The Football History Dude

The Football History Dude

Sports History Network

The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching fans about the rich history of the NFL and other professional football leagues. Each episode your host, Arnie Chapman, asks you to him and a guest in his Delorean and go back in time with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron.

SHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN Trailers

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 be

Jun 26, 2024 • 2:56

Sports History Round Table Discussion on the 2023 NFL Season - Total Sports Recall

Sports History Round Table Discussion on the 2023 NFL Season - Total Sports Recall

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 g

Feb 14, 2024 • 1:18:52

SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers

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 weightlift

Dec 17, 2023 • 2:53

SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to 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 knowledg

Oct 11, 2023 • 1:07

SHN Presents: Total Sports Recall - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Total Sports Recall - SHN Trailers

Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" (Amazon link) and as a professiona

Sep 22, 2023 • 0:58

SHN Presents: The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast - SHN Trailers

The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, as well as interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors, authors, and historians, you will learn about how the game evolved and important momen

Jul 7, 2023 • 2:33

2023 PFRA Convention Information (Background and what to expect)

2023 PFRA Convention Information (Background and what to expect)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY George 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 WEBSITE THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich histor

Jun 2, 2023 • 32:28

5 Year Anniversary of The Football History Dude

5 Year Anniversary of The Football History Dude

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY April 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 rel

Apr 18, 2023 • 12:05

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Matthew Berry (The Talented Mr. Roto)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Matthew Berry (The Talented Mr. Roto)

***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 SUMMARY In 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

Apr 17, 2023 • 55:09

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: John Bush (Science of Fantasy Football)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: John Bush (Science of Fantasy Football)

***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 SUMMARY In 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 league His origi

Apr 16, 2023 • 51:05

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Dave Richard (CBS Sports Fantasy Football Today)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Dave Richard (CBS Sports Fantasy Football Today)

***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 SUMMARY In 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 origi

Apr 15, 2023 • 51:59

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Adam Aizer (CBS Sports Fantasy Football Today)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories: Adam Aizer (CBS Sports Fantasy Football Today)

****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 SUMMARY In 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 football The origin story that resulted in hosting one o

Apr 14, 2023 • 34:30

SHN Presents: Fantasy Football Origin Stories - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Fantasy Football Origin Stories - SHN Trailers

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people 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 passio

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:50

SHN Presents: Unpopular Essays on Sports History - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Unpopular Essays on Sports History - SHN Trailers

Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Unpopular Essays on Sports History Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports. I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing access we have to live streams and stat feeds, instant insights and opinionating, the quirks and personalities of our celebrity heroes. This, rather,

Feb 22, 2023 • 3:47

SHN Presents: Talkin' Two Tone (A Titan's Podcast) - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Talkin' Two Tone (A Titan's Podcast) - SHN Trailers

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of 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. L

Feb 18, 2023 • 0:11

FHD VAULT: Ken Riley (Now Pro Football Hall of Fame Ken Riley)

FHD VAULT: Ken Riley (Now Pro Football Hall of Fame Ken Riley)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich

Feb 15, 2023 • 48:08

Super Bowl Espionage (w/ author Kevin Bryant)

Super Bowl Espionage (w/ author Kevin Bryant)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Author Kevin Bryant stops by again (originally on episode 201) to share some stories of espionage leading up to the Super Bowl. AUTHOR BIO Kevin 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 investigat

Feb 8, 2023 • 54:12

FHD Vault: Was Bill Curry the NFL's Forrest Gump???

FHD Vault: Was Bill Curry the NFL's Forrest Gump???

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 snap

Feb 1, 2023 • 52:16

Women's American Football: Breaking Barriers On and Off the Gridiron (w/ author Russ Crawford)

Women's American Football: Breaking Barriers On and Off the Gridiron (w/ author Russ Crawford)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. AUTHOR BIO Russ 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 w

Jan 25, 2023 • 53:40

SHN Presents: The Official PFRA Podcast - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: The Official PFRA Podcast - SHN Trailers

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka w

Jan 19, 2023 • 1:15

FHD VAULT: The First-Ever NFL Playoff Game

FHD VAULT: The First-Ever NFL Playoff Game

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This week we head back to learn about the first-ever NFL playoff game. (This episode was originally aired in 2019). THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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, a

Jan 18, 2023 • 27:48

Andy Billman: ESPN and Sports History Producer (Cleveland Browns Talk)

Andy Billman: ESPN and Sports History Producer (Cleveland Browns Talk)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BIO From University of New Haven Faculty Bio: Andy Billman is an award winning producer with a pas

Jan 11, 2023 • 36:07

GET BETTER DAMAR HAMLIN!!!! (FHD VAULT: Mike Utley)

GET BETTER DAMAR HAMLIN!!!! (FHD VAULT: Mike Utley)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY With 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 origi

Jan 4, 2023 • 51:17

FHD VAULT: How Football Became Football (w/ Author Timothy J. Brown) Part 2

FHD VAULT: How Football Became Football (w/ Author Timothy J. Brown) Part 2

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Timothy 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 f

Dec 28, 2022 • 48:11

FHD VAULT: How Football Became Football (w/ Author Timothy J. Brown) - Part 1

FHD VAULT: How Football Became Football (w/ Author Timothy J. Brown) - Part 1

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Timothy 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 f

Dec 21, 2022 • 46:42

Jon Bozeka: Co-Host of The Official PFRA Podcast

Jon Bozeka: Co-Host of The Official PFRA Podcast

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BIO Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involv

Dec 14, 2022 • 42:23

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3)

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 3) THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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

Dec 7, 2022 • 1:05:16

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2) THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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

Nov 30, 2022 • 46:10

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Offense, Part 1)

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Offense, Part 1)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Mark, 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 BACKGROUND 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 du

Nov 23, 2022 • 48:15

Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

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 footba

Nov 23, 2022 • 27:40

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 2)

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 2)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Mark, 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love.

Nov 16, 2022 • 1:02:04

November 9, 1924 (Chicago Cardinals vs. Dayton Triangles

November 9, 1924 (Chicago Cardinals vs. Dayton Triangles

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Most 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 th

Nov 9, 2022 • 25:41

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 1)

Discussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 1)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Mark, 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 BACKGROUND 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

Nov 8, 2022 • 58:04

The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Saved Football (w/ Author Tyler Dunne)

The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Saved Football (w/ Author Tyler Dunne)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Tyler Dunne stops by to talk about his recently released book - The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Saved Football. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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

Nov 2, 2022 • 43:38

SHN Presents: Minnesota Sports History Show - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Minnesota Sports History Show - SHN Trailers

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - MINNESOTA SPORTS HISTORY SHOW Each 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 int

Oct 29, 2022 • 1:10

Super Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 2)

Super Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 2)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Mark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 2. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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

Oct 26, 2022 • 42:42

Remembering Charley Trippi - When Football Was Football

Remembering Charley Trippi - When Football Was Football

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Perhaps 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

Oct 24, 2022 • 18:01

Super Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 1)

Super Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 1)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Mark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 1. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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 C

