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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.

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01:44

Gridiron Baltic (Presented by the Sports History...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/29

Gridiron Baltic is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.Gridiron Balticis a monthly podcast exploring connections between American football in the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. On the surface, America’s Game may seem to have little in common with three small-nation states in Eastern Europe. Basketball and ice hockey, however, are not the only North American sports intertwined with the histories of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian nations.Among

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49:57

Thanksgiving Week: Unveiling NFL Week 13 Predictions

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/26

Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! 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 football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

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18:10

Birth of Sooner Magic, Lost in Translation in...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/26

In 1976, Oklahoma beat Nebraska 20-17, scoring on two trick plays on the final drive. In 2016, Syracuse and Pitt combined to score 137 points to set a new FBS record for points in a regulation four quarter game in the modern era. It's now second on that list. In 1998, Phil Luckett misheard Jerome Bettis' call of 'Tails' on the coin flip prior to overtime preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from getting the football. Detroit took advantage and won the game. In 2010, Cam Newton led Auburn to a comeback

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18:52

John Henry Johnson and The Million Dollar Backfield

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/26

The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJohn Henry Johnson combined size and speed as a runner with toughness, meanness and grit as a blocker to carve out a reputation as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and earn his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside his Million Dollar Backfield teammates.THE PRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE BACKGROUNDPRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE WEB PAGEEvery two weeks, you’ll

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15:15

Emerging Stars: Freshman Quarterbacks Making History...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/26

The 2025 college football season has emerged as a remarkable chapter in the annals of the sport, particularly spotlighting the impressive performances of true freshman quarterbacks. We delve into the extraordinary achievements of these young signal callers, who, only recently removed from high school, are now competing at the highest collegiate level. Throughout this episode, we will explore the statistics and contributions of six standout quarterbacks, including Bryce Underwood of Michigan and Bear

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10:12

Larry Brown - Hall of Fame Worthy?

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/25

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYA committee member recently asked me my opinion on inducting former Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.First, I want to say it’s an honor that this committee member values my opinion enough to ask me to contribute to this discussion.I have the utmost respect for Larry Brown, his achievements, and his approach to playing the game. He played with

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17:27

Leon Lett's Snowy Blunder, the Great Appalachian...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/25

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 Oklahoma in college football's 'Game of the Century.'In 2023, Alabama converted a fourth and goal from the 21 to score the game winning touchdown to beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, a blizzard and brutally cold temperatures provided a stark backdrop for two football games. First in Knoxville in a game between #3 Kentucky and #5 Tennessee

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15:47

Historic Thanksgiving: Colgate vs. Brown 1932...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/25

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 Colgate University during that season. The discussion is based on Tim's Tidbit titled: The 1932 Colgate-Brown Thanksgiving Game for the Rose Bowl The Greatest Team That Wasn't Invited: Colgate's Unscored-Upon 1932 SeasonFor many, Thanksgiving means turkey and football. But in 1932, it meant a historic, high-stakes showdown that cemented one

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13:53

Bobby Knight ejected from an exhibition game, Bob...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/21

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 Cleveland Indians to pay $2.2 million towards his divorce settlement with his first wife. In 1981, Southern Cal's Marcus Allen closed out his college career with 219 yards rushing and his 2 TDs in a win over UCLA.In 1925, Red Grange played his final game with Illinois and then announced he was signing with the Chicago Bears. And in 1969, Bob Cousy

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43:19

Who Invented American Football? Part Four: Once upon...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/20

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWriting of America’s independence from Britain, Barbara Holland wrote, “Our Revolution was born and raised in taverns.” So was true for arguably the most impactful sports revolution of all time.In 1863, a monumental meeting takes place to form a football league bonded and bounded by common rules. On a dank London night, a committee of 12 representatives from seven adult football

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01:00:06

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #166

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/20

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of theSports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAn Open Forum talking about some rare and expensive football cardsGRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUNDGridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob Swick and Swick Enterprises starting with Issue 23.Editor and publisher, Bob Swick has been collecting

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19:40

Woody Hayes blows his stack in '71, BC won the Holy...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/20

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 David Gordon ended the national championship dreams of Notre Dame to give the Eagles the win in the Holy War. In 1982, the Stanford band stepped on the field a bit too soon. Also in 1982, SMU and Arkansas played to a 17-17 tie. Mustangs coach Bobby Collins kicked the tying PAT instead of going for 2 with three minutes left.

