NFL history podcasts.
The 1972 Miami Dolphins established a standard that has not been equaled since. They are the NFL’s only perfect team of the league’s modern era. They finished that 1972 season with an unblemished 17-0 record. There is a lot to say about that team and their accomplishments, but I recently asked the followers of my … Read more
Before we jump into Monday Night Football from 1979 thru 1984, if you haven’t checked it out yet, we recommend reading the articles covering 70′-73′ and 74′-78′ 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 PODCAST … Read more
Before we jump into Monday Night Football from 1974 thru 1978, if you haven’t checked it out yet, we recommend reading the article covering 70′-73′ 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 PODCAST APP OF … Read more
On September 21, 1970, the first Monday Night Football game featured the 1964 NFL Champion Cleveland Browns defeating the 1968 Super Bowl Champion New York Jets 31–21. Keith Jackson handled the play-by-play (replaced by Frank Gifford in 1971), while the laid-back Don Meredith and the often controversial Howard Cosell provided the color commentary. My brother … Read more
Once, during a Super Bowl halftime interview, the legendary Jim Brown said that this man was the greatest running back he had ever seen. Former Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Buddy Parker said, “He’s like Jim Thorpe.” When he’s running, he’s the best fullback in the business; that’s because he’s a great blocker. … Read more