Thanksgiving Day Football History: Turkey Day Stories From Yesteryear

Football games on Thanksgiving Day have been part of our culture since the game itself evolved in the 19th century. Even before professional football teams locked horns on turkey day, we enjoyed watching everything from colleges to high schools, to local kids’ games match-up on this holiday. It’s a type of sports tradition that silently … Read more

Jim Thorpe – “The World’s Greatest Athlete” and NFL Superstar

Jim Thorpe was a legend during his time, and most of us know the name today, more than 100 years after he was given the nickname of “World’s Greatest Athlete.” This is a 2-part series podcast of Jim Thorpe on The Football History Dude podcast.  You can listen to both episodes below, and if you’re … Read more