Sports History Network
The Sports History Network was founded in May of 2020 to bring together podcasters and bloggers covering the history of sports. Our mission is to create the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear by providing a “home field advantage” for our partners by helping them “fill their stadiums” with fans of their work.
Episodes
In 1950, Uruguay stunned Brazil in the World Cup Final, winning 2-1.
In 1983, Hale Irwin's whiff of a tap-in during Saturday's round cost him a shot at the Claret Jug on Sunday.
In 1959, Bill Wright became the first African American to win a USGA event when he won the PubLinks Championship.
In 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th consecutive game.
StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Statman and Robin look back at Baltimore training camps with the Ravens in 2001 and Colts in 1971 and the television coverage they received. They also review the Colts' history with exhibition/pre-season games and two devastating injuries suffered during them.
STATMAN AND ROBIN BACKGROUND
The city of Baltimore...
The 1983 American football season stands as a watershed moment in the sport’s history. It was a year that defined a generation of professional talent, birthed a collegiate dynasty, and saw the introduction of a major rival professional league.
Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.
Some baseball seasons are remembered for champions. Others are remembered for unforgettable players. But every once in a while, a season delivers everything—record-breaking performances, historic collapses, incredible comebacks, and a World Series that still has fans shaking their heads years later.
In this episode Charles Combs and Dana Auguster will discuss the 2011 Major League Baseball season.
The unforgettable 2011 Major ...
In 1994, Chicago manager Gene Lamont questioned the legality of Cleveland's Albert Belle's bat. It set off a wild situation.
In 1912, American Jim Thorpe won Gold in the Olympic Decathlon.
In 1913, the IOC stripped Thorpe of his Gold medals.
In 2022, the IOC finally restored Thorpe's Gold medals to his family and recognized him to be the winner of the 1912 Olympic Pentathlon and Decathlon.
In 2006, Terrell Owens claimed he was misquote...
The crux of this episode revolves around John Elway's unprecedented decision to refuse playing for the Baltimore Colts, thereby instigating one of the most consequential standoffs in NFL draft history. On April 25, 1983, Elway, through his agent, communicated a resolute message to the Colts: he would not don their uniform, opting instead to pursue a career in baseball should they select him. This defiance was rooted in the Colts' t...
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Tim McCoy is the Executive Director for Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association (PA West Soccer). He was also a classmate of host Harv Aronson at Slippery Rock University and these two were radio mates at the school’s radio station, WRCK.
This interview took place in 202...
The name Bert Sproston might not ring a bell to many. But his heroics off the pitch are extraordinary. As we celebrate the 2026 World Cup, there isn't a better time to bring Bert's story to the fore than now. Sproston was a star defender for the English National Team when it paid Berlin a visit in 1938 for an exhibition game against the Germans. As expected, England won the game. But that's not what this story is about. While Spros...
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Mark sits down with his friends Dave DePaola and Harv Aronson (host of Total Sports Recall) to reminisce about the one of the greatest rivalries of the 1970s - the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
You can read the full blog post here.
YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark M...
John Havlicek was the game’s original 6th Man. He defined the concept created by mastermind Red Auerbach. How do you strategically use 6 players in the rotation to keep pressure on the opponent? The NBA now awards a 6th Man Award, but Havlicek embodied the concept.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic
"Horizons" by R...
In 1970, Cincinnati's Pete Rose bowled over Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse in the MLB All-Star to score the winning run.
in 1967, Houston's Eddie Matthews hit career home run #500.
In 1968, Atlanta slugger Hank Aaron his career home run #500.
In 2019, Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the longest men's single final. The match took four hours, 57 minutes.
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear.
Part 4- A Silver Lining to the Beginning of the End
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
These days, the New England Patriots are often thought of as one of the elite teams in the NFL. However, that hasn’t always been the case, especially during the team’s infancy, when they were a charter member of the upstart AFL and chaos and confusion ofte...
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
These days, the New England Patriots are often thought of as one of the elite teams in the NFL. However, that hasn’t always been the case, especially during the team’s infancy, when they were a charter member of the upstart AFL and chaos and confusion often reigned. The Patriots of the 60s and early 70s we...
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear.
Part 1 -In the Beginning
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
These days, the New England Patriots are often thought of as one of the elite teams in the NFL. However, that hasn’t always been the case, especially during the team’s infancy, when they were a charter member of the upstart AFL and chaos and confusion often reigned. The Patriots of ...
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear.
Part 2 - When Fools Rush In
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
These days, the New England Patriots are often thought of as one of the elite teams in the NFL. However, that hasn’t always been the case, especially during the team’s infancy, when they were a charter member of the upstart AFL and chaos and confusion often reigned. The Patriots ...
This podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters of sports' yesteryear.
Part 3 - First Year Foxboro Files
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
These days, the New England Patriots are often thought of as one of the elite teams in the NFL. However, that hasn’t always been the case, especially during the team’s infancy, when they were a charter member of the upstart AFL and chaos and confusion often reigned. The Pat...
The narrative presented in this episode elucidates the often-overlooked contributions of Ralph W. Drury to the evolution of football headgear, asserting that he may very well be the true innovator of the football helmet. While historical discourse has predominantly celebrated figures such as Joseph Reeves and George Barclay as pioneers, our exploration reveals that Drury's head harness, utilized in 1893, predates these renowned ind...
Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
With apologies for Greg's poor audio midway through the show, we dive in to week 6 of the CFL season where we are near the 1/3 mark as the cream is now starting to rise to the top. We also discuss a little bit of wrestling and the Macho Man (Oh Yeah!!).
GRIDIRON AMERICA RADIO BACKGROUND
Gridiron America R...
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Historian Jim Trdinich who like Host Harv Aronson graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania visits Total Sports Recall to talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates.
The podcast originally aired in 2024.
TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND
Host Harv ...
Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Linebacker Steve Fedell who played for the University of Pittsburgh and was a classmate of host Harv Aronson at North Hills High School in Pittsburgh comes to the studio of Total Sports Recall to reminisce with Harv about their days at North Hills High and Steve’s playing d...
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