Sports History Network Today we have Super Bowl XLIII, which was held on February 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, between the seven-time AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the first-time NFC champion Arizona Cardinals. As always, we have a pop quiz, and then homework at the end of the episode. The pop quiz question for … Read more
This article is a little different than what I usually write because it’s not about any particular team, player, or year. This article focuses on some of my childhood memories and how I got so interested in sports. Perhaps sports meant so much to me because of my age. I was eight years old in … Read more
Throughout the years, there have been legendary “enforcers” in the NFL. Guys like Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, Ray Lewis, and even Warren Sapp have been in the thick of things when needed by their teammates. So, I must share my embarrassment that I was not very familiar with a gentleman who did his share of … Read more
September 26, 1954 – The Athletic’s played their final home game in Philadelphia. The franchise had called the “City of Brotherly Love” home since they were founded in 1901. After the 1954 season, the club was in dire financial straights so reluctantly the team and Shibe Park (Connie Mack Stadium) were both liquidated. The new owner, … Read more
The NFL’s best-kept secrets aren’t just about winning games. They’re about winning bets. Every season, under-the-radar players turn into fantasy heroes and NFL betting goldmines. Spotting these sleepers early can give you the edge, padding both your lineup and your wallet with big wins against surprising NFL odds. **Please note, there are sponsored links in … Read more
