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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 NetworkGreat Sports Speeches from History
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY On this…
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The Yankees and the 'Copa Incident,' Larry Bird's Bar Fight, and Rick Barry brawling 'on an island' - This DiSH for May 16
In 1957, New York Yankee players, Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer, Gil McDougald, and Johnny Kucks were involved in an…
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From Field Goals to Game Changers: How Morris Stroud Altered NFL Rules
The Stroud Rule: How the NFL’s Tallest Player Forced a Rule Change Intro Hook: Imagine a defender so tall he didn't need to rush the kicker—he simply stood…
Sports History NetworkNolan Ryan: An American Original - A Conversation with "Nolan" Author Tim Brown
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Ty Cobb assaulted a fan in the stands, Len Barker threw a Perfect Game, and the longest Stanley Cup Final - This DiSH for May 15
In 1912, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb went into the stands after a fan. In 1941, Joe Dimaggio singled in the first game of what would become his 56 game hitting…
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Sinden surprisingly retires from the Bruins, English football's 'darkest moment,' and Mickey Mantle blasted his 500th - This DiSH for May 14
In 1970, Boston Bruins Head Coach Harry Sinden retired a few days after winning Boston's first Stanley Cup in 29 years. In 2010, the Philadelphia Flyers came…
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Sergio Aguerro lifted Man City to EPL Title, Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Lifted, and the first 'Battle of the Sexes' - This DiSH for May 13
In 2012, Man City scored two goals in stoppage time on the final day of the EPL season to beat QPR and win the league crown. In 2025, MLB commissioner Rob…
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HSS Special Bulletin: While the Knicks were waiting...
It has been 53 long years since the New York Knicks have win the NBA's biggest prize. Now as they await their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals…
Sports History NetworkJim Schmitz Interview (USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach and President of the US Weightlifting Federation) - Part 1
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Jim was a coach…
Sports History NetworkJim Schmitz Interview (USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach and President of the US Weightlifting Federation) - Part 1
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE…
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Alphonso de Portago killed during Mille Miglia, Adam Petty killed in a practice crash, and Kobe Bryant forgot how to shoot - This DiSH for May 12
In 1957, Alphonso de Portago was killed during the 24th running of the Mille Miglia road race. In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died after crashing during…
Sports History NetworkThe Evolution of Football Field Markings: A Historical Perspective
The evolution of yardage markers and field numbers, a topic of significant historical resonance, is thoroughly examined in our discourse today. As we delve…
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HSS Special Bulletin: NCAA Basketball Tournament expansion
Last week the men's and women's NCAA tournament expanded to 76 teams from it current 68 team format to take effect next season. In this short bulletin, podcast…
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Ted Turner managed the Atlanta Braves, There's No Tying in Baseball, and Dr. J defied gravity - This DiSH for May 11
In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner managed his team for a game before being told that was illegal. In 1919, the New York Yankees and the Washington…
Sports History NetworkThe Forgotten Mastery of Thorpe, Deacon, and Their Signature Gridiron Maneuvers
The primary focus of today's discourse revolves around the transformative impact of Deacon Jones's infamous head slap maneuver in American football, a…
Sports History NetworkJoe Montana's Dominant Super Bowl
For this episode, we look back on the 1990 Super Bowl and the dominant shellacking handed to the Denver Broncos by Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers…
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Bobby Cox and his Atlanta Braves rally for 7 in the 9th, Bobby Orr's 'Superman Goal,' and Putin scored either 8 or 10 goals - This DiSH for May 10
In 1994, the Atlanta Braves rallied for seven runs in the bottom of the ninth and then won it in the 15th. This is a This DiSH homage to longtime Braves…
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Richard Petty Horrific Darlington Crash, Longest Game in the MLB History, and one bird helped another Bird - This DiSH for May 9
In 1970, Richard Petty had a horrible wreck at Darlington that resulted in NASCAR mandating window nets as a safety feature. In 1984, the Chicago White Sox and…
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'Here comes Willis Reed,' Bryce Harper's Statistical Oddity, and Sergio Garcia's collapse - This DiSH for May 8
In 1970, the New York Knicks beat the LA Lakers to win their first NBA title. In 2016, Washington National Bryce Harper came to the plate 7 times but was not…
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The UFL and the Changes Coming to the CFL
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Dave, Mike and Greg sit…
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Michael Jordan hit 'the Shot,' Denver Nuggets first 8 seed to beat a 1, and Allen Iverson's 'Practice' rant, and
In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers to propel the Chicago Bulls onto the second round. In 1994, the Denver…
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Roger Bannister ran a 4-minute mile, 'The Fighting Finish' at Churchill Downs, Kerry Wood K'd 20 - This DiSH for May 6
In 1954, England's Roger Bannister became the first human to run a four-minute mile. In 1933, two jockeys started fighting during the Kentucky Derby. They…
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One Mile in 3:59.4 - May 6, 1954
A more in-depth story about Roger Bannister's historic four-minute mile, including two others who came close to eclipsing him prior to this day.
