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EPISODE SUMMARY

Today we’re going to step back in time to the year 1969.

On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl lll. It’s still one of the biggest upsets in NFL history.

In April 1969, the number of American troops in Vietnam reached its highest point, at approximately 543,400.

On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon.

On August 15, 1969 hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Woodstock, New York for a three-day music festival.

While all this was happening, the Baltimore Orioles were having one of the best seasons in MLB history.....

You can read the full blog post here.

YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

Timothy P. Brown of FootballArchaeology.com joins us to explain the apparatus and methods used to apply white lines on football fields in the 19th-century game.

Tim's original tidbit on the subject was: Factoid Feast VII

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Abe Saperstein is best known as the founder of the Harlem Globetrotters but in his career he crossed paths with everybody from Satchel Paige to George Steinbrenner to Wilt Chamberlain to Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Authors Mark and Matthew Jacob join us to talk about their new book, "Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports".

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In the week six edition of the Historical Speaking Sports Historical Matchups episode we will take a look at three games that are on the docket for this weekends NFL action that are rematches of memorable games from years past.

One of them is a playoff game from the early 1990’s that featured possibly the most memorable touchdown run in this Hall of Fame running back's career and was his team's first postseason win in over 30 years.

We will also talk about another playoff game, this one from the 1970’s that saw this team, led by a popular head coach finally lead his team to a Super Bowl after several disappointing finishes.

The third game is perhaps one of the most famous regular season games ever.

To give you an idea how famous this game was, take this into account, the coach of the losing team stated afterwards, "What a nightmare, it was the worst experience of my coaching career. We’re all ashamed for our people, for our fans and for our organization."

The loss was so catastrophic for this Hall of Fame coach, he was fired the next week and never coached again.

This is what is going on here on the Week Six edition of the Historically Speaking Historic Matchups here on the Sports History Network .

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Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Today we talk to author Doug Villhard about this book over the great football player, Red Grange. Check out this interview, and when you are done check out his book on Amazon- the link down below.

The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, The Galloping Ghost - Kindle edition by Villhard, Doug. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY

Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend? Does the difference of a W or L in the box score dictate how you respond for the rest of the week? Or do most of your conversations with your family and friends revolve around your favorite football team?

If you answered yes to any (or maybe all) of these questions, then you are in the right place. The host of this podcast truly believes that “Football Is Family” and he is on a mission to share the stories of other fans out there sharing how they have been touched by the greatest sport on Earth. Listen below to the trailer and learn more about the host and show.

HOST - JEREMY MCFARLIN

Growing up in Middle Tennessee, I didn’t have a pro football team that was close enough to me to feel a part of. My first memory of pro football was Super Bowl 22. I picked the Broncos to win, and, even though they didn’t win, I followed them from that point on.

John Elway was (and is) my favorite player. I have played as the Broncos on Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Bowl Super Bowl, Madden, and 2K Sports. I fondly remember the moments when the Broncos won Super Bowls 32 and 33.

Around this time, the Oilers came to Tennessee. I was hooked. I finally had a team just down the road from my hometown of Bon Aqua. Oiler (and later Titans) mania hit this area. Jerseys, hats, footballs, merchandise, and several autographs later, I’m a Titans fan through and through.

It’s the dedication, the love, and the passion for football that helps me realize that football is family. Each fan base has a story, a history, and a love for their team. That’s what I want to talk about each and every podcast.

You can follow me @jeremy_mcfarlin. Message me if you want to share your reasons why your football team is family.

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

What can I say? Vanderbilt did it. In this brief episode we talk Vanderbilt football, a lifetime supply of mayo, and dissolving things in the river.

ABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILY

Do you bleed your favorite football team’s colors each weekend? Does the difference of a W or L in the box score dictate how you respond for the rest of the week? Or do most of your conversations with your family and friends revolve around your favorite football team?

If you answered yes to any (or maybe all) of these questions, then you are in the right place. The host of this podcast truly believes that “Football Is Family” and he is on a mission to share the stories of other fans out there sharing how they have been touched by the greatest sport on Earth. Listen below to the trailer and learn more about the host and show.

HOST - JEREMY MCFARLIN

Growing up in Middle Tennessee, I didn’t have a pro football team that was close enough to me to feel a part of. My first memory of pro football was Super Bowl 22. I picked the Broncos to win, and, even though they didn’t win, I followed them from that point on.

John Elway was (and is) my favorite player. I have played as the Broncos on Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Bowl Super Bowl, Madden, and 2K Sports. I fondly remember the moments when the Broncos won Super Bowls 32 and 33.