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21:36

Greatest MNF Game, the Toilet Bowl, and the Million...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/19

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 Beavers and the Oregon Ducks played in monsoon like conditions and finished in a 0-0 tie. In 1978, Philadelphia Eagle Herm Edwards picked up a New York Giants fumble and ran it in for the score in the original 'Miracle at the Meadowlands.'In 1989, the US Men's National Team beat Trinidad-Tobago 1-0 to advance to the 1990 World Cup. Paul

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46:19

Inside the NFL: Analyzing Week 12 Matchups and Outcomes

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/19

Chiefs in Trouble? Week 11 Reflections & Week 12 Bold PredictionsThe 2025 NFL season is flying by! Week 11 is wrapped, leaving the AFC playoff picture in chaos, and Week 12 is upon us. Darin Hayes of Pigskin Dispatch and analyst Ed Kleese returned to the Pig Pen to discuss the Chiefs’ unexpected struggles and lay down their biggestBold Predictionsfor the coming slate of games.📉 Ed's Take: The Chiefs’ Nine-Year Dynasty is EndingThe most significant takeaway from Week 11, according to Ed Kleese,

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01:48:48

History of the Bayou Classic with Tom Aiello

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

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 to name a few.However, there is another football rivalry based in Louisiana that over the years has become more than just a battle for bragging rights between two institutions. It has become the cornerstone event for both a city, and a culture.In this all new edition of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast, the Sports History podcast that

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43:45

Who Invented American Football? Part Four: Once upon...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWriting of America’s independence from Britain, Barbara Holland wrote, “Our Revolution was born and raised in taverns.” So was true for arguably the most impactful sports revolution of all time.In 1863, a monumental meeting takes place to form a football league bonded and bounded by common rules. On a dank London night, a committee of 12 representatives from seven adult football

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11:50

1970 & 1971 Minnesota Vikings

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHere’s a question I often hear, especially from Minnesota Vikings fans: Would the 1970 and/or 1971 Vikings have won the Super Bowl if they had Joe Kapp or Fran Tarkenton at quarterback? Here’s my answer: First, I should point out that the Vikings lost one Super Bowl with Joe Kapp and three with Fran Tarkenton. So, maybe a better question is, would they have reached the Super Bowl with a

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15:14

Two Games of the Century, Joe Theisman's...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

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 the 'Game of the Century.' OJ Simpson had the game winning score on one of the greatest runs in college football. In 1985, New York LB Lawrence Taylor sacked Washington QB Joe Theisman. The result was a comminuted compound fracture of the tibia and the fibula. Theisman never played again. In 2017, South Africa’s Zolani Tete won his WBO

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44:08

Who Invented American Football? Part Four: Once upon...

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWriting of America’s independence from Britain, Barbara Holland wrote, “Our Revolution was born and raised in taverns.” So was true for arguably the most impactful sports revolution of all time.In 1863, a monumental meeting takes place to form a football league bonded and bounded by common rules. On a dank London night, a committee of 12 representatives from seven adult football

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15:36

Tim Brown on the Art of Ball Recovery in Football

Sports History Network ·

2025/11/18

The episode presents a thorough examination of the evolution of defensive strategies in American football, with a particular focus on the tactics employed for fumble recovery. Speaker A, in conversation with Timothy P. Brown, articulates the fundamental premise of modern defensive play: to neutralize offensive threats by regaining possession of the football. The dialogue illuminates the historical context of fumble recoveries, tracing back to the early days of football when defenses had the

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