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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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MJ vs. Magic and the game you've never heard about - This DiSH for July 22
In 1992, an intra-squad game between the Dream Team in Monte Carlo became a thing of legend. In 1979, St. Louis Cardinals receiver J.V. Cain collapsed during a…
Sports History Network1970s Steelers v. Cowboys Rivalry (Part 2)
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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Pumpsie Green debuted for the Boston Red Sox, Bob Melvin tossed before the first pitch, and David Beckham's MLS debut - This DiSH for July 21
In 1959, Pumpsie Green became the first black player to play for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox were the last MLB team to integrate their roster. In 2024, San…
Sports History NetworkThe Historical Significance of Ball Rotation Spots in Football
The crux of this podcast episode revolves around the intriguing evolution of the process involved in spotting the football, as elucidated by our esteemed…
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CFL Week 7- A Death in the CFL Family
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Hard to talk CFL football when one of…
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The Longest of Long Shots won the Open Championship, Gaylord Perry and the Man on the Moon, and LeMond in Yellow - This DiSH for July 20
In 2003, Ben Curtis won the Open Championship at Royal St. Georges. It was first appearance in a golf major and his first professional win. In 1985, Mary…
Sports History NetworkThe Historical Timeline of Gridiron Football: An Alternate Theory of When It Began?
The discourse presented in this episode centers on the origins of American football, with our esteemed guest, Bert Gambini, positing that the pivotal moment in…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History | July 19–25 | One Record-Breaking Night, Boxing Legends & More
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY What do a record-breaking WNBA All-Star…
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Last Game Ever for Cobb, Louis, Orr, Bird, and LT
In Part 3 of our occasional series on the last career game (or fight) of legends in five sports, today we examine the last career appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe…
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A 59-year old Tom Watson came within a whisker of winning the Open Championship, Pete Rose sentenced to prison, and the first unassisted Triple Play - This DiSH for July 19
In 2009, 59-year old Tom Watson came within a shot of becoming the oldest to win a major golf championship. In 1946, home plate umpire Red Jones ejected 14…
Sports History NetworkPro Basketball's First 10 Overall Number One Draft Picks
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Part…
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Two Titanic Survivors Battled Each Other in a Tennis Match, Jean Vandevelde's epic collapse, and Don Mattingly matched an interesting record - This DiSH for July 18
In 1912, tennis players Karl Behr and Richard Norris Williams, both Titanic survivors played each other in a Boston Tennis Tournament. In 1999, Jean Vandevelde…
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An American scored the First World Cup Hat Trick, a Washing Machine used to make a Cycling record, and Two Triple Plays in one game - The DiSH for July 17
in 1930, American Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history, but it took 76 years to recognize it. In 1993, Graeme Obree set a new cycling…
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Uruguay stunned Brazil, Hale Irwin's Whiff cost him the Claret Jug, and Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th straight game - This DiSH for July 16
In 1950, Uruguay stunned Brazil in the World Cup Final, winning 2-1. In 1983, Hale Irwin's whiff of a tap-in during Saturday's round cost him a shot at the…
Sports History NetworkBaltimore NFL Training Camps-Then and Now
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Statman and Robin look back at Baltimore…
Sports History NetworkThe Amazing 1983 American Football Season
The 1983 American football season stands as a watershed moment in the sport’s history. It was a year that defined a generation of professional talent, birthed…
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A Year in the League: 2011 Major League Baseball
Some baseball seasons are remembered for champions. Others are remembered for unforgettable players. But every once in a while, a season delivers…
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Mission: Impossible - Albert Belle's Bat, Jim Thorpe's Stripped of Olympic medals, Terrell Owens misquoted Terrell Owens - This DiSH for July 15
In 1994, Chicago manager Gene Lamont questioned the legality of Cleveland's Albert Belle's bat. It set off a wild situation. In 1912, American Jim Thorpe won…
Sports History NetworkThe Refusal 1983 — John Elway, the Colts, and the QB Class That Changed Everything"
The crux of this episode revolves around John Elway's unprecedented decision to refuse playing for the Baltimore Colts, thereby instigating one of the most…
Sports History NetworkTim McCoy Executive Director Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association (PA West Soccer) Talks Soccer
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Tim…
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168 - Bert Sproston - Premier League
The name Bert Sproston might not ring a bell to many. But his heroics off the pitch are extraordinary. As we celebrate the 2026 World Cup, there isn't a better…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 299 - John Havlicek: The Original Sixth Man
John Havlicek was the game’s original 6th Man. He defined the concept created by mastermind Red Auerbach. How do you strategically use 6 players in the…
Sports History Network1970s Steelers v. Cowboys Rivalry (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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Pete Rose bulldozed Ray Fosse, the Longest Wimbledon Final, and Jim Brown said, 'Take this job and shove it' - This DiSH for July 14
In 1970, Cincinnati's Pete Rose bowled over Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse in the MLB All-Star to score the winning run. in 1967, Houston's Eddie Matthews hit…
Sports History NetworkA Silver Lining to the Beginning of the End
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear. Part 4- A Silver Lining to the Beginning of the End SHOW…
Sports History NetworkFirst Year Foxboro Follies
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear. Part 3 - First Year Foxboro Files SHOW DESCRIPTION: These days…
Sports History NetworkIn the Beginning
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear. Part 1 -In the Beginning SHOW DESCRIPTION: These days, the New…
Sports History NetworkThe Patriots: From Boston to Foxboro (Presented by the Sports History Network)
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear. SHOW DESCRIPTION: These days, the New England Patriots are often…
Sports History NetworkWhen Fools Rush In
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear. Part 2 - When Fools Rush In SHOW DESCRIPTION: These days, the New…
