Beating Your Division Rivals (NFL Division Totals From the 1970s)

On one of my recent posts on my Facebook page The NFL in the 1970s, I questioned everyone who follows that page which NFL team from the 1970s won the greatest number of games against their divisional opponents.  From 1970 to 1979, which team accumulated more victories over their common foes…. the teams that they … Read more

Recounting The 1975 NFC Division Round Game (Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings)

Hello, sports fans, and welcome once again to Yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. Today’s article will be a bit different. I will be joined by my friend and fellow 1970s Dallas Cowboys fan, Dave Depaola. Since we’re in the middle of an intense heat wave here in the northeast, we thought we’d try … Read more

The NFL’s Forgotten Gold Medalist!

As usual during the staging of the Summer Olympics, numerous stars are born, discovered, and revered forever based on their gold-medal-winning performances. World-wide coverage of the numerous events is eagerly followed by millions and many of the champions quickly become household names. Recognition, riches, and honor quickly follow, although not necessarily in that order! But … Read more