NFL history podcasts.
Today we have Super Bowl XXIX, which was held on January 29, 1995, at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida, between the first-time AFC champion San Diego Chargers and the four-time NFC and Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers. If you’re looking for the full story of this 1994 season, pick up my Nifty Nineties book and … Read more
The National Football League has long been not just a sports organization, but a powerful cultural and economic institution. Its influence goes far beyond stadiums and broadcasts, shaping trends in media, advertising, and digital entertainment. In recent years, the role of NFL sponsorship in the development of online casinos and related gaming formats, including social … Read more
It is now common in the National Football League to have quarterbacks who are bigger in size than linemen were in days gone by. Consider guys like Big Ben Roethlisberger and Cam Newton who both stand 6-5 and weigh over 240 pounds. A century ago, when the NFL was struggling to survive, it was rare … Read more
In this episode, I talk to Ken Crippen about his new company, the Football Learning Academy, an online resource for classes and videos on pro football history and the game’s impact on society. The FLA is launching in June of 2022, but sign up for free now to get the latest news on our progress … Read more
Roughly twenty years ago, while browsing the Pro Football Hall of Fame website, I noticed they had a section where you could ask some of the inductees a question. There wasn’t a guarantee they would answer your question since other fans were also asking. But I figured it was worth a try. To my surprise, … Read more