Sports History Network As usual during the staging of the Summer Olympics, numerous stars are born, discovered, and revered forever based on their gold-medal-winning performances. World-wide coverage of the numerous events is eagerly followed by millions and many of the champions quickly become household names. Recognition, riches, and honor quickly follow, although not necessarily in that order! But … Read more
The New England Patriots victory in Super Bowl XXXVI was a defining moment in NFL history. Held on February 3, 2002, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Patriots’ dramatic 20-17 win over the St. Louis Rams marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise. Tom Brady after victory at Super … Read more
It’s NFL trivia time! Who holds the coveted title of the winningest coach in NFL history? When you think about NFL odds to win, Bill Belichick certainly comes to mind. The Patriot Way made New England the most dominant team in the league during his tenure. **Please note, there are sponsored links in this post** … Read more
The 1976 Olympics were in Montreal, and the weightlifting started on July 18 and ended on July 27. The weight classes remained the same as they had at the 1972 Olympics. The clean & press was eliminated as a competition lift following the 1972 Olympics. These would be the first Olympics where athletes would get … Read more
After seven decades of Formula One racing, there have been more than a thousand drivers who are brave and ready enough to tackle the world’s most challenging circuits in the fastest racecars ever built. 216 of them have stood on the podium, 149 have done so more than once, and almost half of them did … Read more