Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.
In 1978, Yankees’ fans were still basking in the glow of the 1977 World Series victory–the team’s first since 1962. Fifteen years is a long wait for Yankees’ fans, who are spoiled by many past championships. Well, the drought was finally over, and the Yankees were back on top … where they belonged. With things … Read more
Do you remember the 1977 New York Yankees? Have you ever heard “The Bronx is Burning?” 1977 was a statement season for New York, not just the Yankees. However, the story behind the 1977 New York Yankees transcends generations. Part of this is because the story can focus on the team, but it’s really about … Read more
I grew up as a fan of the New York Knicks. The Knicks were a Championship team in those days, and Willis Reed was one of the best players in the NBA. This story begins in 1972 and ends with how I got to meet Willis Reed. The phone rang at my home on a … Read more
The date was May 8, 1970: It was game 7 of the NBA Finals, between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. I was eight years old, and my brother was eleven. Both of us being Knicks and Willis Reed fans, this would soon become a game we could never forget. Back in game … Read more
I wrote this article about 1976 Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Lee James about three years ago and updated it on Dec.22, 2020. Lee recently died in a tragic accident on Feb. 11, 2023, at age 69. I didn’t know Lee well but met him in 1985 at a weightlifting clinic in York, Pa. He was … Read more