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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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13:52

Dale Earnhardt, Sr and Jr won the Daytona 500 for the...

Sports History Network ·

2026/02/15

In 1998, Dale Earnhardt, Sr won the Daytona 500 on his 20th try.In 2004, Dale Earnhardt, Jr won his firt Daytona 500 in his 5th try. In 1976, David Pearson won his first Daytona 500 in the slowest finish. In 1994, the Kentucky Wildcats erased a 31-point second half deficit to beat LSU in the greatest comeback in College Basketball History. In 2018, Denver's Nikola Jokic notched the fastest triple-double in NBA history. In 2017, Duke freshman Jason Tatum got some interesting motivation from Coach K

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13:27

Magic's controversial return, Al Michaels traded for...

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2026/02/09

In 1992, Magic Johnson returned to play in the NBA All-Star game three months after his retirement from the league due to his HIV diagnosis.In 1991, Terrible Terry Norris pummeled Sugar Ray Leonard, forcing him to retire once again.In 2006, Al Michaels was traded to NBC for the rights to Walt Disney's first creation, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.In 1986, golfer Charlie Owens won a Senior PGA tour event. It was the PGA sanctioned event won with an anchored putter.In 1920, Major League Baseball outlawed

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41:17

Exploring the Fascination of Football Card Collecting

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2026/02/09

The joy of collecting serves as the focal point of our discussion in this podcast episode. We delve into the world of football card collecting, exploring not only the sheer delight it brings but also the rich history intertwined with each card. Joining us is Bob Swick, a distinguished expert whose extensive experience in this field offers invaluable insights and practical advice for both novice and seasoned collectors alike. Throughout our conversation, we reflect on the nostalgia associated with

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12:45

Episode 284 - Max Zaslofsky

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2026/02/03

Max Zaslofsky led the NBA in scoring during the second season of the league in 1947-48. He put the Chicago Stags on the basketball map. Later he led the Knicks to three straight NBA Finals. He was one of the greatest players from the early years of the league.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY

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44:30

Author Jack Bethel (Part 2)

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2026/02/03

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMark invites author Jack Bethel to join Yesterday's Sports to talk about many topics in in sports history, but focusing heavily on the California and Los Angeles areas. Jack is author of many books, but the one of particular interest to Mark for this conversation "Decades Across Redondo," where "cheers meets sports history....."YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost

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01:56:25

Super Bowl Memories

Sports History Network ·

2026/02/02

In January of 1967, it was just a game between the champions of both the American and National Football Leagues. Now here in 2026, it has become America's unofficial national holiday where a certain number of people tune in to see the halftime show to see who is the most popular music entertainer of the year. While still others view the game just to see various entertaining commercials where you may quickly forget the product they are endorsing but don't forget the laugh it may induce or just maybe

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07:39

The Took a Licking But Kept On Ticking

Sports History Network ·

2026/02/01

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 AMAZONFrom the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry LittleFree Spirit at Free Safety: The Incredible (But True!) Football Journey of Bill Bradley The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run For A RecordAmerica's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie LanierThe Year

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15:33

Doug Williams Broke a Barrier, Phil Mickelson Lipped...

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2026/01/31

In 1988, Washington's Doug Williams became the first black QB to start a Super Bowl and after throwing 4 TDs in the second quarter, leading the Redskins to a 42-10 win over Denver, he also became the first black QB to win the MVP. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII 52-17. The game is remembered for one play involving Leon Lett and Don Beebe. In 2013, Phil Mickelson lipped out a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole. Instead of a career defining 59, it was an impressive but

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10:21

John Riggins and the Hogs Run Wild in Super Bowl...

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2026/01/30

In 1983, John Riggins ran for a then Super Bowl record 166 yards and a key touchdown as Washington beat Miami to win SB XVII.In 2000, Kevin Dyson's stretch for the endzone came up just a little short thanks to a game saving tackle by Mike Jones, preserving the win for St. Louis in Super Bowl XXXIV.In 1996, Magic Johnson returned to the NBA after a four-year hiatus following his announcement he had HIV.And in 2018, James Harden scored 60 points in the first 60-point triple double in the NBA. Luka

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59:25

From Fourteen to Two: The Journey to the Super Bowl

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2026/01/30

The culmination of the NFL playoffs has led us to a momentous juncture, as we now witness the final two teams poised to compete in the Super Bowl. Our discourse delves into the dynamics of the recently concluded championship games, where we will meticulously evaluate the performance of the teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. We will also engage in a comprehensive analysis of the pivotal matches that transpired over the weekend, providing insights into the implications these outcomes

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10:06

Steve Young gets the Monkey off his Back, from Press...

