The podcast is a single hosted biography-style show that is informative utilizing historical context. It is the re-telling of an athlete's life story through newspaper clippings and youtube videos. The host adds his own opinion on the athlete's performance based on stats found online at profootballreference.com. It is not connected to the NFL in any way. The podcast is strictly written and produced by a guy who loves history and football.
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…
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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear. ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan o…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to lif…
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Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports His…
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The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, …
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people …
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Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Unpopular Essays on Sports History Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports. I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing…
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Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of cours…
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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of…
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Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions on the afternoon of the national autumnal holiday continues. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is sent to cover the Pitt-Penn State “Keystone Classic” of 1924; in so doing, he discovers a throu…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - MINNESOTA SPORTS HISTORY SHOW Each episode explores the rich history of Minnesota sports and considers its impact on the current cultural zeitgeist. The Minnesota Sports History Show strives to entertain as well as inform, ti…
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In the 1964 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings chose Milt in the twentieth round, number 271 overall. He would play ten seasons in the NFL and would play behind players like Grady Alderman and Mick Tinglehoff. He made one pro bowl in his professional career and was part of the 1969 team that won the last NFL Championship before it was renamed the NFC…
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This time on the pigskin tales podcast, I will be talking about a guy who grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was instrumental in helping Ernie Nevers set a never been touched record of 40 pts in a regular season NFL game. Teammates nicknamed him Big Kies. High School classmates nicknamed him Babe because he hit home runs like Babe Ruth at the tim…
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The Playbook is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hello everyone, my name is Zach, and this is my co-host Jarod, and we are The Playbook Podcast. Where we are here to talk about the Past, Present, and Future of the Gridir…
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Marty's Illegal Stick is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is exactly that – a podcast dedicated to hockey history. Each week, host Scott Kinville and co-host Dave “The Save”…
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Hey friends! On the last episode of the podcast, I wrote a short story on Dave Casper. He was a one of a kind guy who played with the Raiders, Vikings and Oilers. He was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, but grew up in the woods of Wisconsin. Don’t take the literally folks, please. He won a super bowl with the Raiders in 1975 and became the 9th best tigh…
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Sports Film Pitch is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hollywood’s next sports movie. We tell true sports stories as if they are getting made into movies. We cast the leads and give you the facts and inspiring moments tha…
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When Dave Casper was a member of the Oakland Raiders, he said “With the Raiders we don’t have to put up with that Mickey Mouse stuff. We don’t have rules about keeping our chinstraps buckled on the sidelines. We don’t have coaches encouraging a lot of false chatter on the practice field. The phony stuff is for losers. We’re treated like intelligent…
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For those that are new to listening to the Pigskin Tales Podcast, thanks for choosing to listen. I appreciate the fact that you took the time out of your busy day to find out what this podcast is all about. Before really get into it, I want to take some time to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Ross and I grew up in a small farming com…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to lif…
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Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Tim Coffeen, the host of “Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History,” will share stories and memories from his long career with top In…
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Thanks for listening to the Pigskin Tales Podcast. This story was written and produced by Ross Blilie; Edited by Nikki Blilie. To support the podcast join me on Patreon. You can find the podcast on any platform you want. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible. If you like the story, help me out by doing a quick review. This will help others to want t…
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In this episode of the Pigskin Tales Podcast, I interviewed Jim LeClair's eldest daughter Kelli. She and I have a special relationship since 2011 when I attended Mayville State University as a student taking classes in Elementary Education. She was one of my teachers. I had no idea that her dad was one of the 50 greatest players in Cincinnati Benga…
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Last time on the pigskin tales podcast, I introduced you to a man that became a star in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history. Jim LeClair was a guy from South Saint Paul, Minnesota who grew up to be an All-Pro at the NFL level. His passion, toughness, and never say quit attitude propelled him to the highest level. He is remembered for his love of g…
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This is not an episode. This is my " why is patreon important?" sales pitch. It also includes some promos I made for other podcasters like Darin Hayes and Joe Zagorski. Pleae consider supporting me on patreon. here is the link to check it out. www.patreon.com/pigskintalesΑπό τον Ross Blilie
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On this episode of the Pigskin Tales, the populations of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are compared. The NFL was becoming a more popular sport with increased stadium attendance, and Jim LeClair from South Saint Paul, Minnesota, becomes an all-metro first team roster member in the Twin Cities in 1968. Next time, you'll hear a story about Jim in college…
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This is the last episode in the Bronko Nagurski series. In this episode, Nagurski and the Bears play in the '34 NFL championship that's dubbed "The sneakers game." Plus, Nagurski retires after being told by Halas that he can't get a raise to help secure his family's future.Από τον Ross Blilie