Sports History NetworkUnveiling the Forgotten Pioneer of Football Helmets: Ralph W. Drury
The narrative presented in this episode elucidates the often-overlooked contributions of Ralph W. Drury to the evolution of football headgear, asserting that…
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CFL Week 6- The Cream of the Crop
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY With apologies for Greg's poor audio…
Sports History NetworkFormer Pitt Panther and North Hills High School football Standout Steve Fedell is Interviewed
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY…
Sports History NetworkPittsburgh Pirates Team Historian Jim Trdinich and Slippery Rock University Graduate Talks Buccos Baseball with Harv Aronson
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY…
Sports History NetworkAccomplished Author Michael MacCambridge Talks with Total Sports Recall about the 1970s
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Author…
Sports History NetworkPittsburgh Basketball Legend BB Flenory visits Total Spoets Recall
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Aired in…
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First Ever World Cup Matches Played, NFL owners swapped their teams, and NASCAR's Davey Allison died - This DiSH for July 13
In 1930, France beat Mexico 4-1 and the US beat Belgium 3-0 in the first ever World Cup matches ever played. In 1972, Baltimore Colts' owner Carroll Rosenbloom…
Sports History NetworkInside the Greatest Moment in Denver Broncos History
Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts. Miss our…
Sports History NetworkHarv Interviews Kent Washington-Pro Basketball Player
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 NetworkHarv Aronson interviews Steelers quarterback Terry Hanratty
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY This…
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Baseball's First All Star Game with Randall Sullivan
Just in time for this year's Midsummer Classic, author Randal Sullivan joins us to talk about the first ever MLB All Star Game in 1933. Check out his book…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History | July 12–18, 2026
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Episode summary goes here...... SUPPORT NDN…
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Dennis Rodman vs. Karl Malone in the Ring, Death to Disco Night goes awry, and Nigel Mansell outpaces everybody - This DiSH for July 12
In 1998, Dennis Rodman teamed up with Hulk Hogan and Karl Malone was partnered with Diamond Dallas Page at the Bash at the Beach n San Diego. In 1979, Disco…
Sports History NetworkBronko Nagurski: The NFL Legend's Wrestling Legacy
The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY *********** THE PRO FOOTBALL TIME…
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Babe Ruth's MLB Debut, Gene Sarazen Aced the Postage Stamp, and Bobby Knight arrested in San Juan - This DiSH for July 11
In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox. In 1973, Gene Sarazen aced the par 3 8th hole at Troon as a 71-year old. In 1979, Bobby…
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Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #176
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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Brandi Chastain's World Cup Winner, Abby Wambach's Last Second Header, and Ben Hogan 'One and Done' at the Open - This DiSH for July 10
In 1999, Brandi Chastain hit the deciding shot in the PK Shootout against China to win the World Cup. In 2011, Abby Wambach's goal in the final seconds against…
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The Pivotal Year of 1969 in American Football History
The 1969 American football season represents a pivotal juncture in the annals of sports history, as it signifies the final year of a bifurcated professional…
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Zinedine Zidane's Header Costs France, New England got a Football Team, and 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough' - This DiSH for July 9
In 2006, Italy beat France 5-3 in PKs to beat France. Zinedine Zidane was given a red card late in extra time for head-butting to Marco Mattarazi. In 1932, New…
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Germany 7 Brazil 1, the first Penalty Shoot Out at the World Cup, and the Havana Sugar Kings split town - This DiSH for July 8
In 2014, Germany shocked Brazil and the world, winning 7-1. In 1982, West Germany beat France in a World Cup Semifinal match in a penalty shootout, the first…
Sports History Network1972/1973 NBA Champion New York Knicks (A Total Team Effort)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY After winning…
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Fortune tellers, Naked Women, and the World Cup Final - This DiSH for July 7
In 1974, Gerd Muller scored the game winner to lead West Germany to the World Cup title over the Netherlands. In 1985, 17-year old Boris Becker became the…
Sports History NetworkUnveiling the 100th Anniversary of Football: A Historical Misstep
The centenary celebration of football, which erroneously took place in 1969, serves as the focal point of our discourse today. We delve into the nuances…
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Bo Knows Pain- Week 5 CFL Round Up
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Greg and Dave look back at the week that…
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Chicago Cub Billy Jurges shot by his girlfriend - This DiSH for July 6 (Reprise)
In 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by his girlfriend Violet Popovich. Music from :44 - 8:04 composed by Lobo Loco and used under a Creative…
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Gridiron Time line 1969 - The Battle for Respect: Super Bowl IV and the Legacy of the AFL
Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts. Miss our…
Sports History NetworkThis Week in NDN All-Stars History: Jim Thorpe, Lewis Tewanima, Virgil Hill, and Willie Stargell | July 5–11
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history highlights…
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Paolo Rossi's explosive return, Carli Lloyd's 18 minute Hat Trick, and the Dream Team qualified for the Olympics - This DiSH for July 5
in 1982, Italy's Paolo Rossi, suspended for two years for match fixing, returned to the National Team, scoring three goals in a win over Brazil in the World…
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Hear all about it! - An All-American Independence Day Special Episode - July 4th, 2026
In 1905, Philadelphia Athletics' pitcher Rube Waddell outlasted Boston's Cy Young in a 21-inning pitcher's duel. In 1910, Heavyweight champ Jack Johnson…
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Three Lions heartbreak on PKs, Lou Gehrig said 'goodbye,' and Rick Camp's surprising home run - This DiSH for July 4th
In 1954, Hungary was beaten in the World Cup final by West Germany. Hungary had not lost in 32 consecutive games. In 1990, England lost to West Germany 4-3 on…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Landmark Year of 1936 in American Football
Ninety years ago, in 1936, American football underwent transformative developments that continue to resonate within the sport today. This episode provides a…