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2026/01/29

In 1995, Steve Young threw a Super Bowl record 6 TDs in a rout of San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX. Jerry Rice had flu like symptoms but still caught three TDs to become the all-time Super Bowl leader in TD catches.In 2012, Brandt Snedeker's post-tourney press conference was interrupted because he had more golf to play. Leader Kyle Stanley's triple bogey on the final hole plunged him into a tie with Snedeker. Brandt won on the second playoff hole.In 1980, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles

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32:04

Big Jim Thorpe's Forgotten Football Vacation

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2026/01/28

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIt was December of 1924 when Big Jim Thorpe of the NFL’s Rock Island Independents decided to escape the harsh, frigid weather of northern Illinois for a post-season gridiron tour of several southern states. The idea seemed promising. Most of his Rock Island teammates would join Thorpe for a leisurely trip to Texas (and beyond) for a series of games against the locals in each of

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13:07

Tiger won his 7th straight, Campy paralyzed, and...

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2026/01/28

In 2007, Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational for his seventh consecutive PGA Tour win. In 1958, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella crashed his car and was left paralyzed. In 1990, San Francisco crushed Denver in the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history. In 1975, St. Louis’ Freddie Lewis won the ABA All-Star MVP and was given a horse for his effort. In 1957, American tennis player Shirley Fry won the Australian Open to win the career singles Grand Slam. In 1934, the first ever rope tow went

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13:08

Episode 283 - Thump & Bump

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2026/01/27

Thump & Bump was one of the most obscure duos of NBA basketball. It was a short lived era for the Philadelphia 76ers featuring Charles Barkley and Rick Mahorn. They never came close to a title, but they were fun to watch.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

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38:22

Author Jack Bethel (Part 1)

Sports History Network ·

2026/01/27

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMark invites author Jack Bethel to join Yesterday's Sports to talk about many topics in in sports history, but focusing heavily on the California and Los Angeles areas. Jack is author of many books, but the one of particular interest to Mark for this conversation "Decades Across Redondo," where "cheers meets sports history....."YESTERDAY'S SPORTS

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19:28

Duke's 'Miracle Minute', a fortunate coin flip for...

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2026/01/27

In 2001, Duke erased a 10-point deficit with a minute left at Maryland and then won the game in OT. In 2024, Wyoming erased an 11-point deficit with a 1:10 left to beat Colorado State in OT. In 1977, the Bradley Braves scored the first 28-points of the game against New Mexico State but lost. It's the largest lead given up after preventing the other team from scoring. In 1976, Julius Erving bested David Thompson in the first ever Dunk contest. It took place during halftime of the ABA All-Star game

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13:28

Olympic Wrestler murdered, a Fridge helped beat the...

Sports History Network ·

2026/01/26

In 1996, Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler Dave Schultz was murdered by John DuPont on the Foxcatcher Farm in Pennsylvania.In 1913, Jim Thorpe was stripped of his 1912 Olympic Gold Medals for accepting $25/week to play baseball in 1910 and 1911.In 1986, the Chicago Bears beat New England 46-10 in Super Bowl XX.In 1993, Cheryl Miller scored 105 points in a women's high school basketball game on the same night that her brother Reggie had his best night as a high school baller.And in 2003, the Terry

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13:10

The shortest NBA career, a Basketbrawl in Minnesota,...

Sports History Network ·

2026/01/25

In 2010, JamesOn Curry came off the bench for the Los Angeles Clippers and played 3.9 seconds. He was subbed for and never played again.In 1972, the Ohio State vs. Minnesota basketball game ended in a horrible brawl that sent three Buckeye players to the hospital.In 1924, the first Winter Olympics got started in Chamonix, France.And in 1939, Joe Louis fought his friend John Henry Lewis as a favor to his friend to provide a decent payday before retiring.

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09:01

Bossy 50 in 50, Duval 59 in 18, and Boone 1041 in 13...

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2026/01/24

In 1981, New York Islanders' Mike Bossy scored a pair of goals in the closing minutes to score his 50th goal in the first 50 games of the season.In 1999, David Duval carded 11 birdies and an eagle en route to the third 59 in a PGA Tour Event.In 1982, a Super Bowl of firsts. First for both teams, first in a cold weather city, first use of the telestrator, first Super Bowl for John Madden in the broadcast booth and the first time the losing team scored more touchdowns than the winner.And in 1981, ABA

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13:06

Episode 282 - The Rebound

Sports History Network ·

2026/01/20

Prior to 1950 the NBA did not even keep records of rebounds. Why was it not considered worthy of tracking? Why was the rebound under appreciated? We try to answer that question in this episode.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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