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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, I used interviews from a youtube video from former NFL players created in 2018 and a youtube clip from NBC Sports created in 2021. I also input my own thoughts about the first ever playoff championship game in NFL hist…
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On this episode of the Pigskin Tales Podcast, Bronko Nagurski gets drafted to the Chicago Bears and helps the team win their first NFL Championship.Από τον Ross Blilie
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This is the first part in a new series of episodes that I will detail on Bronko Nagurski, one of the famous Golden Gophers and Chicago Bears . He played for the University of Minnesota from 1927-1929 and for the NFL team Chicago Bears from 1930-1937 plus one short season in 1943. Part of his story is coming out of retirement to help the Bears win a…
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Christmas Eve at the Guardian (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill…
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Marla Recalls A Football Game (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill…
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSOR Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer A Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill…
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Plaay Classic (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder (and His Son) - Keith and Sam Avallone - SHN Showcase
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The Sports History Network is a proud partner of Plaay Classic - a sports simulation board game company. WIN A FREE PLAAY CLASSIC BOARD GAME This podcast is sponsored by PLAAY Classic Sports Simulation Board Games! Spelled with TWO "A's" P-L-A-A-Y... Realistic board game re-creations of professional football, hockey, baseball, NASCAR, golf and more…
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This is the last part in a series of stories on the NFL legend Red Grange. He was a modest player whose speed and agility combined with size and strength, made him the first player to play football professionally for a large sum of money. His contract with the Chicago Bears was for 3 years and $100,000. After he retired from football he was an assi…
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Wrestling With Heels On is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! ABOUT WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON Hi EVERYONE. MY NAME IS ARIEL GONZALEZ, ORIGINALLY FROM BROOKLYN, NOW LIVING IN THE GARDEN STATE AND I HAVE A NEW PODCAST SHOW CALLED WRESTLING WIT…
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Red Grange and the Chicago Bears embarked on a 9 game barnstorming tour from Florida to California and Washington state. The Bears won 8 of their 9 games and dominated every single one. Ernie Nevers made his NFL debut in Jacksonville but lost 19-6.Από τον Ross Blilie
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ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase
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The Sports History Network is a proud partner of ThriveFantasy - a Daily Fantasy Sports and Esports app for Player Props. With Thrive, you can eliminate the countless hours of research and focus on only the top-tier athletes that have the biggest impact on the game. Choose 10 out of the 20 available player props to build your lineup. each prop is a…
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Red Grange is a college football star. his long runs and multiple touchdowns leave the crowd in awe as he runs. In this episode. hear how CC Pyle, Red Grange, and George Halas sign a contract paying Red up to $100,000. Red also begins to play for the Bears in November 1925.Από τον Ross Blilie
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In this modern age of professional sports, the national football league is by far the most popular sport in America. Why? Because some games can be dramatic; some games can be a blowout; a fan will never really know how the game will go until they actually watch it. Podcasts are by far the most popular right now with over 2 million shows available …
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Red Grange was one of the most popular figures in college football between 1923 and 1925. He became the first football player in NCAA history to sign a deal to play football professionally with the fabled Chicago Bears. This episode focuses on the handshake deal that took place between Red and CC or known to some as Cash and Carry Pyle.…
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Red Grange became the most popular college football star in America in the early 1920's. by the time he was a senior at the University of Illinois, he attracted a local business man named CC Pyle . This part of the story focuses on who CC was and how he got involved with Red Grange.Από τον Ross Blilie
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This is a continuation of the Red Grange story. He helped legitimize the NFL in the early 1920's. This part focuses on his performance during the rival game against the Michigan Wolverines.Από τον Ross Blilie
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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY This is the first episode in a new series about the NFL star who legitimized the league in 1925. He was a consensus All-American at the University of Illinois for 3 seasons before abruptly signing with the Chicago Bears. He played in t…
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This is the final installment of the amazing and interesting life of Ernie "Big Dog" Nevers. This part focuses on his life after professional football. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ross-a-blilie/support…
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This is the 3rd part of the Big Dog's story. It focuses on his life after he retired from football. He became a coach at both the collegiate level and professional levels. he also enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor…
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This is a continuation of the story of Ernie Nevers AKA the Big Dog. He played for Stanford University from 1921-1925. He became a 5 time All pro fullback for the Chicago Cardinals from 1929-1931. He also played for the Duluth Eskimos from 1926-1927. In addition, He played professional Baseball for the St. Louis Browns from 1926-1928. He also playe…
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this is the first part of a 3 part series of Ernie Nevers. He played for the Chicago Cardinals ( later renamed the Arizona Cardinals) from 1926-1931. He was an extraordinary athlete in high school, college, and professionally. Take a listen and rate this episose on Apple podcasts or whereever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by …
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Tommy Mason was THE first pick of the newly established NFL franchise Minnesota Vikings in 1960. He played Running Back and became an all star on a team full of misfits --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ross-a-blilie/support…
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This is my story of how I decided to change things up and write stories instead of doing game analysis --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ross-a-blilie/supportΑπό τον Ross Blilie
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