When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORYRelive 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 History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact. HOST: STEVE WHITESteve White has spent most of his life behind a microphone. As a kid, he realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with his dad while the pair talked to people around the world via ham radio.Later, Steve put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. He worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015. He’s voiced more than 80 audiobooks in a variety of genres.He’s never been much for awards, probably due to the fact he’s never won any but he loves the challenge of diving into new projects. His ‘This Day in Sports History’ evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about his favorite teams and sports heroes. It’s not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things he never knew.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYPodcasters from the Sports History Network join together to discuss topics from the recently finished 2023 NFL season including the Super Bowl. SHN President Arnie Chapman joins the panel with Harv Aronson, Darin Hayes, Joe Ziemba, Jeremy McFarlin, Bob Swick, Abstract Sports website owner Kyle Richards, and former Super Bowl champion punter Craig Colquitt as they g around the table giving opinions on an array of NFL topics.

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 of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless!

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWI 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 life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn.If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

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) BACKGROUNDHarv 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 History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" (Amazon link) and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football, baseball, and MMA are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. You can email Harv at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter @TSRHarv59. Listen to the TOTAL SPORTS RECALL podcast on your app of choice.Please note, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMYEach 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, as well as interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors, authors, and historians, you will learn about how the game evolved and important moments that shaped the sport into what it is today.You will also get first-hand accounts from the people who have made history in pro football.Host: Ken CrippenKen Crippen was in a leadership position within the Professional Football Researchers Association for 15 years and is now the founder and lead instructor at the Football Learning Academy.He has been researching and writing about pro football history for over 30 years and has been a sought-after interview for publications like the Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone magazine, and a sought-after guest on podcasts and radio shows, namely The History Channel, ESPN Radio, and Fox Sports Radio.He has written two books, been the managing editor of two other books, and a contributor to yet two more books. He has also written hundreds of articles on pro football history, has won the Dick Connor Writing Award for Feature Writing (which is now called the Lesley Visser Enterprise News/Features Award) from the Pro Football Writers of America, as well as the Professional Football Researchers Association’s Ralph Hay Award for lifetime achievement in pro football research.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYGeorge Bozeka stops by to share a little history of the Pro Football Researcher's Association and what to expect from the upcoming 2023 PFRA Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.PFRA WEBSITETHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYApril 18, 2023, marks the 5-year anniversary of The Football History Dude podcast's first episode being released. I've enjoyed it all, and I want to thank all of my supporters along the way. I'm taking a little bit of a hiatus from this podcast, so I can focus on growing the Sports History Network, and releasing episodes for my new show (Fantasy Football Origin Stories). THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

***This episode was originally aired on Fantasy Football Origin Stories***Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this fourth episode, Matthew Berry (The Talented Mr. Roto) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:Matthew's first recollection of fantasy football How he used a Hollywood writing career (most specifically Married With Children) to launch his fantasy football careerThe process of writing for Married With Children and how he uses the process of organizing a story in fantasy footballThe origin of his nickname, "Talented Mr. Roto"His experience working Avengers: EndgameSome of Matthew's most trusted friends in the fantasy space and what they contributeMuch moreIf you’re a fan of fantasy football, there's an almost 100% chance you've heard of Matthew Berry. You have certainly listened to him before your drafts, figuring out how to adjust your starting lineup, and most importantly the laughter you received listening to his shows. Either way, fantasy football fan or not, this episode will give you a little history into the origin story of one of the most influential people in the industry of all-time. So sit back, relax, and crank that baby up to 88mph!!!MATTHEW BERRY BIO***This bio is from the NBC Sports website***Football AnalystMatthew Berry, the celebrated fantasy football commentator and industry pioneer, joined NBC Sports in August 2022 as an analyst to provide his unique fantasy football and sports betting expertise. Berry regularly appears on Football Night in America and Sunday Night Football Final, Peacock’s exclusive NFL post-game show.Throughout the NFL season, Berry hosts a weekly game-day fantasy football and sports betting show on Sundays from as well as “Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry,” a daily weekday show on Peacock and NBC Sports Digital properties.Berry also contributes weekly articles and video content across Rotoworld on NBCSportsEdge.com and NBC Sports digital properties, including his popular Love/Hate article, weekly fantasy football rankings, and more.Prior to joining NBC Sports, Berry spent 15 years at ESPN (2007-2022) as the lead fantasy football expert and is universally recognized as one of the pioneers of the fantasy sports industry. While at ESPN, Berry became one of the most popular sportswriters at the company, with his “Love/Hate” columns regularly among the most read pieces on ESPN.com on a weekly basis. Berry hosted ESPN2’s Sunday morning show Fantasy Football Now and The Fantasy Show, which was ESPN’s first daily show devoted to fantasy sports. He also appeared on programs such as Monday Night Countdown, Sunday NFL Countdown, SportsCenter, NFL Live, and ESPN’s annual coverage of the NFL Draft. He also was host of the Fantasy Focus Football podcast, which was one of ESPN’s top podcasts on a yearly basis. It was named best Fantasy Sports Podcast for 2015 and 2016 by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.Berry is one of only five people to be named to the Hall of Fame for both the Fantasy Sports Trade Association and the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He wrote the New York...

***This episode originally aired on Fantasy Football Origin Stories***Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this third episode, Dr. John Bush rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:John's first recollection of fantasy football His domination of the "Science Hell" fantasy football leagueHis origin story in creating fantasy football contentSome of Dave’s most memorable moments in fantasy footballHis approach to teaching fantasy football via scientific method and other "sciency" approaches to the craftHis advice on how to become a better fantasy football playerMuch moreIf you’re a fan of fantasy football, and looking for a way to think differently, this is the episode for you. Either way, fantasy football fan or not, this episode will give you an education on some statistics you may have never thought about before. So sit back, relax, and crank that baby up to 88mph!!!LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. JOHN BUSH AND HIS WORK:Science of Fantasy Football websiteFantasy Football Professor YouTube pageDr. John Bush on Twitter

***This episode originally aired on Fantasy Football Origin Stories****Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this second episode, Dave Richard rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:Dave's first recollection of fantasy football (his first-ever draft pick holds a special place in my heart)The origin story that resulted in working on one of the most popular fantasy football podcasts, Fantasy Football Today, a CBS Sports PodcastSome of Dave’s most memorable moments in fantasy footballHis “fantasy superpower”What podcasting was like way back in the beginningSome advice if you're looking to "break into the industry"Much moreIf you’re a fan of the Fantasy Football Today podcast, this episode will give you some insight into one of your favorite hosts. If you’ve never heard of the Fantasy Football Today podcast, this episode will make you fall in love with one of the O.G. analysts and want to start listening today. Either way, fantasy football fan or not, this is a fun interview. So sit back, relax, and crank that baby up to 88mph!!!DAVE RICHARD BIO*** Bio from the CBS Sports website***Dave Richard has spent nearly his entire career covering the National Football League. Beginning with NFL.com at the boom of the Internet, Richard was that site's first Fantasy Football writer before transitioning to CBS Sports in 2006. Since then he's crunched the numbers, studied the film, developed tiers and trade charts, previewed every NFL game, talked to the decision makers, spoken on the radio, appeared on live television, earned multiple honors and watched a lot of football. And he's done it with one goal in mind: to help you win your league.

****This episode was originally aired on my new podcast, Fantasy Football Origin Stories****Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this inaugural episode, Adam Aizer rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:Aizer's first recollection of fantasy footballThe origin story that resulted in hosting one of the most popular fantasy football podcasts, Fantasy Football Today, a CBS Sports PodcastSome of Adam's most memorable moments in fantasy footballHis "fantasy superpower"What podcasting was like way back in the beginningIs Die Hard a Christmas movie?Much moreIf you're a fan of the Fantasy Football Today podcast, this episode will give you some insight into one of your favorite hosts. If you've never heard of the Fantasy Football Today podcast, this episode will make you fall in love with the host, and want to start listening today. Either way, fantasy football fan or not, this is a fun interview. So sit back, relax, and crank that baby up to 88mph!!!

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWWelcome 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 in the fantasy football industry.My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much. Yeah, that’s right, it’s a game of skill, all you wannabe champs out there. This is an ode to the spreadsheet warriors, the game tape gurus, team name savants, and everyone in between. I’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the origin stories of your favorite fantasy football analysts, but I won’t stop there, because this show will include all roles in the industry. You’ll get to know the game behind the game that’s behind the game like you’ve never heard it before, and I can't wait for you to ride shotgun with me back in time, to learn about some of these armchair gridiron knowledge nuggets.And remember, you got to tell all of your fantasy football-loving friends that this show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. It’ll be the one fantasy football show you’re ok with sharing. Because even though there might be a fantasy tip here and there, this show is all about getting to know the people in the industry, not a weekly list-building show.This show is also a proud member of the Sports History Network, the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. So grab your friends, and hop aboard my DeLorean, because we’re about to get this baby up to 88mph.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWUnpopular Essays on Sports HistorySupposition. 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 access we have to live streams and stat feeds, instant insights and opinionating, the quirks and personalities of our celebrity heroes.This, rather, is a golden age of sports in humanistic, historical terms. The truth is that the great majority of people today, willingly or not, have a direct and regular connection to organized and/or participatory sports in their everyday lives than anyone born before the 20th century.In the United States, not a person alive can recall a time when sports was not a staple of the daily newspaper. For four generations, the notion that nightly news programs should devote up to one-quarter of their airtime to sports is taken for granted. Why do we take this for granted?At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is questionable.Supposition: Those who play the games have ascended in the public eye to heights unimaginable in times past. Playing top-level sports can get today’s athlete into business, TV production, national politics – and just how did this happen?At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is up for examination.Supposition: Sports – wherever they are played but particularly in these places where they are invented – effect culture, even pace it. One could argue that sports are more important than ever.Corollary: Sports history, too, should be more important, yet is probably more disrespected and disavowed than ever.At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, we love the past while marveling at the present, and wondering about the future.  The “unpopular essays” of the title is a nod to Bertrand Russell, the logical positivist and my favorite philosopher. (Plus it’s a great excuse to get my BA degree to finally pay off.) And as we’re taught in philosophy, It’s not about answering the questions; it’s about making them clearer.Three days a week, Unpopular Essays on Sports History will examine a moment in sports history, probe some modern ethos of our games, or speculate on what the past can teach the future – and all in 500 words or less – though probably occasionally throwing in the occasional longer interview. We’ll tour the spaces and times of the whole wide world of sports history about as quickly as Secretariat ran the Belmont Stakes.Supposition: Sports history is fascinating, illuminating and fun. Join me, Os Davis, in making the questions of sports history clearer right here an Unpopular Essays on Sports History, an SHN production. Os Davis, host of Unpopular Essays on Sports History Os never played the games but has enjoyed a nearly 30-year career in sports writing, reporting, blogging, and podcasting. He has hosted/co-hosted and produced/co-produced podcasts on NFL football, CFL football, European basketball and sports movie review. For the Sports History Network, he currently writes and co-produces the historical fiction audiodrama Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer and will return soon with more episodes of Truly the GOATs (promise).Learn more about the show on the...

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWPlease 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 course get some up to date stuff with the current season, but they also take you back in time to reminisce some of the greatest moments in Titan history.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis an interview I had with Ken Riley II back in the summer of 2020 as he was trying to campaign for his father to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Well, 2 1/2 years later, we finally heard the call for Ken Riley (longtime CB for the Cincinnati Bengals).THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAuthor Kevin Bryant stops by again (originally on episode 201) to share some stories of espionage leading up to the Super Bowl. AUTHOR BIOKevin Bryant is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training.Kevin graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) with a B.A. in History, and graduated with top honors from American Military University with an M.A. in Intelligence Studies and an M.S. in Sports Management.During his senior year of high school he was selected onto the East-West Ambassadors National Select soccer team, composed of elite high school players from across the United States, and in college he played NCAA soccer for UCSC.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY****This is an FHD Vault episode (ep. 143), originally aired on 11/18/2020***This week I interview Bill Curry. He has lived an incredible "football life" as both a player and a coach. His life has even been referred to as the "Forrest Gump of the NFL" by some. For instance, he played for both Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. If that's not enough, he was the center who snapped the ball to both Bart Starr, and then Johnny Unitas. Bill played in the very first Super Bowl. He won a total of 4 NFL championships and Super Bowls. He played in the famous Super Bowl III "Broadway Joe" game. Bill was an early leader with the NFLPA. He was the head coach at Alabama. These are just a few of his "stops" on the Forrest Gump journey, but the number one thing he shares is how he learned about teamwork and how football shaped his views on racism.Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.Check out Bill's book - Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons From a Football LifeTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.AUTHOR BIORuss Crawford is Professor of History at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. His latest book, Women’s American Football: Breaking Barriers On and Off the Field will be published by the University of Nebraska Press in November of 2022. Along with several chapters on sport history, he has also published two earlier books. Le Football: The History of American Football in France was published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2016. His first book, The Use of Sport to Promote the American Way of Life During the Cold War: Cultural Propaganda, 1946-1963, was published by the Edwin Mellen Press in 2008.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWThe 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 professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week we head back to learn about the first-ever NFL playoff game. (This episode was originally aired in 2019).THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week's guest is Andy Billman, a former ESPN Producer. Andy has worked on many different film projects covering sports, and now he works on mostly sports history projects. We mostly get into some history about the Cleveland Browns, including his fandom for the team.AUTHOR BIOFrom University of New Haven Faculty Bio:Andy Billman is an award winning producer with a passion for sports and storytelling. Billman started at ESPN in July 2002, and he has worked on SportsCenter, The ESPYs, Playmakers, Tilt and Dream Job. Since 30 for 30’s inception in 2009 he has been with the group working as a producer and director of documentaries for ESPN Films. He has worked on “The Two Escobars”, “Winning Time”, “Youngstown Boys” “Playing for the Mob” and “Bad Boys”. Additionally, he’s produced other ESPN Films projects such as “The Announcement”, “Unguarded” and “The Book of Manning”. Andy has directed two documentaries for ESPN Films including “Believeland”.Andy Billman work as a producer has led to two Emmy winner awards, a Peabody Award and an NAACP award.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith the tragic news of Damar Hamlin's injury this week, I thought it best to play the upbeat interview of Mike Utley, a player that suffered a catastrophic injury in 1991. Mike exemplifies positivity, tenacity in life, and someone that will fight for every inch no matter the circumstance. I felt his words can help us, help Damar, fight through. We will return to the originally scheduled episode next week.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTimothy J. Brown is the author of How Football Became Football and his newly released book, Hut! Hut! Hike!: A History of Pro Football Terminology. Tim is also the author over at his substack - footballarchaeology.com.This is an FHD VAULT episode, and the reason I bring back the interview with Timothy is that he's graciously offered to donate his latest book to some lucky fans of the Sports History Network. Enjoy!THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTimothy J. Brown is the author of How Football Became Football and his newly released book, Hut! Hut! Hike!: A History of Pro Football Terminology. Tim is also the author over at his substack - footballarchaeology.com.This is an FHD VAULT episode, and the reason I bring back the interview with Timothy is that he's graciously offered to donate his latest book to some lucky fans of the Sports History Network. Enjoy!THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I talk to Jon Bozeka, co-host of the latest show on the Sports History Network - The Official PFRA Podcast. You saw that right. We're now hooked up with The Professional Football Researchers Association.AUTHOR BIOJon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3)THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various NFL Top 100 lists over the years as a celebration of the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports. This episode covers offense.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions on the afternoon of the national autumnal holiday continues. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is sent to cover the Pitt-Penn State “Keystone Classic” of 1924; in so doing, he discovers a throughline of the football-on-Thanksgiving tradition going back to 1621 (okay, actually, that’s going back to 1869) and reminds us that high-level football games on Thanksgiving are nearly as old as the official Thanksgiving holiday itself.  Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is an audio drama podcast from Number 80 Productions and the Sports History Network.Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) script & story by Os Davis. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer stars Doug Fye, Ilona Fye, and Eric Bodwell. Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) co-stars, in order of appearance, Caedmon Holland, Forrest Hartl and Wayne Brett.Additional direction by Eric Bodwell. Sound recording and primary editing by Don McIver.The theme song of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is “the Dayton Triangles Rag” and was arranged and performed by Bruce Smith. Other tracks in this episode include•  “Jazz Club” by Kriss (available through fair-use agreement via FreeMusicArchive.org);•  “Litany of the Street” by Silverman Sound Studios;•  “Bimini Bay” (1921) by the Benson Orchestra of Chicago; and•  “Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer (Outro)” by David Liso of Dynamo Stairs.Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Os Davis and Darin Hayes. Series concept by Darrin Hayes.Stay tuned for more episodes of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer – coming soon!

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various NFL Top 100 lists over the years as a celebration of the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports. This is Part 2.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMost NFL football games played almost 100 years ago, where two teams with losing records opposed against each other would all but be forgotten by our current generation. Especially when no one famous made a debut or set some kind of long-standing record. A game at Chicago’s Comiskey Park on November 9, 1924, where the Chicago Cardinals hosted the Dayton Triangles is one of those games in this forgotten genre. We at the Sports History Network, just like you, our faithful listeners and readers, love the history of athletics no matter what the case. Hey, this is the Headquarters of Sports Yesteryear, after all! We found it to be an interesting game because with having SHN partners who are among the top historians of the Triangles (Bruce Smith) and the Cardinals (Joe Ziemba), along with the talented writing and acting crew of Orville Mulligan: Sportswriter, that we can bring back to life this seemingly lost contest of so long ago. Join us in this presentation of NFL history as Darin Hayes of Pigskin Dispatch hosts experts Bruce, Joe, and the Orville Mulligan ensemble to creatively tell the tale of the Dayton at Chicago game of 1924.Thanks to:Joe Ziemba of Sports History Network’s, “ When Football was Football Podcast”Bruce Smith of Sports History Network’s “ “Triangles: The Life and Times of an NFL Original Team” As well as some of the fine music “Dayton Piano Rag” which was created and performed by Bruce SmithSpecial recognition to our actors from Orville Mulligan: Sportswriter audio drama segments are:FREDDIE CARSON (radio announcer) - Caedmon HollandORVILLE - Doug FyeAlso, the great writing and producing of Mr. Os Davis are evident. Find more episodes on SportsHistoryNetwork.com, at OrvilleMulligan.com, or your favorite podcast provider.Special Thanks to the Football History Dude, Arnie Chapman for allowing us to hijack his feed!For feedback on this episode contact Darin Hayes at [email protected] FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss NFL top 100 lists over the years as a celebration for the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYTyler Dunne stops by to talk about his recently released book - The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Saved Football.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - MINNESOTA SPORTS HISTORY SHOWEach episode explores the rich history of Minnesota sports and considers its impact on the current cultural zeitgeist. The Minnesota Sports History Show strives to entertain as well as inform, tickle the sense of nostalgia, and share the joy and hardships of triumph and heartbreak. Episodes will range from musings about the Dome Dog era to interviews with athletes and sports personalities.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 2.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYPerhaps the best recollection, in my humble opinion, was a run that Trippi of the Chicago Cardinals made in the 1947 NFL championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Working on a frozen field at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, the Cardinals switched to gym shoes before the game in an effort to secure better traction on the unforgiving turf.Trippi scored twice that day to lead the Cardinals to a 28-21 victory over the Eagles, but it was his dazzling performance on a punt return that left the Philadelphia defenders in a shambles. How bad was the field you may ask? Reporter Art Daley of the Green Bay Gazette wrote: “They [the players] staggered around like 22 drunken men in a dark alley!”Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL BACKGROUNDEach episode takes the listener back to the very early days of the National Football League. Author Joe Ziemba will share a forgotten or lost story from one of the NFL’s two oldest teams: The Bears and the Cardinals. Team championships, individual exploits, or long-buried items of interest from the earliest years of the NFL will be dusted off and resurrected for the listener. Not for the football faint-of-heart since these programs will document when the struggling Bears nearly went out of business or when Cardinals’ players earned $15 a game and were proud of it! It’s NFL history—with a twist!. See Joe's books below.Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military AcademyWhen Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFLMusic for the episode - https://www.purple-planet.com/

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYMark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 1.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMatt DiBiase shares some stories from his book - Lords of the Gridiron II: Pro Football's Greatest Coaches.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

