Sports History Network George Wright and Al Spalding are two of the most important figures in 19th Century Baseball. Both were stars on the field and successful entrepreneurs off of it. In this episode of Hello Old Sports, Dan and Andrew interview Jeffrey Orens, author of Selling Baseball: How Superstars George Wright and Albert Spalding Impacted Sports in … Read more
The 1970 Rams were 8–3–1 going into week thirteen, but they needed to win their last two games to make the playoffs. A 28–23 loss to the Lions in the next-to-last game of the season did them in, as they finished the season at 9–4–1 and missed the playoffs. Offensive tackles Charlie Cowan and Bob … Read more
Right around this time last year, I wrote an article on the top eight NFL teams of the 1970s, but I didn’t go into a lot of detail, so this year, I decided to take a closer look at these teams and give a little rundown of how they did season by season. I have … Read more
From a personal standpoint, I truly love the game of football…and to write about it. At times, it’s easy to slip back in time during my research of pro football topics to be captivated by some obscure player or fact from the history of the game itself. A few minutes searching for verification on a … Read more
This May 17, 2025, the Preakness Stakes will draw horse racing fans worldwide for the 150th race in its storied history. Every year, the event brings together powerful horses, passionate fans, and a unique atmosphere that’s hard to beat. But beyond the high-speed action, there’s a rich history behind the race that makes it even … Read more