Mark Morthier From 1949 to 1954, the Minneapolis Lakers won five NBA titles. They reached the Finals again in 1959 but lost to the Celtics. The Lakers moved to LA before the start of the 1960-1961 season. They reached the NBA Finals again in 1962 and 1963, but lost to the Celtics both times. They also lost … Read more
Born in Ukiah, California, in 1945, Coach Jim Schmitz has been involved in weightlifting for most of his life. As a young teenager, Jim played many sports and began lifting weights to get bigger and stronger, improving his overall athleticism. He played football at San Francisco State, graduated with a degree in physical education, and … Read more
I recently heard a weightlifting coach say that overtraining doesn’t exist. That’s a very broad statement to make. I know for a fact that overtraining exists because I was a victim of it. I overtrained for many years, believing the more you trained, the more progress you would make. I was wrong, and I suffered … Read more
The Chicago Bears franchise started in 1919 as the Decatur Staleys. The Staleys were renamed the Chicago Staleys in 1921. They posted an impressive 25–3–3 record in their first three seasons. The Staleys changed their name to the Bears in 1922 and enjoyed great success for the next eleven seasons, with only one losing season … Read more
Before we jump into Monday Night Football from 1985 thru 19991, if you haven’t checked it out yet, we recommend reading the articles covering 70′-73′, 74′-78′, and 79′-84′ first. You can also listen to Mark and Dave on Yesterday’s Sports reliving MNF throughout the years. Below is part 1 of the conversation. LISTEN ON YOUR … Read more