***This is an FHD Vault episode that was originally aired on September 8, 2021. With the current state of concussions in the NFL, I thought it a good time to replay it.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARY12: 52: The Mike Webster Story is a sprawling journey through the mind, body, and soul of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers center, whose premature death and resulting autopsy first revealed the permanent and neurological risks involved from playing Pro Football. A play about friendship and courage, if ever there was a story that captures the grit, determination, and strength of the human character this is it. The play opens September 2nd at Iron Horse Theatre in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and runs throughout the month. http://www.ironhorsetheatrecompany.com/12-52-the-mike-webster-story/AUTHOR BIORoss Howard is a British playwright whose plays have been seen across the UK, Ireland, and the United States. He is a Samuel French Short Play Festival winner and a 2008 Edward F. Albee Foundation Fellow. In 2016, a festival of his work was produced at Off Broadway in New York City. His plays are published by Samuel French and can be found wherever you buy your books. www.rhplaywright.comDr. Randall Benson is a globally regarded behavioral neurologist and imaging neuroscientist who is recognized for pioneering effective treatments for incapacitating brain disorders with an unprecedented understanding of brain function and disease. Dr. Benson testified before the US Congress on a National Football League-sponsored study on concussions. www.neurologicstudies.comTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!BOOK / GUEST INFORMATIONRISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK: What It Means for AmericaThe starting quarterback in football is nearly always “the face of the game,” at any level. It goes without saying that the QB has an outsized role in determining his team’s success. He’s at the center of action on offense, barking out directions through play calls and handling the ball on almost every single snap. He’s making most of the major decisions on the field. Reading defensive coverage. Anticipating. Leading. Lamar Jackson. Dak Prescott. Russell Wilson. Kyler Murray. Deshaun Watson. Patrick Mahomes. These are just a few of the stalwart signal-callers whose virtuosity on the field inspired ESPN and Andscape (formerly The Undefeated) Senior NFL Writer Jason Reid to write the insightful and enlightening new book “RISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK: What It Means for America” (Andscape Books, August 2, 2022).Willie Thrower. George Taliaferro. Marlin Briscoe. James “Shack” Harris. They took the field with the weight of an entire race on their shoulders to prove that a Black man could excel at quarterback in the National Football League. In the face of the soul-crushing racism—hate mail, threats, taunts, slights, and other abuses—and those age-old racist tropes that still surface to this day, they persisted and never took one step backward. They demanded to be judged by their performance alone, not by the color of their skin. They persisted and handed the baton off to the other pioneers who followed, for decades on end.And now superstars like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes are leading the slowly evolving NFL into its second century, wielding and using their hard-earned cultural capital in ways the sports world has never seen before. Yes, the NFL still has a long way to go to make things right, but “RISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK” gives readers the opportunity to celebrate an injustice overcome and grants perspective on this incremental triumph, where we are now and what the future may hold.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode releases a few days after the Lions beat the Washington Commander and we're all looking at a ray of hope for the organization. Something we as Detroit Lions' fans don't get too often. So, I figured let's take al ook back at the last time they won a Championship, with the Gene Cronin (player of the 57' team) interview.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE ON SHOP SPORTS HISTORY STORENETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis is an FHD Vault episode from 2020, celebrating the NFL's 100th birthday. I was able to gather many of the leading team historians for the original 14 teams to share a massive episode. Enjoy!THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Playbook is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWHello everyone, my name is Zach, and this is my co-host Jarod, and we are The Playbook Podcast. Where we are here to talk about the Past, Present, and Future of the Gridiron, The Hardwood, and even all the way out to the Octagon.We are just two fans who not only love our sports teams but the play of the game and how it evolved from past to now. So get ready to open them playbooks with us and we hope you enjoy it.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.GET YOUR OFFICIAL FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE AT THE SHOP SPORTS HISTORY STORENETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I talk to Jeremy Swick a.k.a. "The Average Historian." As we run through the interview, you'll learn pretty quickly that, although he gives himself the average moniker, his career has not been so average. Jeremy has had the honor of working in some of the greatest sports Hall of Fames/museums in the country. And luckily for you and me, he spent time in both the Pro and College Football Hall of Fames. We get into many topics and stories, including some of the cool artifacts he was able to handle. Enjoy!AUTHOR BIOAn experienced Historian, Curator, Archivist, with a passion for history, education, and social media. Known on social channels as @TheAverageHistorian. Why? Just an "average guy" who loves playing rugby, talking history and continually learning. Determined to chase goals which have led to extraordinary experiences.Professionally worked at several institutions ranging from a historic photography museum to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. Currently Archivist at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society. Extensive experience working in the digital space as a social media manager for several organizations.Follow The Average HistorianTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

Marty's Illegal Stick is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWMarty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is exactly that – a podcast dedicated to hockey history. Each week, host Scott Kinville and co-host Dave “The Save” Warner hop on the Zamboni Time Machine and go back in time to look at the characters, teams, and events that make up hockey’s glorious history!Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is recorded in upstate New York about thirty miles from the home of the legendary Clinton Comets as well as the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Parts of the classic hockey movie “Slap Shot” were recorded at he Aud – including the infamous “I’m listening to the f-ing song” scene during the national anthem!Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is of course named after one of the most notorious moments in Stanley Cup history. Although Marty McSorley is remembered for this lapse in judgement when it comes to stick selection, in fact the LA Kings would not have made it to the final were it not for McSorley’s stellar play that season. Although the show is named for an incident that happened in the NHL, Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast covers hockey history from any league and any time period.You can subscribe to Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. You find the show on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at https://martysillegalstick.com. If you like hockey history, you’re going to love this show!Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE AT SHOP SPORTS HISTORYNETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis FHD Vault episode originally aired on September 11, 2019, as a tribute episode to the 9/11 attacks. We covered how the attacks impacted the NFL, as well as going back in time to the 40s to learn how the Pearl Harbor attacks impacted the league.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 1 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

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Sports Film Pitch is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWHollywood’s next sports movie. We tell true sports stories as if they are getting made into movies.We cast the leads and give you the facts and inspiring moments that actually happened. Be ahead of Hollywood and know the story before they do.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I spoke with Michael Mertes about a project he started to celebrate the NFL's 100th season, called "The Quarterback Project." He started the project to find a way to determine who the greatest quarterbacks were of all time in the NFL. To do this, Michael created a formula to assign a score. This score helped him rank the quarterbacks, something he's releasing on his site, with the top quarterback being released on the opening night of the 2022 season. We get into many topics during the interview, including:The origin story of The Quarterback ProjectHow he calculated the index score for all of the quarterbacksHow the score accounts for quarterbacks in different erasSome quarterbacks ranked higher on the list than he expectedSome quarterbacks he thought for sure would have been on the list, but the score didn't dictate itWe take the DeLorean back to some great QB duels in historyHis plans for the futureMuch more....THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYLast week we had Chris Willis on to share some stories about his newest book (Bronko Nagurski: The Legendary Story of the NFL's Greatest Two-Way Fullback) and the listeners couldn't get enough of Chris, so I figured we'd dive into the FHD Vault and listen to the first time I had Chris on the show.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYLast week we had Chris Willis on to share some stories about his newest book (Bronko Nagurski: The Legendary Story of the NFL's Greatest Two-Way Fullback) and the listeners couldn't get enough of Chris, so I figured we'd dive into the FHD Vault and listen to the first time I had Chris on the show.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I talk to Chris Willis about his latest book, Bronko Nagurski: The Legendary Story of the Greatest Two-Way Fullback.Bronko Nagurski is one of the names most often referred to on the Sports History Network when it comes to the yesteryear of the gridiron. I even highlighted Bronko in my 7th episode of the podcast, way back in the summer of 2018.You can catch the first episode and a full transcript blog post here.AUTHOR BIOChris Willis has been the Head Archivist at NFL Films (since 1996). He is the author of eight books on pro football history including The Man Who Built the National Football League: Joe F. Carr and Red Grange: The Life and legacy of the NFL’s First Superstar. Willis won an Emmy for his work on HBO’s Hard Knocks and was a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel that selected the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team (2019). THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

****This is an FHD Vault episode that was originally aired on April 22, 2020 back on episode 113***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis is an interview I had with future Hall of Famer, Coach Dick Vermeil. He's such a good dude with an acumen for the game, and has a knack for getting the best out of his players through pure passion and leadership.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYKen Magee is possibly the greatest collector of Michigan memorabilia out there, and he is also the co-author of The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide, and he rides shotgun to share many stories with us. Get your copy hereThis is a one-of-a-kind book that any University of Michigan football fan must have on their coffee table. He shares some of the stories, most notably the incredible journey from the book's origin to just a couple of weeks until the release date.Ken Magee is possibly the greatest collector of Michigan memorabilia out there, and he is also the co-author of The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide, and he rides shotgun to share many stories with us. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we have a fictional ad read by the cast of ORVILLE MULLIGAN: SPORTS WRITER sharing the benefits of our new partner, Manscaped.Use promo code HISTORYDUDE at checkout for 20% off your order!THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYJim Thorpe's victories in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games were officially returned on July 15, 2022. I've had many episodes where Thorpe's name has come up, but these are some of the more prominent. Enjoy these FHD Vault episodes.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYJim Thorpe's victories in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games were officially returned on July 15, 2022. I've had many episodes where Thorpe's name has come up, but these are some of the more prominent. Enjoy these FHD Vault episodes.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYJim Thorpe's victories in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games were officially returned on July 15, 2022. I've had many episodes where Thorpe's name has come up, but these are some of the more prominent. Enjoy these FHD Vault episodes.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYWhile the phrase “three-letter agency” is a euphemism for American spook organizations such as the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and the NSA (National Security Agency), the NFL is a three-letter agency in its own right. Behind the game-day action of the NFL is a world muchlike the cloak-and-dagger realm of American intelligence agencies. The NFL has its own history filled with espionage-related stories that sound like something right out of the Cold War: spies disguised as reporters, military officers, and priests, and even a dwarf playing the role of a baby being pushed in a stroller; covert surveillance of targets’ movements; hiding draft prospects by shuffling them in and out of hotels in aliases; tapped telephones, signals interception, decoy signals, encryption, code-breaking, and radio frequency jamming; false flag operations; monitoring air traffic and airline passengers; spies scaling rooftops and telephone poles and clandestine photography undertaken from high-risehotels with long-lensed cameras; peepholes, secret listening devices, surveillance photos relayed by zip line and whispered conversations masked by running water; stolen documents and trash cans sifted for secrets; subversion of individuals mired in debt; and a hilltop secured by Navy SEALs.AUTHOR BIOKevin Bryant is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training.Kevin graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) with a B.A. in History and graduated with top honors from American Military University with an M.A. in Intelligence Studies and an M.S. in Sports Management.During his senior year of high school, he was selected onto the East-West Ambassadors National Select soccer team, composed of elite high school players from across the United States, and in college, he played NCAA soccer for UCSC. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

***THIS IS AN FHD VAULT EPISODE THAT WAS ORIGINALLY AIRED ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020 FOR EPISODE 102***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYMIke Wright of the Fantasy Footballers joins me to talk all things fantasy football to how they started the show and everything in between.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYBelow is the book from this week's guest:THE POINT AFTER: HOW ONE RESILIENT KICKER LEARNED THERE WAS MORE TO LIFE THAN THE NFLThis week Sean Conley rides shotgun in the DeLorean to share some stories both, on and off, the field as an ex-NFL kicker. We get into many topics including:When and how he realized he wanted to "grow up and be an NFL kicker"His childhood diagnosis of ADHD and how it impacted his career (both positively and negatively)How he was a walk-on at the University of Pittsburgh as someone that never kicked in High SchoolWhy he chose the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent even though they already had All-Pro Kicker Jason Hanson on the rosterHis multiple interactions with my favorite athlete of all time, Barry SandersThe brief words Dan Marino gave to him that pretty much summed up the "simplicity" of being a kickerHow Coach Amos Jones impacted his career and lifeWhat he thinks about Justin Tucker and Adam Vinatieri in the annals of NFL Kicking LoreHow much a great holder and long snapper can really mean to the process of kickingHis podcast, Happy AthleteHis book - THE POINT AFTER: HOW ONE RESILIENT KICKER LEARNED THERE WAS MORE TO LIFE THAN THE NFLMuch more....Check Sean out on the Sports History Network!!!AUTHOR BIO***FROM SEAN'S WEBSITE***A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Sean Conley fell in love with kicking at age eight. After playing college football at the University of Pittsburgh, he began a dramatic, abbreviated NFL career, playing for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and finally for the Scottish Claymores in Europe.&nbsp;That journey came with a price. As a result of overtraining, Sean suffered career-ending injuries. As part of his rehabilitation and regrouping, Sean became a dedicated yoga practitioner at the suggestion of his wife, Karen, a yoga instructor. He eventually embraced the mindfulness, meditation, and philosophy of yoga as a new life direction, and became a yoga teacher himself. He and his wife now own Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sean is the author of the Amazon Best Seller&nbsp;Amazing Yoga&nbsp;(Autumn House Press, 2010)and lives in Pittsburgh with Karen and their four children.&nbsp;He’s the author of&nbsp;The Point After:&nbsp;How One Resilient Kicker Learned there was More to Life than the NFL.&nbsp;Sean has written for numerous publications including&nbsp;Yoga Journal&nbsp;and has been featured on dozens of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seanconley.net/news" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

***THIS IS AN FHD VAULT EPISODE THAT WAS ORIGINALLY AIRED ON JANUARY 26, 2020 FOR EPISODE 101***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYDan Carlin is the host of Hardcore History, one of the most popular podcasts out there. His show was one of the inspirations for me to start my podcast in the history space, and I must admit, I emulated his show format in the beginning. When I reached out for an interview with Dan Carlin, I never in a million years thought I'd get a "yes, sounds fun."&nbsp;&nbsp;My theory was to bring Dan on for some historical perspective about the state of America during World War II and try to find a way to tie it into the NFL. I had heard him talk reference football during some of his episodes as a way to describe how the battle unfolded, strategies devised by Generals, and for many other reasons. So, I figured he had at least some knowledge of the game.What came next was delightfully surprising. I had a "pre-interview" phone call with Dan during Christmas break to figure out how I was going to bring up football with a mostly military history podcaster. Dan blew me away in that short conversation regarding his knowledge of the game's history and his affinity for the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;We scheduled a time for the interview and then I was sent into a tizzy trying to figure out how I was going to have this interview with one of my "podcasting heroes." Ultimately we landed on some great topics, and if you know Dan at all, you know he is a masterful storyteller that doesn't need much prompting to go off into a tangent about a topic. These are not those "how long is this going to take" types of tangents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh no. These are one of those "holy crap, I just listened to this dude for an hour and I thought it was only a couple of minutes" type of things. He's my "driveway moment" podcast. I can remember listening to the first episode of "King of Kings" on the Hardcore History podcast and literally waiting in my car for at least 15 minutes, maybe 30, after I got home. And this was all because I just had to know what was coming next.But let me not take any time away from you getting into this interview. Instead, do yourself a favor and listen to both of these episodes. Then, you have to go binge Hardcore History. YOu'll come out of it blown away, I guarantee it (yeah, that's like a Joe Namath guarantee situation).Here are some of the topics we get into:We get into me telling Dan about that driveway moment I referred toDan shares his origin story of falling in love with footballDan relives some moments in NFL historyWhat causes fans to be so loyal to NFL or a teamA little about the terminology used in football compared to wartimeHis time working with Jim BrownThe never-ending conversation of players across generations and could they competeMuch more...THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football...

***THIS IS AN FHD VAULT EPISODE THAT WAS ORIGINALLY AIRED ON JANUARY 26, 2020 FOR EPISODE 100***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYDan Carlin is the host of Hardcore History, one of the most popular podcasts out there. His show was one of the inspirations for me to start my podcast in the history space, and I must admit, I emulated his show format in the beginning. When I reached out for an interview with Dan Carlin, I never in a million years thought I'd get a "yes, sounds fun." My theory was to bring Dan on for some historical perspective about the state of America during World War II and try to find a way to tie it into the NFL. I had heard him talk reference football during some of his episodes as a way to describe how the battle unfolded, strategies devised by Generals, and for many other reasons. So, I figured he had at least some knowledge of the game.What came next was delightfully surprising. I had a "pre-interview" phone call with Dan during Christmas break to figure out how I was going to bring up football with a mostly military history podcaster. Dan blew me away in that short conversation regarding his knowledge of the game's history and his affinity for the sport. We scheduled a time for the interview and then I was sent into a tizzy trying to figure out how I was going to have this interview with one of my "podcasting heroes." Ultimately we landed on some great topics, and if you know Dan at all, you know he is a masterful storyteller that doesn't need much prompting to go off into a tangent about a topic. These are not those "how long is this going to take" types of tangents. Oh no. These are one of those "holy crap, I just listened to this dude for an hour and I thought it was only a couple of minutes" type of things. He's my "driveway moment" podcast. I can remember listening to the first episode of "King of Kings" on the Hardcore History podcast and literally waiting in my car for at least 15 minutes, maybe 30, after I got home. And this was all because I just had to know what was coming next.But let me not take any time away from you getting into this interview. Instead, do yourself a favor and listen to both of these episodes. Then, you have to go binge Hardcore History. YOu'll come out of it blown away, I guarantee it (yeah, that's like a Joe Namath guarantee situation).Here are some of the topics we get into:We get into me telling Dan about that driveway moment I referred toDan shares his origin story of falling in love with footballDan relives some moments in NFL historyWhat causes fans to be so loyal to NFL or a teamA little about the terminology used in football compared to wartimeHis time working with Jim BrownThe never-ending conversation of players across generations and could they competeMuch more...THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYVinny Lospinuso rides shotgun in the DeLorean with me this week to talk all things "Pro Football Hall of Fame." He's a graduate from Hofstra University (2021) with a B.A. in broadcast journalism. When you listen to him you will be floored at how well-versed and passionate this young man is regarding the history of the game. Below are a few things we get into:Vinny's background, including how he became so passionate about sports history and Hall of FamesHis favorite team growing upWhy he has a particular vigor for speaking for the contributors as possible Hall of Fame candidatesRule changes he would make for the voting process if he were granted access to the HOF RoundtableContributors he feels strongly about that should be in the HOFHe gives some love to historians and other outlets that have helped him along the wayMuch more....AUTHOR BIO/CONTACTVinny Lospinuso is a recent graduate of Hofstra University in New York. He is currently a freelance sports journalist, historian, vlogger, and podcaster.Vinny on LinkedinVinny on TwitterTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

When Football Is Football is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWI 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 life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn.If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well.Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is not one I wanted to release. It's not because I don't like podcasting. It's because of the topic, something that's not directly related to football history, although there are for sure some crossovers.On May 25, 2022, Konnor James McFarlin lost his battle with depression. Konnor, age 17, is the son of Jeremy McFarlin, host of the Football Is Family podcast (and someone I can call a friend via the network). Jeremy was the number one supporter of the Football History Dude podcast in the beginning, and he has been there for all of us on the network.We all reach out our condolences to Jeremy and his family during these tough times. And one of the tough things we learn in this interview is that Jeremy believes he has not gotten past the first phase, denial. He knows the anger will hit him like a ton of bricks one day, but he doesn't know when.We get into this conversation, our plea for anyone with thoughts of suicide to reach out to someone, and convey the belief that sometimes all it takes is to be someone's friend to help them out. Below are some links to sites for you to check out if you wish to look for some guidance, or if you need to guide someone, and you are not sure what to do.Get in touch with Jeremy via Twitter LINKS:https://www.mentalhealth.gov/https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-helphttps://www.betterhelp.com/https://www.verywellmind.comhttps://www.headspace.com/https://www.calm.com/THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYAaron Tallent rides shotgun in the DeLorean to take us back to the days of the USFL, shares the history (and significance) of the salary cap, takes a stab at some of the best drafts picks of all time, and much more. Let's get this baby up to 88mph!!! Below are some of the items we discuss:How he landed an interview with Dan Marino and what they talked aboutAn overview of his "best draft picks of each spot of all time"His childhood team he rooted forHis process for writing this behemoth of a projectA pick that stood out as "wow, that was a great value" - not named Tom Brady, because that's too easyAn overview of his article covering the birth of the salary capHis top 5 teams in USFL history (the first version of the USFL)Much more...AUTHOR BIOAaron Tallent is a writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hill, The Daily Oklahoman, The Cancer Letter, The Washington Times, The Advocate &amp; Democrat, Athlon Sports, The Sweet Science, and FOX Sports’ Outkick the Coverage. Prior to starting his own freelance writing business, Aaron was an Associate Director of Communications for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), where he was responsible for leading ASCO’s quality of care communications efforts, which includes shaping the narrative and defining ASCO’s perspective on key topics, including big data, drug shortages, cancer prevention, and quality improvement programs.Before joining the ASCO communications team, Aaron managed media advocacy for the American Heart Association’s Mid-Atlantic Affiliate where he wrote and placed more than 30 op-eds and letters to the editor in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington, D.C. His previous experience also includes serving as a Deputy Press Secretary and Legislative Assistant for U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. [R-TN] and as a newscast producer for WVLT-TV, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, Tenn.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 (EPISODE 88). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!AUTHOR BIORecognized as one of the leading authorities on the history of professional football in the country, Joe Ziemba is the award-winning author of the books&nbsp;When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cadets, Cannons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy.A life-long resident of the south side of Chicago, Joe first became interested in the history of pro football after discovering that his father was a draft choice of the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals in the 1940s. Because of his knowledge of the early days of the professional game, Joe has been a resource for articles or reports in&nbsp;Sports&nbsp;Illustrated,&nbsp;the New York Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Southtown,&nbsp;NBC Sunday Night Football, and many others. Joe has appeared on the WGN documentary “Football in Chicago,” a Comcast Sports special on the Chicago Bears, on radio stations such as WBBM and WSCR in Chicago, as well as the Global Sports Broadcasting Network. In October of 2018, he was the featured guest on the telecast of “Beyond the Game” in White Plains, NY.In April of 2016, “The Football Journal” released a list (prepared by Chris Willis of NFL Films) which identified the top 100 books ever written about pro football.&nbsp;When Football Was Football&nbsp;was included on this list at the #32 spot.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 23, 2019 (EPISODE 87). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!AUTHOR BIORecognized as one of the leading authorities on the history of professional football in the country, Joe Ziemba is the award-winning author of the books&nbsp;When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cadets, Cannons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy.A life-long resident of the south side of Chicago, Joe first became interested in the history of pro football after discovering that his father was a draft choice of the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals in the 1940s. Because of his knowledge of the early days of the professional game, Joe has been a resource for articles or reports in&nbsp;Sports&nbsp;Illustrated,&nbsp;the New York Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Southtown,&nbsp;NBC Sunday Night Football, and many others. Joe has appeared on the WGN documentary “Football in Chicago,” a Comcast Sports special on the Chicago Bears, on radio stations such as WBBM and WSCR in Chicago, as well as the Global Sports Broadcasting Network.&nbsp;In October of 2018, he was the featured guest on the telecast of “Beyond the Game” in White Plains, NY.In April of 2016, “The Football Journal” released a list (prepared by Chris Willis of NFL Films) which identified the top 100 books ever written about pro football.&nbsp;When Football Was Football&nbsp;was included on this list at the #32 spot.&nbsp;THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!HIGHLIGHTED SHOWTim Coffeen, the host of “Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History,” will share stories and memories from his long career with top Indy car teams.As a winner of seven championship rings, Tim not only understands the history of open-wheel racing, he has lived it!Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!Pick up STARLESS: The 1947 Pittsburgh Steelers on Amazon.EPISODE SUMMARYBy 1946, when the Steelers played their 14th season, Pittsburgh’s NFL franchise had fielded only two teams above .500, one of which was a merged WW2 team. They were known as the league doormats. The owner of the team, Art Rooney, had earned the moniker “Lovable Loser” and he was regarded more as a wealthy local sports enthusiast than an NFL pillar. Things were obviously getting better at the end of the season. The Steelers had a superstar MVP named Bill Dudley and one of the greatest head coaches in college football history with Jock Sutherland at the helm. Rooney was confident heading into the next season and the rest of the league’s owners worried about Sutherland’s rise. 1947 was a memorable season for the team. They proved how great they were by beating the powerhouse Redskins, who had Sammy Baugh, and by defeating their arch-rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. the games were a series of happy surprises. Without Dudley, who had been traded to the Lions, the Steelers were a team of unknowns who played vicious defense and ran the single-wing offense to perfection. AUTHOR BIOSteve Massey is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a lifelong Steelers fan. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 12, 2018 (EPISODE 42). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the man who used to create the entire NFL schedule by hand, Val Pinchbeck. He worked in the NFL as an executive for over 40 years and was considered by many to have had more passion for the game than any other person in the organization. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I bring Tim Hanlon on the show to take us back in the DeLorean to many moments in the football history of leagues that are now "defunct." I found Tim way back in 2019 when Upton Bell first reached out to me for my "first interview opportunity." I had to perform some research, so I typed "UPTON BELL" into my podcast player, and wouldn't ya know it, Good Seats Still Available released an interview with Upton right around the day of my first episode being released. It was destiny. There are a ton of football topics and episodes of "Good Seats Still Available" (and even more when you count overall sports). At the time of this release, Tim's already on episode 258. I highly recommend you head over to Tim's entire podcast library after listening to this interview. We couldn't get into all of them, so I grabbed a few to talk about and asked Tim to share some stories about each. As with his podcast, Tim did not disappoint. Here are a few of the episodes we and topics we get into:Arena Football League history (including the origin and a moment in time that Tim shares with the founder of the league)Birmingham and Memphis's never-ending quest for a Pro Football teamThe World League of Football and NFL EuropeWFL (World Football League) historyThe original XFLWhat league Tim would use my converted DeLorean to bring the entire league to modern times to watch it play out and surviveAnd much more.... AUTHOR BIO - TIM HANLONTim Hanlon is the host and producer of the "Good Seats Still Available" podcast -- the culmination of a life-long fascination, and downright unhealthy obsession with the defunct, abandoned and otherwise abjectly forgotten corners of professional North American sports.&nbsp;Though hotly debated in professional psychology circles, most people believe the original source of Tim's questionable, borderline-perverse passion for lost sports history dates back to his unmitigated childhood love affair with his first true professional sports mistress -- the (original) New York Cosmos of the (original) North American Soccer League.&nbsp;The "Once in a Lifetime" thrills of witnessing some of the world's greatest soccer players prancing about the sparkling-new Giants Stadium Astroturf beginning in 1977, left an indelible mark on an impressionable 11-year-old suburban New Jersey kid -- whose head spun trying to keep track of an unending procession of NASL teams the Cosmos played, each with bold and distinctive names like Rogues (Memphis), Lancers (Rochester), Tea Men (New England, then Jacksonville), Sting (Chicago), and Blizzard (Toronto).&nbsp;A mere seven years later, however, the Cosmos and the NASL were gone -- just as fast as they seemed to arrive. By then, Tim had spread his allegiances to the upstart Major Indoor Soccer League (including season tickets to the lamentable 1981-82 New Jersey Rockets); the brash United States Football League (with its braggadocio of an owner, Donald Trump); and the fledgling Major Indoor Lacrosse League's (1988) champion New Jersey Saints. And each time, losing them to eventual disappointment and oblivion.Now, many years later, Tim seeks to figure out the people, places and circumstances behind some of the most interesting...

