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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
Sports History NetworkNavigating the 2026 NFL Season: Power Rankings & Insights
The primary focus of this episode revolves around our analysis and predictions for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, specifically through a unique draft format…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History: August 16–22, 2026
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history, one date…
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Baseball player Ray Chapman killed by a pitch, the NFL played its first International Game, and Tiger Woods lost - This DiSH for Aug. 16
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1920, Cleveland…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Legends of 1974: A Gridiron Retrospective
The salient point of today's discussion revolves around the remarkable stories of kickers Chester Marcol and Roy Gerela, who not only excelled in their…
Sports History NetworkThe "Mr. Irrelevants" of Major League Baseball
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY In the…
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King Felix's Perfecto, Dave Dravecky's Gruesome Injury, and the Shark blew another lead at a Major - This DiSH for Aug. 15
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 2012, Seattle's…
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The American Football League formed, the Boys in the Boat won Gold, and Bob Gibson pitched his only no-hitter - This DiSH for Aug. 14
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1959, Texas oil…
Sports History NetworkFrank Robinson-A Million to One
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Robin presents the case for the odds of…
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A Sports Travesty: Jesse Owens Banned for Life by Avery Brundage
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1936, Olympian…
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Germany Schaefer was known for what? Was Chalky Wright murdered? and Who's the Youngest to win Gold in the Olympics? - This DiSH for Aug. 12
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1911, Washington…
Sports History NetworkFrom Chaos to Order: How Walter Camp Reshaped Football
The pivotal moment in the evolution of American football occurred on October 12, 1880, when a group of college men convened at the Massiot house in…
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Gridiron Potpourri
Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The past week was a full week of football as…
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170: 1917 All-Star Game/Tim Murnane - MLB
Yes, there was an All-Star game in Major League Baseball in 1917. In fact, before the All-Star Game became a regular fixture on the baseball calendar in 1933…
Sports History NetworkNFL Since 1970 (w/ Author Scott Perry) Part 1
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Mark sits down…
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John Daly won the PGA Championship, the Atlanta Braves signed 62-year old Satchel Paige, and a Shooting Gallery in the NHL - This DiSH for Aug. 11
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 1991, John Daly won the PGA…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Peculiar Rule of Losing Yards for a First Down in Early Football History
The focal point of our discourse revolves around an intriguing facet of early football history: the peculiar rule that permitted a team to secure a new first…
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A 58-pitch Masterclass, Mary Decker and Zola Budd got entangled, and NFL players caved - This DiSH for August 10
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 1944, Boston Braves' pitcher Red…
Sports History NetworkRediscovering the World Football League: A Trading Card Tribute
The World Football League (WFL) remains a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the annals of American football history. This podcast episode elucidates…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History | August 9–15 | Rudy York, Billy Mills, Tom Longboat & Shoni Schimmel
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when one swing changes everything at…
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Wayne Gretzky traded to LA, NHL First Rounder Duncan McPherson went missing, and Usain Bolt's Double-Double - This DiSH for Aug. 8
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded to…
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Steph Curry's Bombs Saved the USA, Wrigley Field Turned the Lights On, and Ty Cobb's mother killed his father - This DiSH for Aug. 8
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 2024, Steph Curry scored 36 to…
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Barry Bonds passed Hank Aaron with his 756th HR, Ichiro and Wade Boggs joined the 3,000 hit club, and Jim Furyk fired a PGA Tour record 58 - This DiSH for Aug. 7
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 2007, San Francisco Giant Barry…
Sports History NetworkDefensive Legends Unveiled: The Greatest NFL Draft Class Explored
This discussion centers on the proposition that the 2011 NFL Draft class may be regarded as the preeminent defensive class in the history of the league. I…
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Echoes of the Gridiron: 1946 Army vs. Notre Dame
Gridiron America is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we time travel back to…
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Three homers in an inning, Nolan Ryan tossed for the first and only time, and Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel - This DiSH for Aug. 6
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. In 1930, minor league baseball player…
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Cleveland's 12-run Comeback, First MLB game broadcast, and Craig Breedlove's Rocket Powered car set a new record - This DiSH for Aug. 5
In 2001, the Cleveland Indians scored 12 runs in the final three innings to erase a huge deficit to force extra innings and win it in the 11th. In 1921, KDKA…
Sports History Network1975 Los Angeles Rams (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 Rams…
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USFL closed up shop, Byron Nelson won his 11th straight, and Dave Winfield arrested for killing .... a bird - This DiSH for Aug. 4
In 1986, the USFL cancelled its upcoming season which led to its disbanding. A big reason for the failure of the league has been attributed to our current…
Sports History NetworkThe Unlikely Champions: Tulsa's 1943 Football Team
The 1943 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represents an extraordinary narrative of resilience and triumph amidst the adversities of World War II…
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Hello Larry! NFL Hall of Fame Week and CFL Week 9
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we take a look back at…
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First Intercollegiate Competition Ever Staged, the NBA formed, and Jack Molinas gunned down - This DiSH for Aug. 3
In 1852, Yale and Harvard rowed against each other on Lake Winnipesaukee in the first recognized intercollegiate competition. In 1949, the BAA and NBL merged…
