Sports History Network Could you imagine a baseball game where no one counts strikeouts? Picture watching a basketball game with unknown free throw stats. Or maybe it’s a football game where no one tracks the yards players run. For a long time, this was how professional sports were played. The unsung heroes who changed this were statisticians. Their hard … Read more
One of my favorite weightlifters to watch was Stefan Botev. Botev was born on Feb.14, 1968, in Harmanli, Bulgaria, and was coached by the legendary Ivan Abadzhiev. Stefan stood 5′ 11 (180 centimeters) and competed in the 110 kilo/242 lbs weight class. Later in his career, he moved up to the Superheavyweight class but was … Read more
I love the history of sports team nicknames. Today I am sharing some of the stories behind the nicknames of five NBA teams. Some of these stories are complicated as about half the league has had at least one relocation and/or name change. Other teams are very straightforward and simple. But we are going to … Read more
In this episode, we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Ralph Hay, The Founder of the NFL. He was an owner of an auto dealership and the Canton Bulldogs, a professional football team. Professional football in the Ohio region was on the brink of extinction, so Mr. … Read more
The 2000s had a special charm to them. Soccer was becoming a worldwide phenomenon that everyone started to enjoy, and the skill of everyone on the field increased significantly. Though strikers usually get all the praise, during this time, we had a few goalkeepers who were crucial parts of their team. ***Please note. There are … Read more