Sports History Network Today we have Super Bowl XXI, which was held on January 25, 1987, between the second-time AFC champion Denver Broncos and the first-time NFC champion New York Giants at the beautiful Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, just a short drive up from my former home of Los Angeles. If you’re looking for the full story … Read more
Emmitt Smith could do it all–run, catch, and block. He’s the NFL’s all-time rushing leader and a three-time Super Bowl champion. So why is it that so many people want to diminish his accomplishments? Here’s why. And here’s why I don’t buy it. Let’s begin by taking a look at Emmitt Smiths’ accomplishments. He played … Read more
Welcome to this episode of “When Football Was Football.” We hope that you enjoy our regular excursions back to the early days of football but don’t forget that the Sports History Network now includes over 20 podcasts related to sports history. We invite you to sample some of these excellent programs at your convenience! Today, … Read more
If you were an NFL fan during the late 1970s and early 1980s, you may have heard of Mike Webster. If you were a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, then you no doubt heard of “Iron Mike.” He is considered one of the top 100 players of all time (according to the NFL 100 Centennial … Read more
I am going to focus on 3 of the top men who ever laced up a pair of gloves in the History of The Art of Self-Defense, “The Sweet Science.” These are the ingredients I used: Longevity/Consistency Record Championships Competition Impact SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW THIS PODCAST FOR FREE #1 Sugar Ray Robinson The Number One … Read more