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
Best New York Players by Number: Part 3 (68-99)
We wrap up our three part series on the greatest New York players by number, this time covering numbers 68 through 99. A lot of offensive and defensive linemen this time around, and a few obscure nam…
Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis died, Detroit Lion Barry Sanders retired, and NY Yankee Tommy John Erred Thrice - This DiSH for July 27
In 1993, Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis collapsed and died during a pickup game. He'd collapsed during a playoff game in April.
In 1999, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders surprisingly retired from…
Mike Tyson KO'd Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds, Tragedy at Michigan Int'l Speedway, and lots of streaking ended - This DiSH for July 26
In 1986, Mike Tyson knocked out Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds. It was his quickest knockout in his career.
In 1998, three spectators attending the US 500 at Michigan International Speedway after Adria…
Battle of Shepherd's Bush, an FBI agent chased by a Russian, and Roberto Clemente with a one and only MLB moment - This DiSH for July 25
In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.
Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever…
Preseason Excitement: Anticipating the Upcoming Football Season
This episode delves into the intriguing historical pranks and uniform changes that have shaped the narrative of American football. We recount a remarkable incident from 1896 when Auburn fans employed…
The George Brett 'Pine Tar Bat' Incident, an Italian Pastry Chef came up just a bit short, and George Halas escaped disaster by oversleeping - This DiSH for July 24
In 1983, it was the 'Pine Tar' incident when Kansas City's George Brett was called out after a Billy Martin protest for too much pine tar on his bat.
In 1908, the London Marathon was the first marat…
A Deep Dive into Gridiron Intelligence: Transforming Football Data
This podcast features a compelling discussion with Thomas Hall of GridironIntelligence.com, who presents an innovative statistical metric for the upcoming football season that promises to enrich our …
Has the Press-Out Rule Become too Strict?
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Mark and his son, Everett, discuss Olym…
Big John Daly won the British Open, Tiger became the youngest to the career Grand Slam, and Kerri Strug stuck the landing - This DiSH for July 23
In 1995, John Daly won a four-hole playoff against Constantino Rocca to win the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews.
In 2000, Tiger Woods won his first British Open, becoming the younge…
Episode 258 - Jerry West, pt. 3
We wrap our story on Jerry West by reviewing his time as an NBA executive. He was arguably a better executive than he was a player, and was already one of the greatest players of all time. As an exec…
How Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 3)
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of “No-Nonsense Old-School Weightlifting History,” we’ll explore how w…
Jordan's 'Greatest Game I Ever Played in,' 15 clubs, 2 stroke penalty, 1 Major Championship, and Liston pummeled Patterson again - This DiSH for June 22
In 1992, the Dream Team played an intrasquad scrimmage that had the intensity of an NBA Finals Game 7.
In 2001, David Duval won his first and only major championship thanks to an error by Ian Woosnam'…
The Football Tee: A Deep Dive into Its Fascinating History
The history of the football tee is a fascinating exploration into a device that is often taken for granted amid the fanfare of the game. We are joined by Timothy P. Brown from FootballArchaeology.com…
Did Bo Jackson Get Thrown Out of a Game on Purpose...or not? - This DiSH for July 21
Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't ha…
From Shadows to Spotlight: Leo Lyons and His Impact on the NFL
The narrative presented in this episode revolves around the long-overdue recognition of Leo Lyons, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in the history of professional football. We are joined by auth…
Maureen Connolly's career ended in a blink, Hank Aaron hit homer #755, and Gaylord Perry hit homer #1 - This DiSH for July 20
In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career.
In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52.
In 1976, Ha…
The Original Tour de France came to an end, Tom Watson's Near Miracle at Turnberry, and a Ventriloquist at Fenway - This DiSH for July 19
In 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race.
In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 5…
Jean Van de Velde's 18th hole collapse, Fabio Casartelli died during the Tour de France, and Titanic survivors met on the tennis court - This DiSH for July 18
In 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to finish in a tie for first and lost in a playoff.
In 1…
Exploring the Impact of Vince Lombardi on American Football
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound legacy of Vince Lombardi, illustrated through the captivating collection of our distinguished guest, Jack Giambroni. Lombardi's …
An Oddity in Boston, Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders on the diamond, and 'Doc' Medich saved a life - This DiSH for July 17
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the sam…