Sports History Network The smell of castor oil, the thwap of two-strokes ricocheting off canyon walls, and the white rooster tails of loam hung in the air long after the leaders disappeared. Early motocross was equal parts chaos and charisma. In just a few short decades, that raw spectacle evolved into a family-friendly, technology-driven pastime. Three watershed moments … Read more
Football fandom here is rarely quiet. It’s the sport that sneaks into daily life: a quick glance at a lineup while standing in a queue, a debate that lasts longer than the match, a group chat that becomes a tactical think tank for no reason other than pride. Part of it is simplicity – 22 … Read more
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 … Read more
Roughly twenty years ago, while browsing the Pro Football Hall of Fame website, I noticed they had a section where you could ask some of the inductees a question. There wasn’t a guarantee they would answer your question since other fans were also asking. But I figured it was worth a try. To my surprise, … Read more
In this, I am going to discuss famous draws that have occurred in the history of boxing. A draw is defined as a contest that ends in a stalemate (or a tie). It does not have a winner or a loser, and for the most part, the outcomes are very controversial. I will discuss 7 … Read more