Sports History Network We always hear about the teams that win it all, and walk away with the ring. But what about those teams that don’t? Here is my list of the best teams that experienced frustrating playoff runs. I don’t normally have an interest in top 10 or top 20 lists, because most of them are just … Read more
It was a big deal in 1921, and it’s still a big deal in 2021 when the Packers and Cardinals get together on the gridiron. It might be considered one of the NFL’s forgotten secrets since many do not realize that it is actually the second oldest rivalry between two league teams. Of course, the … Read more
The Super Bowl is an occasion never shy of razzmatazz anyway, but the 2000 edition – the first of the new Millennium – had the necessary little extra touches to make it even more special. From the iconic host stadium, the sadly now-demolished Georgia Dome, to the diverse half-time show that saw Christina Aguilera, Enrique … Read more
In this episode, we travel down villainy lane via a MAD MAN parody, for a brief nostalgic visit with the MAGNIFICENT DON MURACO. A dreamy, nostalgic ad man goes off the “deep end” about a favorite bad guy wrestler during an advertising pitch to a high-powered client. Below is the script from the episode, if … Read more
In this episode I chat with Clayton Trutor about his forthcoming book – Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports. The book covers all 4 of the major professional sports teams that came to Atlanta in a short period of time, but our episode mostly covers the Atlanta Falcons’ portion. … Read more