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Sports' Forgotten Heroes is a tribute to the stars who shaped the games we love to watch and the games we love to play. Sports' Forgotten Heroes is not about reliving the careers of superstars we talk about every day like Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Rather, Sports' Forgotten Heroes is about the stars who have faded away with time. Some were elected to their respective Hall of Fame, others might have had one great season, or just one great game that will live in infa ...
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Raiders Talk is a podcast hosted by Jimmy Durkin, the Oakland Raiders beat writer for the Bay Area News Group, and features interviews with players, fellow media and more.
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The name "Wahoo Sam Crawford" might not sound familiar to many Major League Baseball fans. But, it's probably quite familiar to fans of the Detroit Tigers. Wahoo Sam played for the Tigers back in the early 1900s. He was a phenomenally good hitter. In fact, if not for Ty Cobb, one could argue that Wahoo Sam might be the greatest to ever play for the…
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Back in the early 1900s, the National League was the only game in town. It was Major League Baseball, thus the name the "Senior Circuit". In 1901, Ban Johnson, and others, joined the game with the American League and it was granted Major League status in 1903. Both leagues operated as separate entities, but met every year in the World Series. In 19…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…
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Jake Daubert was a star for the Brooklyn Robins and Brooklyn Dodgers during the early 1900s and finished his career with the Cincinnati Reds. He played during baseball's deadball era and was about as good as anyone. His play at first base was second-to-none and, at the plate, you would be hard-pressed to find many who could handle the bat as well a…
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The 1955 U.S. Open Golf Championship was supposed to be the crowning achievement to one of the greatest careers in the history of sports. Golf enthusiasts and sports fans all thought the U.S. Open, staged at San Francisco's Olympic Club, was a virtual lock for Ben Hogan to win. In fact, Hogan almost proved everyone to be right. The Hawk calculated …
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The name "Shoeless Joe Jackson" is one of the most famous in baseball history. A key figure to the dominant Chicago White Sox of the late 19-teens, Joe led the team to the World Series Championship in 1917 when he hit .304 in the 6-game series. However, we all know the story of what happened next. In 1919, the White Sox threw the Series against the…
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Jim Bottomley played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1922 to 1933. During his 11 years with the Redbirds, Bottomley just might have been the best first baseman in the National League. If he wasn't you'd be hard-pressed to find another first baseman who was better. During that 11 year span, Bottomley hit .325, whacked 181 home runs and knocked in 1…
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Sid Gordon broke into the Majors in 1941 with the New York "baseball" Giants, bounced back-and-forth between the minors, served for two years during World War II and then made it back to the big league club in 1946; and proceeded to put together a terrific career. In fact, from 1948 through 1952 he established himself as one of the game's best by a…
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He is the only quarterback - ever - to only play for 10 seasons and lead his team into the championship game every year of his career. He won the championship seven (7) times. And, yet, when the discussion about who is the greatest QB of all-time comes up, very few football fans mention the name Otto Graham. He played for the Cleveland Browns when …
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In 1967, a new basketball league was born, the ABA (American Basketball Association) with teams in 11 cities including Indianapolis, Oakland, New Orleans, Denver and Dallas. The ABA also put a team in Pittsburgh, the Pipers. After a slow start, the Pipers got it going and twice won as many as 14 games in a row. In fact, the Pipers finished the seas…
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Steve Wright played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders and a two detour into the USFL with Oakland Invaders. His story is quire remarkable considering how he wound up a starter despite being undrafted out of the University of Northern Iowa. But his determination and…
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Art Ross is a true hockey legend. Not only was he a superb player before and during the formative years of the NHL, but he was also an innovator. In fact, many of Ross's innovations are still evident in today's game, beginning with the puck. But, it was on the ice where Ross made a name for himself. A tough and rugged defenseman, Ross was one of th…
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There have been so many dominant teams in the history of professional football and, in particular, teams with dominant defenses. In recent times, the 2007 New England Patriots who went 16-0 before losing in the Super Bowl. This year (the 2023 season), the Baltimore Ravens defense has been somewhat dominant, and their teams of the early 2000s were a…
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In the 1940s and into the 1950s, the NFL had a troubled franchise. Originally known as the Boston Yanks, the team played in Boston (with a slight detour in 1945) from 1944 through 1948. They relocated to New York for the 1949 season and renamed themselves the New York Bulldogs. In 1950, they called themselves the Yanks and after the 1951 season, th…
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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear. ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan o…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to lif…
