Sports History Network The 2025 Boston Red Sox season has been defined by extremes—frustrating starts and exhilarating finishes. This volatile rhythm has ignited fan excitement, raised eyebrows among analysts, and kept sportsbooks busy. With a team that frequently starts behind but finishes ahead, the Red Sox are crafting a narrative of resilience and unpredictability. Every inning feels like … Read more
Today, we’re going to talk about a star-crossed running back from the early 1970s by the name of Dave Hampton, who twice came up agonizingly short in his pursuit of 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. This article is also a podcast from the Football Attic if you are interested in listening, you can … Read more
During the mid-1980s, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle successfully navigated various challenges, defeating opponents, and overcoming numerous obstacles in his quest for complete dominance of the American sports scene. However, one final task remained: expansion. In 1995, the NFL introduced two new teams to its expansion plan. Jacksonville, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina, emerged victorious from … Read more
Join us this week on Hello Old Sports for the first of a two-part episode series about the history of the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. In this episode, we talk about the “Golden Age” of the heavyweight title, a time which lasted for most of the 20th Century. We talk about men like Jack Johnson, … Read more
If you grew up in the same time frame that I grew up (the 80’s and 90’s), there are a few things that you automatically think of when you think of the Chicago Bears. You know the answer to the question: “Who would win in a fight between Godzilla and Ditka?” (the answer is Ditka- … Read more