Sports History Network Football games on Thanksgiving Day have been part of our culture since the game itself evolved in the 19th century. Even before professional football teams locked horns on turkey day, we enjoyed watching everything from colleges to high schools, to local kids’ games match-up on this holiday. It’s a type of sports tradition that silently … Read more
Jim Thorpe was a legend during his time, and most of us know the name today, more than 100 years after he was given the nickname of “World’s Greatest Athlete.” This is a 2-part series podcast of Jim Thorpe on The Football History Dude podcast. You can listen to both episodes below, and if you’re … Read more
This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Don Hutson, the NFL’s first true wide receiver. Don played wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and is often referred to as one of the greatest Packers and NFL players of all time. He was the most … Read more
When you mention the name of George Halas, several things may come to mind. Born in 1895, Halas was the founder of the Chicago Bears as well as the National Football League. But he was also an outfielder for the New York Yankees and the MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl before settling in as … Read more
The 2000 season saw 23 running backs that gained over 1,000 yards rushing. It took the NFL 14 seasons to get just 1 running back to this 1,000-yard mark, and then another 13 seasons after that for it to happen a second time. In this episode I’m going to give you the name of the … Read more