Sports History NetworkUnearthing the Enigmatic Legacy of Eddie Eagan: A Football and Olympic Journey
Timothy P. Brown, a distinguished contributor from FootballArchaeology.com, joins us to illuminate the extraordinary life of Eddie Eagan, a figure whose…
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163: Bill Virdon - MLB
The focus of this podcast episode centers around the illustrious yet often overlooked career of Bill Virdon, a distinguished figure in the annals of baseball…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 295 - Johnny Beckman: The Original GOAT
Johnny Beckman was one of the greatest players of the 1920s and 1930s. In fact, at the time he was considered the greatest player of all time and that is…
Sports History NetworkStatMan and Robin: The Dynamic Duo of Baltimore Sports History Trailer (Presented by the Sports History Network0
StatMan and Robin: The Dynamic Duo of Baltimore Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. STATMAN AND…
Sports History NetworkWhat's The Right Amount of Weight Training?
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY I recently…
Sports History NetworkWhat's The Right Amount of Weight Training?
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE…
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Cy Young's Perfect Game, Leon Day's Opening Day No Hitter, and Larry Bird played with a concussion - This DiSH for May 5
In 1904, Cy Young pitching the first perfect game in the 20th century. In 1946, Newark Eagles' pitcher Leon Day threw a no-hitter on opening day. In 1969, Bill…
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The Historical Significance of Yankee Stadium: Notable Games Unveiled
This episode delves into the recent activities surrounding the NFL draft and the annual meeting of the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA)…
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1936 in Sports
We travel back in time 90 years to 1936 and relive the exploits of Jesse Owens, Dutch Clark, Joe DiMaggio, Max Schmeling, and many more! Books to Complement…
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HSS NBA All-Star selection show.
A few months back we did this for major League Baseball. Then during the NFL Playoffs we did this for the best players that we have seen in pro football. And…
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Alexander Mogilny defected to the US, somebody stole the Pace Car, and Kingman's Moon Shot - This DiSH for May 4
In 1989, Alexander Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union after helping the Soviets win a tournament in Sweden. In 1975, a pit crew member of Richard Petty's…
Sports History NetworkExploring the Untold Legacy of the Memphis Showboats
This podcast episode delves into the fascinating narrative of the Memphis Showboats, a team from the United States Football League (USFL) that made significant…
Sports History NetworkThree Failing Football Leagues
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY The tale…
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Lou Gehrig ended his streak, first official night game, and Stanley and Stanley FA Cup match - This DiSH for May 2
In 1939, Lou Gehrig pulled himself out of the lineup for the first time in 15 years, ending his Iron Man streak at 2130 games. In 1930, the Des Moines Demons…
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Olympic skiers Brian and Karen Stemmle on Brian's courage, their careers - and backing Lindsay Von 100%
Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Brian Stemmle nearly perished on a mountain…
Sports History NetworkRemembering the First Wildcard Weekend of 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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Ayrton Senna killed at Imola, 3 spectators killed at Charlotte, and a pitcher won a game without throwing a pitch - This DiSH for May 1
In 1994, Formula One driver Ayrton Senna was killed during a race a Imola. In 1999, three spectators were killed at Lowes Motor Speedway when debris from a…
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Monica Seles attacked on the court, the Milwaukee Bucks quickest to the title, and Bill Russell traded to the Celtics - The DiSH for April 30
In 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed during a match in Germany. in 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship in only their third year as a franchise. In…
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Clemens struck out 20 in 9, Blackhawks and Rangers played a 3OT thriller, and Jerry West buried a 60-footer - This DiSH for April 29
