Sports History Network This summer I was totally enthralled by the audiobook BLOOD, SWEAT & CHROME by Kyle Buchanan. The book is about the rigors of filming MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. I’m a big fan of the MAD MAX movies so I still can’t believe I almost passed on listening to the book just because I read a few reviews that came down hard … Read more
As we kick off our bonus coverage of the 1947 Chicago Cardinals championship run, we begin with a mid-season stumble that nearly cost the Cards any shot at the championship. After strolling through the early part of the schedule with a 7-1 record, the Cardinals looked forward to cruising towards the western division title in … Read more
In this episode of “When Football Was Football’” Joe Ziemba previews his latest book, “Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry,” and shares some of the stories that are included within the book. The recent release of the book by McFarland Publishing coincides with the 75th anniversary of the last NFL championship won by the … Read more
Kansas City fight fans are preparing for a major moment as Blue Corner Pro Boxing sets the stage for a high-energy event on Saturday, January 17. With Hy-Vee Arena hosting the action in Kansas City, Missouri, anticipation continues to build for a night centered on local and regional talent committed to representing the Midwest. **Please … Read more
Does Joe Namath deserve to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? To answer that question, let’s examine his career and why some people believe he was overrated. My take is that many criticisms of Namath are unwarranted. Below are a few criticisms against Namath I’ve heard many times before. 1. Namath had 173 … Read more