Oct 19, 2022 • 38:09

Lords of the Gridiron II: Pro Football's Greatest Coaches (w/ Author Matt DiBiase)

Lords of the Gridiron II: Pro Football's Greatest Coaches (w/ Author Matt DiBiase)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Matt DiBiase shares some stories from his book - Lords of the Gridiron II: Pro Football's Greatest Coaches. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND 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

Oct 12, 2022 • 56:47

FHD Vault: The Mike Webster Story (w/ Dr. Randall Benson and Playwright Ross Howard)

FHD Vault: The Mike Webster Story (w/ Dr. Randall Benson and Playwright Ross Howard)

***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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY 12: 52: The Mike Webster Story is a sprawling journey through the mind, body, and soul of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers center, w

Oct 5, 2022 • 1:32:42

Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means For America with Senior NFL Writer (ESPN and Andscape) - Jason Reid

Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means For America with Senior NFL Writer (ESPN and Andscape) - Jason Reid

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! BOOK / GUEST INFORMATION RISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK: What It Means for America The 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 directi

Sep 28, 2022 • 54:00

FHD VAULT: Lions Super Bowl? (Interview With Gene Cronin of the 1957 Championship Team)

FHD VAULT: Lions Super Bowl? (Interview With Gene Cronin of the 1957 Championship Team)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Sep 21, 2022 • 23:36

BONUS FHD VAULT: Happy Birthday NFL!!!

BONUS FHD VAULT: Happy Birthday NFL!!!

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE ON SHOP SPORTS HISTORY STORE NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Footbal

Sep 17, 2022 • 2:07:10

SHN Presents: The Playbook Podcast - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: The Playbook Podcast - SHN Trailers

The Playbook is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hello 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

Sep 14, 2022 • 2:37

Jeremy Swick (The Average Historian) Shares Hall of Fame Experiences

Jeremy Swick (The Average Historian) Shares Hall of Fame Experiences

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 STORE NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Sep 14, 2022 • 57:18

SHN Presents: Marty's Illegal Stick (A Hockey History Podcast) - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Marty's Illegal Stick (A Hockey History Podcast) - SHN Trailers

Marty's Illegal Stick is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Marty’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

Sep 7, 2022 • 1:14

FHD Vault: September 11th Attacks and the Impact on the NFL

FHD Vault: September 11th Attacks and the Impact on the NFL

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 HISTORY NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Sep 7, 2022 • 33:33

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 3)

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 3)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know

Sep 1, 2022 • 44:48

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 2)

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 2)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know

Aug 31, 2022 • 33:29

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 1)

Crossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 1)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know

Aug 30, 2022 • 40:38

Homefield (Official Sponsor) Interview with co-founder Connor Hitchcock - SHN Showcase

Homefield (Official Sponsor) Interview with co-founder Connor Hitchcock - SHN Showcase

We are excited to introduce you to Homefield Apparel as a partner of the Sports History Network.Homefield studies your school's history, traidtions, and legacies to create thoughtful, premium apparel.Use promo code SPORTSHISTORY at checkout for 15% off your first order.ABOUT THE SPONSOR:At Homefield, we know college.Running through campus wearing nothing but your school pride. Rushing the field with a thousand of your closest friends. Crossing the quad one last time—together. Coming home every a

Aug 29, 2022 • 20:00

SHN Presents: Sports Film Pitch - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Sports Film Pitch - SHN Trailers

Sports Film Pitch is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hollywood’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. Learn more abou

Aug 24, 2022 • 1:22

The Quarterback Project (w/ Michael Mertes)

The Quarterback Project (w/ Michael Mertes)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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. Thi

Aug 24, 2022 • 49:11

FHD VAULT: Chris Willis (Head Archivist at NFL Films) Shares Stories from His Career (Part  2)

FHD VAULT: Chris Willis (Head Archivist at NFL Films) Shares Stories from His Career (Part 2)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Last 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 FOOTBA

Aug 18, 2022 • 34:02

FHD VAULT: Chris Willis (Head Archivist at NFL Films) Shares Stories from His Career (Part 1)

FHD VAULT: Chris Willis (Head Archivist at NFL Films) Shares Stories from His Career (Part 1)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Last 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 FOOTBA

Aug 17, 2022 • 36:09

Chris Willis: NFL Films Head Archivist Talks Bronko Nagurski

Chris Willis: NFL Films Head Archivist Talks Bronko Nagurski

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Aug 10, 2022 • 56:47

FHD VAULT: Celebrating Coach Dick Vermeil's Enshrinement into the Hall of Fame This Week

FHD VAULT: Celebrating Coach Dick Vermeil's Enshrinement into the Hall of Fame This Week

****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 le

Aug 3, 2022 • 47:29

"The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide" w/ co-author Ken Magee

"The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide" w/ co-author Ken Magee

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY 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. Get your copy here This 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,

Jul 27, 2022 • 1:03:30

SHN Partner:  Manscaped is the tool for your family jewels!

SHN Partner: Manscaped is the tool for your family jewels!

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fan

Jul 26, 2022 • 13:11

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#118)

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#118)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Jim 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedic

Jul 22, 2022 • 50:31

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#13)

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#13)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Jim 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedic

Jul 21, 2022 • 25:30

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#12)

Jim Thorpe Week: FHD Vault Episode (#12)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Jim 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedic

Jul 20, 2022 • 29:00

Author Kevin Bryant Shares Stories About Spying in the NFL

Author Kevin Bryant Shares Stories About Spying in the NFL

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY While 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 much like the cloak-and-dagger realm

Jul 13, 2022 • 57:20

FHD VAULT: Mike Wright of the Fantasy Footballers Rides Shotgun Back in 2020

FHD VAULT: Mike Wright of the Fantasy Footballers Rides Shotgun Back in 2020

***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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY MIke 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show

Jul 6, 2022 • 58:41

Ex-NFL Kicker Sean Conley Shares Why There is More to Life Than the NFL

Ex-NFL Kicker Sean Conley Shares Why There is More to Life Than the NFL

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Below is the book from this week's guest: THE POINT AFTER: HOW ONE RESILIENT KICKER LEARNED THERE WAS MORE TO LIFE THAN THE NFL This 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 reali

Jun 29, 2022 • 59:08

FHD VAULT: This is Part 2 of My Interview With Dan Carlin of Hardcore History

FHD VAULT: This is Part 2 of My Interview With Dan Carlin of Hardcore History

***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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Dan 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

Jun 23, 2022 • 36:15

FHD VAULT: Dan Carlin of Hardcore History Joined Me For A Special 100th Episode (Part 1)

FHD VAULT: Dan Carlin of Hardcore History Joined Me For A Special 100th Episode (Part 1)

***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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Dan 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

Jun 22, 2022 • 40:17

Pro Football Hall of Fame Talk (w/ Vinny Lospinuso)

Pro Football Hall of Fame Talk (w/ Vinny Lospinuso)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Vinny 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 hi

Jun 15, 2022 • 59:47

SHN Presents: One Guy With a Mic: History of Dingers and Dunks - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: One Guy With a Mic: History of Dingers and Dunks - SHN Trailers