Around this time, the Oilers came to Tennessee. I was hooked. I finally had a team just down the road from my hometown of Bon Aqua. Oiler (and later Titans) mania hit this area. Jerseys, hats, footballs, merchandise, and several autographs later, I’m a Titans fan through and through.

It’s the dedication, the love, and the passion for football that helps me realize that football is family. Each fan base has a story, a history, and a love for their team. That’s what I want to talk about each and every podcast.

You can follow me @jeremy_mcfarlin. Message me if you want to share your reasons why your football team is family.

Chuck Foreman was one of the NFL's most feared fullback's of the 1970s. In fact, he might have been the best fullback in the game during those years. Drafted in the 1973 first round by the Minnesota Vikings out of the University of Miami, Foreman was told by Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant that he would be the focal point of the Minnesota offense, but the way they would use him, despite the fact that he would rack up big numbers, he wouldn't get the recognition he deserved. Grant was right. Over the course of Foreman's 8-year career, he he combined to rush for and catch passes for 9,106-yards. He scored 76 touchdowns, in 1973 he led the NFL in receptions with 73. He was the 1973 Offensive Rookie of the Year, First Team All-Pro in 1975, Pro Bowl in 1973, 74, 75, 76. Led the Vikings to three NFC Championships and played in three Super Bowls. yet, with all of those accolades, somehow, Foreman's accomplishments got lost in the shuffle. Somehow, his numbers did not impress the right people and despite the fact that his numbers are better than such Hall of Famers as Terrell David, Marion Motley, Larry Csonka, and others, Foreman was never considered for the Hall of Fame. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, Chuck joins for a discussion on his great career, the Hall of Fame and some very fun stories.

Today, we share the story of the New Orleans Buccaneers, who later moved to Memphis, and then Baltimore. In all they had six different names in just eight seasons of play. But they also had some great players come through the organization like Doug Moe, Larry Brown, and Steve “Snapper” Jones.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan

"Horizons" by Roa

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Before we look back at the Kansas City Chiefs' 1971 season, let’s review the Chief's history, going back to 1960, when they were one of only eight teams in the newly formed American Football League. The Chiefs started their franchise as the Dallas Texans, and in 1962, they won the AFL Championship. 

After moving to Kansas City in 1963, the team struggled, posting a 19–19–4 record over the next three seasons. But in 1966 the Chiefs won another AFL title, and in 1969 they won their third AFL title and the Superbowl.

The 1971 season didn’t get off to a good start. After taking a 14–0 lead at halftime, the Chiefs' pass defense struggled in the second half, giving up some big plays and allowing three touchdowns. The offense played poorly and the Chargers won 21–14....

You can read the full blog post here.

YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

Join Darren Hayes as he welcomes Timothy P. Brown to explore the fascinating history of the 1918 Rose Bowl, focusing on the unique military teams that competed in this iconic game. The episode delves into the impressive coaching figures of the time, particularly Red Stanton of Camp Lewis and Hugo Bezdek, who played pivotal roles in shaping the teams. Timothy shares insights from his book, "Fields of Friendly Strife," and recounts how the wartime context influenced football during this period. Listeners will learn about the dynamics of the game, the contrasting styles of the teams, and the significant impact these coaches had on the players. With engaging anecdotes and historical context, this podcast offers a captivating glimpse into the intersection of sports and history during World War I.

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The podcast takes listeners on a captivating journey into the world of American football, focusing on the rich history of the 1918 Rose Bowl. Host Darren Hayes engages with Timothy P. Brown from footballarchaeology.com, who offers insights into the unique context of this historic game. The conversation dives deep into how military teams rather than traditional college squads participated during a time when the nation was embroiled in World War I. Timothy shares fascinating stories about the coaches of the two teams: Mare Island Marines and Camp Lewis, detailing their backgrounds, coaching styles, and the challenges they faced during wartime. The Mare Island team, trained at a San Francisco Bay military base, showcased a physical, smash-mouth style of play, while Camp Lewis, located in Tacoma, brought a more agile approach to the field. The episode also touches on the broader implications of military football during the war, shedding light on how the sport served as a morale booster for troops and a unifying force for the nation. The engaging dialogue not only recounts the specifics of the Rose Bowl but also reflects on the evolution of football coaching during a transformative era in American history.

Links referenced in this episode:

• footballarchaeology.com
• sportshistorynetwork.com
• pigskindispatch.com