Sports History NetworkThe Historic Rose Bowl of 1943: A Game Amidst War
The focal point of our discussion revolves around the significant events of the year 1943 in the context of American football, particularly as they relate to…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History | August 2–8 | Henry Armstrong, Rudy York, Willie Stargell & Brett Favre
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a rookie who isn't even a…
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Continental Baseball League's short run had a big influence on MLB, 800 meters too far, and Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash - This DiSH for Aug. 2
In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded without playing a game and yet it had huge influence on Major League Baseball. In 1928, women raced the 800…
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Niki Lauda's Fiery Near Death Experience, Pete Rose's Hitting Streak Ended, and Nate Colbert's Big Day - This DiSH for Aug. 1
In 1976, Formula One driver Niki Lauda nearly died due to a fiery crash on the second lap of the German Grand Prix. In 1978, Pete Rose's 44-game hitting streak…
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"Mom Strength" Fuels Marisa Howard - The 6th Fastest American Women's Steeplechaser Ever
Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Only five American women ever have run the…
Sports History NetworkNational Hockey League's First 15 Overall Number Draft Picks
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The last…
Sports History NetworkMy Book 10-Year Anniversary (NFL in 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…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #177
Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Co Host Joe Squires and I…
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A Catalyst for Integration in MLB, an American woman won the first Gold, and Dick Allen's Spectacular Feat - This DiSH for July 31
In 1938, New York Yankee Jake Powell was suspended for 10 days after making a bigoted statement to a Chicago radio station. In 1928, American Betty Robinson…
Sports History NetworkThe Pivotal Year: A Deep Dive into the 1970 American Football Season
The year 1970 stands as a monumental chapter in the annals of American football, encapsulating a series of transformative events that irrevocably altered the…
Sports History NetworkOur Mount Rushmore of Baltimore Sports
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The Statman and Robin debate their choices…
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Let's Talk NFL Fashion and CFL Week 8
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY As the NFL training camps will be…
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A Preventable Tragedy in Formula One, an Olympic First and Only, and Ken Griffey, Jr, came up feet short - This DiSH for July 29
In 1973, British Formula One rookie Roger Williamson died during a race. In 1976, Cuba's Alberto Juantorena became the only athlete to win Gold in both the 400…
Sports History NetworkFrom Experiment to Institution: The Birth of Monday Night Football
The inception of "Monday Night Football" in 1970 brought a new era in American sports culture, marking the unprecedented convergence of prime-time television…
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169: The Sports Tavern - MLB/NFL/NHL/NBA, All Sports
Links referenced in this episode: sportshistorynetwork.com mcfarlandbooks.com sportsfh.infomail.com Takeaways: The inaugural episode of Sports Tavern…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 300 - Bam Adebayo's 83 Points
Bam Adebayo was one of the most unlikely players to score 83 points, but that is what made this story so special. Under the right circumstances, almost…
Sports History Network1975 Los Angeles Rams (Part 1)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The Rams…
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Montreal's Dennis Martinez Perfect, Kenny Rogers Roasted the Angels, and Vince Coleman caught stealing - This DiSH for July 28
In 1991, Montreal Expo Dennis Martinez pitched a perfect game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1994, Texas Ranger Kenny Rogers pitched a perfect game…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Scandalous Legacy of the 1970 Oklahoma Coaching Staff
Today, we delve into the intricate and often controversial history of the 1970 Oklahoma football coaching staff, whose legacies are as much marked by scandal…
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The Faces of Greatness: Sports Mount Rushmore City by City
Every sports city has its legends—the athletes, coaches, and trailblazers whose accomplishments define generations of fans. But if you could honor only four…
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Barry Sanders retired, Tommy John set an unusual record, and Reggie Lewis died - This DiSH for July 27
In 1999, Detroit Lion RB Barry Sanders retired. In 1952, Czechoslovakia’s Emil Zatopek won the Olympic Marathon a few days after he won gold in both the 5000…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History – July 26 – August 1
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY From one of the greatest single-game performances…
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Lance Armstrong back on the podium but at what cost, Vida Blue suspended, and the US Women won Silver - This DiSH for July 26
In 2009, Lance Armstrong finished third overall at the Tour de France. If he hadn't unretired, would he have ever faced repercussions from his blood doping. In…
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Roberto Clemente's One and Only, the first FBI man chasing Russian, and Lance Armstrong' won his first TdF - This DiSH for July 25
In 1956, Pittsburgh's Roberto Clemente hit a walk-off inside the park grand slam home run. In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit four home runs against four…
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Champagne Tony Lema killed in a plane crash, George 'Papa Bear' Halas averted disaster, and George Brett's 'Pine Tar Indicent' - This DiSH for July 24
In 1966, Tony Lema and his wife Betty were killed in a plane crash along with the pilot and co-pilot. In 1915, George Halas, the future Chicago Bears Head…
Sports History NetworkThe 1880 Day Rugby was Severed: How Walter Camp Invented American Football
On October 12, 1880, a 21-year-old Yale student named Walter Camp walked into a Massachusetts hotel meeting and killed the rugby scrum. Discover how Camp drew…
Sports History NetworkThe Body Bag Game
On the episode, we look at the legendary Body Bag Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. From the outspoken defensive mastermind Buddy…
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Pro vs. College All-Stars Swan Song, Tiger became the youngest to win the Career Slam, and Greg LeMond
In 1976, the reigning Super Bowl champ Pittsburgh Steelers played a team of college all-stars in the final Chicago Charities College All-Star Game. In 2000…
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The Odyssey of Gridiron Football in Japan
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY From the Gridiron Japan Radio archives…