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to 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 knowledg

Jun 11, 2022 • 0:38

Konnor James McFarlin (A Tribute and Reminder To Maintain Mental Health Awareness At All Times)

Konnor James McFarlin (A Tribute and Reminder To Maintain Mental Health Awareness At All Times)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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,

Jun 8, 2022 • 41:49

Aaron Tallent: Top 5 USFL Teams, Salary Cap History, and the Top Picks at Every Draft Position

Aaron Tallent: Top 5 USFL Teams, Salary Cap History, and the Top Picks at Every Draft Position

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Aaron 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

Jun 1, 2022 • 1:00:11

FHDVAULT: First Interview of Joe Ziemba on the FHD Podcast (Part 2)

FHDVAULT: First Interview of Joe Ziemba on the FHD Podcast (Part 2)

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! AUTHOR BIO Recognized 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 When Football Was Football: The Chicago Car

May 26, 2022 • 46:09

FHDVAULT: First Interview of Joe Ziemba on the FHD Podcast (Part 1)

FHDVAULT: First Interview of Joe Ziemba on the FHD Podcast (Part 1)

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! AUTHOR BIO Recognized 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 When Football Was Football: The Chicago Car

May 25, 2022 • 41:23

SHN Presents: Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History - SHN Trailers

SHN Presents: Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History - SHN Trailers

Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Tim 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 th

May 18, 2022 • 1:05

Starless: The 1947 Pittsburgh Steelers (w/ author Steve Massey)

Starless: The 1947 Pittsburgh Steelers (w/ author Steve Massey)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Pick up STARLESS: The 1947 Pittsburgh Steelers on Amazon. EPISODE SUMMARY By 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 monike

May 18, 2022 • 1:00:35

FHDVAULT: Val Pinchbeck - The NFL Scheduling Czar

FHDVAULT: Val Pinchbeck - The NFL Scheduling Czar

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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

May 11, 2022 • 23:12

Tim Hanlon Reminds Us There Are "GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!"

Tim Hanlon Reminds Us There Are "GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!"

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BE

May 4, 2022 • 1:15:09

FHD VAULT: The First Televised NFL Draft

FHD VAULT: The First Televised NFL Draft

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This installment of FHD Vault covers the story of the First Televised NFL Draft. Enjoy. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans abo

Apr 27, 2022 • 26:08

Peter Bonert Shares Stories of the Link Between Germany and the NFL

Peter Bonert Shares Stories of the Link Between Germany and the NFL

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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 Germany Why he chose the Cleveland Browns as his team of choice His

Apr 20, 2022 • 1:08:27

FHD VAULT: Jay Berwanger and the First NFL Draft

FHD VAULT: Jay Berwanger and the First NFL Draft

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is

Apr 13, 2022 • 26:43

Pennsylvania High School Football History (A Deep Dive)

Pennsylvania High School Football History (A Deep Dive)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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/project Dr. Roger Saylor records & ratings held by PSU --> The site's contributo

Apr 6, 2022 • 1:09:29

FHD VAULT: Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel

FHD VAULT: Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel

*****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 SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel Richard Berthelsen spent 40 years with the NFLPA, fighting for player rights. Perhaps the biggest win for the NFLPA was free age

Mar 30, 2022 • 55:25

Tailgating Challenge (w/ Founder Luke Lorick)

Tailgating Challenge (w/ Founder Luke Lorick)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE DESCRIPTION When you go to a sporting event, do you tailgate?  If not, have you ever considered it?  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?  It doesn't m

Mar 23, 2022 • 38:30

Football Is Family (w/ Podcast Host Jeremy McFarlin)

Football Is Family (w/ Podcast Host Jeremy McFarlin)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Mar 9, 2022 • 1:13:09

Through the Banks of the Red Cedar (Gene Washington Story Told Through the Eyes of His Daughter - Maya Washington)

Through the Banks of the Red Cedar (Gene Washington Story Told Through the Eyes of His Daughter - Maya Washington)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Growing 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

Feb 23, 2022 • 53:18

Beyond Broadway Joe: The Super Bowl TEAM That Changed Football (w/ Author Bob Lederer)

Beyond Broadway Joe: The Super Bowl TEAM That Changed Football (w/ Author Bob Lederer)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY On 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 i

Feb 9, 2022 • 1:06:01

Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League (w/ authors Britni De La Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo)

Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League (w/ authors Britni De La Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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 ca

Jan 26, 2022 • 51:23

The Football Learning Academy (w/ Founder Ken Crippen)

The Football Learning Academy (w/ Founder Ken Crippen)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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: ww

Jan 12, 2022 • 41:38

Reminiscing the Cowboys/Redskins Rivalry of the 70s/80s with Mark Morthier and Frank Reading

Reminiscing the Cowboys/Redskins Rivalry of the 70s/80s with Mark Morthier and Frank Reading

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Sports 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 M

Dec 29, 2021 • 51:42

Dayton Triangles: An Original NFL Team and Host of the First Ever NFL Game (w/ Bruce Smith)

Dayton Triangles: An Original NFL Team and Host of the First Ever NFL Game (w/ Bruce Smith)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY The Dayton Triangles were an original NFL team when the league was founded as the American Professional Football Association in 1920.  Triangle Park in Dayton, OH was the home of the "first-ever NFL game" between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles.  This week I brought Bruce Smith, a former res

Dec 15, 2021 • 44:52

Christmas Eve at the Guardian (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Christmas Eve at the Guardian (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A 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

Dec 14, 2021 • 6:03

Marla Recalls A Football Game (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Marla Recalls A Football Game (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A 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

Dec 9, 2021 • 5:50

Orville Impresses Marla (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Orville Impresses Marla (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A 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

Dec 5, 2021 • 5:14

Mike Utley: Former Detroit Lions Player (Finding A Cure For Paralysis)

Mike Utley: Former Detroit Lions Player (Finding A Cure For Paralysis)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Dec 1, 2021 • 48:45

Washington Football History (w/ Frank Reading)

Washington Football History (w/ Frank Reading)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY We talk about many things revolving around Washington football history, including....... Why the November 27, 1966 Washington game was significant The Lombardi era in Washington The years of George Allen at the helm The Joe Gibbs era (Frank calls this the Golden Era of Washington football) Frank gives u

Nov 17, 2021 • 41:36

Baltimore Football History (w/ Jim Johnson)

Baltimore Football History (w/ Jim Johnson)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - 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 SUMMARY Baltimore 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

Nov 3, 2021 • 1:10:59

Plaay Classic (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder (and His Son) - Keith and Sam Avallone - SHN Showcase

Plaay Classic (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder (and His Son) - Keith and Sam Avallone - SHN Showcase

The Sports History Network is a proud partner of Plaay Classic - a sports simulation board game company. WIN A FREE PLAAY CLASSIC BOARD GAME This podcast is sponsored by PLAAY Classic Sports Simulation Board Games! Spelled with TWO "A's" P-L-A-A-Y...  Realistic board game re-creations of professional football, hockey, baseball, NASCAR, golf and more--they cover nine sports in all, with a tenth--basketball--coming in 2022! You can re-live great seasons of the past, create "what-if" match-ups from