In 1986, Boston's Roger Clemens became the first MLB pitcher to strike out 20 in a 9-inning game. In 2012, the LA Clippers erased a 27-point second half…
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English for International American Football
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this unaired episode in the SHN…
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Gridiron Gyudon
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Sadly, the planned relaunch of the…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 294 - The NBA is 8 Teams Again
What if the modern NBA went back to just 8 teams like they had in the 1960s? Only 16% of the current players would still have a roster spot in a reduced…
Sports History Network1940s Chicago Bears: A Decade of Dominance (Part 3)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Step back in…
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Hurricanes scored 2 goals in final 90 seconds, 93-over at a PGA Event, and Ali refused induction - This DiSH for April 28
In 2009, the Carolina Hurricanes scored two goals in the final 90 seconds to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup…
Sports History NetworkUnearthing the Legacy of Gene Roberts: A Football Scoring Triumph
This podcast episode delves into the remarkable achievements of Gene Roberts, a football player whose career is often overlooked yet exemplifies extraordinary…
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Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, Lakers make the move West, and MLB paid tribute to Babe Ruth - This DiSH for April 27
In 1956, boxer Rocky Marciano retired as the only undefeated heavyweight champ. In 1960, the Minneapolis Lakers got the go ahead to move to Los Angeles after…
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Baltimore Colts Draft John Elway, Kobe switches from 8 to 24, and a player traded for Budweiser - This DiSH for April 26
In 1983, the Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway with the top pick of the NFL draft, despite his warning to not select him. In 1931, New York Yankee Lou Gehrig…
Sports History NetworkThe Greatest Draft Steal in NFL History: Roosevelt Brown's Journey to Gold
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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Boston Celtics Drafted Chuck Cooper, the Phillie Phanatic debuted, and a Player traded for Himself - This DiSH for April 25
In 1950, the Boston Celtics drafted Chuck Cooper with the 13th overall pick, making him the first black player drafted to play in the NBA. In 1978, the Phillie…
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Celtics win another title in Cousy's Last Game, Chargers select Eli Manning, and MLB's American League debuted - This DiSH for April 24
In 1963, the Boston Celtics beat the LA Lakers to win their fifth straight NBA Championship. It was Bob Cousy's final game as a Celtic. In 2004, the San Diego…
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This is Gridiron America Today...
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY For our 50th episode we begin the new…
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Jerry West's 53 soon inspired the NBA logo, Fernando Tatis tattooed two Grand Slams, and Ken Johnson threw a no-hitter and lost - This DiSH for April 23
In 1969, LA Laker Jerry West scored 53 and dished 11 assists to lift the Lakers to the win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. A picture taken that night soon became…
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First Major League Baseball Game, Atlanta Braves' streak ended, and only one Sailor finished a Yacht race - This DiSH for April 22
In 1876 the first major league baseball game was played between the Boston Red Caps in Philadelphia Athletics. In 1947, the first championship series of the…
Sports History NetworkFrom Lottery to Legacy: The Burden of the Top NFL Selection
The paramount focus of this discourse revolves around the intricate dynamics associated with being the number one pick in the NFL draft, a selection that bears…
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162: Unsung Olympic Heroes
Not all Olympic heroes win the gold. In fact, there are so many heroes who never stepped onto the medal podium. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes…
Sports History NetworkEpisode 293 - Oscar Schmidt
For decades Oscar Schmidt was the greatest scorer in basketball history, amassing over 49,000 points for club and country. He played for 29 years at the…
Sports History Network1940s Chicago Bears: A Decade of Dominance (Part 2)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE EPISODE SUMMARY Step back in…