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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 4152
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Celebrating Iconic NFL Week 1 Moments
The podcast episode features an engaging discussion with Ed Kleese, centering on the most memorable moments from Week 1 of the NFL season across the last three decades. It delves into a selection of …
The Future Is Now With George Allen
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
Appalachian State beat Michigan, Tiger Woods cashed his first check, and Bill Elliott won the Winston Million - This DiSH for Sept. 1
In 2007, Appalachian State beat Michigan 34-32 in the greatest college football upset.
In 1984, Mississippi Valley State's Jerry Rice caught 17 passes for 294 yards and 5 TDs in an 86-0 win.
In 1996,…
Rocky Marciano killed in a plane crash, 2 US sprinters DQ'd before they even lined up, and the first Father/Son Duo in MLB - This DiSH for Aug. 31
In 1969, boxer Rocky Marciano was killed in a plane crash in route to Des Moines, Iowa.
In 1972, US sprinters Rey Robinson and Ed Hart were disqualified from their heat races due to a mixup in schedul…
The Craziest Marathon Ever, Katie Knida kicked herself into football history, and welcome William 'Pop' Gates - This DiSH for Aug. 30
In 1904, the Olympic marathon is a marvel in that anybody finished and a wonder that it ever made it back into the Olympics afterward.
In 1991, long jumper Mike Powell topped Bob Beamon's seemingly i…
Author and podcaster Jordan Treske
Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Today we talk to author and podcaster Jordan Treske about his Wisconsin…
Bob Newhart look-a-like disrupted the 2004 Olympic Marathon, Nolan Ryan 'oh so close' to a third no-hitter in 1973, and Babe Ruth suspended and fined $5000 - This DiSH for Aug. 29
In 2004, Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima was leading the marathon until the 22nd mile when Irishman Cornelius Horan surged onto the course, grabbed de Lima and pushed him into the crowd.
In 1973, N…
'The Battle at Bighorn' with Tiger vs. Sergio, Arnold Palmer's 'turning point,' and Tommy Lasorda attacked the Phillie Phanatic - This DiSH for Aug. 28
In 2000, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia squared off in the made-for-tv matchplay event 'The Battle at Bighorn.'
In 1954, Arnold Palmer won the US Amateur after four previous attempts. His win on this d…
The Intersection of Legacy and Modern Football
The 2025 football season is rapidly approaching, and this episode delves into significant historical moments currently unfolding in the realm of American football. We explore the exhilarating events …
A Hall of Fame career derailed, Dennis Bergkamp's Hat Trick Magic, and Rare Feat in a Major League Baseball game - This DiSH for Aug. 27
In 1972, Baltimore Colt All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith tore up his knee when he got caught up with the first down chains. He missed the entire year and he was never the same.
In 1997, Arsenal's De…
Reliving the Legacy: The Greatest Quarterbacks of the 1980s and 90s
A great theme to this podcast is our in-depth exploration of the most illustrious quarterbacks of the 1980s and 1990s, featuring insights from our esteemed guest, Ed Cleese. We embark on a captivatin…
HSS Welcome Back to Football Special
Ladies and Gentlemen, football is back and not a moment too soon.
In this episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are joined by fellow football fans…
Episode 263 - The Original Big 3
The NBA has had a variety of Big 3s in its history, but we want to go back to the 1940s to share the story of the original Big 3. We share the championship run of the Minneapolis Lakers, which featur…
1970s Football w/ Guests Dave DePaola and Joe Zagorski
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Dave DePaola and Joe Zagorski join Mark to talk about 1970s NFL and how they believe t…
Bashin' Bill Barilko's Tragic End, the First Game broadcast on television, and Olazabal smokes the field at Firestone - This DiSH for Aug. 26
In 1951, the plane carrying Toronto Maple Leaf Bill Barilko and his pilot friend Dr. Henry Hudson is presumed to have crashed on this day. The plane was not found for nearly 11 years.
In 1939, the fi…
The Forgotten Coaches of Football: Parke H. Davis and His Legacy
The episode delves into the fascinating historical narrative of Park H. Davis, a pivotal figure in American football history, who, despite his status as a backup player at Princeton, ascended to the …
Tiger won his 3rd straight US Amateur thanks in part to an act of sportsmanship, Arrested for Playing on Sunday, and
In 1996, Tiger Woods stormed back from being down five after the morning round to win his 3rd consecutive US Amateur championships. The match is mostly known for the act of sportsmanship that happene…
The Evolution of Player Identification in American Football
The episode elucidates the historical significance of August 25, 1960, as the date when the Los Angeles Chargers first emblazoned player names on the backs of their jerseys, a practice that has since…
David Feherty won the Scottish Open, Lost the Trophy, Ray Chapman struck by lightning, finished the game, and Tippy Martinez's Triple Pickoff Feat - This DiSH for Aug. 24
In 1986, then golfer, now golf commentator David Feherty won the Scottish Open and then several hours later lost the trophy somewhere in Glasgow or beyond.
In 1919, Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell was…
Gaylord Perry ejected for lubing the baseball, Youppi! ejected for doing what mascots do, and a Little League World Series First - This DiSH for Aug. 23
In 1982, Gaylord Perry was ejected for doctoring the baseball for the only time in his career.
In 1989, Montreal Expos' mascot Youppi! was ejected after upsetting LA Dodgers' manager Tommy Lasorda.
In…