Oct 26, 2021 • 22:13

Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports (w/ author Clayton Trutor)

Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports (w/ author Clayton Trutor)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE / BOOK SUMMARY Get your copy of LOSERVILLE In 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

Oct 20, 2021 • 47:56

Year of the Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, a Crooked Tycoon and the Craziest Season in Football History (w/ Author Paul Woods)

Year of the Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, a Crooked Tycoon and the Craziest Season in Football History (w/ Author Paul Woods)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY It 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, a

Oct 6, 2021 • 1:19:36

Sports History Network Presents: Wrestling With Heels On (Trailer) - SHN Trailers

Sports History Network Presents: Wrestling With Heels On (Trailer) - SHN Trailers

Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! ABOUT WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON Hi 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.  ON THE PODCAST, I GET TO REMINISCENCE ABOUT MY FAVORITE WRESTLING BAD GUYS FROM

Sep 24, 2021 • 1:16

NFL Gratitude to Greats Project (w/ John Vairin)

NFL Gratitude to Greats Project (w/ John Vairin)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - 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 SUMMARY John 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 100

Sep 22, 2021 • 33:37

ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase

ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase

The Sports History Network is a proud partner of ThriveFantasy - a Daily Fantasy Sports and Esports app for Player Props. With Thrive, you can eliminate the countless hours of research and focus on only the top-tier athletes that have the biggest impact on the game. Choose 10 out of the 20 available player props to build your lineup. each prop is assigned a fantasy value for both the Over and the Under, based on how likely it is to hit. Hit the most props and rack up the most points to win

Sep 8, 2021 • 20:43

ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase

ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase

The Sports History Network is a proud partner of https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=SHN (ThriveFantasy) - a Daily Fantasy Sports and Esports app for Player Props. With https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=SHN (Thrive), you can eliminate the countless hours of research and focus on only the top-tier athletes that have the biggest impact on the game. Choose 10 out of the 20 available player props to build your lineup. each prop is assigned a fantasy value for both the Over and the Under, bas

Sep 8, 2021 • 17:46

The Mike Webster Story (w/ Dr. Randall Benson and Playwright Ross Howard)

The Mike Webster Story (w/ Dr. Randall Benson and Playwright Ross Howard)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - 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 SUMMARY 12: 52: The Mike Webster Story is a sprawling journey through the mind, body, and soul of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers center, whose prema

Sep 8, 2021 • 1:31:51

Former NFL WR Conquers The World's Seven Summits (Interview w/ Mark Pattison)

Former NFL WR Conquers The World's Seven Summits (Interview w/ Mark Pattison)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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 refer

Aug 25, 2021 • 51:03

Scottie Graham (Former NFL Running Back, NFLPA, and Current RB Coach at Arizona)

Scottie Graham (Former NFL Running Back, NFLPA, and Current RB Coach at Arizona)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Aug 11, 2021 • 33:00

Arena Football League History (with Tim Capper of ArenaFan.com)

Arena Football League History (with Tim Capper of ArenaFan.com)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY Tim 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 help

Jul 28, 2021 • 1:05:20

The World of Football (w/ Randy Snow)

The World of Football (w/ Randy Snow)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 int

Jul 14, 2021 • 1:13:39

Marques Ogden (Former NFL Player, Business Coach, and International Keynote Speaker)

Marques Ogden (Former NFL Player, Business Coach, and International Keynote Speaker)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BIO Marques Og

Jun 30, 2021 • 27:02

The USFL Project (with Executive Director Kyle Smith)

The USFL Project (with Executive Director Kyle Smith)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The 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 possi

Jun 16, 2021 • 58:53

Row One Brand Founder Ray Durbin (College Football Games of the Century and much more)

Row One Brand Founder Ray Durbin (College Football Games of the Century and much more)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Row One Brand 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

Jun 2, 2021 • 1:29:25

"Just Win Baby!" - An Outlaw Raider Discussion With Author Rich Shmelter

"Just Win Baby!" - An Outlaw Raider Discussion With Author Rich Shmelter

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 OFFER 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. A

May 19, 2021 • 1:01:20

CFL History and the XFL Merger (w/ Truly the GOATs host - Os Davis)

CFL History and the XFL Merger (w/ Truly the GOATs host - Os Davis)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 CF

May 5, 2021 • 1:12:45

George Bozeka (Executive Director for the Professional Football Researchers Association)

George Bozeka (Executive Director for the Professional Football Researchers Association)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY George 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

Apr 21, 2021 • 1:01:01

NFL Films Producer / Director (Joe Zucco)

NFL Films Producer / Director (Joe Zucco)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY What'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 Heist NFL 100 All-Time Team (to celebrate the 100th season of the NFL) Ameri

Apr 7, 2021 • 54:42

Ben Liebenberg (NFL Director of Photography)

Ben Liebenberg (NFL Director of Photography)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Ben 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 fr

Mar 24, 2021 • 40:34

Who Was Marshall Goldberg of the Chicago Cardinals? (w/ Joe Ziemba)

Who Was Marshall Goldberg of the Chicago Cardinals? (w/ Joe Ziemba)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Cardinals' 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 Goldber

Mar 10, 2021 • 42:28

Karl Mecklenburg (Denver Broncos Ring of Fame Member)

Karl Mecklenburg (Denver Broncos Ring of Fame Member)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY I 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: For

Feb 24, 2021 • 1:02:59

The Search For Jackie Wallace (with Ted Jackson)

The Search For Jackie Wallace (with Ted Jackson)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY You 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 t

Feb 10, 2021 • 1:14:12

Super Bowl History (with Tommy Phillips - Host of Lombardi Memories Podcast)

Super Bowl History (with Tommy Phillips - Host of Lombardi Memories Podcast)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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.

Jan 27, 2021 • 57:23

Pigskin Dispatch (with Darin Hayes)

Pigskin Dispatch (with Darin Hayes)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Darin 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

Jan 13, 2021 • 53:11

The Game Before The Money (With Author Jackson Michael)

The Game Before The Money (With Author Jackson Michael)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Michael 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 NFL Game Before the Money Podcast Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast Houston Oilers Histo

Jan 6, 2021 • 57:18

Amos Alonzo Stagg (With Author Jennifer Hall)

Amos Alonzo Stagg (With Author Jennifer Hall)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Amos 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 listenin

Dec 30, 2020 • 48:35

Shaun Horrigan (Multimedia Storyteller) - Former NFL Network Researcher

Shaun Horrigan (Multimedia Storyteller) - Former NFL Network Researcher

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Shaun is the son of Joe Horrigan, longtime "Mr. Everything" for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich histo

Dec 23, 2020 • 50:45

AE Staley: Founder of the Chicago Bears Franchise (with Julie Staley)

AE Staley: Founder of the Chicago Bears Franchise (with Julie Staley)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Julie 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 B

Dec 16, 2020 • 1:00:17

Morgan Park Military Academy (with Joe Ziemba)

Morgan Park Military Academy (with Joe Ziemba)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Joe Ziemba stops by to share stories from his book - Cadets, Cannons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy. What he says might be "the best high school football team no one ever heard of?" THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we a

