Sports History Network 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
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 … Read more
It must be noted that I wrote this article in March of 2018, before Coach Jimmy Johnson and Tom Flores were selected for the Hall of Fame. I don’t normally get involved with debates over who should or shouldn’t be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For one reason, I think we make the … Read more
