Hello Old Sports

It's the next in our series on the "dark years" the years before (or between) a franchise's legendary dynasty years. Last time we covered the 1980's Steelers, this time it's the 1990's Lakers. From the end of "Showtime" to the dawn of the Shaq-Kobe-Phil years. We cover the Cedric Ceballos disappearance, the many Magic Johnson returns, and the coaching tenure of Del Harris, among many other stories.

Books to complement this episode:

"Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s" by Jeff Pearlman

"Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty" by Jeff Pearlman

"Magic: The Life of Earvin Magic Johnson" by Roland Lazenby

"The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It" by Roland Lazenby

"Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant" by Roland Lazenby

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Our latest episode takes us all over the place as we talk about some of the great teams in sports history that should have won championships but didn't! Some choked, some were unlucky, but all were disappointing. From the 2004 Lakers to the 1906 Cubs to the 2018 Penguins to the 1990 49ers. We cover these and many more!

Thanks to our listener, Lawrence Richards, for the suggestion. Check out his book, "Sports & Boomers: The History of Sports Through a Boomer's Eyes".

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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One of the greatest players of 19th Century Baseball, the great Mike "King" Kelly is perhaps the first sports celebrity in American History. Through 16 seasons, Kelly played in 3 major leagues, and crossed paths with legends like Cap Anson, Al Spalding, and Dan Brouthers. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1945, one of the first 19th Century stars to be so honored.

Books to complement this episode:

"Slide, Kelly, Slide" by Marty Appel

"Before They Were the Cubs" by Jack Bales

"The Boston Braves 1871-1953" by Harold Kaese

"Glory Fades Away: The Nineteenth Century World Series Rediscovered" by Jerry Lansche

"Wrigleyville: A Magical History Tour of the Chicago Cubs" by Peter Golenbock

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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Another in our random team challenges, this time the 2002 Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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Join us for the final of three episodes of the 2023 Hello Old Sports In Memoriam. In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Brooks Robinson, Russ Francis, Tim Wakefield, Dick Butkus, Frank Howard, Bobby Knight, Willie Hernandez, Frank Wycheck, and George McGinnis.

As in previous years we were glad to be joined by several of our Sports History Network colleagues for our In Memoriam special. For Part 3 we'd like to thank Bob Swick (Gridiron Greats Podcast), George Bozeka (Official PFRA Podcast), Dana Auguster (Historically Speaking Sports), Chad Cain (One Guy With a Mic Presents: Dingers and Dunks). And an extra special thinks to Dan's wife Allison, who came on to talk about Tim Wakefield.

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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Just in time for the big game we put together our list of the best and worst Super Bowls in NFL history!

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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Join us for the second of three episodes of the 2023 Hello Old Sports In Memoriam. In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Dave Wilcox, Dick Groat, Vida Blue, Joe Kapp, Denny Crum, Don Denkinger, Jim Brown, Roger Craig, Bob Brown, and Johnny Lujack.

As in previous years we were glad to be joined by several of our Sports History Network colleagues for our In Memoriam special. For Part 2 we'd like to thank Darin Hayes (Pigskin Dispatch), Dana Auguster (Historically Speaking Sports), Os Davis (Truly the GOATs), Harv Aronson (Total Sports Recall), and George Bozeka (PFRA Official Podcast). Part 3 will be coming soon!

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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This week on Hello Old Sports we begin our look back at some of the sports figures who lost their lives in 2023. Join us for the first of three episodes of the 2023 Hello Old Sports In Memoriam. In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of  Art McNally, Sal Bando, Billy Packer, Bobby Hull, Bobby Beathard, Ted Lerner, Tim McCarver, Bud Grant, Joe Pepitone, and Willis Reed.

As in previous years we were glad to be joined by several of our Sports History Network colleagues for our In Memoriam special. For Part 1 we'd like to thank Darin Hayes (Pigskin Dispatch), Dana Auguster (Historically Speaking Sports), Jeremy McFarlin (Football is Family), and Mark Morthier (Yesterday's Sports). Part 2 will be coming soon!

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Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

The Yankees won their first World Series, and opened their own brand new stadium. Jack Dempsey successfully defended his title for the last two times. Bill Tilden won single and doubles titles at the U.S. Open. And Rube Foster's Chicago American Giants lost the Negro National League pennant for the first time. All this and more happened 100 years ago, in 1923.

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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 of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.

I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)

I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless!

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