between the NFL's Green Bay Packers and the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs. It was the culmination of a long war between…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History: Bucky Dent, Jim Thorpe, Johnny Bench & More
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars History takes us from…
- Sports History Network
Bob Gibson's Dominant 1968 season, Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam, and Prarie View snapped an 80-game losing streak - This DiSH for Sept. 27
In 1968, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson pitched a complete game, scattered 6 hits, struck out 11, walked none to close out the most dominant season by a…
Sports History NetworkInterview with Super Fan Lou Abraham - A History Lesson on the Cleveland Browns
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY…
- Sports History Network
A Thriller in Lubbock, Last second dramatics in LA, and Jim Furyk's bargain bin putter paid off - This DiSH for Sept. 26
In 2020, #8 Texas rallied from a 15-point deficit against Texas Tech to win in OT. In 1981, #1 USC scored in the final seconds to beat #2 Oklahoma 28-24. In…
Sports History NetworkWe Remember the Underdog 1976 Pitt Panthers & the Sugar Bowl Triumph
We present the 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers as national champions and a remarkable, rapid rebuild under coach Johnny Majors, led by Heisman winner Tony Dorsett. I…
- Sports History Network
Beavers shock the Trojans, Marshall's miracle win, and Sonny Liston won the Heavyweight Belt - This DiSH for Sept. 25
In 2008, unranked Oregon State upset #1 USC. In 1971, Marshall beat Xavier in their first home game after the plane crash 10 months earlier, killing 75…
Sports History NetworkWe Chronicle the Oilers' Rise, Falls, and Enduring Legacy
Join us as Scott Perry returns to the podcast for a deep dive into the fascinating history of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. Scott argues that…
- Sports History Network
'The Whammy in Miami,' 'The Miracle at Michigan,' and Namath vs. Unitas in an NFL Air Show - This DiSH for Sept. 24
In 1994, the Washington Huskies beat the Miami Hurricanes 38-24, snapping Miami's 58 game home winning streak. In 1950, Chicago Cardinals QB Jim Hardy threw 8…
Sports History NetworkBaltimore Sports Coming Through in the Clutch-Pt 2
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY StatMan and Robin finish their review of…
Sports History NetworkWe Predict Week 3 NFL Winners and Covers
Ed Kleese joins us once again as we present predictions for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season and provide picks both straight up and against the point spread. I am…
- Sports History Network
X League Is Looking Bush League
Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Dave is back from sick leave, while Mike is on…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 401 - Interview with Former NFL Safety Blaine Bishop
In this episode, our special guest is Blaine Bishop, who played for the Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans from 1993 through 2001, then spent 2002 with the…
Sports History NetworkWe Summarize Week 2 NFL History and Scorigami Results; The Birth of the "Scoregasm"
Week two of the 2026 NFL season was manifestly momentous and historically significant, and we convey that central observation without equivocation. I was…
- Sports History Network
173: Seth Wickersham - Special Episode
This episode meticulously delves into the often-overlooked narratives surrounding prominent figures in the realm of football, specifically focusing on the…
Sports History NetworkThe Best Pro Football Teams Countdown (Teams 19 thru 15)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY With the NFL…
- Sports History Network
Yogi Berra Homered in his MLB debut, First NFL OT Game ended in a Tie, and 'The Long Count' fight - This DiSH for Sept. 22
In 1946, Yogi Berra made his major league debut, homering in his second at-bat. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos played the first…
Sports History NetworkChronicle of Army's Triple Championship and Historic Wins
We highlight Army’s back-to-back Heisman winners, Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis, as the central subject. We explain how their teams dominated college football…
- Sports History Network
An Aerial battle in New Jersey, Billy Martin fought his own player, and Terrible Ted and Wayne Maki's assault on the ice - This DiSH for Sept. 21
In 1986, Miami's Dan Marino and New York Jet Ken O'Brien combined for 884 yards passing and 10 TDs. Jets WR Wesley Walker caught 4 TDs with New York beating…
Sports History NetworkArmy Ends Navy's Five-Year Winning Streak in 1944
We state the central fact: Army beat Navy 23 to 7 on December 2, 1944, ending Navy’s five‑year streak and cementing Army’s dominance in the wartime years. We…
Sports History NetworkMadison Hammond Makes NWSL History + Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey & More | Sept. 20–26
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Native athletes helped shape the world of sports…
- Sports History Network
Francis Ouimet's transformative US Open win, Cal Ripken ended his streak, and Walter Payton passed Jim Brown - This DiSH for Sept. 20
In 1913, Francis Ouimet beat British pros Harry Vardon and Ted Ray to win the US Open Golf Championship, becoming the first amateur to win it. It led to the…
- Sports History Network
Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur, MLB said goodbye to the Polo Grounds, and Shohei Ohtani first 50/50 guy - This DiSH for Sept 19
In 1965, a linesman was added to the NFL ref crew specifically to keep an eye on QBs crossing the line of scrimmage before throwing a pass. In 2020, golfer…
- Sports History Network
A 35-year old MLB Rookie made his debut, Joe Washington a one-man wrecking crew, and Elway vs. Elway - This DiSH for Sept. 18
In 1999, 35-year old Jim Morris made his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers. His story was turned into a Disney movie called 'The Rookie.' In 1978, Baltimore…