Dec 9, 2020 • 1:02:58

Partners of the Sports History Network

Partners of the Sports History Network

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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 BACKGROUND The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know

Dec 2, 2020 • 37:51

Thanksgiving Special (Interview with Bill Keenist - Detroit Lions Team Historian)

Thanksgiving Special (Interview with Bill Keenist - Detroit Lions Team Historian)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This 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

Nov 25, 2020 • 1:11:44

NFL's Forrest Gump? (Bill Curry Interview)

NFL's Forrest Gump? (Bill Curry Interview)

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 book EPISODE SUMMARY 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

Nov 18, 2020 • 50:58

An American Football Fan From London (Shane Richmond)

An American Football Fan From London (Shane Richmond)

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 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 Twitt

Nov 11, 2020 • 59:38

Football and Politics (with Jesse Berrett)

Football and Politics (with Jesse Berrett)

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 gain Why the New Orleans Saints have politicians to thank A discusson about how it went down with Colin Kaepernick (and the first men to stand for the rights of

Nov 4, 2020 • 1:01:02

John Eisenberg - Baltimore Sportswriter and Author of Multiple Books

John Eisenberg - Baltimore Sportswriter and Author of Multiple Books

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 Bio Note - this is from Adams' bio on his website. John's writing journey began when he w

Oct 28, 2020 • 50:35

Cleveland Rams - The NFL Champ That Left Too Soon (with Jim Sulecki)

Cleveland Rams - The NFL Champ That Left Too Soon (with Jim Sulecki)

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 Bio Note - this is from Adams' bio on his website. Jim Sulecki is 2016 winner of the Nelson Ross Award from the Professional Football Researchers Association for “outstanding achievement in pro football research and historiography” for his

Oct 21, 2020 • 58:04

Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Press and Hall of Fame Voter)

Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Press and Hall of Fame Voter)

Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Pres and Hall of Fame Voter) In this episode we cover the following topics with Dave Birkett His time covering the Detroit Lions This upcoming voting period when he will nominate MEGATRON for Hall of Fame candidacy Where he'd take my DeLorean Much more ​ Dave Birkett Bio Note - 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 Ame

Oct 14, 2020 • 47:19

Adam Lazarus (Multiple NFL Book author)

Adam Lazarus (Multiple NFL Book author)

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 Bio Note - this is from Adams' bio on his website. Adam Lazarus is an author specializing in non-fiction books that feature great figures and characters.His work has appeared in ESPN the Magazine, the A

Oct 7, 2020 • 35:52

65 Reasons Ken Riley Should Be in the Hall of Fame

65 Reasons Ken Riley Should Be in the Hall of Fame

How is Ken Riley Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? In this episode we cover the following topics with Ken Riley II His college career playing for his father His father's career in college and NFL Why he feels Ken Riley deserves to be in the Hall of Fame Some of the reasons he was given for why Ken Riley has not been voted into the Hall Much more ​ The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the

Sep 30, 2020 • 47:08

47 Years Covering the NFL (with Rick Gosselin)

47 Years Covering the NFL (with Rick Gosselin)

47 Years Covering the NFL (with Rick Gosselin) In this episode we cover the following topics with Rick Gosselin His journey covering sports, primarily NFL What it was like knowing Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson, and the Triplets before they were winning An in-depth conversation about the Hall of Fame voting process, primarily speaking to the Senior Class Much more ​ Rick Gosselin Bio Note - this is from Rick's bio on Talk of Fame Network. Rick Gosselin has covered the NFL for 47 years and serve

Sep 23, 2020 • 57:30

NFL 100th Birthday Celebration (Stories From Each Original Team)

NFL 100th Birthday Celebration (Stories From Each Original Team)

Check out the post on Sports History Network This 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

Sep 16, 2020 • 2:06:10

Football Zebras: The 33rd NFL Team (with Ben Austro)

Football Zebras: The 33rd NFL Team (with Ben Austro)

Football Zebras (with Ben Austro) WIN A COPY OF BEN's book In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick Gallivan Why he started Football Zebras What Football Zebras is all about Stories from his book: So You Think You Know Football? The Armchair Ref's Guide to the Rules Much more ​ Ben Austro Bio Ben 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. Then when a Google search of a particular call retu

Sep 9, 2020 • 1:02:30

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan pt. 2)

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan pt. 2)

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan) In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick Gallivan What was going on in the 1960s Stories from his book: Pro Football in the 1960s Much more ​ Patrick Gallivan Bio Patrick 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

Sep 2, 2020 • 45:11

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)

Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan) In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick Gallivan What was going on in the 1960s Why he wrote about Pro Football in the 1960s Much more ​ Patrick Gallivan Bio Patrick 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 His

Aug 26, 2020 • 41:42

Joe Horrigan's #1 Hall of Fame Artifact (Part 2 of Interview)

Joe Horrigan's #1 Hall of Fame Artifact (Part 2 of Interview)

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe Horrigan PLEASE 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 Horrigan What 1 artifact Joe would take from the Hall Behind the scenes of the Hall for over 40 years His book - NFL Century: The-One-Hundred-Year Rise of America's Greatest Sports League Much more ​ Joe Horrigan Bio Joe Horrigan began his long career at the Pro Football Hall of F

Aug 19, 2020 • 46:00

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Horrigan)

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Horrigan)

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe Horrigan In this episode we cover the following topics with Joe Horrigan Joe's origin story with sports and football How he started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame His role with the Pro Football Researcher's Association Much more ​ Joe Horrigan Bio Joe Horrigan 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 enshr

Aug 12, 2020 • 52:50

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network (Part 2)

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network (Part 2)

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-Host​​ In this episode we cover the following topics with Clark Judge Clark's number one player that should be in the Hall What it's like covering the Super Bowl More about his time as a beat reporter Much more ​ Clark Judge Bio Clark 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 th

Aug 5, 2020 • 52:47

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-Host​​ In this episode we cover the following topics with Clark Judge Clark's career before the NFL How he broke into the NFL His time as a beat reporter in the NFL How he became a Hall of Fame voter Why he started Talk of Fame Network Much more ​ Clark Judge Bio Clark 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 Footbal

Jul 29, 2020 • 45:33

Duke Slater |Jackie Robinson of NFL? (Interview with Neal Rozendaal - pt. 2)

Duke Slater |Jackie Robinson of NFL? (Interview with Neal Rozendaal - pt. 2)

Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal Rozendaal​​ In this episode we cover the following topics with Neal Rozendaal His book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge​ Why Duke Slater is often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of the NFL Duke Slater's football career Duke's career after his playing days Duke as a judge Much more ​ Neal Rozendaal Bio Rozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written

Jul 22, 2020 • 43:49

Duke Slater | HOF Centennial Class (Interview with Neal Rozendaal) Part 1

Duke Slater | HOF Centennial Class (Interview with Neal Rozendaal) Part 1

Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal Rozendaal In this episode we cover the following topics with Neal Rozendaal WIN A COPY OF NEAL'S BOOK - CONTEST RUNS 7/15/2020 TO 7/20/2020 His book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge Why he wrote a book about Duke Slater The early years of Duke Slater before football Duke Slater's football career Much more Neal Rozendaal Bio Rozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports his

