Sports History Network If you were to mention the name of Vernon Perry to a typical pro football fan today, they would probably look at you with a very quizzical expression. “Vernon Who?” might be a common response that you would hear from them. But when you talk about pro football during the 1970s, and specifically when you … Read more
The world of sports and the realm of video games may seem like disparate universes, but over the years, these two seemingly unrelated entities have forged a strong connection. Video games have evolved from simple pixelated recreations of sports to sophisticated, immersive simulations that mirror real-world athletic experiences. Today, sports history and video games converge … Read more
With a long history of losing and a 1–13 record in 1969, Steelers fans hoped for better days in the 1970s. When 1970 started out with three straight losses, it looked like another long season for Pittsburgh. But after winning four of their next five games, Steeler fans felt optimistic. But their optimism quickly faded … Read more
Manchester United has won the English Premier League title or equivalent a record 20 times in their history. That makes them English soccer’s most decorated club, but the glory days now seem like a distant memory. A decade after their last league flag, the Red Devils remain transitional. They continue to struggle to re-adjust to … Read more
After an embarrassing 54–13 loss to the Vikings in week five and a humiliating 38–0 loss to the Cardinals on Monday Night Football in week nine, the 1970 Cowboys were 5–4, and the playoffs seemed out of reach. They beat the Redskins 45–21 in week ten to up their record to 6–4. They now needed … Read more