Sports History Network If you’re a regular reader of my articles or a listener of my podcasts, you know that I’ve covered some of the great MLB dynasties. The New York Yankees, the St. Louis Cardinals, the 1970s Cincinnati Reds, and the early 1970s Oakland A’s, to name a few. Today I’d like to talk about the Pittsburgh … Read more
This is a story about excellence. There are some people out there who are just really good at almost everything they try. Some of that might come from a natural talent or disposition. Some of it might come from hard work. But more often than not, it comes from a combination of both. But how … Read more
Although a player’s strike caused the 1972 season to start a week and a half late, the defending champion Pittsburgh Pirates had another great season, finishing with the best record in the Major Leagues. On Sept 30th, Roberto Clemente reached his goal of getting 3,000 hits in his career. The Pirates would face the Cincinnati … Read more
Before player drafts, salary caps, and heck, even before the National Football League, we had the Cardinals! On this episode of “When Football Was Football,” we’ll chronicle the very first season of the NFL’s oldest team—the Arizona Cardinals. Along the way, we’ll discover some surprising facts about the early activities of the club. Back in … Read more
Much has been said and written about the 1968 New York Jets, and with good reason; after all, they pulled off one of the biggest upsets in football history. But how did the Jets do the following season? 1969 New York Jets The Jets started off the 1969 season with a 33-19 victory over the … Read more