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON MAY 1, 2019 (EPISODE 62). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis installment of FHD Vault covers the story of the First Televised NFL Draft. Enjoy.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.Mentioned in this episode:FHD Vault #3*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON MAY 1, 2019 (EPISODE 62). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Peter Bonert rides shotgun in the DeLorean to take us back through the history of the NFL to share stories about the link between Germany and the NFL. We get into:How Peter became interested in the NFL as a resident of GermanyWhy he chose the Cleveland Browns as his team of choiceHis experience going to the 2013 NFL DraftMeeting Roger Goodell (and what he would ask him if he could go back and freeze that moment)Stories of the historical link between Germany and the NFL, such as....The Nesser Brothers, Sacksteder/Mahert, Piro, Strautner/Aschenbrenner, von Schamann, Vollmer and moreHis upcoming article in the Coffin Cornerand much more...You can follow Peter here on TwitterTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 24, 2019 (EPISODE 61). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis is an FHD Vault episode that was first aired on April 24, 2019. The episode covers Jay Berwanger and the first NFL Draft.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.Mentioned in this episode:FHD Vault #2*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 24, 2019 (EPISODE 61). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I speak to the founder and primary contributor of PAFBHISTORY.COM, a website dedicated to the history of "The Keystone State's Game." Below are some of the topics we dive into:The origin and the vision of the site/projectDr. Roger Saylor records &amp; ratings held by PSU --&gt; The site's contributor has worked to find additional games prior to his starting point (1885)History of high school state champions in PA &amp; history of the state playoffs. Began in 1988, a year too late for a potentially historic matchup between North Hills and Central Bucks WestRegional power concentration &amp; regional "flavor" across the state are being preserved by the long delay before a true state-wide championship. Opportunities to find cool history in communities across the state, not just in major citiesConcept of each town/program having its own "microhistory" around HS football which feeds into a larger statewide narrative.The importance of Earle Mundell, Amber RB from the late 1940sHarrisburg Tech's dominant teams/national champions from 1915-1923A "Mt. Rushmore" of great dynasties in state historySchool consolidation &amp; the disappearance of former powers (Braddock, John Harris, Blakely, etc.)Great dynasties in state historyThe current project to document every NFL draftee from a PA high schoolA shout out to Shayne Schafer for his contributions to the site and PA FB HS history (here is his Twitter)CONTACT PAFBHISTORY.COMTwitter: PA_FB_HISTORYWebsite: PAFBHISTORY.COM ABOUT PAFBHISTORY.COMThis site is dedicated to telling the history of high school football in Pennsylvania&nbsp;through stories of&nbsp;former players, past teams, historical rankings and other methods.&nbsp;Pennsylvania Football History is always looking for suggestions, photos, stories and anything else that helps illustrate the story of our state’s game.&nbsp;Please contact us at&nbsp;[email protected]&nbsp;with any comments, questions or information.&nbsp;Thanks for reading!THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 29, 2020 (EPISODE 114). THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYRichard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal CounselRichard Berthelsen spent 40 years with the NFLPA, fighting for player rights. Perhaps the biggest win for the NFLPA was free agency, allowing players to choose where they want to play instead of the owners having basically all of the power. He shares how he fell into the job working with Ed Garvey, one of the biggest influencers to the players at the beginning. Richard's journey for 40 years gave him perspective, as he was often leading the charge helping set up the strikes and in the courtrooms.Favorite Football MomentsRob Sullivan from Rotoheat - Sully's 2 Cents Dynasty Podcast shares his favorite football moment about "The Minnesota Miracle."Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhen you go to a sporting event, do you tailgate?&nbsp; If not, have you ever considered it?&nbsp; Tailgating is a time-honored tradition, and even if you answered "no" to the first questions, then I know you have to answer "yes" to....have you ever seen tailgaters when you attended a sporting event?&nbsp; It doesn't matter if it's High School, College, or the Pros, there is tailgating all around us.That's where we bring in this week's guest, Luke Lorick.&nbsp; First, a funny little backstory on how I came across Luke.&nbsp; I was listening to "The Side Hustle" podcast and saw the title - How One Football Fan Turned Tailgating Into An Online Business."&nbsp; I had to check it out, and boy was I glad I did so.&nbsp; Luke is very passionate about tailgating and extremely entertaining.We dive into many topics in the interview, including:The origin story of Tailgating ChallengeHow and when he founded National Tailgating DayThe other National Days he founded (Homegating and Yard Games Day)A rundown of some of the more interesting products he reviewedWhat makes a "Great Tailgate," geared towards a new tailgaterHe gets to take my DeLorean into the future and bring back one cool tailgating product he thinks will "change the tailgating game"Much more....AUTHOR BIOLuke Lorick founded Tailgating Challenge in 2012 to share his passion for tailgating with the world. Tailgating Challenge is the world's leading site to learn about all the new tailgating gear and then fans get a chance to win fun items each week.Luke has tested over 700 tailgating products, given away 1,000’s of fun prizes, founded 3 National Days, and inspires people to take their tailgating to the next level. (Speaking of fun items, check out Luke's giveaway below)FOLLOW TAILGATING CHALLENGETailgating Challenge WebsiteTailgating Challenge YouTube ChannelFacebook: Tailgating ChallengeInstagram: Tailgating ChallengeTwitter: Tailgating ChallengeTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I bring on Jeremy McFarlin, host of the Football Is Family podcast. He is a special guest, because he has been there since the beginning for me in my podcast journey. Jeremy was the first "non-freind or family member" that reached out and said he listened to the show, and he's been along for the ride ever since.CHECK OUT JEREMY'S PODCAST HEREHost – Jeremy McFarlinGrowing up in Middle Tennessee, I didn’t have a pro football team that was close enough to me to feel a part of. My first memory of pro football was SuperBowl 22. I picked the Broncos to win, and, even though they didn’t win, I followed them from that point on.John Elway was (and is) my favorite player. I have played as the Broncos on Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Bowl Super Bowl, Madden, and 2K Sports. I fondly remember the moments when the Broncos won Super Bowls 32 and 33.Around this time, the Oilers came to Tennessee. I was hooked. I finally had a team just down the road from my home town of Bon Aqua. Oiler (and later Titans) mania hit this area. Jerseys, hats, footballs, merchandise, and several autographs later, I’m a Titans fan through and through.&nbsp;THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYGrowing up Maya Washington didn’t see her father as the world knew him to be—Michigan State University and Minnesota Viking football legend, Gene Washington—she knew him as dad. Based on Maya’s award-winning documentary, THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR: My Father and the Team That Changed the Game (Little A; January 1, 2022)follows her journey of uncovering just how difficult Gene’s youth in segregated Texas was, and his unorthodox rise to college football stardom at MSU during the height of the Civil Rights movement. In this coming-of-age story, Maya narrates her father’s experiences with racial discrimination as a Black athlete from the segregated South and how his perseverance contributed to her own limited privilege. Maya’s life-altering experience of attending the funeral of Bubba Smith, her father’s childhood friend and teammate, revealed to her how much the world of football shielded her from the harsh realities that her father had faced. After making the decision to learn more about her father's past, Maya set out to interview the family members, friends, coaches, and teammates at the center of Gene’s story in order to learn more about the game that was so important to her father. As Maya’s eyes are opened to the reality of her father’s struggles with racism growing up in the south during Jim Crow, she also begins to reflect on her own experiences in her home city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and forms a deeper sense of gratitude for her parents’ devotion to opening doors for her that were closed to them during their youth. Ultimately, THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR expresses the growing bond between a father and his daughter, who comes to appreciate the game that changed both of their lives. Maya creates an inspiring depiction of Gene, not only as a star on the football field but also as a father to his three daughters. Maya expounds on controversial themes but expresses a sincere hope for unity.For more information visit www.throughthebanksoftheredcedar.comAUTHOR BIOMAYA WASHINGTON is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker (writer/director/producer), actress, writer, poet, creative director, photographer, and arts educator. She is dedicated to social-impact stories that illuminate aspects of the human experience that are untold or rarely seen or that might benefit from new approaches to issues of diversity and inclusion.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYOn January 12, 1969, the New York Jets astonished the nation when they beat the favored Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III. The key to the Jets’ success was quarterback Joe Namath, whose superstar talent, revolutionary personality, cockiness, and charm made him an instant celebrity. But Namath didn’t do it alone.In&nbsp;Beyond Broadway Joe, the members of that legendary team share for the first time their often funny, sometimes poignant, and always perceptive personal stories and memorable anecdotes about the Super Bowl team, its players and coaches, and that legendary win. They reminisce about how they became Jets, their success on the gridiron—ten of them were AFC All Stars that magical year of 1968—and reveal for the first time the tactic Namath used to frustrate the Baltimore Colts’ defense. They speak about their reactions to Namath’s "guarantee" of a Jets' Super Bowl victory, and how the "39 Forgotten" Jets behind him enabled Joe to fulfill that boast. Furthermore, Lederer has interviewed members of the Baltimore team, to provide a 360-degree account of the game that changed it all. Inside, you'll learn:How Joe Namath was able to manipulate the Baltimore Colts defense in Super Bowl IIIAbout the player who convinced Joe Namath he was a “hot date” and pranked the playboy quarterbackHow coach Weeb Ewbank used salaries of players on four other AFL teams to control Jets' player salariesHow one Jet, whose play was limited to two games his rookie year, convinced Jets' Coach and General Manager Weeb Ewbank that he would become an all-starWhy Jets' star offensive tackle Winston Hill, an eight-time All Pro tackle, was never considered, much less, elected to the Pro Football Hall of FameHow Super Bowl III may have saved the existence of several AFL teams scheduled to be part of the AFL-NFL mergerAnd much more!AUTHOR BIOI've been a fan of the&nbsp;New York Jets&nbsp;since their first year (1963). I've always had an ability to write and have spent 40 years as a professional business writer and editor. Now, I've had the pleasure of creating the definitive story of the 1968-69 Super Bowl Jets, the only world championship earned by the team in the franchise's checkered history.I use the word "definitive" advisedly because this book tells the tales of that most memorable&nbsp;Jets&nbsp;team from the perspectives of all 45 players who put on a white and green uniform that year, plus Coach &amp; General Manager&nbsp;Weeb Ewbank, Assistant Coaches&nbsp;Clive Rush,&nbsp;Walt Michaels,&nbsp;Buddy Ryan&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Joe Spencer, and Principal Owner&nbsp;David A. "Sonny" Werblin.Jets&nbsp;fans and football fans who appreciate or want to learn how&nbsp;Super Bowl III&nbsp;radically changed the National Football League will enjoy&nbsp;Beyond Broadway Joe: The Super Bowl Team That Changed Football&nbsp;immensely.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we get into the "rise and fall" of the National Women's Football League with authors of a recently released book - Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League.HAIL MARY is the story of the girl gridders who took America by storm. The women who thousands of people came to watch—perhaps to gawk at first but then, in the end, to cheer. Readers will meet Marcella Sanborn, the thirty-nine-year-old Clevelander who, in between raising her sixteen-year-old daughter and the hours she put in as a supply supervisor at the Ohio Bell Company, saw an announcement in the paper for a try out for a new women’s football team and thought—as so many women had before her—Why not? There was Linda Jefferson, the best halfback to ever play the game, who had five straight seasons with the Toledo Troopers where she rushed for over 1,000 yards and averaged 14.4 yards per carry. She would go on to become the first Black woman inducted into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame and one of only four women in the American Football Association Hall of Fame. Rose Low of the Los Angeles Dandelions, a first-generation Chinese American and multisport athlete, legitimized the game during TV appearances alongside BillieJean King. Then there is the highlight of the NWFL’s most successful team—the Troopers, the winningest team in pro football history, men’s or women’s, and Trooper Mitchi Collette, a legend in the sport who has kept a women’s football team going in Toledo for over fifty years.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOSBritni de la Cretaz is a freelance writer who focuses on the intersection of sports and gender. They are the former sports columnist for Longreads and for Bitch Media. Their work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, espnW, Vogue, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, The Ringer, Bleacher Report, The Atlantic, and more. Their work on racism in Boston sports media received the 2017 Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Journalism from the Transformative Culture Project, and that story was also a Notable Story in the 2018 Best American Sports Writing. Their writing on the queer history of women’s baseball for Narratively was nominated for a prestigious baseball writing award, the 2019 SABR Analytics Research Award. They live in the Boston area.Lyndsey D’Arcangelo writes about women’s college basketball and the WNBA for The Athletic. Her articles, columns and profiles on female/LGBTQ+ athletes have previously appeared in The Ringer, Deadspin, espnW/ESPN, Teen Vogue, The Buffalo News, The Huffington Post, NBC OUT and more. She received a Notable Mention in the 2018 Best American Sports Writing anthology for her story, “My Father, Trump and The Buffalo Bills.” Lyndsey lives in Buffalo, NY.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode I talk to Ken Crippen about his new company, the Football Learning Academy, an online resource for classes and videos on pro football history and the game's impact on society. The FLA is launching in June of 2022, but sign up for free now to get the latest news on our progress and content:&nbsp;www.football-learning-academy.com.We discuss many things, including some of the following:Why Ken started the Football Learning AcademyHow the FLA will be structured for studentsSome of the courses available to students, including some plans for future coursesSome of the special guest lecturers Ken has for the FLAA short dive into the history of the Akron Pros, the Tonawanda Kardex, the first forward pass in pro football history, and the first black QB in the NFL (plus much more)....I ask Ken to perform his best Bill and Ted version of taking my DeLorean back in time to bring back any 4 individuals that shaped football history and have them be guest lecturersWhy a portion of FLA goes to the NFLPA's Professional Athletes FoundationBelow is a bio for Ken Crippen, a repeat guest on multiple shows on the Sports History Network. Here's a page to Ken Crippen interviews.AUTHOR BIO - KEN CRIPPENKen is the president and former executive director of the&nbsp;Professional Football Researchers Association. He has been researching and writing about pro football history for over twenty years. In that time, he has published two books and numerous articles. He has also won multiple writing awards, the latest being the 2012 PFWA Dick Connor Writing Award for Feature Writing. In 2011, he was awarded the Ralph Hay award by the PFRA for lifetime achievement in pro football history. His writing has been featured on National Football Post, Cold Hard Football Facts,&nbsp;The Packer Report&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coffin Corner. I have also appeared on Fox Sports Radio, ESPN Radio and WGR (Buffalo).THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYSports History Network podcasters Mark Morthier (host of Yesterday's Sports) and Frank Reading (host of Ringside With Reading) join me to share stories and reminisce about the great rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Resdkins of the 70s and 80s. Enjoy!There's a full blog article written by Mark on the rivalry from a previous episode of his show here.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThe Dayton Triangles were an original NFL team when the league was founded as the American Professional Football Association in 1920.&nbsp; Triangle Park in Dayton, OH was the home of the "first-ever NFL game" between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles.&nbsp;This week I brought Bruce Smith, a former resident of Dayton.&nbsp; He grew up near the park, the place where now you will see a historical marker with the words "SITE OF FIRST GAME IN THE NFL."&nbsp; I came across Bruce via Darrin Hayes over at the Pigskin Dispatch, one of the original podcasts of the Sports History Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bruce grew fond of the story about the Dayton Triangles, so he ultimately decided to start a podcast with a jam-packed 20 episodes of information about the history of the team.&nbsp; You can learn more about the podcast and Bruce over here at his page.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history.I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history.The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career.Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on&nbsp;OrvilleMulligan.com&nbsp;or your favorite podcast provider.Head to the&nbsp;ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE&nbsp;for more information.

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history.I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history.The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career.Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on&nbsp;OrvilleMulligan.com&nbsp;or your favorite podcast provider.Head to the&nbsp;ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE&nbsp;for more information.