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Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports His…
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The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, …
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people …
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CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by …
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Topics Discussed: Ziegler is in no hurry to find QB Foster Moreau free agency scoop Would Rodgers clash with head coach Josh McDaniels? Okam let go after a disappointing season by Raiders’ DL Derek Carr visits the Jets How realistic is Jalen Ramsey to Las Vegas if he gets cut? Offseason situation Trade up for Jalen Carter and draft Hendon Hooker la…
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Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Unpopular Essays on Sports History Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports. I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing…
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Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of cours…
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Topics Discussed: End of an era, Carr is officially no longer a Raider and a free agent Stroud drops hints at what wide receiver he’d like to throw to Jacobs weighs in on the quarterback situation Matt Lombardi joins his brother, Mick, on Las Vegas’ staff Why the Raiders would want Rodgers Expectations for Dave Ziegler in free agency and the NFL Dr…
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Topics Discussed: Scott Turner hired as Las Vegas’ passing game coordinator Offensive lineman Justin Murray and wide receiver Tyler Johnson sign reserve/future contracts Jacobs contract updates Carr headed to the Big Easy? Raiders fire three scouts, including former fullback Zach Crockett General manager Dave Ziegler praises defensive coordinator P…
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Topics Discussed: Jacobs, Davante Adams and Daniel Carlson make First-Team All-Pro, Maxx Crosby gets snubbed NFL Agent weighs in on Jacobs' next contract Raiders 2022 cap space rollover Raiders rank 4th in offseason resources per Pro Football Focus Tom Brady to Las Vegas murmurs Patrick Graham named head coach at the Senior Bowl, Matt Edwards to co…
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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of…
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Topics Discussed: Derek Carr says goodbye to Raider Nation Josh McDaniels weighs in on Patrick Graham and talks about how he can improve in the offseason Adams sets a franchise record and isn't going anywhere Jacobs wins the rushing title and expresses that he wants to stay in Las Vegas Raiders' 2023 opponents Future contracts handed out CJ Stroud,…
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Topics Discuss: Importance of Chiefs getting one seed Dream and nightmare first-round matchups Kansas City's biggest impending free agent What to do with JuJu Smith-Schuster Could Chris Jones' days in Kansas City be numbered? Where does Patrick Mahomes grow from here? Playoff and Super Bowl predictions & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Once a month–throughout the entirety of the NFL season, we will recap what's going on across the entire AFC West. Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride, Tim Lynch of Mile High Report, Bill Williamson of Silver and Black Pride, and Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue catch up on the latest. The Chiefs and Chargers have already clinched playoff spots–w…
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Topics Discussed: Carr's benching Denzel Perryman, Chandler Jones and Rock Ya-Sin put on IR Roster moves Josh Jacobs goes off Expected to be more 49ers fans than Raiders fans at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday Raiders playoff elimination scenarios Injury report How can the Raiders do Carr like this? Will Davante Adams stay? Options for offseason Las Ve…
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Topics Discussed: What the 49ers' offense looks like with Purdy Any chance Deebo Samuel playing this week? Brandon Aiyuk's emergence Christian McCaffery's impact on the offense Trent Williams, still a stone wall at 34 Nick Bosa kicking it up a notch this season Comparing Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw to Patrick Willis and Navarro Bowman Who is Talan…
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Topics Discussed: Raiders Pro Bowlers Crazy stats from Chandler Jones' improbably game-winning touchdown Playoff elimination scenarios for the Silver and Black Roster moves NFL Draft order update Jacobs named captain Injury report Luke Masterson stepping up lately Who I'm keeping an eye on heading into free agency Draft help on the way? & more! Lea…
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Topics Discussed: Immaculate reception and Harris’ legacy Kenny Pickett’s growth as a rookie Steelers’ leading receivers, Dionte Johnson and George Pickens Comparing Pat Freiermuth from year one to year two Has Najee Harris taken a step back this season? Pittsburgh’s offensive line Any signs of Cam Hayward slowing down? Minkah Fitzpatrick, one of t…
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Topics Discussed: House Oversight and Reform Committee indicates Washington leaked John Gruden's emails John Simpson and Lester Cotton let go Netane Muti signed and Hronis Grassu called up Trayvon Mullen cut from Cardinals How the Raiders can get eliminated from the playoffs Maxx Crosby joins Chandler Jones in the history books Josh Jacobs gets goo…
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Topics Discussed: Patriots Wild Card race Losing and gaining McDaniels Is Mac Jones silencing critics? New England's beat-up receiving corps Tight Ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith not meeting expectations Trent Brown check-in Sack artists Matthew Judon and Josh Uche What Ja'Whaun Bently means to the Patriots' defense Replacing JC Jackson The post-…
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