Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.
Emmitt Smith could do it all–run, catch, and block. He’s the NFL’s all-time rushing leader and a three-time Super Bowl champion. So why is it that so many people want to diminish his accomplishments? Here’s why. And here’s why I don’t buy it. Let’s begin by taking a look at Emmitt Smiths’ accomplishments. He played … Read more
There was a time in my life when I was a big fan of professional wrestling. Maybe you were too? If so, see if your story is similar to mine From roughly 1975 to 1985, pro wrestling had me hooked. It started with a wrestling magazine that someone had brought to school. I was around … Read more
From the late 1960s through the late 1970s, the Vikings’ storyline was great promise followed by bitter disappointment. It all started in 1969. In 1961, the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings were born in expansion. Under the direction of Head Coach Norm Van Brocklin, they achieved a winning record in just their fourth season, going 8–5–1 in … Read more
January 12, 1969. The scoreboard read, “NY Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7.” The Jets had done the impossible: they had just beaten the mighty Baltimore Colts, a team that many thought to be (up to that time) the best in NFL history. The Jets were heavy underdogs despite having a 12–3 record, including a 27–23 win … Read more
Nearly six decades ago, the Green Bay Packers had one of the greatest seasons in NFL history. Here’s why the 1962 team deserves that accolade. In 1962, the Packers beat the NY Giants at Yankee Stadium to win their second consecutive NFL Championship. They had beaten the same Giants to win it all in 1961 … Read more