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history.I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history.The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career.Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on&nbsp;OrvilleMulligan.com&nbsp;or your favorite podcast provider.Head to the&nbsp;ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE&nbsp;for more information.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I talk with former Detroit Lions player, Mike Utley. Mike suffered a neck injury on November 17, 1991, during a game, resulting in paralysis. However, he did not let this define his life over the past 30 years. Mike has lived his best life, aiming towards the goal of getting out of his chair and walking out of Ford's Field in the future.We talk about this and much more. Below are some of the topics:Remembering what his teammates meant to him (and the Lomas Brown "Thumbs Up" speech the Thanksgiving after his injuryWe go back to relive some of his earliest memories of playing football (and other sports), including sharing his true role models - Mike's parentsWhat the process was like for him transitioning from High School to College (Washington State University), and then being drafted #3 in the 3rd round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Detroit LionsHis memories of Thanksgiving at the Pontiac SilverdomeHow it's pretty cool to have a football card, something he got after he was injuredWe reminisce the first time he walked on national television and the story behind itMike shares why he started the Mike Utley Foundation, the purpose, and how you can get involvedHis advice to anyone going through this type of injury, as well as the friends and family members of an injured personMuch more.....take a listenGet a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYWe talk about many things revolving around Washington football history, including.......Why the November 27, 1966 Washington game was significantThe Lombardi era in WashingtonThe years of George Allen at the helmThe Joe Gibbs era (Frank calls this the Golden Era of Washington football)Frank gives us his "Mt. Rushmore" of favorite Washington playersFrank gives us a teaser into Ringside With Reading: Boxing History From Yesteryear by talking about one of the NFL players (Ed "Too Tall" Jones) that crossed over into the boxing ringAnd much more....Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIORingside With Reading: Boxing History From YesteryearI am a researcher, public speaker, historian, Boxing History buff, a mega-fan from yesteryear amateur boxing, co-trainer, and worked with 2 golden gloves champions amongst several others. I became interested in boxing in the early to mid-1980s and was fascinated with the one-on-one competition.I trained for a little sparred several times but I was not that good and realized it. I took my interest in other aspects of the sport. Watching and analyzing fight moves styles and recording fights on television back in the days when every home had VCRs.I am a middle-aged man now and do not follow the sport closely anymore but during a time I was a super mega-fan and did not follow anything closely but The Sweet Science. I hope an interest will be brought to and appreciated through my contribution. I am a high school graduate who barely got through because I was not interested in the subject matter being taught.I work in the Private Contract Security field for over 30 years. I have been happily married for 16 years and have 2 stepdaughters. My wife’s name is Erika and the daughters are Andrea and Elena.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!Plaay Classic - sports simulation board games (use promo code SHN at checkout for 10% off your first order)EPISODE SUMMARYBaltimore professional football history is like a good soap opera; heroes to love and villains to hate, lots of drama, high highs, low lows, intricate plots, drama, rascals that provide necessary humor, and did I mention drama.Yes indeed, Charm City has been blessed and cursed by the mythical professional football gods and now stands with one of the model franchises in the National Football League.It all began in 1947 when the Miami Seahawks of the All-American Football Conference folded, and a syndicate scrounged up enough money to bring them to Baltimore. After three seasons, the first iteration of the Baltimore Colts entered the NFL with the other remnants of the AAFC, only to fold after the 1950 season.The city proved they were not done with pro football when presented with the opportunity to be awarded the failed Dallas Texans franchise if they could sell 15,000 season tickets during the Christmas season. Mission accomplished, and the Baltimore Colts were reborn for 1953.......READ THE FULL ARTICLE HEREGet a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOJim Johnson writes about Baltimore and Washington NFL football history. From Sonny Jurgensen to Lamar Jackson, Jim has witnessed many great, and not so great, football games, coaches, and players between the Beltways, and he wants to tell you all about it. Check out his blog at BeltwayFootballHistory.com and sign up for his newsletter to keep up with his latest.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE / BOOK SUMMARYGet your copy of LOSERVILLEIn July 1975 the editors of the Atlanta Constitution ran a two-part series entitled “Loserville, U.S.A.” The provocatively titled series detailed the futility of Atlanta’s four professional sports teams in the decade following the 1966 arrival of its first two major league franchises, Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves and the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons. Two years later, the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association became the city’s third major professional sports franchise. In 1972 the National Hockey League granted the Flames expansion franchise to the city, making Atlanta the first southern city with teams in all four of the big leagues. The excitement surrounding the arrival of four professional franchises in Atlanta in a six-year period soon gave way to widespread frustration and, eventually, widespread apathy toward its home teams. All four of Atlanta’s franchises struggled in the standings and struggled to draw fans to their games. Atlantans’ indifference to their new teams took place amid the social and political fracturing that had resulted from a new Black majority in Atlanta and a predominately white suburban exodus. Sports could never quite bridge the divergence between the two. Loserville examines the pursuit, arrival, and response to professional sports in Atlanta during its first decade as a major league city (1966–75). It scrutinizes the origins of what remains the primary model for acquiring professional sports franchises: offers of municipal financing for new stadiums. Other Sunbelt cities like San Diego, Phoenix, and Tampa that aspired to big-league stature adopted Atlanta’s approach. Like the teams in Atlanta, the franchises in these cities have had mixed results—both in terms of on-field success and financial stability.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOClayton Trutor holds a PhD in US History from Boston College and teaches at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIt was 1991, and Raghib "Rocket" Ismail was about to be the #1 overall draft pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. But then, a new ownership group (John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, and Bruce McNall) of the Toronto Argonauts shocked the sporting world.The Toronto Argonauts signed Rocket Ismail for a massive contract, and then the ensuing season was what this week's guest calls "the craziest season in football history."I interview Paul Woods, author of Year of the Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, a Crooked Tycoon, and the Craziest Season in Football History.WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF THE BOOK HEREHead here for more of the story.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOPAUL WOODS&nbsp;is an author, journalist, news executive, and historian of the Toronto Argonauts. He held a variety of senior roles with the Canadian Press news agency, served as Executive Editor of the Toronto Star, and is currently Executive Director of Canada’s National Newspaper Awards. In 2012-13, he was Rogers Distinguished Visiting Professor in the journalism faculty at Ryerson University. Woods is the author of two previous non-fiction books:&nbsp;Bouncing Back: From National Joke to Grey Cup Champs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Beads and Sequins: The Lewiscraft Story.&nbsp;Links:&nbsp;Twitter: @pxw13Year of the Rocket publisher’s page:&nbsp;Year of the Rocket | Sutherland House Inc. (square.site)Year of the Ricket media links:&nbsp;Year of the Rocket Media | LinktreeYouTube channels:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeWEkMh5b_dbbt3Me17zGA&nbsp;(Year of the Rocket channel)https://www.youtube.com/user/BouncingBackBook&nbsp;(Bouncing Back channel)https://www.youtube.com/user/pxw13&nbsp;(personal channel, with some cool CFL/Argo stuff)THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to...

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the&nbsp;Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!ABOUT WRESTLING WITH HEELS ONHi EVERYONE. MY NAME IS ARIEL GONZALEZ, ORIGINALLY FROM BROOKLYN, NOW LIVING IN THE GARDEN STATE AND I HAVE A NEW PODCAST SHOW CALLED WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK, OF COURSE.&nbsp;ON THE PODCAST, I GET TO REMINISCENCE ABOUT MY FAVORITE WRESTLING BAD GUYS FROM YESTERYEAR. LIGHT ON STATS AND HEAVY ON NOSTALGIA, THIS LITTLE TRIP DOWN VILLAINY LANE GIVES ME A CHANCE TO VISIT THE DARK CORRIDORS OF MY WRESTLING SOUL. AND IT’S ALSO FUN TO HAVE A PODCAST.&nbsp;SO JOIN ME AS I WAX NOSTALGIC ABOUT MY FAVORITE WRESTLING WEIRDOS AND NE’ER DO WELLS, THE NO-GOODNIKS OF A NO-LONGER TIME THAT STILL HAUNT ME TODAY. JUST KEEP IN MIND, LIKE SOME PEOPLE MY AGE, MY RECALL OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS CAN GET A LITTLE WOBBLY SOMETIMES. SO DON’T WORRY IF I GET IT WRONG. OH! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?&nbsp;I’M WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!ThriveFantasy - a daily fantasy sports and esports app for player props. Use the code SHN at checkout for an instant 100% match up to $100.EPISODE SUMMARYJohn Vairin was diagnosed with a rare occurrence of oral squamous cell cancer. He had surgery on May 17, 2019, and then he decided he wanted to celebrate the NFL's 100th season. The result was a project he named "NFL Gratitude to Greats," honoring and thanking NFL legends.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOJohn Vairin, NFL fan of 26 years who is sharing his story with retired NFL players and extending his goodwill by donating to NFL-related charities. John was inspired to do this when he beat an unusual occurrence of squamous cell cancer in 2019, just shortly before the NFL began to celebrate its 100th anniversary, despite never smoking, drinking, or dipping.&nbsp;He started the Gratitude to Greats projects in 2019, with a new one being started every year, where he shares his story with Pro Football Hall of Famers and legends, as well as extends his generosity by donating to NFL player-related charities. You can find him on Twitter at @nflgrattogreats, Instagram at nflgratitudetogreats, and you can find the blog where he posted all of his responses in the inaugural Gratitude to Greats project from 2019 at&nbsp;https://gratitudetogreats.home.blog/THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

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The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!THRIVE FANTASY - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use this link (or SHN at the checkout) to receive a 100% instant first deposit match of up to $100!EPISODE SUMMARY12: 52: The Mike Webster Story&nbsp;is a sprawling journey through the mind, body, and soul of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers center, whose premature death and resulting autopsy first revealed the permanent and neurological risks involved from playing Pro Football. A play about friendship and courage, if ever there was a story that captures the grit, determination, and strength of the human character this is it. The play opens September 2nd at Iron Horse Theatre in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and runs throughout the month.&nbsp;http://www.ironhorsetheatrecompany.com/12-52-the-mike-webster-story/AUTHOR BIORoss Howard&nbsp;is a British playwright whose plays have been seen across the UK, Ireland, and the United States. He is a Samuel French Short Play Festival winner and a 2008 Edward F. Albee Foundation Fellow. In 2016, a festival of his work was produced at Off Broadway in New York City. His plays are published by Samuel French and can be found wherever you buy your books.&nbsp;www.rhplaywright.comDr. Randall Benson&nbsp;is a globally regarded behavioral neurologist and imaging neuroscientist who is recognized for pioneering effective treatments for incapacitating brain disorders with an unprecedented understanding of brain function and disease. Dr. Benson testified before the US Congress on a National Football League-sponsored study on concussions.&nbsp;www.neurologicstudies.comTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, I talk to Mark Pattison, former NFL wide receiver. I first found out about Mark by realizing he was a former NFL player, but then I saw something called The Seven Summits, which he accomplished on May 21, 2021. This is a feat only around 500 people in the world have accomplished. It refers to ascending to the highest peak on every continent on the planet.Mark shares this experience, but then we go back to his college and NFL days, experiences that helped build the person he became to be able to overcome the challenge of the Seven Summits. You can learn more about Mark below in the bio and head to his podcast - Finding Your Summit.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOFrom Mark's Website:In every facet of his life, Mark Pattison scales personal and professional summits. Mark is a former NFL Player, philanthropist, podcaster, and successful entrepreneur &amp; currently an executive at Sports Illustrated and now has climbed all&nbsp;Seven Summits&nbsp;having completed this feat by scaling the death-defying Mt. Everest in the spring of 2021. Mark dedicated his climb to his daughter Emilia who is overcoming her own Everest by defeating epilepsy. Mark has raised over $56,000 with generous donations from both the NFL and Las Vegas Raiders. All proceeds go to&nbsp;Higher Ground.In the Fall of 2021, the NFL is debuting a documentary about Mark’s journey he experienced on Mt Everest. This film will be shown on&nbsp;NFL 360.Mark's podcast,&nbsp;Finding Your Summit&nbsp;has over 120,000 downloads after 200 episodes which provide powerful conversations with celebrities, sports legends, and others about overcoming their adversity and finding their way.Mark is a father and caring human being who continually looks for&nbsp;opportunities to give back to others. He helps people get off the sidelines and back into the lane of life by unleashing their potential &amp; realizing what they are capable of in their lives.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week Scottie Graham rides shotgun with me in the DeLorean to head back to his playing days at The Ohio State University and in the NFL. Hailing from Long Beach, Scottie found himself at The Ohio State University and ended up becoming a three-year starter and voted Captain in his senior season. For his College career, Scottie rushed for 1,768 yards and 9 touchdowns.He was then drafted in 1992 as a part of Bill Cowher's first-ever draft class for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That year, Scottie ended up playing for the New York Jets. According to Pro Football Reference, he only played in 2 games and rushed the ball 14 times for 29 yards.Then, he caught some fire with the Minnesota Vikings from 1993 - 1996, where he ended up breaking a Vikings' record for yards rushing in consecutive games. First, he ran for 166 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs, then blew past the Green Bay Packers for 139 yards (in 1993). Scottie finished his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, amassing for his career, 1,267 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns (plus 20 catches for 126 yards). Perhaps the most impressive feat is Scottie never recorded a fumble in his entire NFL career. Nah, it was the award he won in 1996, the Ed Block Courage Award. According to the Ed Block website, "each year, the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage." This award is given to one player for each NFL team on an annual basis.I have a feeling this is one reason Scottie succeeded at the NFLPA with Gene Upshaw for many years. You can hear it in the interview how he has a genuine care for people. After his long run with the NFLPA, Scottie moved to Arizona State University in the Athletic Department, working with student-athletes. All of this prepared him for his next journey. Announced January 4, 2021, Scottie is now the running backs coach at Arizona University. Best of luck to Scottie and the WildCats this upcoming season, as we are looking forward to all football leagues getting back to some normalcy this year. Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYTim Capper stops by to share some history of the Arena Football League through the eyes of a podcast host covering the league over 2 decades and as a contributor to ArenaFan.com.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOAFL Rewind is the continuing look at all things Arena Football. It doesn’t matter if it’s a fan, a player, an executive or anyone else that was involved in the Arena Football League, there will always be stories to tell about&nbsp;the league that lasted for 32 seasons from 1987-2019.Our goal is to bring you those memories. Plus, if you happen to learn something new during each episode, then our job has been completed. Learn more about the history&nbsp;of the Arena Football League at&nbsp;http://www.arenafan.com.Tim Capper - AFL Rewind HostAn Arena Football League podcast veteran since 2000, he hosted and produced the weekly “AFL Tonight” podcast for ArenaFan.com, the independent media and historical site that covered the league from 1998 to present day.Being the proud and passionate ambassador of the league, and knowing how important the history of the league is, he transitioned the podcast into a historical format&nbsp;once the league folded in 2019. Tim also co-hosts and produces the weekly “Alouettes Flightdeck” podcast for his hometown Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.&nbsp;Contact Tim at&nbsp;[email protected]&nbsp;or follow him on Twitter at&nbsp;www.twitter.com/reppactTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis time I take the DeLorean to many timelines in "The World of Football" with podcast host and football historian, Rand Snow. You may have read or heard some of his work before, and if you did, you very well may know how much of a Detroit Lion's fan he is. So yes, as a diehard Lion's fan myself, this episode does tilt a little bit that way. Don't worry though, we get into so much football history, the episode ended up going over an hour. Below are a few of the topics we discuss:The mission of Randy's website and podcast - The World of Football His experience at the most recent Professional Football Researcher's Association Convention (listen to episode 203 of The World of Football for a more in-depth rundown of the eventsThe meat and potatoes of the interview revolved around the most recent issue of the Coffin Corner, a bi-monthly publication from the Professional Researchers Association - Randy had an article make the front cover, titled "10 Things You Didn't Know About the Detroit Lions"Randy has visited numerous graves of football legends throughout his years. We discussed some of his most cherished, the reason behind it, and even where he's taking my DeLorean if he could spend a day with one person from the graves. There's so much more I can't include it all. You'll just have to listen to hear all the neat stories Randy sharesGet a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIO***NOTE - Below is from Randy's website - The World of FootballWhat do I know about The World of Football? Plenty. I have traveled quite a bit over the years and I've experienced many aspects of the football world first hand.&nbsp;I saw my first NFL game in 1975 at the age of 16 when my brother took me to a&nbsp;Detroit Lions&nbsp;game. The Lions defeated the&nbsp;Green Bay Packers&nbsp;that day, 13-10. It was the first season that the Lions played in the Pontiac Silverdome.&nbsp;I played high school football in 1976 at Maple Valley High School in Vermontville, Michigan. At 115 pounds, I was the third-string offensive center for the MV Lions. I was terrible as a player, but I was, and always have been, a huge fan of the game.In 1983, I attended my first United States Football League (USFL) game, also at the Pontiac Silverdome. The&nbsp;Michigan Panthers&nbsp;defeated the&nbsp;Chicago Blitz&nbsp;17-12. In 1985 I flew out to Arizona from Michigan to see Doug Flutie and the&nbsp;New Jersey Generals&nbsp;play Doug Williams and the&nbsp;Arizona Outlaws. Arizona won the game, 31-13. (I was young and single at the time and could afford to do crazy stuff like that)I went to my first Canadian Football League game in

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I speak with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player, ultimately turned business coach and international keynote speaker. Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOMarques Ogden WebsiteGrowing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Ogden then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars.Following his NFL career Ogden started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. 2013 it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal, he ended up losing everything.Ogden became a SPEAKER to help others succeed where he failed. As a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer his passion is to create value for every client. Ogden’s clients consist of AXA Advisors, The Home Depot, JP Morgan, and Chase, to name a few.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe USFL Project is a long-term project that is documenting and preserving the history and story of the United States Football League, leaving a foundation of knowledge for future generations.Building on our current collection and expertise, our team is organizing, documenting, and preserving as much information about the United States Football League as possible.We are THE online source for USFL related information, USFL History, USFL Records, and USFL Research.Sharing the USFL. Sharing History.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIOKyle Smith is the Executive Director of The USFL Project - a long-term project that documents and preserves the history and story of the United States Football League, leaving a foundation of knowledge for future generations.An award-winning journalist, Smith has also spent 15 years in the entertainment industry as well as being both a host and guest on numerous radio shows and podcasts. In recent years, his attention has been focused on The USFL Project with him and his team growing the group to over 4,000 members.He is a father of one daughter and has two rescue dogs, MacGregor and Bandit (named after the Tampa Bay Bandits and their owner, Burt Reynolds). Fun fact: He owns 22 different USFL jerseys from 503 Sports and has seen over 2,500 concerts in his life.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYRow One Brand&nbsp;was established in 2013 as Row 1, and is an American sports brand based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Row One offers sports fans historic sports ticket wall art, unique sports ticket gifts, vintage sports art watches, and authentic retro apparel designs created from the greatest sports tickets and program cover art in the history of sports. Row One sports art comes in a wide variety of sizes and is printed on a wide range of mediums in the U.S.A. and Canada.&nbsp;Row One Brand's vintage sports art collection includes a huge selection of historic college football tickets and programs, vintage NFL ticket stubs and programs, Major League Baseball tickets and scorecards, retro NBA tickets and program cover art, and other sports memorabilia dating back to 1876. All reproduction art prints and product designs are created only from non-copyrighted sports memorabilia. Row One's sister brand, Coolstub, had watches featured on ESPN.com in 2018 as one of the top 10 Holiday Gifts of 2018.Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIORay Durbin is the CEO of Row One Brand based out of Oklahoma City. Row One sells unique products including wall art, apparel, mugs, and home decor items designed from historic sports memorabilia. These memorabilia includes vintage sports tickets, programs, scorecards, and other rare&nbsp;sports artifacts. Ray grew up in Clawson, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, where&nbsp;he developed a lifelong passion for sports. Ray has a B.A. from The University of Oklahoma, an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University, and a law degree from The University Of Texas at Austin. Ray's work experience as an attorney includes working for Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield, Halliburton Company, and as a private attorney specializing in employment and labor law. Ray has been happily married for 51 years to his wife, Christine, and he has a son and grandson.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week we cover the story behind the Outlaw Oakland Raiders and what made them the most successful pro team during a 30-year span.SPECIAL OFFERGet a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.AUTHOR BIORichard J. Shmelter is a writer/researcher specializing in sports history, American crime during the Prohibition era, and Hollywood history.&nbsp;A member of the International Association of Crime Writers, the American Crime Writers League, and the Professional Football Researchers Association, he resides in Sagamore Hills, Ohio.&nbsp;His writing resume is listed below:The Browns: Cleveland’s Team.&nbsp;Published in 1999, this book covers the greatest moments in the history of the Cleveland Browns from 1946 to 1999.&nbsp;Chicago Assassin: The Life and Legend of Machine Gun Jack McGurn and the Chicago Beer Wars of the Roaring Twenties.&nbsp;Published in 2008, it tells the story of one of the Prohibition era’s most compelling figures.&nbsp;It was highly well received by true crime aficionados, gaining sterling reviews from around the world.&nbsp;It found its way into the library at Harvard University and the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.&nbsp;It is also in the library systems of London, England, and throughout New Zealand and Australia.TEAM ENCYCLOPEDIAS:&nbsp;The Raiders Encyclopedia: This project covers the first fifty years of one of professional football’s most outrageous and highly successful franchises throughout the game’s long history.&nbsp;The Los Angeles Lakers Encyclopedia: Paying tribute to one of the most successful and popular professional sports organizations in the world, this project covers the Lakers’ first fifty years in Los Angeles.&nbsp;USC Trojans Football Encyclopedia: This covers USC’s football program over its first 125 years.&nbsp;The Los Angeles Dodgers Encyclopedia: The Dodgers long and proud tradition in Los Angeles is covered in this book from their arrival in 1958 through the 2016 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;All of Mr. Shmelter’s encyclopedias are presented in comprehensive fashion, covering every season, statistics (team and individual), all-time greatest players, head coaches, and sections dedicated to team traditions and award winners.&nbsp;Soon to release is a project pertaining to the birth and growth of professional football in Los Angeles.&nbsp;Mr. Shmelter is also currently finishing up a project dealing with drive-in movies from the late 1950s through the early ’80s.&nbsp;In addition to his solo projects, Mr. Shmelter assisted the Professional Football Researchers Association on books dedicated to the 1966 Green Bay Packers, 1958 Baltimore Colts, and the 1951 Los Angeles Rams.&nbsp;He has also appeared on numerous radio and podcast...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode takes us across the Northern border to Canada to learn a little about the history of the Canadian Football League. It starts off with the current news of the impending merger with the XFL, but the primary focus is the history of the CFL and some of the differences between the CFL and the NFL.Os Davis is very knowledgeable on the history of the CFL, as well as the history of many sports as a whole. I recommend you check out his page on the Sports History Network to learn more about his show - Truly the GOATs.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYGeorge Bozeka is the Executive Director of the Professional Football Researchers Association, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of professional football. The organization was founded on June 22, 1979, in the birth city of the NFL, which also happens to be the location of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George grew up right down the road from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he remembers the 1964 Hall of Fame game being one of those moments where he really took a liking to the sport. There happened to be a guy by the name of Johnny Unitas playing in that game. And wouldn't you know it, he was hooked and enamored by his first big-time NFL player. From there, the love of the sport never stopped.In this interview, George and I get into many topics, such as:Why he thinks organizations such as the PFRA are so importantHow and when he joined the PFRAWhat the Biography Committee of the PFRA is all about (he is a co-chairman)An inside look at what we can expect from the 2021 PFRA Convention in Canton, OHWhich 4 NFL figures in all of NFL history he's going "pick up in my DeLorean" and bring with him to this year's PFRA ConventionWe introduced a new "Rapid Blitz Round" to ask him what the most interesting thing he learned about from the following 3 books he was/is a part of1958 Baltimore Colts: Profiles of the NFL's First Sudden Death ChampionsThe 1966 Green Bay Packers: Profiles of Vince Lombardi's Super Bowl I Champions1951 Los Angeles Rams (book forthcoming)What NFL Moment he's going to take my DeLorean back to be present forSo much moreWe also have interviews with other officers of the PFRA over at the SHN Website.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWhat's your dream job? This week's guest stated he grew up in a small town and now gets to live his dream job. Joe Zucco works for NFL Films as a producer/director of many of the great works you've heard of. Below is a list of some of the work he's contributed to.The Great Brady HeistNFL 100 All-Time Team (to celebrate the 100th season of the NFL)America's Game: 2014 PatriotsDo Your Job, Part 1 and 2The Timeline: The MergerThe Timeline: Lombardi's RedskinsMultiple seasons of Hard KnocksMultiple seasons of All or NothingMuch moreIn this episode, we get into mostly his time with the Patriots, the NFL All-Time team, and The Great Brady Heist. There's also some cool "behind the scenes" stuff on how NFL Films makes the films for us.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYBen Liebenberg is the Director of Photography and Lead Photographer for the NFL. He's worked with the NFL since July 1, 2007, so he has been able to see a ton of "on-field" action. We get into this and much more. Below are a couple of the topics we discuss and a quick bio from Ben's Linked In page.Ben explains how the NFL transitioned the NFL web entity from being owned by CBS to running its own thingWe discuss how different the 2020 season was on the fieldBen talks about the various great stadiums around the country and why each one is unique for taking photosLearn where/when he's taking my DeLorean to take photos with modern technologyBen shares a "tips and tricks" moment for amateursAnd much moreBen Liebenberg - (Note: An excerpt from his Linked In profile)“I am the Director of Photography and Lead Photographer for the National Football League. I oversee photo needs for the NFL, managing multiple photo team members. I develop, delegate, and spearhead short and long-term projects. Staying innovative with my work is a priority. My career allows me to travel nationwide, managing the onsite photo workflow for large NFL events including The Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, NFL Scouting Combine among others.”Ben's Instagram pageBen's websiteTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCardinals' legend Marshall Goldberg was in the news recently when newly acquired defensive standout J.J. Watt asked to wear #99 for the Cardinals this season. The only problem was that this esteemed jersey number has been "retired" by the team since before the 1951 season in honor of Mr. Goldberg's playing career. Watt has since received permission from Goldberg's daughter to "unretire" the number.Surprisingly, many have asked: Who is Marshall Goldberg?THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI speak with Karl about many topics covering his career as one of the most versatile players in NFL history. We get this thing started with the time he "almost scored a touchdown" against my beloved Lions on a Thanksgiving day, the time he faced Barry Sanders, and then we dive straight into what made Karl the player he was.Below is a bio from his website:Former Denver Broncos Captain and All-Pro Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg rose from being a college walk-on and a 12th round draft pick to a pro career that included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Considered the NFL’s most versatile player, Karl played all seven defensive front positions. Bronco coaches wanted him at the point of attack and would move him throughout the game. There were games where Mecklenburg played all seven positions in the course of a single game.In 2001, Karl was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Karl was a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for eight consecutive years.Karl Mecklenburg, CSP, has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speaker’s Association.&nbsp;Less than 10% of the speakers who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers hold this professional designation.&nbsp;A much smaller percentage of celebrity speakers are CSPs, and Karl is presently the only football legend to have achieved Certified Speaking Professional designation. He enjoys speaking to a variety of groups, and his story is both humorous and inspirational. The lessons life in the NFL taught him about teamwork, courage, dedication, desire, honesty and forgiveness, and goal setting are his “Six Keys to Success”.As a highly regarded speaker, Karl tailors his presentations to the needs of the group while teaching and inspiring his audience. His legendary NFL career draws many attendees to events, and the content and delivery of his presentation sends his audience home with a renewed commitment to their goals.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYYou Ought To Do A Story On Me is a book about addiction, an unlikely friendship, and the endless quest for redemption. For the purpose of this podcast, the guest is Ted Jackson. He's a photojournalist from New Orleans, and his life changed in June of 1990 when he took a photo under an overpass of a homeless man named Jackie Wallace. Jackie woke up and uttered the same words as the title of the book, and when Ted asked him why that's so, Jackie said "because I played in 3 Super Bowls." This story is the reason I brought Ted on the show, but we find out so much more from him and what he has covered in his career. Some of the highlights include (for this podcast) covering a whole bunch of New Orleans Saints games (including the Super Bowl victory,) going into Germany after the Berlin Wall broken through, into Castro's Cuba, Hurricane Katrina, and so many more stories that make you realize his lens has seen human existence unlike most people on this planet.You can learn more about Ted's work and Jackie over at the page on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week we go back to cover 5 1/2 decades of the greatest day of the year (well, not if you're a Lions' fan like me).....the SUPER BOWL!!! Tommy Phillips covers each game in-depth in his podcast, with each episode dedicated to a single game. This week, we decided to bring him on to discuss an overview, as we are about a week and a half from Super Bowl 55. Enjoy.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYDarin Hayes is the host of the Pigskin Dispatch podcast and owner of the Pigskin Dispatch website. Billed as "positive football," Darin shares many stories of gridiron history with his fans via multiple mediums. We get into the background of his blog/podcast, his origin story with football, many "evolutions" of important facets of the game, and....you know it.....we ask him where he's taking my DeLorean. This and so much more in this week's episode.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMichael Jackson (writing as Jackson Michael) is the author of multiple books and the host of multiple podcasts. He has also created a documentary on the Luv Ya Blue Oilers. Below are links to his work and website.The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFLGame Before the Money PodcastTexas Sports Hall of Fame PodcastHouston Oilers HistoryTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAmos Alonzo Stagg: College Football’s Man in Motion is Jennifer Taylor Hall’s first book. Jennifer lives in northwest Arkansas where she writes and teaches English. Jennifer’s larger-than-life Uncle George fueled her passion for college football when he introduced her to the game he played at Ole Miss in the 1960’s. Long after his own children tired of listening to his tales of glory on the gridiron, Jennifer remained captivated. Jennifer’s love endures, and she is thrilled to share the story of college football’s pioneering coach Alonzo Stagg, “The Grand Old Man of Football”.Jennifer's FacebookJennifer's TwitterTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYShaun is the son of Joe Horrigan, longtime "Mr. Everything" for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.&nbsp;Shaun shares how he used this base to produce some great stories in multiple formats. (NFL Network, documentaries, etc.)Check out his website.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJulie Staley is the President of the Staley Museum. She stops by to share the story of AE Staley, the founder of the eventual Chicago Bears franchise. Although he let the team go at the very early stages of the NFL, he still deserves credit for his role in building the foundation of one of the most storied franchises in the league.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoe Ziemba stops by to share stories from his book -&nbsp;Cadets, Cannons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy.&nbsp;What he says might be "the best high school football team no one ever heard of?" THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I get to give thanks to all the partners of the Sports History Network. Listen to each trailer and take a gander into the shows that interest you the most. Here is the podcast page over on the network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I get to talk to Bill Keenist, a member of the Detroit Lions since 1985. He has had various roles with the company on the PR and Communications side of things, and now he is the team historian. We discuss many topics revolving around the Detroit Lions, which is perfect for me, because I'm a die-hard. We bring up Barry, Thanksgiving memories, and so much more.Check out more Thanksgiving memories on the Sports History Network.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Enter to win an autographed copy of Bill's bookEPISODE SUMMARYThis week I interview Bill Curry. He has lived an incredible "football life" as both a player and a coach. His life has even been referred to as the "Forrest Gump of the NFL" by some. For instance, he played for both Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. If that's not enough, he was the center who snapped the ball to both Bart Starr, and then Johnny Unitas. Bill played in the very first Super Bowl. He won a total of 4 NFL championships and Super Bowls. He played in the famous Super Bowl III "Broadway Joe" game. Bill was an early leader with the NFLPA. He was the head coach at Alabama. These are just a few of his "stops" on the Forrest Gump journey, but the number one thing he shares is how he learned about teamwork and how football shaped his views on racism.Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.Check out Bill's book - Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons From a Football LifeTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

