The SHN Showcase is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports’ Yesteryear…
In this week’s episode of the SHN Showcase, host Os Davis (of Truly The GOATs) chats with Scott Adamson, co-host and producer of the From the 55 Yard Line podcast and author of the book The Home Team: My Bromance with Off-Brand Football.
On this episode, Scott and Os discuss just how a sports journalist in Alabama acquires a fandom for Canadian football; the state of the CFL; the awesomeness of the WFL and USFL (RIP); the possibilities for yet more spring football in the US; and whether or not killing a sports league qualifies The Rock for the presidency…
HIGHLIGHTED PODCAST
From the 55-Yard Line takes a hot read on the history, remembrances, culture, lore, legends and meaning of professional football around the world. No, really: Co-host Scott Adamson’s recent book The Home Team covers Birmingham, Alabama’s history with leagues like the WFL, USFL, CFL, XFL and AAF. His podcasting partner Greg James is meanwhile just as likely to produce an episode on Japan’s X League(!) as on early 20th-century American football…