Sports History NetworkThe Broncos Story: From Outhouse Colors to Super Bowl Champions
Historian Scott Perry joins us and recounts that the Denver Broncos underwent a decisive transformation into a winning franchise. Scott frames the conversation…
- Sports History Network
The Bronco Nagurski Rule revolutionized the NFL, a Man named Fran set a record, and Miami's 17 pts in final 5 1/2 shocked Michigan - This DiSH for Sept. 17
In 1933, the NFL's new rule that allowed a QB to be within five yards of the line of scrimmage to throw a pass went into effect. In 1961, Fran Tarkenton threw…
Sports History NetworkWeek Two 2026 NFL Picks: Complete 60‑Second Rundown Analysis
We commence with our Week Two 2026 NFL selections, in which we undertake the task of picking every game and adjudicating outcomes both straight-up and against…
Sports History NetworkThe Last Great Baseball Trade
On this episode, we look at the last great baseball trade, the December 1990 swap that sent Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez to San Diego for Joe Carter and…
- Sports History Network
Tom Browning Perfect, Rocket Ismail Uncatchable, and Young Tom Morris all Aces - This DiSH for Sept. 16
In 1988, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history. In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley drove in 12 runs, topping…
Sports History NetworkWe Detail Historic Performances and Records from Week 1
We open by noting that Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season produced 791 points, tying the league record set in 2012. My co-host and I examine the many record-setting…
Sports History NetworkThe Best Pro Football Teams Countdown (Teams 27 thru 20)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY With the NFL…
- Sports History Network
Steve Carlton's 19 Ks in an 'L', Redskins 99-yard TD connections, and Gannon and Griffin start streaking - This DiSH for Sept. 15
In 1969, Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton struck out 19 but lost 4-3 to the New York Mets. In 1963, Washington QB George Izo connected with Bobby Mitchell for a…
Sports History NetworkWe Trace the Origins of Jersey Front Numbers from 1928 San Francisco
We state that the first clearly documented use of numbers on the fronts of football jerseys occurred on September 15, 1928, when the Presidio team in San…
- Sports History Network
Griffeys go Back-to-Back, Marshall Faulk's Record Breaking Debut, and Denny McLain won his 30th of the year - This DiSH for Sept. 14
In 1990, Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. hit back-to-back home runs. It's the only time in MLB history that's happened. In 1991, San Diego State Freshman…
Sports History NetworkWe Trace 33 Years of Silence Between Michigan and Notre Dame
I state that Michigan canceled the 1910 game over eligibility paperwork, and that decision froze the dispute for 33 years. We explain that Michigan's athletic…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History: September 13–19
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This episode highlights memorable moments in…
- Sports History Network
Falcons soar and score 31 points in the 4th, Death in the Boxing Ring, and the First 2-pt conversion - This DiSH for Sept. 13
In 1981, the Atlanta Falcons scored all 31 of their point in the fourth quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills and San…
- Sports History Network
Serena Williams' lost her cool at a line judge, the Harlem Globetrotters lost, and Ty Cobb retired - This DiSH for Sept. 12
In 2009, Serena Williams' meltdown against a line judge cost her the match and $82,000 in fines. In 1951, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson regained his middle weight…
- Sports History Network
Pete Rose Passed Ty Cobb with 4,192, Serena Williams won her first Major Tennis Singles Title, and James Madison shocked Va. Tech - This DiSH for Sept. 11
In 1985, Cincinnati's Pete Rose singled to left off San Diego's Eric Show for his 4,192nd career hit, passing Ty Cobb. In 1977, the US Open Tennis…
Sports History NetworkThe Mr. Irrelevants of the National Hockey League
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY This…
Sports History NetworkWe Remember Key Bills Moments: Championships and Heartbreaks
Historian Scott Perry joins us and states that if the Buffalo Bills finish 13-5 this season, they will be a winning organization for the first time since the…
Sports History NetworkBaltimore Sports Coming Through In the Clutch-Pt 1
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY There have been some great clutch…
- Sports History Network
Central Michigan's Untimed Game Winner, Largest Crowd to watch a College Football Game, and Deion Sanders' NFL Debut - This DiSH for Sept. 10
This is the 1000th episode of This DiSH!! In 2016, Central Michigan shocked Oklahoma State on an untimed down that should have never happened. In 2016…
- Sports History Network
Arthur Ashe's Historic Win, Theft in Munich, and the beginning of 'Spygate' - This DiSH for Sept. 9
In 1968, Arthur Ashe won the US Open, becoming the first black man to win any Grand Slam event. In 1972, the US Men's Basketball Team had the gold medal stolen…
Sports History NetworkPredictions Unveiled: Who Will Prevail in This Week’s NFL Matchups?
The commencement of the National Football League season for 2026 heralds a momentous occasion, as we eagerly anticipate the inaugural games that promise to…
- Sports History Network
The Autumn Ritual- CFL, NFL, CFB and Fantasy
Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we celebrate the return of the…
- Sports History Network
172: Charlie Conerly - NFL
Links referenced in this episode: sportshistorynetwork.com x@SportsFheroes facebook.com instagram.com Takeaways: This podcast episode delves into the…
Sports History NetworkThe Best Pro Football Teams Countdown (Teams 34 thru 28)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY With the NFL…