Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.
From 1960 to 1975, the New England Patriots, formerly playing as the Boston Patriots, didn’t have much to brag about during the team’s 16-year history. The only postseason appearance came in 1963 when the Pats lost big to the San Diego Chargers, 51–10, in the old American Football League title game. Then, from 1967–75, the … Read more
If you’re a fan of professional wrestling or weightlifting, you’re probably familiar with the name Ken Patera. But did you know that Patera was also a top-notch track & field athlete? Ken was good enough to qualify for the 1968 Olympic trials in the shot-put, where he placed a respectable 6th. In high school, Patera … Read more
America’s first President, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. It’s an important date in American history, and another important event for America also happened on February 22. The year was 1980, and the place was Lake Placid, New York, and it was “The Miracle on Ice.” I was never … Read more
I grew up watching football in the 1970s, an era many consider to be the greatest in NFL history. During this decade, there were many competitive playoffs games, and the rivalries were intense. The rivalry I followed the most was the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. That link will take you to my article … Read more
Roughly twenty years ago, while browsing the Pro Football Hall of Fame website, I noticed they had a section where you could ask some of the inductees a question. There wasn’t a guarantee they would answer your question since other fans were also asking. But I figured it was worth a try. To my surprise, … Read more