Shane Richmond page on Sports History Network.In this episode we cover Shane's love of American Football and why he started a website called Pigskin Books.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Jesse Berrett page on Sports History Network.In this episode we cover Jesse's book about politics and the NFL. The book is titled - Pigskin Nation: How the NFL Remade American Politics," so you know there's a different twist from most of my interviews. We get into many topics. Below are a few:How Richard Nixon used the NFL to his gainWhy the New Orleans Saints have politicians to thankA discusson about how it went down with Colin Kaepernick (and the first men to stand for the rights of Americans)Much moreSpeaking of his book, Jesse has graciously offered to send an autographed copy of his book to one lucky winner.Head Here to the contest page. (Note - even after the contest ends on 11/8/2020, the contest page may have other giveaways available)Jesse Berrett BioNote - this is from Jesse's bio on the University of Illinois Press.Jesse Berrett&nbsp;earned a PhD in History at the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked as a rock critic, television columnist, and book reviewer. He teaches history at University High School in San Francisco.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

John Eisenberg page on Sports History Network.In this episode we cover John's career as a sportswriter and stories from his books covering the NFL. Speaking of his books, John has graciously offered to send an autographed copy of his book to one lucky winner.Head Here to the contest page. (Note - even after the contest ends on 11/1/2020, the contest page may have other giveaways available)John Eisenberg BioNote - this is from Adams' bio on his website.John's writing journey began when he was a sports-loving youngster in Dallas, Texas. After completing the imaginary football and basketball games that occupied him for hours after school, he would come inside, sit down in front of a typewriter and author game stories, copying the styles from articles in the local newspapers, which he devoured every day.His love affair with writing and reading continued with his first job as a teenager. He worked at an independent bookstore that his mother co-owned.As a student at the University of Pennsylvania, he majored in English but spent most of his time at the school newspaper,&nbsp;The Daily Pennsylvanian, where he was a staff writer and sports columnist. In his senior year, Penn’s basketball team won the Ivy League and went on a miracle run to the Final Four. John traveled to Salt Lake City for the event – the first of dozens of major sports events he would cover.After college, he wrote for newspapers for almost three decades, starting at the&nbsp;Dallas Times Herald, one of the papers he had devoured every day as a boy. His first job was covering high school sports, where Texas’ fabled “Friday Night Lights” provided a rich writing tableau. After jumping to&nbsp;The Baltimore Sun&nbsp;in 1984, he spent more than two decades as a columnist covering major events around the globe while also paying close attention to his hometown teams – the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and Maryland Terrapins.Along the way, he wrote 3,000 columns, won more than 20 awards, and witnessed historic sports achievements such as Cal Ripken’s Ironman streak, Tiger Woods’ barrier-busting Masters triumph, Michael Jordan’s Game 6 masterpiece against the Utah Jazz in 1998, and both of the Ravens’ Super Bowl triumphs in January 2001 and February 2013. He covered the Olympics in Los Angeles (1984), Calgary (1988), Albertville, France (1992), Lillehammer, Norway (1994) and Sydney, Australia (2000).After the experience of working in a bookstore, John set a goal to author a book. That goal was attained when he published his first work of narrative nonfiction in 1996. The book was&nbsp;The Longest Shot, about an unlikely Kentucky Derby winner, a relatively obscure horse named Lil E. Tee. John has since written nine more books on baseball, pro football and horse racing.In 2017 he published&nbsp;The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and Baseball's Most Historic Record,&nbsp;an in-depth examination of baseball's Iron Man record, which Gehrig and Ripken made famous. It was a finalist for the Casey Award, which honors the best baseball book of the year, and was short-listed for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting, which honors the best sports books of the year.Although he left newspapers in 2007 to focus on his books, John has continued to write daily about Baltimore sports, first at csnbaltimore.com and now as a columnist for the Ravens.&nbsp;He has also written for Sports Illustrated,...

Jim Sulecki page on Sports History Network.In this episode we cover Jim's book about the Cleveland Rams, the NFL Champ that left too soon. You'll hear some pretty cool stories about things long forgotten. There are also some pretty interesting.Jim Sulecki BioNote - this is from Adams' bio on his website.Jim Sulecki&nbsp;is 2016 winner of the&nbsp;Nelson Ross Award&nbsp;from the Professional Football Researchers Association for “outstanding achievement in pro football research and historiography” for his book&nbsp;The Cleveland Rams: The NFL Champs Who Left Too Soon, 1936–1945&nbsp;(2016, McFarland). He is a fourth-generation native of Greater Cleveland, a one-time sports reporter for a daily newspaper, and a long-time business media editor and editorial director who now is semi-retired and owner of&nbsp;40 Seasons Media LLC. His grandfather and father were in attendance at the 1945 NFL Championship Game won by the Cleveland Rams. Sulecki and his wife Louise have two grown children, Erika and Nathan, and reside in Mentor, OH, where Jim now is developing a forthcoming book about&nbsp;Art Modell.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Pres and Hall of Fame Voter)In this episode we cover the following topics with Dave BirkettHis time covering the Detroit LionsThis upcoming voting period when he will nominate MEGATRON for Hall of Fame candidacyWhere he'd take my DeLoreanMuch more​Dave Birkett BioNote - this is from Dave's bio on Detroit Free Press.A three-time Michigan Sportswriter of the Year, Birkett has covered the Lions for the Free Press since August of 2010. He was named one of America's top 10 beat writers by APSE in 2017, is a multi-time Michigan AP Award winner and tied for first place in Best Feature Writing category by the Pro Football Writers of America in 2017. A Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Birkett previously covered the Lions and Michigan and Michigan State football and basketball for The Oakland Press and AnnArbor.com.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Adam Lazarus page on Sports History Network.In this episode we cover Adam's books and many of the unique stories you may never heard before about Joe Gibbs, Steve Young, Joe Montana, and the list goes on.Win an autographed copy of Adam's book (or another offer if past 10/11/2020)​Adam Lazarus BioNote - this is from Adams' bio on his website.Adam Lazarus is an&nbsp;author specializing in non-fiction books that feature great figures and characters.His&nbsp;work has appeared in&nbsp;ESPN the Magazine,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bleacher Report, and&nbsp;USA Today.Adam’s fourth book, about Joe Gibbs and the dynastic Washington Redskins of the 1980s and 1990s, comes out in September 2015. Hail to the Redskins features more than 90 interviews and over two dozen photographs.&nbsp;His third book, Best of Rivals, is&nbsp;about the famous quarterback controversy between Joe Montana and Steve Young.&nbsp;Super Bowl Monday, his&nbsp;second book, centers on Super Bowl XXV, one of the greatest games in NFL history, and its intersection with Operation Desert Storm.&nbsp;Chasing Greatness—his first book, about the unforgettable 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont—was mentioned in Sports Illustrated.&nbsp;He received a bachelor’s degree in English from Kenyon College in 2004 and a master’s degree in Professional Writing from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006, specializing in journalism.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

How is Ken Riley Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?In this episode we cover the following topics with Ken Riley IIHis college career playing for his fatherHis father's career in college and NFLWhy he feels Ken Riley deserves to be in the Hall of FameSome of the reasons he was given for why Ken Riley has not been voted into the HallMuch more​The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

47 Years Covering the NFL (with Rick Gosselin)In this episode we cover the following topics with Rick GosselinHis journey covering sports, primarily NFLWhat it was like knowing Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson, and the Triplets before they were winningAn in-depth conversation about the Hall of Fame voting process, primarily speaking to the Senior ClassMuch more​Rick Gosselin BioNote - this is from Rick's bio on Talk of Fame Network.Rick Gosselin has covered the NFL for 47 years and serves on the Hall of Fame selection committee plus both the contributor and senior sub-committees. He has covered the Lions, Giants, Chiefs and Cowboys in his career and in 2004 was awarded the Dick McCann Award for "long and distinguished reporting on the NFL." Gosselin was the 1980 Missouri Sports Writer of the Year.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Check out the post on Sports History NetworkThis is a very special episode of The Football History Dude podcast, because we brought together 8 industry experts to share stories about the original teams of the NFL. The reason? Well, that's simple. Tomorrow (date of release) is the NFL's 100th Birthday, celebrating 100 years after the famous meeting at Ralph Hay's Hupmobile auto showroom in Canton, OH.Without this meeting, the timeline of the NFL and possibly even the league itself, would not be the same. Below are the various guest experts on the show and the teams they helped me with, but I highly recommend you head to the special post on the website to learn even more about each team and expert.The 14 original NFL teams:Akron Pros - covered by Ken CrippenBuffalo All-Americans - covered by Jeff MillerCanton Bulldogs - covered by Chris WillisChicago Tigers - covered by Joe ZiembaCleveland Tigers - covered by FHDColumbus Panhandles - covered by Chris WillisDayton Triangles - covered by Steve PresarDecatur Staleys - covered by Joe ZiembaDetroit Heralds - covered by FHDHammond Pros - covered by Roy SyeMuncie Flyers - covered by Roy SyeRacine Cardinals - covered by Joe ZiembaRochester Jeffersons - covered by John SteffenhagenRock Island Independents - covered by Simon Herrera

Football Zebras (with Ben Austro)WIN A COPY OF BEN's bookIn this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick GallivanWhy he started Football ZebrasWhat Football Zebras is all aboutStories from his book: So You Think You Know Football? The Armchair Ref's Guide to the RulesMuch more​Ben Austro BioBen has been an "armchair official" ever since he wrote to the league office in 1998 and got a copy of the NFL Official Rule Book.&nbsp;Then when a Google search of a particular call returned unproductive results of complaints, Ben decided to start working on a site that could provide thoughtful analysis of the officiating. After a pilot run for Super Bowl XLIII, the site was ready to go in earnest for the 2009 season.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick GallivanWhat was going on in the 1960sStories from his book: Pro Football in the 1960sMuch more​Patrick Gallivan BioPatrick Gallivan&nbsp;is a longtime member of the Pro Football Researchers Association and has written numerous articles for their publication&nbsp;The Coffin Corner. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.Note - this excerpt is taken from the&nbsp;McFarland Books website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the&nbsp;Sports History Network website&nbsp;to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick GallivanWhat was going on in the 1960sWhy he wrote about Pro Football in the 1960sMuch more​Patrick Gallivan BioPatrick Gallivan is a longtime member of the Pro Football Researchers Association and has written numerous articles for their publication The Coffin Corner. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.Note - this excerpt is taken from the McFarland Books website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe HorriganPLEASE NOTE - This is part 2 of the interview. I recommend listening to the first part if you have not done so.In this episode we cover the following topics with Joe HorriganWhat 1 artifact Joe would take from the HallBehind the scenes of the Hall for over 40 yearsHis book - NFL Century: The-One-Hundred-Year Rise of America's Greatest Sports LeagueMuch more​Joe Horrigan BioJoe Horrigan&nbsp;began his long career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 as the museum’s curator-researcher and capped off his career as its executive director, administering the Hall of Fame’s annual enshrinee selection process. Now retired after forty-two years with the organization, he is regarded as the foremost historian on professional football, and has authored, co-authored, and edited several books on the subject, including&nbsp;The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary Book: Where Greatness Lives. Co-host of the popular weekly national radio show&nbsp;Pro Football Hall of Fame Radio, on SiriusXM, Horrigan has been featured in numerous NFL Films presentations and sports documentaries.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Penguin Random House website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe HorriganIn this episode we cover the following topics with Joe HorriganJoe's origin story with sports and footballHow he started at the Pro Football Hall of FameHis role with the Pro Football Researcher's AssociationMuch more​Joe Horrigan BioJoe Horrigan&nbsp;began his long career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 as the museum’s curator-researcher and capped off his career as its executive director, administering the Hall of Fame’s annual enshrinee selection process. Now retired after forty-two years with the organization, he is regarded as the foremost historian on professional football, and has authored, co-authored, and edited several books on the subject, including&nbsp;The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary Book: Where Greatness Lives. Co-host of the popular weekly national radio show&nbsp;Pro Football Hall of Fame Radio, on SiriusXM, Horrigan has been featured in numerous NFL Films presentations and sports documentaries.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Penguin Random House website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-Host​​In this episode we cover the following topics with Clark JudgeClark's number one player that should be in the HallWhat it's like covering the Super BowlMore about his time as a beat reporterMuch more​Clark Judge BioClark Judge is an award-winning writer who covered the Colts, Chargers and 49ers before joining FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com as an NFL columnist. He is a Pro Football Hall-of-Fame voter who serves on the nine-member contributor sub-committee and who, in addition to his work with the Talk of Fame Network, contributes to headcoachranking.com. Clark has also chaired the Pro Football Writers scholarship committee the past 31 years, believes in all things Unitas and Brady, misses Candlestick and the Outdoor Insane Asylum and worships at the altar of Todd Rundgren (Todd is Godd) ... with 79 concerts (and counting) on the resume.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Talk of Fame site on Sports IllustratedThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-Host​​In this episode we cover the following topics with Clark JudgeClark's career before the NFLHow he broke into the NFLHis time as a beat reporter in the NFLHow he became a Hall of Fame voterWhy he started Talk of Fame NetworkMuch more​Clark Judge BioClark Judge is an award-winning writer who covered the Colts, Chargers and 49ers before joining FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com as an NFL columnist. He is a Pro Football Hall-of-Fame voter who serves on the nine-member contributor sub-committee and who, in addition to his work with the Talk of Fame Network, contributes to headcoachranking.com. Clark has also chaired the Pro Football Writers scholarship committee the past 31 years, believes in all things Unitas and Brady, misses Candlestick and the Outdoor Insane Asylum and worships at the altar of Todd Rundgren (Todd is Godd) ... with 79 concerts (and counting) on the resume.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Talk of Fame site on Sports IllustratedThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal Rozendaal​​In this episode we cover the following topics with Neal RozendaalHis book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge​Why Duke Slater is often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of the NFLDuke Slater's football careerDuke's career after his playing daysDuke as a judgeMuch more​Neal Rozendaal BioRozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal’s latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge. Duke Slater was published by McFarland &amp; Company in the fall of 2012.You can learn more about Neal at his website.​The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.​​Connect With The Show​​​Visit me on the web – my about page​​Contact the show​​Follow me on Twitter​​Subscribe for free to the podcast​​Subscribe for free on YouTube​​Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.​​Click here to share your favorite football moment​

Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal RozendaalIn this episode we cover the following topics with Neal RozendaalWIN A COPY OF NEAL'S BOOK - CONTEST RUNS 7/15/2020 TO 7/20/2020His book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and JudgeWhy he wrote a book about Duke SlaterThe early years of Duke Slater before footballDuke Slater's football careerMuch moreNeal Rozendaal BioRozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal’s&nbsp;latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge.&nbsp;Duke Slater was&nbsp;published by McFarland &amp; Company in the fall of 2012.You can learn more about Neal at his website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

