Sports History Network In 1976, the nation we call the United States of America was celebrating its 200th birthday. It was a grand celebration from sea to sign shining sea, for 365 days. It almost seemed appropriate that the New England Patriots would invest in the patriotic fervor of that time by having their best season so far … Read more
It’s hardly a secret that San Antonio Spurs fans look back at the late 90s with a lot of fondness. It was the beginning of an era of great success, which lasted the best part of a decade. It was also the beginning of the Greg Popovich era. Indeed, looking back and seeing Coach Pop … Read more
Most NFL fans are familiar with the SF 49ers’ success during the 1980s and 1990s, but only some fans realize how close the 49ers came to playing in some Super Bowls in the early 1970s. The franchise began in 1946 in the AAFC. They did pretty well in that league, finishing with a combined 39–15–2 … Read more
Every so often, we encounter a football story that just screams to be shared. In this episode of “When Football Was Football” we’ll actually discuss a kicker who, believe it or not, boomed 100-yard punts in practice. Sometimes, there are true stories that just cannot be made up… Such was the case of punter Harry … Read more
In professional sports, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of athletes achieving their childhood dreams. One such inspiring tale revolves around Roy Lopez, a native of the Phoenix area. As a young boy, the roar of the crowd and the thrill of the game ignited in him a passion for the NFL. Little did he … Read more