Jul 15, 2020 • 37:19

NFL in the 80s | Tommy Phillips Interview

NFL in the 80s | Tommy Phillips Interview

1980s NFL with Tommy A Phillips In this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. Brown His first book - Nifty Nineties: The Stories of an Amazing Decade in Pro Football History The reason for creating his newest book - Great Eighties: A Journey Through Another Exciting Decade in Pro Football History Some of the great players of the 80s Some of the great coaches of the 80s Some of the memorable games/plays of the 80s Much more Tommy A. Phillips Bio Tommy is an avid Packers f

Jul 8, 2020 • 38:59

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown (Part 2)

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown (Part 2)

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown In this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. Brown His first book - Fields of Friendly Strife The reason for creating his newest book - How Football Became Football How some of the early rules were developed How the pads and gear evolved Much more Timothy P. Brown Bio Timothy 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

Jul 1, 2020 • 48:11

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown (Part 1)

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown (Part 1)

How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Brown In this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. Brown His first book - Fields of Friendly Strife The reason for creating his newest book - How Football Became Football How some of the early rules were developed How the pads and gear evolved Much more Timothy P. Brown Bio Timothy 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

Jun 24, 2020 • 46:42

PFRA History with President Ken Crippen

PFRA History with President Ken Crippen

Ken Crippen | Pro Football Researchers Association In this episode we cover the following topics with Ken Crippen The founding of the PFRA A little history of the transformation of the organization The transformation online How the site maintains accuracy The conventions history The new biography project The future of the association How you can get published and get involved Ken Crippen Bio Ken is the president and former executive director of the Professional Football Researchers Asso

Jun 17, 2020 • 38:54

Jim McMahon  Interview - 1985 Chicago Bears Quarterback

Jim McMahon Interview - 1985 Chicago Bears Quarterback

Jim McMahon | 1985 Chicago Bears Quarterback Jim 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 20 Interactions with Brett Fav

Jun 10, 2020 • 38:14

Leroy Collins | An NFL Miracle

Leroy Collins | An NFL Miracle

Leroy Collins | An NFL Miracle Leroy 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

Jun 3, 2020 • 57:40

Steve Sheinkin Interview | Carlisle Indian School Football

Steve Sheinkin Interview | Carlisle Indian School Football

Steve Sheinkin Interview | Carlisle Indian Football School Steve 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 footbal

May 27, 2020 • 47:42

Sports History Network Presents: When Football Was Football (Trailer) - When Football Was Football

Sports History Network Presents: When Football Was Football (Trailer) - When Football Was Football

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL BACKGROUND Each 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 inter

May 21, 2020 • 6:08

Jaws | Ron Jaworski Interview

Jaws | Ron Jaworski Interview

Jaws | Ron Jaworski Interview Ron 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 w

May 20, 2020 • 22:30

Don Shula | Interview With Jack Gilden

Don Shula | Interview With Jack Gilden

Coach Don Shula | Interview With Jack Gilden Don 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. His great success is well documented. 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

May 13, 2020 • 51:09

Invincible Vince Papale | A Real-Life Disney Character

Invincible Vince Papale | A Real-Life Disney Character

Invincible Vince Papale | A Real-Life Disney Character Vince Papale is a name many have heard of, even though he never played college football, nor did he get drafted to the NFL. 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. He ultimately made the team and then 30 years later Disney made a movie about Vince Papale, called Invincible, with Mark Wahlberg playing Vince. You will

May 6, 2020 • 41:36

Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel

Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel

Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal Counsel Richard 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 char

Apr 29, 2020 • 54:45

Dick Vermeil Interview | Super Bowl Winning Head Coach

Dick Vermeil Interview | Super Bowl Winning Head Coach

Dick Vermeil | Super Bowl Winning Coach Coach 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 Vermei

Apr 22, 2020 • 45:55

Joe Zagorski (NFL in the 1970s) Pt. 2

Joe Zagorski (NFL in the 1970s) Pt. 2

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 y

Apr 15, 2020 • 39:47

Joe Zagorski (1970s NFL's Best Decade?)

Joe Zagorski (1970s NFL's Best Decade?)

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 whe

Apr 8, 2020 • 43:39

David Baker | President and CEO of Pro Football Hall of Fame

David Baker | President and CEO of Pro Football Hall of Fame

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

Apr 1, 2020 • 41:28

War Football (Chris Serb Interview)

War Football (Chris Serb Interview)

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

Mar 25, 2020 • 1:05:52

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview Part 2

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview Part 2

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

Mar 18, 2020 • 31:55

Football History Dude (Trailer)

Football History Dude (Trailer)

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 t

Mar 17, 2020 • 5:16

Chris Willis (NFL Films Head of Research) | Interview Part 1

Chris Willis (NFL Films Head of Research) | Interview Part 1

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 a

Mar 11, 2020 • 34:02

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 3

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 3

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

Mar 4, 2020 • 51:02

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 2

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 2

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

Feb 26, 2020 • 44:46

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview |Part 1

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview |Part 1

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 N

Feb 19, 2020 • 50:57

NFL Scouting Combine History (A Brief Overview)

NFL Scouting Combine History (A Brief Overview)

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 h

Feb 12, 2020 • 28:46

Mike Wright Interview (Fantasy Footballers podcast)

Mike Wright Interview (Fantasy Footballers podcast)

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 Mi

Feb 5, 2020 • 56:31

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football) Part 2

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football) Part 2

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 litt

Jan 29, 2020 • 35:20

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football)

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore 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 passi

Jan 26, 2020 • 37:52

Buffalo All-Americans (Jeff Miller Interview) Part 2

Buffalo All-Americans (Jeff Miller Interview) Part 2

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 Cha

Jan 15, 2020 • 37:36

Buffalo All-Americans (Jeff Miller Interview)

Buffalo All-Americans (Jeff Miller Interview)

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 dedi

Jan 8, 2020 • 25:30

Detroit Heralds | An Original NFL Team

Detroit Heralds | 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 ab

Jan 1, 2020 • 23:17

Gene Cronin | Detroit Lions 1957 Championship Team

Gene Cronin | Detroit Lions 1957 Championship Team

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 tr

Dec 23, 2019 • 22:02

Chicago Tigers | An Original NFL Team

Chicago Tigers | 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 abo

Dec 18, 2019 • 29:05

Cleveland Tigers | An Original NFL Team

Cleveland Tigers | 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

Dec 11, 2019 • 27:08

Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts

Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts

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

Dec 4, 2019 • 52:28

Canton Bulldogs | A Jack Cusack Original

Canton Bulldogs | A Jack Cusack Original

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 convi

Nov 27, 2019 • 27:20

Hammond Pros | An Original NFL Team

Hammond Pros | An Original NFL Team

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 Afri

Nov 20, 2019 • 23:05

Rochester Jeffersons | John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 2)

Rochester Jeffersons | John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 2)

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. J

Nov 13, 2019 • 48:37

Rochester Jeffersons – John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 1)