1980s NFL with Tommy A PhillipsIn this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. BrownHis first book - Nifty Nineties: The Stories of an Amazing Decade in Pro Football HistoryThe reason for creating his newest book - Great Eighties: A Journey Through Another Exciting Decade in Pro Football HistorySome of the great players of the 80sSome of the great coaches of the 80sSome of the memorable games/plays of the 80sMuch moreTommy A. Phillips BioTommy is an avid Packers fan from Pittsburgh.&nbsp;He has been to NFL games in six cities and hopes to visit many more in the near future.&nbsp;His first work was Nifty Nineties: The Stories of an Amazing Decade in Pro Football History focused on the NFL in the nineties.&nbsp;His most recent work is Great Eighties: A Journey Through Another Exciting Decade in Pro Football History focused on the NFL in the eighties.Tommy also has a website, with a blog covering more information beyond his books that I suggest you take a look at.&nbsp;Keep checking back with his site, as you'll notice an overhaul to compliment the new book.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. BrownIn this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. BrownHis first book - Fields of Friendly StrifeThe reason for creating his newest book - How Football Became FootballHow some of the early rules were developedHow the pads and gear evolvedMuch moreTimothy P. Brown BioTimothy P. Brown is the author of How Football Became Football and Field of Friendly Strife. Tim combines years of research experience and the insight of a former college football coach to illuminate football's past and its relevance to the modern game.Tim's website is Fields of Friendly Strife, where you can learn more about his books and his blog posts.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. BrownIn this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. BrownHis first book - Fields of Friendly StrifeThe reason for creating his newest book - How Football Became FootballHow some of the early rules were developedHow the pads and gear evolvedMuch moreTimothy P. Brown BioTimothy P. Brown is the author of How Football Became Football and Field of Friendly Strife. Tim combines years of research experience and the insight of a former college football coach to illuminate football's past and its relevance to the modern game. Tim's website is Fields of Friendly Strife, where you can learn more about his books and his blog posts.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Ken Crippen | Pro Football Researchers AssociationIn this episode we cover the following topics with Ken CrippenThe founding of the PFRAA little history of the transformation of the organizationThe transformation onlineHow the site maintains accuracyThe conventions historyThe new biography projectThe future of the associationHow you can get published and get involvedKen Crippen BioKen is the president and former executive director of the Professional Football Researchers Association. He has been researching and writing about pro football history for over twenty years. In that time, he has published two books and numerous articles. He has also won multiple writing awards, the latest being the 2012 PFWA Dick Connor Writing Award for Feature Writing. In 2011, he was awarded the Ralph Hay award by the PFRA for lifetime achievement in pro football history. His writing has been featured on National Football Post, Cold Hard Football Facts, The Packer Report and Coffin Corner. I have also appeared on Fox Sports Radio, ESPN Radio and WGR (Buffalo).The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Jim McMahon | 1985 Chicago Bears QuarterbackJim McMahon is a former NFL quarterback. He was the leader for one of the greatest teams in NFL history, the 1985 Chicago Bears. His other teams were San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia, Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers. His last season was with the latter, and he won a second Super Bowl ring as the back up to Brett Favre. Below are some of the topics we discuss.His experience leading up to Super Bowl 20Interactions with Brett Favre leading up to Super Bowl 31What it was like watching Walter Payton run His journey from High School to BYU to the NFLWhere and when he's taking my DeLorean toAnd much moreThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Leroy Collins | An NFL MiracleLeroy Collins is a walking miracle. He suffered a horrific accident as a young boy, leaving him in a wheelchair. This didn't stop young Leroy from dreaming about making it to the NFL. This interview takes us through all the ups and downs of this story. It's only the story from a high level, though. If you are interested in learning more about Leroy, I recommend you check out his book.Leroy's book - The Running Back: True Story From the Wheel Chair to the NFL The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Steve Sheinkin Interview | Carlisle Indian Football SchoolSteve Sheinkin stops by to share the story of Jim Thorpe, Pop Warner, and how they helped create modern football. He shares a few of the fascinating stories of how this tiny little Native American boarding school in the middle of Pennsylvania competed with the powerhouses of the day. You will also learn about the origin story of Jim Thorpe, Pop Warner, and then the convergence at Carlisle Indian School that put them both on the football map. To learn more about this story, you can purchase Steve's book below.Steve's book - Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football TeamSteve Sheinkin WebsiteThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Connect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL BACKGROUNDEach episode takes the listener back to the very early days of the National Football League. Author Joe Ziemba will share a forgotten or lost story from one of the NFL’s two oldest teams: The Bears and the Cardinals. Team championships, individual exploits, or long-buried items of interest from the earliest years of the NFL will be dusted off and resurrected for the listener. Not for the football faint-of-heart since these programs will document when the struggling Bears nearly went out of business or when Cardinals’ players earned $15 a game and were proud of it! It’s NFL history—with a twist!. See Joe's books below.Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military AcademyWhen Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFLMusic for the episode - https://www.purple-planet.com/When Football Was Football is part of the Sports History Network, the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear.&nbsp; Learn more about the Sports History Network and When Football Was Football here.&nbsp;Music:https://www.purple-planet.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jaws | Ron Jaworski InterviewRon Jaworski needs no introduction to any NFL fan for the past 4 decades. He was first drafted into the league in 1973 by the Los Angeles Rams. After a couple years in LA, he was traded to Philadelphia, where he would fly as an Eagle under Coach Dick Vermeil. The highlight of his career was leading the Eagles to Super Bowl 15. Although they did not win the game, the team had a great run. Jaworski ultimately played for 17 years in the league, and then he had a wildly successful career as an analyst and broadcaster at ESPN. Jaws is also a published author and very successful businessman. Jaws book - The Games That Changed the GameRon Jaworski WebsiteRon Jaworski Golf WebsiteThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Support the Show via DonationConnect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Coach Don Shula | Interview With Jack GildenDon Shula is the winningest coach in NFL history, is the head coach of the only NFL team with a perfect season, went to three Miami Dolphins Super Bowls in a row, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.&nbsp;His great success is well documented.&nbsp;However, the rocky relationship he had with Johnny Unitas in his first head coaching gig with the Baltimore Colts, is not something many realize.Jack Gilden is the author of Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula, and the Rise of the NFL.&nbsp;He stops by the show to honor the late great Coach Don Shula by sharing some of the lesser-known stories of arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, with his time as the leader of the Baltimore Colts, before the famous 1972 Miami Dolphins.Favorite Football MomentsJeremy McFarlin shares another favorite football moment with us.&nbsp;This time he talks about the Tennessee Titans game vs. the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs.&nbsp;Support the Show via DonationConnect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Invincible Vince Papale | A Real-Life Disney CharacterVince Papale is a name many have heard of, even though he never played college football, nor did he get drafted to the NFL.&nbsp;The reason we all know the name is that his story is an incredible journey of a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan given the opportunity to try out for his beloved team.&nbsp;He ultimately made the team and then 30 years later Disney made a movie about Vince Papale, called Invincible, with Mark Wahlberg playing Vince.&nbsp;You will hear the story from Vince’s perspective in this interview, and to learn more about his story, see below for some details.Favorite Football MomentsJames Ashton from Liverpool, England shares his moment when the Lions had an incredible comeback to beat the Atlanta Falcons in the last second field goal.Greg from CFL America shares his moment about the Thanksgiving Game when Bob Griese tossed 6 touchdowns against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.&nbsp;Support the Show via DonationConnect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal CounselRichard Berthelsen spent 40 years with the NFLPA, fighting for player rights. Perhaps the biggest win for the NFLPA was free agency, allowing players to choose where they want to play instead of the owners having basically all of the power. He shares how he fell into the job working with Ed Garvey, one of the biggest influencers to the players at the beginning. Richard's journey for 40 years gave him perspective, as he was often leading the charge helping set up the strikes and in the courtrooms.Favorite Football MomentsRob Sullivan from Rotoheat - Sully's 2 Cents Dynasty Podcast shares his favorite football moment about "The Minnesota Miracle."&nbsp;Support the Show via DonationConnect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Dick Vermeil | Super Bowl Winning CoachCoach Dick Vermeil is one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history. He was successful at every level of coaching in his career with a different approach to leadership than many of his counterparts. Coach won the Rose Bowl with UCLA, then took the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl (lost,) and then finally won it all with "The Greatest Show on Turf." He later finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. In between stints in the NFL, Coach Vermeil spent almost 15 years in broadcasting. He stops by the show to share many of his experiences, perspectives on what it takes to be a leader/coach, and even give us some words of wisdom. Oh yeah, he also has his own wine company now called Vermeil Wines.Favorite Football MomentsJimmy Grant - shares his favorite football moment regarding the Vermeil era and the Philadelphia EaglesGary Jarjoura - shares his favorite moment when he was able see his Miami Dolphins at their training facility and even took photos with their Lombardi's&nbsp;Support the Show via DonationConnect With The ShowVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTubeAre you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?&nbsp;This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment

Joe Zagorski Interview | Was the 1970s the Most Important Decade For the NFL? Joe Zagorski stops by the show to share with us why he believes the 1970s were the NFL’s most important decade.  He’s even written 3 books so far on the topic.  Throughout his days, Joe spent some time as a sportswriter and has been a member of the Pro Football Researchers Association since the mid-1980s.  You can find his work in the monthly publications, called The Coffin Corner, which you can get sent to you when you sign up on the site to become a member.  It’s a very reasonable price for the amount of information you can get from the PFRA.  Also, if you’re interested in picking one of Joe’s books up, all three are listed below.   Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Joe Zagorski Interview | Was the 1970s the Most Important Decade For the NFL?   Joe Zagorski stops by the show to share with us why he believes the 1970s were the NFL’s most important decade.  He’s even written 3 books so far on the topic.  Throughout his days, Joe spent some time as a sportswriter and has been a member of the Pro Football Researchers Association since the mid-1980s.  You can find his work in the monthly publications, called The Coffin Corner, which you can get sent to you when you sign up on the site to become a member.  It’s a very reasonable price for the amount of information you can get from the PFRA.  Also, if you’re interested in picking one of Joe’s books up, all three are listed below.   Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

David Baker | President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame David Baker is the current President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He stops by on the show to share with us some stories from his career, as well as the future plans for the Hall and the Centennial Celebration in September. Listen in to hear about David's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment  

Chris Serb Interview (War Football) Chris Serb is a Captain on the Chicago Fire Department by day and a veteran freelance writer by night, with concentrations in sports and history. His 2019 book, War Football: World War I and the Birth of the NFL, looks at how military football led to the growth of professional football and helped launch the NFL less than two years after World War I ended. The Professional Football Researchers Association recently chose War Football as the winner of the 2019 Nelson Ross Award, for outstanding achievement in pro football research. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment  

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview | Part 2 Support the Show via Donation Chris Willis is the Head of the Research Library for NFL Films, a position he has held since 1996.  He also is an author of 7 books, mostly revolving around the early history of the NFL, including his most recent book on the life of legendary Red Grange.  Chris has been nominated and won Emmy's for his work on NFL documentaries, including HBO's Hard Knocks.  He was elected in 2018 to the Urbana University Hall of Fame and was also given the Pro Football Researcher's Association Ralph Hay award for lifetime achievement in the pursuit of preserving the game. This is part 2 of the interview.  If you haven't listened to part 1, then I suggest you mash your pause button and start there. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE WEBSITE The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.  I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.  I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.  Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future movies.  If you love football, history, and a little sprinkle of humor from the land of the dorks; then I believe this show is for you.   Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview | Part 1 Support the Show via Donation Chris Willis is the Head of the Research Library for NFL Films, a position he has held since 1996.  He also is an author of 7 books, mostly revolving around the early history of the NFL, including his most recent book on the life of legendary Red Grange.  Chris has been nominated and won Emmy's for his work on NFL documentaries, including HBO's Hard Knocks.  He was elected in 2018 to the Urbana University Hall of Fame and was also given the Pro Football Researcher's Association Ralph Hay award for lifetime achievement in the pursuit of preserving the game. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment  

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 3   Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles.  He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level.  From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football.  He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL.  I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 2   Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles.  He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level.  From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football.  He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL.  I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Chris Landry Interview (Part 1)   Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles.  He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level.  From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football.  He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL.  I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

NFL Scouting Combine History (A Brief Overview)   Support the Show via Donation The NFL Scouting Combine nowadays is a major event with media coverage all over the place and fans around the world tuning in to see if they can catch a glimpse at a new record.  It wasn't always this way, and the combine itself isn't really that old, either.  The first combine with all teams included wasn't until 1985.  Even then it was a disorganized kind of a mess.  This episode covers a brief overview of the history of the combine, including going back to give some credit to a man many call "The Father of Modern Scouting" - Eddie Kotal.  So strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Mike Wright Interview (Fantasy Footballers podcast)   Support the Show via Donation Mike Wright is the reigning "Players Choice: Fantasy Analyst of the Year" and co-host/founder of the top-rated fantasy football podcast, The Fantasy Footballers.  He stops by on the show to share his origin story in football, fantasy football, and how he worked with Andy Holloway and Jason Moore to create their show. Check out Mike Wright's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Mike's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football) Part 2   Support the Show via Donation Dan Carlin is the king of storytelling.  His podcast, Hardcore History, dives deep into many topics across many years in the history of human existence.  Most of the time his episodes cover military-based events.  He even released a book recently called The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses.  This is 2nd half of the interview with Dan, where we take a little Hardcore History and mash it together with some gridiron knowledge nuggets, to pop out something I’m calling Hardcore Football.  If you haven’t listened to the first episode (Episode 100) then I recommend you head there first. Check out Dan Carlin's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Dan's Hardcore Football, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1) - Best Books About Football Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2) - Best Books About Football

  Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football)   Support the Show via Donation Dan Carlin is the king of storytelling.  His podcast, Hardcore History, dives deep into many topics across many years in the history of human existence.  Most of the time his episodes cover military-based events.  He even released a book recently called The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses.  This time Dan stops by on the DeLorean to talk about another passion of his, football.  We'll dub this episode Hardcore Football because you'll hear the passion and knowledge spewing from Dan as you venture on this journey. Check out Dan Carlin's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Dan's Hardcore Football, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1) - Best Books About Football Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2) - Best Books About Football

Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) Part 2 The Buffalo All-Americans was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season.  The first NFL team in Buffalo was arguably the best team in the first 2 years of the league but then fizzled away by the end of the decade.  Jeff Miller stops by to ride shotgun with us and share the story of the Buffalo All-Americans. Last week we left off the first part of the interview with asking about the 1921 NFL Championship controversy, which Jeff answers in this episode.  If you didn't listen to that one yet, I recommend you listen to the first part of the Jeff Miller interview first.  Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) Cleveland Tigers | An Original NFL Team (Joe Ziemba Interview) <a href=...

Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) The Buffalo All-Americans was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season.  The first NFL team in Buffalo was arguably the best team in the first 2 years of the league but then fizzled away by the end of the decade.  Jeff Miller stops by to ride shotgun with us and share the story of the Buffalo All-Americans. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

Detroit Heralds | An Original NFL Team The Detroit Heralds was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season.  Although the team didn't last long in the league, it had a major impact on professional football during the early years of the 20th century.  Learn more about this important team in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Gene Cronin | 1959 Detroit Lions Championship Team Earl "Dutch" Clark | Detroit's Original NFL Superstar Founding of the NFL

Gene Cronin | 1957 Detroit Lions Championship Gene Cronin was a member of the Detroit Lions 1957 Championship team.  He was mostly a pass rush specialist, chasing down some of the greats of the era.  Mr. Cronin stops by on this episode to share some insights into what football was like in the late 50s and early 60s.  He was also drafted by the Dallas Cowboys during the expansion draft to fill roster in their first season, so he was a player on the very first Dallas Cowboy team.  Gene then was traded to the Washington Redskins, and ultimately found himself back in Detroit as a scout.  Finally, he was the first-ever Director of Player Personnel for the newly formed Atlanta Falcons. Learn more about Gene Cronin's career on this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

Chicago Tigers | An Original NFL Team The Chicago Tigers were another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season.  However, it was the first team to disband in the newly formed league.  Legend has it the team played against Chris O'Brien's Chicago Cardinals in a game where the loser would pack up their bags and leave town.  Joe Ziemba stops by again as a guest on the show to set the story straight. Check out Joe Ziemba's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

The Cleveland Tigers were an original NFL team when the league formed on September 17, 1920, in Ralph Hay's Hupmobile auto showroom.  There was a man involved with the beginning of this team and before in professional football by the name of George "Peggy" Parratt, the first to throw a legal forward pass in a professional football game.  Learn more about Peggy Parratt and the Cleveland Tigers in this episode; and don't forget to strap on your seat belt, because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team    

Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Jay Soderberg, also known as Pod Vader, was the architect of the ESPN Podcast Platform. After building award-winning shows, including the Fantasy Focus Football podcast with Matthew Berry and (at the time) Nate Ravitz, Jay transitioned into Head of Content at Blog Talk Radio. Now Jay is the Executive Producer for the Locked on Podcast network. He also hosts a podcast called Next Fan Up. Let's just say Pod Vader has left his mark on the podcasting landscape, and I'm glad we had a chance to get him to ride shotgun with us this week. Learn more about Jay Soderberg (Pod Vader) and his mark on the podcasting landscape in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

Canton Bulldogs| A Jack Cusack Original The Canton Bulldogs were the team to beat in the early 20th century. Much of the professional football world revolved around this powerhouse team, and Ralph Hay (the owner) is remembered for gathering other franchise owners in his Hupmobile Auto Showroom to build something that would turn into the NFL. However, without this week's hero, Ralph Hay would never have had a team to take over. Jack Cusack is not a widely recognized name, but it is he that convinced Jim Thorpe into coming to play professional football for the Bulldogs just a few years after he was dubbed the "greatest athlete in the world" by the King of Sweden. Learn more about Jack Cusack and his mark on the NFL in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt, because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Note - the article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL YouTube - Luckett's Coin Toss Fail NFL - Original Towns Pro Football Researchers Association - Pioneers in Football (by Jack Cusack) <a href=...

Hammond Pros | An Original NFL Team The Hammond Pros from little old Hammond, IN were a founding team of the NFL, led by a guy named Doc Young. Although the team did not amass too much in the standings, the team did leave a mark on the NFL. This wasn\'t just because Doc Young was at the meeting on September 17, 1920, in Ralph Hay\'s Hupmobile auto showroom. The biggest mark the Hammond Pros left on the NFL was being the most inclusive team in the league, at one point rostering 5 of the 10 African-American players in the early days of the NFL. Learn more about Doc Young and his team on this week\'s episode, and strap on your seat belt, because we\'re about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Rock Island Independents Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Note - the article below covers the topic of this week\'s episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame - Fritz Pollard NFL - Original Towns NFL History by Decade |...

Rochester Jeffersons - John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 2) Tweet This episode we pick up the 2nd half of an interview with John Steffenhagen. He is Leo Lyons great-grandson, and he rides shotgun with us today in the DeLorean to take us back to the early days of the NFL, teaching us about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons. If you have not listened to Part 1 of the John Steffenhagen interview, I suggest you start there first. Here you can find the dedicated John Steffenhagen page. John has spent many years learning about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons and his great-grandfather, Leo Lyons. The thing that sparked his interest was seeing legends of the NFL in his great-grandfather\'s kitchen. We\'re talking Art Rooney, Vince Lombardi, and other NFL giants. He didn\'t understand the gravity of the situation back then, but then as he grew older, he realized it was a major deal. John has spent a large portion of his life ever since uncovering gridiron knowledge nuggets about one of the first teams in NFL history, the Rochester Jeffersons. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW CDC - Influenza Breakout Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button to Subscribe to the Newsletter Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.

Rochester Jeffersons - John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 1) Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to March 11, 1892, the birth of this week's hero, Leo Lyons.  He was the main guy responsible for building the Rochester Jeffersons from a sandlot team into one of the first franchises of the NFL.  Leo was destined to be apart of Pro Football, considering he was born just 8 months and a day before William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, the first documented professional football player.  John Steffenhagen is Leo's great-grandson, and he rides shotgun with us today in the DeLorean to take us back to the early days of the NFL, through the eyes of Leo Lyon's. Here you can find the dedicated John Steffenhagen page. John has spent many years learning about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons and his great-grandfather, Leo Lyons.  The thing that sparked his interest was seeing legends of the NFL in his great-grandfather's kitchen.  We're talking Art Rooney, Vince Lombardi, and other NFL giants.  He didn't understand the gravity of the situation back then, but then as he grew older, he realized it was a major deal.  John has spent a large portion of his life ever since uncovering gridiron knowledge nuggets about one of the first teams in NFL history, the Rochester Jeffersons. <div...

Cardinals in Chicago - Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 2)   Tweet   This is the 2nd part of the Joe Ziemba interview covering the time when there were Cardinals in Chicago.  If you have not listened to the 1st part of the Joe Ziemba interview covering the Chicago Cardinals' early history, I recommend you go back here.  If you've already listened to that episode, then let's proceed with the 2nd part, covering the time period of World War II and beyond. Here you can find the dedicated Joe Ziemba page. Joe has spent many years learning about the history of the Arizona/St. Louis/Chicago/Racine Cardinals (oh, so many names).  The thing that sparked his interest was finding out his dad was drafted by the Cardinals back in the 40s, but the crazy thing is he never found out about this until his father passed away.  This led to him ultimately writing 2 books, When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL and Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this...

Chicago Cardinals - Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 1)   Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to October 15, 1899, the first game in Arizona Cardinals history.  Wait a tick.  That doesn't sound right, does it?  Well, the thing is, the Arizona Cardinals are the oldest franchise in the NFL.  However, they were previously the St. Louis Cardinals, and before that, they were the Chicago Cardinals.  Going even further back, they were the Racine Cardinals.  Let's just say there's a long history concerning the oldest franchise in the NFL, and this episode takes us back to the beginning in Chicago with a guest riding shotgun with us.  Joe Ziemba is our guest, and he is one of the world's most knowledgeable people about the early history of the Chicago Cardinals.  This first part of the interview takes from the beginning of the Cardinals through the beginning of World War II. Here you can find the dedicated Joe Ziemba page. Joe has spent many years learning about the history of the Arizona/St. Louis/Chicago/Racine Cardinals (oh, so many names).  The thing that sparked his interest was finding out his dad was drafted by the Cardinals back in the 40s, but the crazy thing is he never found out about this until his father passed away.  This led to him ultimately writing 2 books, When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL and Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy. <div class="fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-5dae55c1c36cf"...

Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team The first official NFL games were played on October 3, 1920. Historians believe the first NFL game ever was between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles. However, some believe it's possible a game between the Rock Island Independents, and this week's team the Muncie Flyers, could have been the first game. No matter which game was first, I'm sure the Muncie Flyers would like to forget the game because they lost 45 - 0 in their first-ever game. This episode chronicles the beginnings of the team. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment   <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-5d35148b1ccfa"...

