Sports History Network Back in the 1960s, a short-lived television program debuted that was simply called “Branded.” It was the story of a wounded soldier in the 1860s who fought bravely and survived a dreadful battle, only to be “branded” as a deserter since he was the lone survivor. Despite his previous heroics in battle, all of that … Read more
The 1960s were a tumultuous period in U.S. history and Pro Football was not immune to the decade’s upturn of tradition. As war in Southeast Asia, civil unrest at home and political assassinations rocked the nation, professional football struggled to attract fans. While some players fought for civil rights and others fought overseas, the ideological … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of a Super Bowl MVP? You are probably like most other reasonably minded people out there. You assume it’s the player that most helped his team win the Super Bowl. However, Super Bowl 5 was a different story. This game was significant for many reasons. It was the … Read more
I grew up as a fan of the New York Knicks. The Knicks were a Championship team in those days, and Willis Reed was one of the best players in the NBA. This story begins in 1972 and ends with how I got to meet Willis Reed. The phone rang at my home on a … Read more
Ever wonder what was the worst individual performance in NFL history? This is, of course, subjective. Here’s one for you to think about. Jim Hardy of the Chicago Cardinals threw the most interceptions in a game – a whopping 8 “completions” to the other colored jerseys. The thing is, the next game he totally turned … Read more