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There have been multiple books written on NBA history over the years. One of the most inclusive I have come across is Dave Zarum's NBA 75: The Definitive History and The Greatest Game published by Firefly Books. The hard copy of the work is beautifully put together in an almost coffee table style filled with large beautiful images, but it goes beyond the style of mere coffee table decor. The substance and depth of the writing take a reader on many different journeys back in time through NBA history; the good, the not-so-good, and the fantastic stories of professional basketball legends.

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Our friend historian Timothy P. Brown recently had a post on the biggest dudes in football prior to World War I. The names on the list are varied; some are famous, while others you may have never heard of. Tim reminds us to remember the big guys from over 100 years ago in this podcast and in his post.

You have now heard Mr. Brown speak about these big guys, now here is Tim Brown's original post on FootballArchaeology.com on the subject:

Football's Heaviest Player Pre-WWI

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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 in the fantasy football industry.

My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much. Yeah, that’s right, it’s a game of skill, all you wannabe champs out there.

This is an ode to the spreadsheet warriors, the game tape gurus, team name savants, and everyone in between. I’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the origin stories of your favorite fantasy football analysts, but I won’t stop there, because this show will include all roles in the industry.

You’ll get to know the game behind the game that’s behind the game like you’ve never heard it before, and I can't wait for you to ride shotgun with me back in time, to learn about some of these armchair gridiron knowledge nuggets.

And remember, you got to tell all of your fantasy football-loving friends that this show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. It’ll be the one fantasy football show you’re ok with sharing. Because even though there might be a fantasy tip here and there, this show is all about getting to know the people in the industry, not a weekly list-building show.

This show is also a proud member of the Sports History Network, the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. So grab your friends, and hop aboard my DeLorean, because we’re about to get this baby up to 88mph.

Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

In this episode, we talk about some baseball history. Author J. Daniel joins us to chat about his latest book, Suds Series, which focuses on the cities of Milwaukee and St. Louis, their connection to baseball and the beer business, and the meeting of the Cardinals and the Brewers in the 1982 World Series.

More on this 1982 season and our write-up on Suds Series at JerseyDispatch.com

You can find a copy of J's book Sud Series: Baseball, Beer Wars, and the Summer of '82 here at J' Daniel's 80sbaseball.com or the University of Missouri Press Website.

Follow J. Daniel on Twitter: @JDaniel2033

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I had a Freelance Writing Assignment posted on Pro-Football-Reference.com a couple of weeks ago on the best linebackers from the 2022 NFL season. We talk about them in today's episode.

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Timothy P. Brown of Football Archaeology examines the thoughts and ideas of replacing the second-half kickoff after intermission by early 20th-century rule makers.

You can learn more about Tim's posts and subscribe to his Daily Tidbits and more at:

Today's Tidbit... Eliminating The Second Half Kickoff

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Our year-by-year look at the history of American football takes us to the 1931 College Football season. We dive into the top teams, and rules change to blocking and communication as football entered into the Modernization Era. Check out our transcripted post here.

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It was one of the tightest races for the NFL Championship ever, the 1930 season came down to the season's final week, and the winners skated by barely to claim the title.

Check out the standings, 1930 NFL Leaders, and more in the post for this podcast.

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The journey to find the most substantial Major League Baseball players that wore the number 1 on their uniforms starts by looking at who the Baseball Hall of Fame has in their hallowed halls. We chat about them, their stats, and a little bit of the history of the number.

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Tim Bown of Football Archaeology.com joins us to discuss 6-Man Football, it origin, and history, based on a recent post of his on the subject found here.

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