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August 16, 2021 Greatest Sports Moments of the 21st Century
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
At the end of the 20th Century, Joe Garner and Bob Costas published two excellent books: And the Crowd Goes Wild and And the Fans Roared, which covered the greatest sports moments and broadcasts of the 20th Century. Inspired by those books, we've put together a similar list for own hypothetical "book" on the best moments since the year 2000. There are a lot of expected names (Bonds, Brady, Armstrong, Ledecky) as well as some you may have forgotten (Rulon Gardner anyone?). We hope you enjoy and let us know if there's anything we missed!
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1 hr 15 min
August 10, 2021 1941 in Sports
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
This week we travel back 80 years to the last pre-war year in American sports, 1941. Most people know about Joe DiMaggio's 56 and Ted Williams' .406. This was also the year of Whirlaway's Triple Crown and a battle of champions between Joe Louis and Billy Conn. Plus the first of many Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers!
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2 hr 13 min
July 20, 2021 MLB All-Star Game
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
The MLB All-Star Game was held last week so Andrew and Dan look at the history of the game since its beginning in 1933. Along the way we discuss some great performances by legendary All-Stars like Carl Hubbell, Ted Williams, Pete Rose, and Pedro Martinez. There was a time (not too long ago) when the game determined home field advantage in the World Series. There was also a time (a bit longer ago) when there were not one but two All Star games every year. We talk about it all on this week's episode!
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1 hr 23 min
July 12, 2021 The 1890's Baltimore Orioles
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In the final episode of our Baltimore Orioles trilogy we travel back to the 1890's to discuss the first dynasty in American professional sports: the 1890's Baltimore Orioles. Led by Manager Ned Hanlon, they invented the Baltimore Chop, started the career of the legendary John McGraw, and won three National League pennants. Along the way they were home to such future Hall of Famers as Willie Keeler, Dan Brouthers, and Joe Kelley. This is the furthest back we've traveled on an episode of Hello Old Sports, and we hope you'll join us!
Books to complement this episode:
The Baltimore Orioles: The History of a Colorful Team in Baltimore and St. Louis
Where They Ain't: The Fabled Life and Untimely Death of the Original Baltimore Orioles, the Team That Gave Birth to Modern Baseball
Glory Fades Away: The Nineteenth-Century World Series Rediscovered
A Game of Brawl: The Orioles, the Beaneaters, and the Battle for the 1897 Pennant

1 hr 35 min
June 24, 2021 Baltimore Orioles Part 2: The 1990's
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In Part 2 of our Baltimore Orioles history, Mike Petty joins us again to talk about his memories of the 1990's team. From the 1996 team that lost to the Yankees, to the heartbreaking lost to Cleveland in 1997, to Cal Ripken Jr.'s historic streak, to the misguided signing of Albert Belle. Some great (and not so great) memories at a great ballpark!
Books to Complement this Episode:
The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and Baseball's Most Historic Record
Birth of a Dynasty: Behind the Pinstripes with the 1996 Yankees
1 hr 28 min
June 07, 2021 Baltimore Orioles Part 1
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Special guest Mike Petty joins us this week to talk about his favorite team, the Baltimore Orioles. First we cover some of the highs and lows of the first forty years: the move from St. Louis, the glory days of the 1970's, the '83 title, and the epic losing streak of 1988. We close with a discussion of the opening of Camden Yards, considered by many to be the crown jewel of Major League ballparks. And be sure to tune in next time as Mike and the guys talk about his beloved Orioles teams of the 1990's!
Books to complement this episode:
Ballpark: Baseball in the American City
The Baltimore Orioles: The History of a Colorful Team in Boston and St. Louis
The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken, and Baseball's Most Historic Record

50 min
May 20, 2021 New Jersey Nets History
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
The NBA Playoffs are upon us and many consider the Brooklyn Nets the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. But it wasn't always that way. For 35 years the Nets called New Jersey home and in that time the team saw occasional bouts of glory (think Jason Kidd), but a lot of losing and empty buildings as well (think Stephon Marbury). Special guest Abe Evans-El joins us to talk about the team, with a special focus on the 1990's and early 2000's. They were almost champions in 2002 and 2003. They got almost a month out of Alonzo Mourning in 2003. And they were almost the Swamp Dragons in the 1990's. We talk about it all in this week's episode.
The New Jersey Swamp Dragons? It Almost Happened (ESPN)
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1 hr 24 min
May 12, 2021 Boston University Hockey
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Boston University has one of the proudest college hockey traditions in the entire nation. The team has won five national championships, two under legendary coach Jack Kelley, and another three under the equally legendary Jack Parker. Star players such as Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Jack Eichel, and Chris Drury have suited up for BU through the years.
This week we are joined by special guest Janine Schatz who talks about her experiences both as a fan and as a player on the BU Women's Hockey Team. From the 1978 Beanpot played in a blizzard, to the miraculous Frozen Four victory in 2009, join us for a discussion of all things BU Hockey!
Books to complement this episode:
Jack Parker's Wiseguys: The National Champion BU Terriers, the Blizzard of ’78, and the Road to the Miracle on Ice
Burn the Boats: A Seven-Championship Season for Boston University Hockey
Also check out The Battle of Comm Ave., an excellent documentary on the BU-BC Hockey rivalry.
Article on the 1978 Beanpot, played in the midst of a massive blizzard.
Dan Shaughnessy writes about the 2009 NCAA Title Game.
Story on 2012 report examining misconduct by BU Hockey Players.
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1 hr 31 min
April 27, 2021 Baseball Board Games (And Baseball History)
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
A unique episode this week as Dan is joined by special guest Ben Meyer-Abbott to talk about baseball simulation board games, and one in particular, Avalon Hills Superstar Baseball, a lifelong passion of his. We talk about how baseball is the best sport for historical simulations and discuss the careers (real and simulated) of obscure players like Hooks Wiltse, Turkey Stearnes, Dan Brouthers, and "The Blue-Eyed Japanese" Victor Starrfin. Ben also tells us about all of the work he has done updating the game to reflect the breadth of baseball history, and how it has become a tradition among his friends and family.
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1 hr 19 min
April 15, 2021 La Salle Basketball Part 2
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In our last episode, we talked about the life and career of the legendary Tom Gola with author David Grzybowski. This week, we pick up the story and talk about some of the other great moments and figures in La Salle Basketball. We begin with the #2 ranked 1968-69 team and end with the Cinderella 2012-13 team and the "Southwest Philly Floater". Along the way we share the stories of players like Michael Brooks, Ken Durrett, Lionel Simmons, and Ramon Galloway.
Check out some of the articles we used to prepare for this episode:
Sports Illustrated Story on 1969 La Salle/Villanova Game
The Marriott Center's Greatest Game: BYU's 1979 bout with Michael Brooks and La Salle
2004 Story on Rape Allegations at La Salle
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1 hr 39 min

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Each week on “Hello, Old Sports” Andrew and Dan Neumann examine a different sports history topic—baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and anything else that comes to mind. We’ll travel back…