Rochester Jeffersons – John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 1)

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

Nov 6, 2019 • 45:11

Cardinals in Chicago – Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 2)

Cardinals in Chicago – Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 2)

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 Jo

Oct 30, 2019 • 45:29

Chicago Cardinals – Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 1)

Chicago Cardinals – Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 1)

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 jus

Oct 23, 2019 • 40:16

Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team

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

Oct 16, 2019 • 26:49

First NFL Game Ever | Columbus Panhandles at Dayton Triangles

First NFL Game Ever | Columbus Panhandles at Dayton Triangles

First NFL Game Ever | Columbus Panhandles at Dayton Triangles When was the first NFL game ever played?  The date was October 3, 1920, in Dayton, OH at Triangle Park.  It was a game that saw the Columbus Panhandles roll into Dayton to face the Dayton Triangles.  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.  This week we cover the Columbus Panhandles and the famous Nesser

Oct 9, 2019 • 24:06

First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles

First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel  EPISODE SUMMARY 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

Oct 2, 2019 • 19:14

Rock Island Independents | Original NFL Team

Rock Island Independents | Original NFL Team

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 fir

Sep 25, 2019 • 27:18

Founding of the NFL | A Meeting on September 17, 1920

Founding of the NFL | A Meeting on September 17, 1920

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 na

Sep 18, 2019 • 24:50

September 11 Attacks and the Impact on the NFL

September 11 Attacks and the Impact on the NFL

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 mak

Sep 11, 2019 • 27:08

Biggest NFL Rivalry | Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers

Biggest NFL Rivalry | Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers

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

Sep 4, 2019 • 30:17

NFL Records All Time | Will Any Be Broken in the 100th Season?

NFL Records All Time | Will Any Be Broken in the 100th Season?

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 y

Aug 28, 2019 • 24:30

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 | Re-Live Stories From the Hall

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 | Re-Live Stories From the Hall

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

Aug 21, 2019 • 37:22

Highest Scoring Game in NFL History

Highest Scoring Game in NFL History

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 s

Aug 14, 2019 • 20:56

NFL Instant Replay History

NFL Instant Replay History

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

Aug 7, 2019 • 33:11

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees – Part 2

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees – Part 2

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 ar

Jul 31, 2019 • 22:27

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class – Part 1

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class – Part 1

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 dea

Jul 24, 2019 • 30:55

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 (Recap)

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 (Recap)

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 c

Jul 17, 2019 • 22:59

Best Books On Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2)

Best Books On Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2)

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 y

Jul 10, 2019 • 27:30

Best Books About Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1)

Best Books About Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1)

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

Jul 3, 2019 • 27:18

Notre Dame Four Horsemen to First NFL Commissioner (Elmer Layden)

Notre Dame Four Horsemen to First NFL Commissioner (Elmer Layden)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 famo

Jun 26, 2019 • 22:58

Upton Bell Interview (Part 3) – Owning a WFL Team and Broadcasting

Upton Bell Interview (Part 3) – Owning a WFL Team and Broadcasting

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

Jun 19, 2019 • 40:26

Upton Bell Interview (Part 2) – Learning From Don Shula and the Baltimore Colts

Upton Bell Interview (Part 2) – Learning From Don Shula and the Baltimore Colts

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

Jun 12, 2019 • 37:56

Upton Bell Interview (Part 1) – Growing Up With Bert Bell

Upton Bell Interview (Part 1) – Growing Up With Bert Bell

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

Jun 5, 2019 • 37:20

Matthew Algeo Interview – Last Team Standing – STEAGLES (Part 2)

Matthew Algeo Interview – Last Team Standing – STEAGLES (Part 2)

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 t

May 29, 2019 • 47:07

Matthew Algeo Interview – Last Team Standing – STEAGLES (Part 1)

Matthew Algeo Interview – Last Team Standing – STEAGLES (Part 1)

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 i

May 22, 2019 • 39:03

Phil – Pitt STEAGLES

Phil – Pitt STEAGLES

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

May 15, 2019 • 21:26

First Televised NFL Game

First Televised NFL Game

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,

May 8, 2019 • 23:03

First Televised NFL Draft

First Televised NFL Draft

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

May 1, 2019 • 25:30

Jay Berwanger and the First NFL Draft

Jay Berwanger and the First NFL Draft

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 Steele

Apr 24, 2019 • 26:09

NFLPA Now and Into the Future – Focusing on Player Safety

NFLPA Now and Into the Future – Focusing on Player Safety

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 focuse

Apr 18, 2019 • 22:34

The NFL Scab Season – NFLPA Through the 80s

The NFL Scab Season – NFLPA Through the 80s

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

Apr 10, 2019 • 23:34

John Mackey vs. NFL – NFLPA Through the 60s and 70s

John Mackey vs. NFL – NFLPA Through the 60s and 70s

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 be

Apr 3, 2019 • 20:37

Bill Radovich – Father of Sports Labor Action (NFLPA Begins)

Bill Radovich – Father of Sports Labor Action (NFLPA Begins)

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 episode

Mar 27, 2019 • 19:40

NFL Modern Free Agency – Thank You Reggie White!!!

NFL Modern Free Agency – Thank You Reggie White!!!

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 ep

Mar 20, 2019 • 26:00

NFL Free Agency – How It All Started (Pre-Modern Era)

NFL Free Agency – How It All Started (Pre-Modern Era)

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

Mar 13, 2019 • 22:40

Art McNally – NFL Director of Officials and Father of Instant Replay

Art McNally – NFL Director of Officials and Father of Instant Replay

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 c

Mar 6, 2019 • 23:42

Hugh “Shorty” Ray – NFL’s Mr. Einstein

Hugh “Shorty” Ray – NFL’s Mr. Einstein

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 f

Feb 27, 2019 • 23:45

History of the NFL Official

History of the NFL Official

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

Feb 20, 2019 • 25:44

History of NFL Rule Changes

History of NFL Rule Changes

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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

Feb 13, 2019 • 25:07

NFL 100th Season and The Future of the Show

NFL 100th Season and The Future of the Show

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to ground zero of The Football History Dude Podcast.  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.  The 2019 NFL season coincidentally is the 100th season of the NFL, so it works out perfectly.  All year you can follow social media with #NFL100.  S

Feb 6, 2019 • 21:35

The First Super Bowl – Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The First Super Bowl – Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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

Jan 30, 2019 • 22:52

NFL Pro Bowl History

NFL Pro Bowl History

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 t

Jan 23, 2019 • 24:58

NFL Playoffs Timeline

NFL Playoffs Timeline

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 standin

Jan 16, 2019 • 21:19

The First Ever NFL Playoff Game

The First Ever NFL Playoff Game

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!!!!   Con

Jan 9, 2019 • 27:24

American Football League – The Road to a Merger

American Football League – The Road to a Merger

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 YouT

Jan 2, 2019 • 26:15

The Founding of the American Football League

The Founding of the American Football League

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 fr

Dec 26, 2018 • 24:33

AFL- NFL Merger (A Brief History)

AFL- NFL Merger (A Brief History)

