Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.
Layoffs from Training As a personal trainer and coach, I am often asked, “Should I occasionally take a short break from weight training?” This is an age-old question in weight training, and the answer is never easy because it varies from person to person. In my opinion, it depends on the intensity of your training. … Read more
After winning the World Series in 1969 and the National League Pennant in 1973, the Mets fell on hard times, posting just two winning seasons between 1974 and 1983. Part of the problem was the Mets’ front office making bad personnel decisions, most notably trading away two future Hall of Fame pitchers, Nolan Ryan and … Read more
With the NFL about to begin its 107th season, I have a question for my followers. Among the 32 teams, which would you say has had the most success? I’m not asking which team had the best single season, the best decade, or the best dynasty. I’m talking about going all the way back to … Read more
Although I was never a big hockey fan, I would consider myself a NY Rangers fan, and I watched them on TV in the early to mid-1970s. I made a point to watch whenever the Rangers played the Boston Bruins. Why? Because I was mesmerized by Bobby Orr. His level of play seemed so far … Read more
The first sports trading cards I remember collecting were the 1968 and 1969 Topps Football cards. I don’t remember who, but someone must have given me some because I wasn’t old enough to have money to buy them. I loved the colorful uniforms and team logos. I also loved reading the backs of the cards, … Read more