Sports History Network 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
Wagering on sports has not been happening only nowadays, but it is a thread of culture across civilisations. Quite a while before smartphones or betting apps, people were placing odds on gladiators. People were also placing odds on runners and chariots. **Please note, there are sponsored links in this post** In today’s digital age, alternatives … Read more
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is referred to as “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth” by many people. Although this may be an audacious and bold statement, for many, it’s dead accurate. The Hall of Fame stories are numerous. This past weekend we were supposed to see new members of the Pro Football Hall … Read more
Do you have any players you feel should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but for some reason, they keep getting passed over? This week Joe debates why he feels Ken Riley and John Zook should both be in consideration. Ken Riley played defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1969 to 1983, … Read more