First NFL Game Ever | Columbus Panhandles at Dayton Triangles When was the first NFL game ever played?Â&nbsp; The date was October 3, 1920, in Dayton, OH at Triangle Park.Â&nbsp; It was a game that saw the Columbus Panhandles roll into Dayton to face the Dayton Triangles.Â&nbsp; This was a game the Triangles won 14-0, and you can learn more about the first ever NFL game from last week's episode, mostly covering the Dayton Triangles.Â&nbsp; This week we cover the Columbus Panhandles and the famous Nesser Brothers that made it all possible.Â&nbsp; So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?Â&nbsp; This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Rock Island Independents Joe Carr - Columbus Panhandles Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail.Â&nbsp; There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL.Â&nbsp; A few of these may be Amazon links.Â&nbsp; As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Â&nbsp; Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please...

First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles What teams played in the first-ever NFL game? Last week we discussed the first game featuring an NFL team with the Rock Island Independents, but they didn't take the cake when it came to the first official game between two NFL (APFA at the time) teams. The Dayton Triangles hosted the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park on October 3, 1920, to earn that honor. The Triangles beat the Panhandles 14-0 to earn the first official regular-season victory in NFL history. Unfortunately, this was the crowning moment for the Triangles. You can learn more about one of the original 14 NFL teams on this week's episode. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div class="fl-module...

Rock Island Independets | Original NFL Team Can you name all 14 of the original NFL teams? Would you have guessed one of the big-time teams of the inaugural 1920 NFL season hailed from one of the good ole' Quad Cities? That's right. The Rock Island Independents were a founding and original team of the NFL way back in the first season in 1920. They were even invited to Founding of the NFL back on September 17, 1920, and forever will be considered one of the most important teams of the first decade of the league. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div class="fl-module-content...

Founding of the NFL | A Meeting on September 17, 1920 Did you ever wonder what day was the founding of the NFL? It was a hot and muggy night in the middle of September in a town all NFL fans have heard of. The date was September 17, 1920. Ralph Hay invited representatives from 11 franchises to his Hupmobile auto showroom, resulting in the nickname - The Founder of the NFL. The result of this meeting was actually the American Football Professional Association. A couple of years later the name would be changed to the National Football League. One book I recommend, if you are interested in learning about the beginnings of the NFL, is by John Eisenberg - How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire. Overall, this meeting set the foundation for a league to eventually take over as the top sports league in America, now celebrating 100 seasons. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88 mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. <a style= "color: #3366ff;"...

September 11 Attacks and the Impact on the NFL Today is the 18th anniversary of the largest terrorist attack on American soil.  The September 11 attacks made time stand still for a moment around the world.  There was no American, business, or even sports organization that did not have a decision to make about what to do next.  The NFL was in the same situation.  After the smoke cleared, the commissioner of the league (Paul Tagliabue) and the leader of the NFLPA (Gene Upshaw) had to make a decision.  The 2nd week of NFL games was scheduled to be played just 5 days after the September 11 attacks.  What did they do?  Learn what decision was made on this week's episode of The Football History Dude podcast and strap on your seatbelt, because we're getting this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div...

Biggest NFL Rivalry | Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers What is the biggest NFL rivalry? The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers sure could take the cake on that question. This rivalry has been going on ever since 1921. It is a rivalry between two of the most storied franchises in the NFL. George Halas and the Chicago Bears (well, Decatur Staleys at first) were there from the beginning. Curly Lambeau and his Green Bay Packers started playing during the 2nd season of the NFL. The teams have been playing each other ever since, a total of 198 games. Tomorrow night marks the 199th time these two juggernaut franchises will square off against each other. This episode takes a look back at the storied rivalry that is, the longest standing rivalry in the NFL. So strap on your seatbelts, and let's get this baby up to 88mph.   Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div...

NFL Records All Time | Will Any Be Broken in the 100th Season? What are the most unbreakable NFL records all-time?  There are many that can be thrown into this category, but the one I believe is at least the most impressive record is held by Otto Graham.  You can hear about this record in this week's episode.  You will also learn about records that will be challenged in the upcoming 100th season of the NFL.  Some may surprise you just as much as they surprised me.  So let's strap on your seatbelt, and get this baby up to 88 mph. Records Talked About In This Episode Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div...

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 | Re-Live Stories From the Hall The NFL Hall of Fame 2019 enshrinement is in the books.  Each year Hall of Fame weekend is a sight to behold, and each year it gets bigger and bigger.  This year there were 8 inductees.  You can learn more about them in the following 2 episodes that were released a few weeks ago: NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 1 NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 2 This episode takes you live in Canton, OH for Hall of Fame weekend.  You will hear stories from fans at the Hall, talking about their favorite football moments of all-time.  And as a side treat, you get to hear where they would take the keys to my DeLorean when I ask them where they are going to any point in NFL history.  The caveat.  They can't change the outcome, even though some snuck it passed me.  Either way, this is a cool episode for fans of the NFL. I'd also love to hear your favorite football moment or the moment you're taking my DeLorean to back in NFL history.  If you would like to be on the show and share your story, head to MY FOOTBALL MOMENT for the details. Guests On This Episode Ron Whisman - Ron was the first person I interviewed this year at the Hall of Fame to get his favorite story.  As we were walking by the hall of busts, I hear Ron tell his family "this is like a religion to me".  I was like, yup, I gotta go talk to that dude. Dillon Whisman - Dillon was the first to bring up the one time in his NFL career that Tebow was able to figure out how to throw the football in this AFC Wild Card game.  Oh yeah, Dillon sneaks in a way to change the outcome when he takes the keys to my DeLorean.  But with the story, I have to allow it. Allen Hedge - Another guy talking about the John Elway helicopter move in the Super Bowl.  The story I thought that really told how fans think of their heroes on the gridiron comes in the form of Allen talking about John Elway's...

Highest Scoring NFL Games Of All-Time   What are the highest-scoring NFL games of-all time? NFL fans love seeing points on the scoreboard. Nowadays, part of this has to do with fantasy football. However, fantasy football was barely a toddler when the highest-scoring NFL game in history occurred. This game was on November 27, 1966, between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. The Redskins trounced the Giants 72 to 41 en route to the highest-scoring game in NFL history, which still stands today. Last year we were close to seeing the record broken. The Kansas City Chiefs played the Los Angeles Rams to a nailbiter on Monday Night, which resulted in the 3rd highest total game in history, the highest Monday Night totals ever, and the only time both teams reached the 50 point mark in the same game. Needless to say, this game was a greater fantasy football feast than the true highest scoring game in NFL history. This episode explores the similarities and stark contrasts of both games. So strap on your seatbelt and let\'s get this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show   Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes   AFL-NFL Merger (A Brief History) AFL-NFL Merger Archives George Preston Marshall - Founder of Washington Redskins   Tweet   Note - The article below covers the topic of this week\'s episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article.   Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.   ARTICLE GOES...

NFL Instant Replay History Instant replay in the NFL has not come without controversy over the years.  Look to last year's NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints for evidence.  This no-call on instant replay has become one of the most infamous (if not the most infamous) in NFL history.  In fact, it lit a fire under the Competition Committee to hold a vote to allow an amendment to the instant replay rule.  This upcoming year pass interference will be a reviewable play. Will this improve the game?  Will this take away from the human element of the game, as many traditionalists believe?  Time will only tell, but speaking of time, this is not the first time the league moved into uncharted waters regarding instant replay.  Throughout many decades, the league has continued to tweak the review process in an attempt to perfect instant replay in the NFL.  This episode follows the history of instant replay in chronological order.  So strap on your seatbelt and let's get this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. <a style= "color: #3366ff;" href="http://www.myfootballmoment.com"...

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 2) This Saturday we get to see 8 more gridiron giants inducted as part of the NFL Hall of Fame 2019 inductees celebration.  Last week we covered the first four members in the episode titled NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 1.  I recommend you listen to this episode first if you have not done so.  This week we cover a brief overview of the rest of the members being inducted on August 3rd.  The episode covers the players in alphabetic order.  Here are the rest of the 4 members: Ty Law (modern) - cornerback for New England Patriots (1995-2005) New York Jets (2005, 2008) Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2007) Denver Broncos (2009) Kevin Mawae (modern) - center and guard for Seattle Seahawks (1994-1997) New York Jets (1998-2005) Tennessee Titans (2006-2009) Ed Reed (modern) - safety for Baltimore Ravens (2002-2012) Houston Texans (2013) New York Jets (2013) Johnny Robinson (senior) - safety and running back for Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1971) A couple weeks ago I covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap.  In this episode, I also gave a quick overview of how players are voted into the Hall.  I recommend checking this episode out before listening to this week's episode, as well. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show <a href=...

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 1) Next Saturday we get to see 8 more gridiron giants inducted as part of the NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class.  This week we cover a brief overview of 4 of the members being inducted on August 3rd.  The episode covers the players in alphabetic order.  Here are the first 4 members: Champ Bailey (modern) - cornerback for Washington Redskins (1999 - 2003) and Denver Broncos (2004 - 2013) Pat Bowlen (contributor) - Denver Broncos owner from 1984 until his death in 2019 Gil Brandt (contributor) - Dallas Cowboys as Vice President of Player Personnel (1960 - 1988) and NFL analyst (1995 to present) Tony Gonzalez (modern) - tight end for Kansas City Chiefs (1997 - 2008) and Atlanta Falcons (2009 - 2013) Last week was the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap.  In this episode, I also gave a quick overview of how players are voted into the Hall.  I recommend checking this episode out before listening to this week's episode. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube <span style="font-size:...

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 (Recap) This episode we hop on the DeLorean back to last year to recap the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Class.  A brief overview of each of the 2018 enshrinees reminds us how awesome last year's class really was.  Then I break review how the selection process works. It was covered more in depth a year ago on the first Pro Football Hall of Fame episode.  Lastly, I give you a quick overview of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2019 Class.  Next week I will cover 4 of the 8 members of the 2019 class in more detail, and then the remaining 4 will be covered in the following week. Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail.  There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL.  A few of these may be Amazon links.  As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Keep scrolling to get to the article. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this...

Clayton Trutor - Part 2 Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his opinion of the best books on football.  During the interview, he provides 10 primary categories for the books discussed.  In the first part of this interview, Dr. Clayton covered the categories that he calls League History, Biography, Strategy, A Season in the Life, and Expose'.  If you have not listened to Clayton's first episode covering his first five categories for his best books about football, I suggest you do so. In this episode, Dr. Trutor picks up right where we left off last week.  He covers the rest of the best books on football starting with the Competing Pro Leagues category.  The other four categories are Fiction, Early Pro Football, Franchise History, and rounding it out with a Page Turner.  It's near impossible to pick the best football book in each category, so he also provides some alternative options for you.  These football book recommendations are not a direct endorsement from The Football History Dude podcast, but as a dude, I'm always open to some great reads.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. BTW - I reference William James Sidis at the end.  He was considered one of the smartest dudes to ever live.  Listen to see why I compare Dr. Clayton Trutor to this guy. You can reach out to Clayton on Twitter - @ClaytonTrutor Here you can find the dedicated Clayton Trutor page.   Tweet   Connect With The Show ...

Clayton Trutor - Part 1 Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his opinion of the best books about football.  During the interview, he provides 10 primary categories for the books discussed.  In the first part of this interview, Dr. Clayton covers the categories that he calls League History, Biography, Strategy, A Season in the Life, and Expose'.  It's near impossible to pick the best football book in each category, so he also provides some alternative options for you.  These football book recommendations are not a direct endorsement from The Football History Dude podcast, but as a dude, I'm always open to some great reads.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. You can reach out to Clayton on Twitter - @ClaytonTrutor Here you can find the dedicated Clayton Trutor page. Tweet Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the...

Notre Dame Four Horsemen to First NFL Commissioner - Elmer Layden Elmer Layden is not a household name nowadays.  However, back in the early 1920s, he was a quarter of the famed Notre Dame Four Horsemen.  These guys were one of the most famous College football backfields of all-time.  Elmer’s participation with the Four Horsemen started him on the path to fame and glory, ultimately leading to him becoming the First NFL Commissioner.  To get a better understanding, we have to take it all the way back to the beginning. This is where we stop the DeLorean this week.  The date is May 4, 1903.  Layden was born on this date in Davenport, Iowa.  His full name was Elmer Francis Layden.  As with most heroes of the podcast, Elmer was an All-State legend in Iowa in High School.  His position was the fullback.  The fullback position wasn’t quite the same back in the early 20th century as it is today.  Back then it was more of a focal point.  Now we’re lucky to see a fullback on the field. Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode.  There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL.  A few of these may be Amazon links.  As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Keep scrolling to get to the article. <span...

The World Football League The World Football League was a short-lived professional football league, and Upton Bell was the owner of one of the teams, the Charlotte Hornets.  In this episode, we pick right back up with the last part of the Upton Bell episode.  This time we fire up that DeLorean and head back to November 22, 1959.  The reason for this is because this is the day the Boston Patriots officially became a member of the American Football League. Upton didn't know on this date he would end up working for the Boston Patriots in the future, let alone the fact he would make the suggestion to rename them the New England Patriots.  He also was not aware of his father passing away a month and a half before the Patriots were born would ultimately lead to him owning a team in the WFL. Life is crazy, and you never know what's going to happen.  Upton passes this message to listeners of the show throughout the interview.  Note - if you have not listened to the first 2 parts of the interview, then I suggest you do so first.  It's a chronological kind of deal for Upton's life. Part 1 - Growing Up With Bert Bell Part 2 - Learning From Don Shula and Johnny Unitas   Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football...

Upton Bell Interview - Part 2 Note - This is part 2 of a 3-part series, diving into Upton's place in Baltimore Colts history.  If you did not listen to part 1, I highly suggest you listen to last week's episode about how it was for Upton growing up with Bert Bell first. This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to October 11, 1959, the day Bert Bell passed away in front of his 2 teams at Franklin Field.  We talked about this during the Bert Bell episode, and we left last week's episode off with this untimely death, forcing Upton Bell to make a decision about his future.  In this episode, we find out what Upton did next, and how that decision ended up shaping the rest of his life.  The story is told through the experiences of Upton Bell. Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization.  And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time.  Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking.  This is the 10,000 Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.  So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. <a...

Upton Bell Interview - Part 1 This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to April 15, 1904, the birthdate of Frances Upton.  Frances is the mother of this week's guest, Upton Bell.  The Football History Dude podcast happened to release on April 15, 2018, so there's a premonition going on here.  You will find out in the episode how Frances Upton and the podcast are linked in the upcoming 100th season of the NFL.  The story is told through the experiences of Upton Bell. Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization.  And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time.  Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking.  This is the 10,000 foot Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.  So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text...

Matthew Algeo Interview - Part 2 This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to December 26, 1943, and we are at Wrigley Field to watch the 1943 NFL Championship game between the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears.  We learned a little about this game back in the episode about Bronko Nagurski.  The reason this moment is so important is that Bronko was called back to the NFL after the league was decimated from players leaving for the war. We also left off at this point in the story with our guest riding shotgun with us in the DeLorean on last week's episode.  His name is Matthew Algeo.  If you did not listen to Part 1 of the interview, I highly suggest you do that first.  Matthew is an award-winning journalist that has reported from four continents.  His stories have appeared on public radio’s All Things Considered, Marketplace, and Morning Edition. Here you can find the dedicated Matthew Algeo page. He is the author of five books, and the topic of this episode is Last Team Standing - How the Steelers and the Eagles - The STEAGLES - Saved Pro Football During World War II.  This book won the 2006 Nelson Ross Award from the Pro Football Researchers Association, which recognizes his outstanding achievement in pro football research and historiography.  In this episode, we get to learn about the creation of the STEAGLES up through the end of the season, and the next episode will be the remainder of the Matthew Algeo interview. You can pick up any of Matthew's books through the following Amazon links.  Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Let’s just say these books are obscurely intriguing, and if you have an inquisitive mind that gets sucked into thought-provoking stories, then I suggest you check out his work.  But without further ado, I present to you, Matthew Algeo. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Matthew Algeo Books <div class="fl-module-content...

Matthew Algeo Interview - Part 1 This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to December 7, 1941, and we are in the parking lot of New York Giant’s Polo Ground.  We also have a passenger riding shotgun with us.  His name is Matthew Algeo.  Matthew is an award-winning journalist that has reported from four continents.  His stories have appeared on public radio’s All Things Considered, Marketplace, and Morning Edition. Here you can find the dedicated Matthew Algeo page. He is the author of five books, and the topic of this episode is Last Team Standing - How the Steelers and the Eagles - The STEAGLES - Saved Pro Football During World War II.  This book won the 2006 Nelson Ross Award from the Pro Football Researchers Association, which recognizes his outstanding achievement in pro football research and historiography.  In this episode, we get to learn about the creation of the STEAGLES up through the end of the season, and the next episode will be the remainder of the Matthew Algeo interview. You can pick up any of Matthew's books through the following Amazon links.  Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Let’s just say these books are obscurely intriguing, and if you have an inquisitive mind that gets sucked into thought-provoking stories, then I suggest you check out his work.  But without further ado, I present to you, Matthew Algeo. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Matthew Algeo Books Last Team Standing: How the Steelers and the Eagles—"The Steagles"—Saved Pro Football During World War II Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure<img src=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to a time when Americans were just trying to survive on the homefront while troops were fighting overseas against the Axis.  Supporting the war effort can take a toll on people, including owners of NFL teams.  League rosters were decimated.  The Cleveland Rams folded operations.  The Eagles and Steelers were close.  It took a marriage between 2 inter-state rivals for a season back in 1943 to help save the NFL from going extinct.  This team was unofficially called THE STEAGLES.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to a time when watching the NFL on television sets would have been considered Voodoo magic.  That all started to change on October 22, 1939.  On this day, the Philadelphia Eagles would square off with the Brooklyn Dodgers in what may have seemed like a typical NFL game. This was not the case, though.  NBC struck a deal with the NFL to broadcast the first televised NFL game on this day.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to a time when ESPN was not a juggernaut.  The network had just launched a few months prior, and the President of the newly minted network devised a brilliant plan with then-Commissioner Pete Rozelle to televise the NFL Draft.  Lem Barney was given the honor of being the first ever player drafted on live television.  As we know, the NFL Draft and ESPN would have a very fruitful future, but we have to go back to that first one to understand how we got to where we are today.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to 1936 to witness the first NFL draft.  Times were different for the players and owners pre-draft era.  Some say the NFL draft saved professional sports because it helped balance the leagues.  Others say the birth of the NFL draft was a major turning point in the explosion of the NFL.  The draft was the brainchild of the first great NFL Commissioner and former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers.  You can learn more about him in the Bert Bell episode.  For now, it's time to take you back to that first NFL draft, and I'll clue you into a secret.  There's a major twist at the end.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS <a href=...

  Tweet     This episode we fire up the DeLorean to finish the 4-part series on the history of the NFLPA.  The first episode covered Bill Radovich and the beginning of the NFLPA from the era of the 40s and 50s.  Part 2 covered John Mackey vs. NFL and the NFLPA through the 60s and 70s.  Last week we focused on the scab season and the NFLPA through the 80s.  Now we get to the 90s and beyond.  The NFL Free Agency as we know it today was brought forth in 1993, so this episode focuses primarily on the vision of the NFLPA regarding the health of players and their families.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL <a href=...

  Tweet     This episode we fire up the DeLorean to take a look back at one of the darkest decades in NFL History, the 1980's.  The fight between the players and the owners for the freedom to player for team of choice came to a head on multiple occasions.  Last week's episode covering the NFLPA through the 60's and 70's was only the tip of the spear for the players.  A strike in 1982 wiped out half of the season, and then the infamous "Scab Season" occurred in 1987.  This episode breaks it down.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   <div class="transcript-box" style="float: none...

