NFL history podcasts.
Much has been said and written about the 1985 Chicago Bears, but what about the 1986 Bears? Many believe the 1986 Bears’ defense was even better than the 1985 team, despite defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan leaving to become the Head Coach of the Eagles. The season started with a win against the Browns, but it … Read more
After appearing in the NFC Championship game four years in a row, from 1970 to 1973, winning the NFC title in 1970, and winning the Super Bowl in 1971, the Cowboys had no reason to think the 1974 season would be any less successful. Although the team had fourteen players in their thirties, they also … Read more
Long before we could watch football games on our phones, or talk with our friends using our wristwatch, there was Dick Tracy. On this episode of “When Football Was Football,” we’ll visit the original Dick Tracy, a crime-fighting cartoon character whose fame achieved worldwide status thanks to a rather large former lineman from the Chicago … Read more
The National Football League (NFL), America’s preeminent professional football organization, has a rich and fascinating history. From its inception in a car showroom to its current status as a global sports powerhouse, the NFL’s journey is a testament to the enduring allure of gridiron football. Photo credit Adrian Curiel (sourced via Unsplash) The Birth of … Read more
There have been two documented cases that I know of during the 1970s where a team’s gameplan has been found by their opposing team on the eve of a game. In 1974, in one of the most exciting playoff games in NFL history, the Oakland Raiders came from behind to defeat the defending world champion … Read more