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Yesterday’s Sports

Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.

Dick the Bruiser: The Story of “The World’s Most Dangerous Wrestler”

May 17, 2022

Dick the Bruiser was a force to be reckoned with in and out of the ring. If you’re an old-school fan of pro wrestling, you are probably familiar with the name, Dick “The Bruiser.” But if you grew up in the northeast or during the World Wide Wrestling Federation era as I did, you might … Read more

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1970s New York Yankees World Series Hangover

May 18, 2022May 10, 2022

From 1976 to 1978, the New York Yankees won three American League Pennants and two World Series. They got back to the Series in 1981 but wouldn’t return until 1996. But 1979 didn’t go as planned for the defending champions. The Yankees traded relief pitcher Sparky Lyle during the off-season, an exchange they soon regretted. … Read more

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1970 Minnesota Vikings (Would This Be Their Year?)

May 18, 2022May 3, 2022

Fresh off a Super Bowl appearance, many predicted the 1970 Vikings would be back in the big game. But Minnesota lost its starting quarterback, Joe Kapp, in a contract dispute, and what turned out to be a great season ended disappointingly. The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23–7 in Super Bowl IV, … Read more

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1975 Dallas Cowboys Draft Class (Was It the Best Ever?)

April 28, 2022April 26, 2022

1975 was supposed to be a season of rebuilding for the Cowboys. Veterans Bob Lilly, Cornell Green, Dave Manders, and Walt Garrison had all retired during the off-season. Bob Hayes was traded to the 49ers, John Niland to the Eagles, Craig Morton to the Giants, and Calvin Hill joined the WFL. That’s a lot of … Read more

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Swinging A’s (The Oakland Athletics of the 1970s)

July 26, 2022April 19, 2022

Just how good were the Oakland Athletics from 1971-to-1975? They were good enough to reach the post-season five years in a row, and they won three consecutive World Series. That’s how good they were. If that doesn’t impress you, keep in mind that only four of the 24 MLB teams qualified for post-season play back … Read more

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