Sports History Network One of the most fantastic five minutes in sports history occurred in a flurry in the closing games of the 1937-38 NHL season. Two teams in the NHL’s fast-paced game took that to a whole new level when the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans combined to score 8 goals in just under 5 … Read more
On March 18, 1892, the governor-general of Canada, a certain man named Fredrick Arthur, donated a silver cup trophy to the most outstanding Canadian hockey team. Arthur’s official title was the Lord Stanley of Preston and he presented it to the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association after their win in a playoff tournament. Soon thereafter it … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XXXII, which was held on January 25, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, between the five-time AFC champion Denver Broncos and my favorite team, the twelve-time world champion Green Bay Packers. If you’re looking for the full story of this 1997 season, pick up my Nifty Nineties book and you’ll … Read more
He was an imposing figure, whether tracking down opposing quarterbacks or selling caskets. At 6-8 and approximately 280 pounds, with a high jumper’s athleticism, it’s not difficult to imagine what it was like to play quarterback with this defensive end bearing down on you. His name was Doug Atkins, and after an NFL career that … Read more
Canada’s population is quickly approaching 38 million people, and if social media is any indication in recent days, there are about 30 million Canadians who either know Walter Gretzky or have met him and have a story or a picture with him. Yes, I exaggerate, but I do so in the spirit of appreciation for … Read more
