Sports History Network ***This article was submitted by Doron “Duke” Goldman.*** Alexander Cartwright has been called both the “founder” of baseball and the “Johnny Appleseed of baseball.” His main claims to fame: 1) He authored the first written rules on baseball- 20 rules, 13 of which were playing rules, in 1845. 2) He umpired the “first” organized game … Read more
We recently learned of the passing of Charley Trippi, one of the most versatile players ever to play the game of football. Trippi was 100 years old and left us with decades of accomplishments, memories, and stories. Perhaps the best recollection, in my humble opinion, was a run that Trippi of the Chicago Cardinals made … Read more
Boxing has been providing fantastic entertainment for fans throughout the years. Sometimes, a bout becomes a total slugfest where pure will and toughness determine a winner. Other bouts showcase the technical strategy that’s possible in this sweet science. Any selective list of fights is going to be subject to debate. What this list of fights attempts … Read more
“Sha Na Na” was a syndicated comedy variety show featuring the 50’s style rock & roll group of the same name. My younger brother and I weren’t into doo-wop music per se, but we watched “Sha Na Na” every night because we liked the comedy sketches and the show’s nightly closing song: “Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight”. Sometimes I think … Read more
Since joining the NBA in 1968, the Phoenix Suns have been home to some of the finest basketball players to ever grace the sport. The Suns are no strangers to success in the NBA, reaching the playoffs 28 times in 35 years until 2010, and 33 times overall. Surprisingly, the franchise is still waiting for … Read more