Sports History Network 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 resident of Dayton. He grew … Read more
Many boxing fans, including myself, believe Quarry had the tools to become a champion. Unfortunately, he fought during an era when the heavyweight division was stacked with talent, including Ali, Frazier, Norton, Ellis, and Foreman. Quarry came close multiple times, but he never achieved his dream. Jerry Quarry came from a family of fighters. He, … Read more
Throughout the history of the sport, and athletics, the Heavyweight Champion of The World (and title) is the most prestigious prize, and the champion is feared and respected. In this segment, I am going to be discussing the 10 greatest Heavyweights of all time. I am going to speak of the men who made the … Read more
The English Football League is the oldest league system dating way back to 1888. However, quite incredibly, some teams still competing today were founded as early as the 1860s and competed in the FA Cup since 1871. The football pyramid in England boasts a rich heritage and tradition and has gone from strength to strength … Read more
Imagine spending three or four days sandwiched between your burly teammates on a cross-country train trip just to play a football game. Perhaps we have become spoiled by the speed and comfort of travel today. For sports teams, even on the collegiate level, it is expected that the team will not only fly to its … Read more