Posts and episodes from Yesterday’s Sports podcast.
The Redskins-Cowboys rivalry of the 1970s and 1980s is etched in NFL history. The rivalry began when the Redskins hired George Allen as head coach in 1971. Allen had been the head coach of the LA Rams from 1966–1970. Washington had some great teams in the 1930s and early 1940s. The Redskins had played in … Read more
Super Bowl 10 was held on January 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami between the back-to-back AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the three-time NFC Champion Dallas Cowboys. Some refer to this as the greatest Super Bowl ever played. The Steelers were defending Art Rooney’s first Lombardi Trophy in this game (see the article … Read more
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