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!!!!   Conne

Dec 19, 2018 • 26:48

Val Pinchbeck – The NFL Scheduling Czar

Val Pinchbeck – The NFL Scheduling Czar

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY In 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. S

Dec 12, 2018 • 22:27

The Oldest NFL Team – Arizona Cardinals

The Oldest NFL Team – Arizona Cardinals

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:

Dec 5, 2018 • 17:56

Bob McNair – Houston Texans Founder and Owner

Bob McNair – Houston Texans Founder and Owner

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   Co

Nov 28, 2018 • 17:13

NFL on Thanksgiving Day – A Brief History

NFL on Thanksgiving Day – A Brief History

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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

Nov 21, 2018 • 21:44

Sammy Baugh – Slingin’ Sammy (Quarterback) Washington Redskins

Sammy Baugh – Slingin’ Sammy (Quarterback) Washington Redskins

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 o

Nov 14, 2018 • 18:25

Ernie Nevers – (Fullback) Duluth Eskimos / Chicago Cardinals

Ernie Nevers – (Fullback) Duluth Eskimos / Chicago Cardinals

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 D

Nov 7, 2018 • 16:35

Paul Allen – Seattle Seahawks Owner

Paul Allen – Seattle Seahawks Owner

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

Oct 31, 2018 • 19:55

Alex Spanos – San Diego Chargers Owner

Alex Spanos – San Diego Chargers Owner

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

Oct 24, 2018 • 17:58

Mel Hein – “Old Indestructible” from the New York Giants

Mel Hein – “Old Indestructible” from the New York Giants

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

Oct 17, 2018 • 16:16

Earl (Dutch) Clark – The Detroit Lions’ First Gridiron Great

Earl (Dutch) Clark – The Detroit Lions’ First Gridiron Great

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

Oct 10, 2018 • 17:24

Robert Cal Hubbard – Hall of Fame Tackle (Packers / Giants / Steelers)

Robert Cal Hubbard – Hall of Fame Tackle (Packers / Giants / Steelers)

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 we

Oct 3, 2018 • 19:36

John “Blood” McNally – The Vagabond Halfback (Packers / Steelers)

John “Blood” McNally – The Vagabond Halfback (Packers / Steelers)

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 Co

Sep 26, 2018 • 20:52

Earl “Curly” Lambeau – The Father of the Green Bay Packers

Earl “Curly” Lambeau – The Father of the Green Bay Packers

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 t

Sep 19, 2018 • 20:04

On-Location Interviews (Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement – 2018)

On-Location Interviews (Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement – 2018)

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

Sep 12, 2018 • 36:26

Bert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (Owner)

Bert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (Owner)

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 t

Sep 5, 2018 • 19:42

Tim Mara – Founder/Owner of New York Giants

Tim Mara – Founder/Owner of New York Giants

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   Connec

Aug 29, 2018 • 15:18

George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

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

Aug 22, 2018 • 18:56

Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)

Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)

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

Aug 15, 2018 • 32:17

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 3 + Chris Berman Interview

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 3 + Chris Berman Interview

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 th

Aug 8, 2018 • 35:59

Ray Lewis (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker

Ray Lewis (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker

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 Contac

Aug 4, 2018 • 13:15

Brian Urlacher (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Chicago Bears Linebacker

Brian Urlacher (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Chicago Bears Linebacker

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 not

Aug 3, 2018 • 12:49

Brian Dawkins (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Philadelphia Eagles / Denver Broncos Safety

Brian Dawkins (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Philadelphia Eagles / Denver Broncos Safety

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 Visi

Aug 2, 2018 • 13:19

Terrell Owens (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – 49’ers / Eagles / Cowboys WR

Terrell Owens (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – 49’ers / Eagles / Cowboys WR

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

Aug 1, 2018 • 13:50

Randy Moss (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Minnesota Vikings / New England Patriots WR

Randy Moss (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Minnesota Vikings / New England Patriots WR

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 f

Jul 31, 2018 • 16:33

Robert Brazile (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Houston Oilers Linebacker

Robert Brazile (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Houston Oilers Linebacker

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

Jul 30, 2018 • 13:41

Jerry Kramer (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Green Bay Packers Guard

Jerry Kramer (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Green Bay Packers Guard

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 be

Jul 29, 2018 • 15:22

Bobby Beathard (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Redskins/Chargers General Manager

Bobby Beathard (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Redskins/Chargers General Manager

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

Jul 28, 2018 • 16:57

Pro Football Hall of Fame  (Brief History) – Legends of the NFL

Pro Football Hall of Fame (Brief History) – Legends of the NFL

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 s

Jul 25, 2018 • 26:57

Wilbur “Pete” Henry – Bigger Than the Founding of the NFL

Wilbur “Pete” Henry – Bigger Than the Founding of the NFL

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:

Jul 18, 2018 • 25:17

Jim Thorpe – “The Legend” – Part 2 (First President of the NFL)

Jim Thorpe – “The Legend” – Part 2 (First President of the NFL)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 i

Jul 11, 2018 • 22:42

Jim Thorpe – “The World’s Greatest Athlete” – Part 1 (Olympic Gold)

Jim Thorpe – “The World’s Greatest Athlete” – Part 1 (Olympic Gold)

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 i

Jul 4, 2018 • 26:11

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 2

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 2

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 inc

Jun 27, 2018 • 37:20

Don Hutson (Green Bay Packers) – NFL’s First True Wide Receiver

Don Hutson (Green Bay Packers) – NFL’s First True Wide Receiver

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 B

Jun 20, 2018 • 29:58

George Halas (Chicago Bears) – Founder, Player, Owner, and Coach

George Halas (Chicago Bears) – Founder, Player, Owner, and Coach

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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.  H

Jun 13, 2018 • 27:14

Beattie Feathers (Chicago Bears) – NFL’s First 1,000 Yard Rusher

Beattie Feathers (Chicago Bears) – NFL’s First 1,000 Yard Rusher

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 w

Jun 6, 2018 • 26:39

Bronko Nagurski (Chicago Bears) – The Monster of the Midway

Bronko Nagurski (Chicago Bears) – The Monster of the Midway

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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 r

May 30, 2018 • 35:48

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 1

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 1

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: Vi

May 23, 2018 • 38:30

Red Grange (Chicago Bears) – The Galloping Ghost

Red Grange (Chicago Bears) – The Galloping Ghost

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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

May 16, 2018 • 45:40

Joe Carr (Columbus Panhandles) – The Father of Professional Football

Joe Carr (Columbus Panhandles) – The Father of Professional Football

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARY 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

May 9, 2018 • 39:48

Ralph Hay – Founder of the NFL

Ralph Hay – Founder of the NFL

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 STORE EPISODE SUMMARY In 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

May 2, 2018 • 29:18

Pudge Heffelfinger (Yale) – The First Professional Football Player

Pudge Heffelfinger (Yale) – The First Professional Football Player

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY 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 the true first professional football player was disco

Apr 25, 2018 • 39:25

Walter Camp: The Father of American Football

Walter Camp: The Father of American Football

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY 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 g

Apr 18, 2018 • 39:51

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