  Tweet     This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to continue the fight for the players against NFL owners.  Last week was part 1 of a 4 part series covering the history of the NFLPA.  This week covers the 1960s and 1970s.  The announcement of the AFL took things in a different direction for both sides.  However, the John Mackey vs. NFL case was the most significant event towards advancing the right to free agency for the players.  John Mackey played a large role beyond his litigation.  This episode bridges the events between the creation of the NFLPA and the strikes of the 80s.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about Bill Radovich, the Father of Sports Labor Action.  Bill was a player for the Detroit Lions during the late 1930s and 1940s.  He had what he felt was a simple request, to be traded to a Western team to be close to his sick father.  His request was denied, and the league threatened to blacklist him if he jumped ship.  Bill thought this was uncool, so he took the NFL to courts.  We talked in previous episodes about many court cases and the fight for modern free agency.  This episode covers a time period before it was thought to be possible for players to be free, including the formation of the NFLPA.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about free agency in the NFL.  Last week we learned about the history of free agency up to 1992.  Let's just say this was a good step forward, but the case that really broke open the free agency for players in the modern era was Reggie White vs. NFL.  The ruling in the Reggie White case allowed many players to deal with any team they wanted to, but it still wasn't quite what the players had fought for.  This episode explains the comprises from each side of the battle for player freedom.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about free agency in the NFL   Every year in the middle of March, many NFL players strike it rich.  It wasn't always this way.  Players didn't have much leverage at the birth of the NFL.  Sure, we learned about Pudge Heffelfinger becoming the first dude to get paid for playing football way back in episode 2, but that doesn't mean players were always getting paid well.  It took some time for the balance between the players and owners to come together, and it all picked up steam in 1974.  This episode walks you from the beginning (1920) through right before the moment that is declared the turning point in modern NFL free agency.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the man known as the Father of Instant Replay, Art McNally.  Art gave almost 60 years of his life to the NFL to improve the officiating department.  Last episode discussed Shorty Ray's impact on the development of the rules.  Art McNally used this foundation and trained his officials to be the best they could be.  He developed the modern evaluation system that transformed how NFL officials improve their craft.  Art won many awards throughout his lifetime, even earning the honor of having the Game Day Central for NFL officials named after him.  The only thing he is missing is that birth into the Professional Football Hall of Fame.  This episode gives you information to make the decision if you feel he should be included.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the man known as the NFL's Mr. Einstein and often referred to as the NFL's Unknown Hero, Hugh "Shorty" Ray.  We were introduced to him in last week's episode covering the History of the NFL Official, but this episode we get to learn why he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Many say President Teddy Roosevelt was responsible for saving football, but Shorty Ray was possibly the true mastermind for turning the NFL into the most dominant sport in America.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. HUGH RAY BIOGRAPHY - NFL'S MR. EINSTEIN   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the evolution of the NFL Official.  Last week we discussed the evolution of the rules, but the rules do not matter if the official is not there to enforce them.  Back in the early days of the NFL, the official was not nearly on the same level as today regarding professionalism or effectiveness.  In this episode, we explore various ways the NFL official has transformed into what you see today.  The topics range from how the number of officials on the field has changed, to major contributors like Hugh "Shorty" Ray and Art McNally, to the various ways technology is used, and bring it home with the first female to officiate an NFL game.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the more prominent rule changes in NFL history.  Episode 1 discussed how Walter Camp, The Father of American Football, helped transform the game from soccer and rugby closer to the style we are used to seeing today.  However, this style of American Football was still very basic and dangerous.  Throughout the past 100 years, the NFL has shifted to a pass-friendly league, predicated on high scoring affairs to maintain fan engagement.  This episode starts with the forward pass and Teddy Roosevelt's demand to improve player safety, and it runs through the timeline to discuss some of the more impactful rule changes in NFL history.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to ground zero of The Football History Dude Podcast.Â&nbsp; It's a special edition 50th episode that goes a little behind the scenes of how and why I started the show, gives a recap of the previous 49 episodes, and hints towards what's on tap in the upcoming year.Â&nbsp; The 2019 NFL season coincidentally is the 100th season of the NFL, so it works out perfectly.Â&nbsp; All year you can follow social media with #NFL100.Â&nbsp; So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. &nbsp; GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!! &nbsp; Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS &nbsp; Read Full Transcript &nbsp; Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?Â&nbsp; This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the first Super Bowl in NFL history.  The game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs provided concrete proof for the first time of the AFL-NFL merger.  Legendary coach Vince Lombardi and his Packers faced another legendary coach, Hank Stram, and his Kansas City Chiefs.  The result winner would be declared the AFL-NFL World Champion, later renamed the first Super Bowl.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the history of the NFL Pro Bowl.  It is common nowadays to watch many of the all-stars of the NFL play against each other every year in the annual Pro Bowl.  It wasn't always this way, and there used to be a different type of all-star game in the NFL.  In this episode, we get to explore how the Pro Bowl has transformed over the years.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   <div...

  Tweet     This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the timeline of NFL Playoffs.  After the 1932 ad-hoc NFL title game, league officials decided it would be good business to have an annual Championship Game to determine the alpha team of the season.  Through the years this morphed into what the current format of 12 teams making the playoffs each year.  This episode guides you through the timeline to see how the NFL morphed from a regular season standing champion to what it is today.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the first ever NFL playoff game.  Back then the league champion was determined by the team with the best record.  However, the Portsmouth Spartans and the Chicago Bears had the same record.  Thus, the league determined a playoff for the championship was in order.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   <a href="#" class=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about how the American Football League went from being at the doorstep of the NFL to a legitimate contender for fans.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript ...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the founding of the American Football League.  Most did not take consider the AFL a serious competitor at the beginning.  NFL owners scoffed at the inferior league, and they had reason to believe the AFL would not survive.  Players often preferred the NFL, the stadiums were rundown, fans did not flock to the stands, and the owners were losing money.  However, it didn't take long before the AFL earned respect from the NFL.  This episode covers the first few years of the American Football League history.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about one of the most important events in NFL history, the AFL - NFL merger.  It was thought at the beginning the AFL was just another league that would get stomped out by the NFL, but things pretty quickly, culminating with a merger into one super pro football entity.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   <a href="#" class=...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One&nbsp;- the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the man who used to create the entire NFL schedule by hand, Val Pinchbeck. He worked in the NFL as an executive for over 40 years and was considered by many to have had more passion for the game than any other person in the organization. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.AUTHOR BIOasdfasdTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.&nbsp;I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history.&nbsp;I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League.&nbsp;Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies.

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the longest continuously operated franchise in professional football.  The Arizona Cardinals do not come to mind for many when thinking about the oldest NFL franchise, but the team is 1 of only 2 of the original teams still in existence. So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment <img style="border: 0;" src=

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of the late owner of the Houston Texans, Bob McNair.  He was a savior to the city of Houston, bringing an NFL team back after the Oilers packed their bags for Tennessee.  His influence in the owner's room, in the city, and various committees helped shape the NFL as we know it.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Houston Texans Website -...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the history of football on Thanksgiving Day.  To many Americans, Thanksgiving Day and the NFL are synonymous.  The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have played games for so long we wouldn't think of any other way.  This episode teaches us a little about how that came to be.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div class="fl-module...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Sammy Baugh.  Slingin' Sammy was a pioneer for the forward pass, and he helped put Washington D.C. on the NFL map back in the late 30's/early 40's.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Ernie Nevers, a Hall of Fame fullback for the Duluth Eskimos and Chicago Cardinals.  Nevers' career was short, but he made the most out of his 5 seasons in the NFL.  He still holds the record for most points scored (40) in a game.  This is also the oldest record in the history of the NFL.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Paul Allen, the late owner of the Seattle Seahawks.  Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft, and was also considered to be the savoir of the Seahawks, keeping the team from moving to California.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Paul Allen Website - Paul's Bio Seattle Seahawks Website - Paul...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Alex Spanos, the late owner of the San Diego Chargers.  Spanos lived a true-life rags-to-billionaire story, culminating in the purchase of the Chargers.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Chargers Website - Remembering Alex Spanos Chargers Website - Alex G. Spanos <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Mel Hein, a Hall of Fame center and linebacker for the New York Giants.  Hein was known as "Old Indestructible" for never missing a game in his 15 year career.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Mel Hein New York Giants website - Mel Hein <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Dutch" Clark.  He played for the Portsmouth Spartans and the Detroit Lions.  Dutch was considered Detroit's first gridiron great.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Earl "Dutch" Clark Pro Football Hall of Fame - "Dutch" Clark's Jersey <a href=

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Robert Cal Hubbard.  He played for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Pirates (later named Steelers).  Cal was also a very successful umpire in the major league for baseball.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Robert Cal Hubbard <a href=...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of John "Blood" McNally, the Vagabond Halfback.  He played for multiple NFL teams, but he made his biggest dent on the league with the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - John "Blood" McNally Packers History - John "Blood" McNally Steelers History - John "Blood" McNally Sports Illustrated - "Is that you up there, Johnny Blood" Pro Football Researchers - Johnny Blood: The

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Earl "Curly" Lambeau, the Father of the Green Bay Packers.  He founded the team, was the first star player, and became a legendary coach that put Green Bay on the map.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Earl "Curly" Lambeau Bio Green Bay...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to the August in 2018 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  The Football History Dude was at the enshrinement covering the event, and I took advantage of being there by asking fans what their favorite football moment of all time was.  Many are Eagles, Packers, and Ravens related due to this year's class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football  Hall of Fame <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Philadelphia Eagles.  Bert Bell was also co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  However, his biggest contribution to the NFL came as the commissioner that built the league's image to heights unmatched by any previous regime.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Bert Bell Biography <a href=...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the New York Giants.  Tim Mara was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the game of football had to do with bringing an NFL team to the nation's largest city.  He created a storied franchise that helped put the NFL on the map.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Tim Mara Bio Pro Football Hall of Fame - New York Giants Team History UK History of Betting Sports Illustrated - Sports Betting on the Super Bowl article <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Washington Redskins.  George Preston Marshall was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the NFL had to do with the fan's experience of the game.  He created a spectacle that was more than just a football game.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - George Preston Marshall Bio <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the history of fantasy football.  Millions of people across the globe play fantasy football each year, but how many of them know how and when the game was founded?  It may surprise you a little to find out some of the details behind the fateful first draft back in the early 1960's.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW <a...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments".  Each listener has a unique story to tell about their favorite football moments.  We also have a special guest stop by that needs no introduction and hear about his favorite personal football moment of all-time.  He goes by Boomer, Swami, or Chris Berman.  Pick your poison. So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment Time Stamps and Links For Storytellers (1:30) - Boomer - <a href=...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Ray Lewis.  He was one of the most influential sports team leaders of all-time.  This is episode 8 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Ray Lewis Biography.com - Ray Lewis Ray Lewis Website ESPN - Ray Lewis Stats YouTube - Ray Lewis: Best Mic'd Up YouTube -...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Urlacher.  He was one of the most versatile linebackers in league history, revitalizing the "Monsters of the Midway" in the early 2000's.  This is episode 7 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Brian Urlacher ESPN - Brian Urlacher: The Life Bleacher Report - Brian Urlacher Career YouTube - Brian Urlacher Career Highlights <a...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Dawkins.  He was one of the most dominating safeties of the 21st century, earning him the nickname, Weapon-X.  This is episode 6 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Brian Dawkins Bio <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Terrell Owens.  He was one of the most polarizing players in recent memory, but there's no denying the success he had between the hash marks.  This is episode 5 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Terrell Owens Bio Terrell Owens Website <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Randy Moss.  He was given the nickname, Freak, because no single man on defense even stood a chance at a hope and a prayer against this guy.  This is episode 4 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Randy Moss Bio Pro Football Reference -...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Robert Brazile.  He was given the nickname, Dr. Doom, because he created havoc for offenses on the way a Hall of Fame career.  This is episode 3 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW ESPN - Why Robert Brazile Made the Hall of Fame <a...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Jerry Kramer.  This is episode 2 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Jerry Kramer's Official Website Green Bay Packers History - The Power Sweep YouTube - NFL

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Bobby Beathard.  This is episode 1 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW ESPN - Why Bobby Beathard made the Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame - Bobby Beathard Bio <a...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a brief history of the Professional Football Hall of Fame.  The induction ceremony for the 2018 class is on August 4th.  You will learn why the Hall is in Canton, the various renovations throughout the history of the Hall, and the leaders that have made this venue amazing.  A side topic gives you a quick explanation of how NFL players, coaches, and contributors are eligible and selected for each year's class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - History of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Repository - Talking about the Pro Football Hall of Fame <a href=...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Wilbur "Pete" Henry, nicknamed "Fats".  You may remember Pete from a previous episode.  He was the All-American tackle that was signed by Ralph Hay and the Canton Bulldogs the same day as the founding of the NFL, but at the time, the news of the signing overshadowed the league founding.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript     Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Researchers Association - "The Perfect Tackle" Pro Football Hall of Fame - Wilbur "Fats" Henry Pro Football Hall of Fame - Founding of the NFL...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore part 2 of a 2-part series of Jim Thorpe, "The World's Greatest Athlete".  The timeline covered in this episode is Jim's contribution to professional football and the NFL, which would end up turning him into "The Legend" on the all-time NFL team.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript   Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Britannica - Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe - Official Licensing Website <a href=...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore part 1 of a 2-part series of Jim Thorpe, "The World's Greatest Athlete".  The timeline covered in this episode is Jim's birth through his time in college and the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Today we celebrate the 4th of July in the United States of America. This is the day back in 1776 where our forefathers finalized a Declaration for Independence. We all must not take lightly the sacrifices made by the men and women back in 1776, nor any time in history. So first, I want to thank all the men and women for protecting this great nation of ours and in this upcoming episode, I’m going to cover part 1 of a 2 part series of the World’s Greatest Athlete, Jim Thorpe. Childhood This time as we step off our DeLorean, the date is June 25th, 1876. Which is basically a 100 years after the Declaration of Independence. And we are in Little Big Horn valley. You see, this was the scene of the most decisive victory for the Native Americans in the Plains Indian War, which was a very long war. And most of you know it as the Battle of Little Big Horn, or you might also know it as the famous Custer’s Last Stand. And why am I talking about wars that happened all these years ago? What’s...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments".  Each listener has a unique story to tell about their favorite football moments.  So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Note - Below is a detailed outline of this episode. This is not a word-for-word transcript. Introduction This episode starts off with me telling you one of the greatest NFL rushing seasons of all-time was one of my personal favorite football moments. Barry Sanders had an incredible 2,053 yards back in 1997. The thing that makes this more impressive is he only had 53 yards in his first 2 games of the season. This means he rushed for 2,000 yards in only 14 games. At this point, the Football History Dude podcast already has 10 episodes. I’ve really been having fun learning about the rich history of the NFL, and I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride as much as I have. Still, one of my favorite episodes so far has been the listener favorite football moments back in episode 6. It’s awesome to listen to fans of the show share their favorite football moments, which I call “My Football Momentâ€. You can share your favorite football moment to be played on the air by heading to myfootballmoment.com This is the 2nd favorite moment...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Don Hutson, the NFL's first true wide receiver.  Don played wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, and is often referred to as one of the greatest Packers and NFL players of all time.  He was the most dominating player of his era, and in this episode we get to learn about how Don  Hutson to the touchdown catch was like Babe Ruth to the home run.  So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Intro Music Welcome to the Football History Dude Podcast, where each episode is a journey back in time to learn about the rich history of the NFL. Your host is Arnie Chapman. Football is his passion and he wants you to come along with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron. So hop on board his DeLorean and let's get this baby up to 88 miles per hour (Great Scott). Introduction On September 30, 1935, a crowd of 20,000 people watched President Franklin Roosevelt commemorate the Hoover Dam. At the time, this was the tallest dam in the world. In the upcoming episode, I’m...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of George Halas, also known as "Papa Bear".  George was the founder of the Chicago Bears.  He was also a player, coach, and owner throughout 63 of his 88 years on this planet.  So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Introduction George Halas put 63 of his 88 years into the game of football. He quite possibly contributed more to the NFL than any other person to date. In this episode I’m going to tell you about the incredible impact that "Papa Bear" (affiliate link) had….on the NFL. Intro Music Welcome to the Football History Dude Podcast, where each episode is a journey back in time to learn about the rich history of the NFL. Your host is Arnie Chapman. Football is his passion and he wants you to come along with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron. So hop on board his DeLorean and lets get this baby up to 88 miles per hour (Great Scott). George Halas Early...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Beattie Feathers, the NFL's first 1,000 yard rusher.  Until 1934, his rookie season, it was thought to be impossible to amass 1,000 rushing yards in a single season.  Beattie Feathers would end up surpassing this mark on the way to one of the greatest rookie campaigns in NFL history.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Introduction The 2000 season saw 23 running backs that gained over 1,000 yards rushing. It took the NFL 14 seasons to get just 1 running back to this 1,000-yard mark, and then another 13 seasons after that for it to happen a second time. In this episode I’m going to give you the name of the man with the first ever 1,000 yard rushing season in the NFL. Intro Music Welcome to the Football History Dude Podcast, where each episode is a journey back in time to learn about the rich history of the NFL. Your host is Arnie Chapman. Football is his passion and he wants you to come along with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron. So hop on board his DeLorean and lets get this baby up to 88 miles per hour (Great Scott). Beattie Feathers Early Life This time as we step off our DeLorean the date is August 20th, 1909 and we are in Bristol, Virginia. The...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Bronko Nagurski, the original Monster of the Midway.  Bronko was one of the most feared runners and defenders of the early Chicago Bears.  He was famously known for one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, returning to the game after a 6 year hiatus.  He was also a world champion professional wrestler.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Introduction On January 8th, 2011 Marshawn Lynch (affiliate link) went full beast mode on one of the most legendary runs of all time. The 12th man crowd stomped so hard in excitement; it generated seismic activity mimicking an earthquake. In this episode, I’m going to tell you the name of the man that had a run that was a precursor to the famous "Beast Quake" (affiliate link)<img src=...

  Tweet   This is a special episode. We get to listen to the fans of The Football History Dude tell a story about their favorite football moment. There are 5 different stories that run the gamut from a specific play up to a listener’s life. If you’re interested in sending your personal favorite football moment to be featured on an upcoming episode, please see below for more details.  So strap on your seatbelt, and let's get this baby up to 88 miles per hour. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Guest List 3:53 – Jayden Cuypers. His story covers his entire life span of loving football. You can find him on Twitter if you search for “Medieval Gridiron” or look for him directly at his Twitter handle: @Jaden_Cuypers 8:05 – Frank Bonicantri. His story covers a specific game in late December that is a story most people can not replicate. You can find him on Twitter if you search The Fantasy Football Wire. His Twitter handle is: @TheFFLWire 15:10 – Ramona Rice. Her story covers a specific play that gave us a great NFL life lesson. She’s a community manager at Podcast Websites, the hosting platform I use for my podcast. It’s a great all-in-one solution if you want to start a podcast. Here’s my affiliate link if you're interested in starting a podcast of your own. 20:12 – Jeremy McFarlin. His story covers a play from a playoff game. You can find him at the Twitter handle: @j6mac_cutler [24:40] – Anthony...

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Harold "Red" Grange. The Galloping Ghost.  He was the most hyped player of his generation, and he sure did live up to the billing George Halas gave him when he took him on a "barnstorming" tour in 1925.  So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - Red Grange Bio NFL.com Chronology - 1921 - 1930 NFL.com Chronology - 1931 - 1940 ESPN SportsCentury Feature - Red Grange Encyclopedia - Red Grange Brittanica Encyclopedia - Red Grange Bio <a href=...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Joe Carr, the Father of Professional Football.  He was the NFL President from 1921 - 1939 and was considered one of the most influential people in bringing legitimacy to the league.  Due to his contributions to the league, Joe Carr was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1963.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript The Father of Professional Football’s Early Life As we step off our DeLorean this episode in Columbus, OH. The date is October 23, 1879, the day our hero was born. Our hero is Joseph Francis Carr, and he would become The Father of Professional Football. Joe Carr would accomplish this through his 19 years as the President of the NFL (from 1921 – 1939). An article from Pro Football Researchers said he only had 5 years of formal education, at St. Dominic’s Elementary School. At the age of 13, he went to work for a local machine shop to support the family. He would work as a machinist for the Panhandle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and he would also be a sportswriter for the Columbus Newspaper. Throughout his tenure, he was involved in founding the famous Panhandle White Sox in 1900. He would also revive the Columbus Panhandle football team, which was made up of mostly railroad employees. His team would have the famous Nesser Brothers. The Nesser brothers were a famous group of brothers that all played for the same professional football team. For the majority of the time, 5 of the 11 starters on the team were Nesser’s. The 6th brother would end up joining...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Ralph Hay, The Founder of the NFL.  He was an owner of an auto dealership and the Canton Bulldogs, a professional football team.  Professional football in the Ohio region was at the brink of extinction, so Mr. Hay gathered together representatives from 11 different teams on September 17, 1920 to discuss the formation of a new league.  The meeting would result in formation of the American Professional Football Association, which would later become the NFL.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript In the year 1920, professional football was at a crossroads. The league could have easily fallen into the depths of obscurity, or it could rise to a level of greatness. An automobile showroom in Canton, OH would serve as the backdrop for this pivotal moment, and buckets of beer all over the showroom would serve as the liquid refreshment that would help decide the fate of the NFL. THE FOUNDER OF THE NFL'S BACKGROUND When we step off our time machine in this episode, we end up in Canton, OH. Yes, this is the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but it wasn’t around at the year of our landing. The day is January 12, 1891. We’re here to look at our hero of the episode, Ralph E. Hay. We landed on the day he was born, and we’re in the city he lived in and ended up founding what would ultimately be known as the National Football League. Ralph would end up working at a car dealership after graduating high school. Soon he found he had a knack for selling cars, which probably can at least partially...

  Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, the First Professional Football Player.  He was an excellent guard at Yale University in the late 1800’s, but his biggest contribution to the game of football was being known as the first documented professional football player.  Pudge Heffelfinger's account as the first professional player paved the way to transform the game into what you and I now know as the National Football League.  Strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Early NFL historians believed a 16-year old quarterback named John Brollier, from Indiana College in Pennsylvania was the first professional football player because he accepted $10 and some expenses to play a football game on September 3, 1895. They were wrong, and this travesty wasn’t discovered until about 80 years later. In this episode, I’m going to give you the name of the true first documented professional football player and how a book on the field at the Battle of Gettysburg can be linked to Kirk Cousins and the NFL. THE FIRST DOCUMENTED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER'S EARLY LIFE When we step off our time-traveling Delorean in this episode, we end up in Minneapolis, MN. The date is December 20, 1867, which is the date our hero was born. Our hero’s name is William “Pudge†Heffelfinger, and he would end up going down as the first documented professional football player. His mother was Mary Ellen Totten, and his father was Christopher B. Heffelfinger. Throughout the episode, I refer to William Heffelfinger as “Heff†more than I...

Walter Camp This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Walter Camp, the Father of American Football.  He was an excellent halfback at Yale University in the late 1800’s, but his biggest contribution to the game of football was leading the charge to make the game a mainstay in the country.  Walter Camp worked tirelessly to make rule changes to the game to make it more appealing and resemble what you and I now know as the National Football League.  Strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript The Father of American Football’s Early Life The Father of American Football was born on April 7, 1859, in New Britain, Connecticut. Our hero’s name is Walter Chauncey Camp. He attended Hopkins Grammar High School in New Haven, Connecticut as a young man. Yale was the college of choice for our hero, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1880. While at Yale it was said he was given the honor of class poet, which I believe helped him convey his message to the masses when he would inevitably end up suggesting monumental rule changes to the game of football. Upon graduating with his bachelor’s degree from Yale, our hero attended the Medical School of Yale to pursue his dream of being a doctor. He would later realize he had more interest in sports, and the millions of NFL fans around the world will end up being grateful for this life audible he called. In 1882, he gave up his dream of being a doctor and started working at the Manhatten Clock Company. A year later he would start with the New Haven Clock Company, where he would rise through the ranks to ultimately becoming the President in 1903. An article from the New England Historic Society had a fitting quote that stated, “leave it to a clockmaker named Walter Camp to turn a chaotic excuse for a brawl into the game of...