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The Giants had not had a winning season since 1963, but their fans had high hopes for the 1970 season. Here’s how things turned out. Alex Webster took over as head coach in 1969, and the team had finished the season strong, winning their last three games. But hope faded quickly when the Giants lost … Read more
In the long, long history of the Arizona Cardinals, it is interesting to note that in over 120 years, only five team uniform numbers have been retired. But these guys deserved it… In this episode of “When Football Was Football” we’ll look back at the accomplishments of those individuals, while focusing on one member of … Read more
Vinny Lospinuso rides shotgun in the DeLorean with me this week to talk all things “Pro Football Hall of Fame.” He’s a graduate from Hofstra University (2021) with a B.A. in broadcast journalism. When you listen to him you will be floored at how well-versed and passionate this young man is regarding the history of … Read more
The NFL saw two of its muddiest playoff games of all time during the decade of the 1970s. In 1970, the Miami Dolphins played on a certifiable quagmire at the Oakland Coliseum, and in 1977, the Minnesota Vikings competed against the Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on a field that could be aptly … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XXXVI, which was held on February 3, 2002, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans between the three-time AFC champion New England Patriots and the three-time NFC champion St. Louis Rams. As always, we have a pop quiz, and then homework at the end of the episode. The pop quiz … Read more