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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

With Special Gues Co-Host John Spano and USFL Author Keith Woods

GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND

Gridiron Greats covers 140+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob Swick and Swick Enterprises starting with Issue 23.

Editor and publisher, Bob Swick has been collecting football cards since 1965. He has written about football cards and memorabilia since 1990 for several major sports collecting publications including Sports Collectors Digest and had his own column, Turning The Pages.

He self-published Bob Swick’s Football Times in the 1990s; he has been interviewed in Tuff Stuff, the Giants Report, the Packers Report, and the Beckett Football Monthly magazine. He has also been a contributor to the Beckett Annual Football Price Guide. Bob also collects programs, yearbooks, media guides, ticket stubs, pocket schedules, and team photos of the Green Bay Packers, of which he is a shareholder.

He is also a member of The Professional Football Researchers Association. Bob brings his expertise to the magazine in the form of his love of all things football-related. His BA in journalism and MS in Economics brings a unique focus to the niche of football memorabilia and history.

We want to thank everyone who takes the time to subscribe to and support Gridiron Greats Magazine. Besides our knowledgeable, generous contributors and most talented illustrator, Jared Kraus, all administrative activities are performed by Bob Swick and his wife, Brenda. Thank you all for your support. We are ever so grateful.

See our Contributors page for a bio on some of our fantastic writers. Without them, this magazine would not exist. We are grateful for their continuing support.

If you would like to be a contributing writer, or subscriber or want to advertise in Gridiron Greats, please contact the Publisher via the information above. Portions of the material presented are the opinion of the contributing writers and not necessarily those of Swick Enterprises, LLC. 

CONTACT US If you are interested in any particular football topic that you would like to either see featured in Gridiron Greats or would like to write about, and if you have a Super Collection you want to be considered for an upcoming publication please feel free to contact Bob via email. 

Pete Newell was one of the greatest coaches of all time. In the summer of 1976, he took time to help Kermit Washington improve his low post skills. That became the start of his Big Man Camp that he ran for nearly 30 years. Every summer some of the greatest players in the NBA took time to learn from Pete Newell; players like Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, Charles Oakley, and Chris Mullin were only some of the players that went through the camp.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Take Care" by Julian Avila

"Horizons" by Roa

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BUSINESS CONTACT

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Weightlifting at the 1972 Olympics occurred in Munich, Germany, from August 27 to Sept.6. In 1969, the International Weightlifting Federation added two new weight classes: flyweight (52 kg), bantamweight (56 kg), featherweight (60 kg), lightweight (67.5 kg), middleweight (75 kg), light heavyweight (82.5 kg), middle heavyweight (90 kg), heavyweight (110 kg), and Superheavyweight (over 110 kg).

Mark sits down with Conor Heffernan to talk about the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany (in the weightlifting competitions).

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)

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters for Sports Yesteryear.

WHO INVENTED THIS SPORT? BACKGROUND

Who Invented This Sport? is a sports time machine invented by two lifelong friends who are obsessed with the origins of sports as diverse as basketball and bobsledding and beyond. Each episode, we travel back through time and share with you a particular sport’s sources and evolution. The heroes of these treasure hunts are the sports inventors, innovators, and pioneers. And since history is not only the past but also the present and future, we interview sports experts, who will discuss their sport’s yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The Who Invented This Sport? podcast spans the sports globe and travels through time to report on gems from the fascinating and ingenious world of sports origins history.

HOST BIOS (ROGER HARB AND DAVID DREWS)

Roger Harb and David Drews are the creators and producers of Who Invented This Sport.

Roger and David’s life-long friendship began in college, when one summer they started their first business adventure together–a window washing partnership. Under a scorching Tennessee sun, the two washed windows and further bonded while discussing sports and other important matters. 

Later collaborating on numerous media projects, including documentaries, these two sports enthusiasts dreamed of one day finding a means to share unique, intriguing sports stories with fellow students of sports history. The advent and popularity of podcasts opened the door for Roger and David to create and launch Who Invented This Sport.       

Roger has 30 years experience in radio and television marketing, broadcasting, and production. Over the past 40 years, David has transitioned from being a commercial banker to a high school English teacher to a filmmaker and novelist. David is the author of the recently released  Iron Tigers–a novel inspired by the team that conquered Dixie and launched Southern football.

Roger and David are grateful for the opportunity to explore and share a variety of sports origin stories and how each evolved.

Calling all football fanatics! This episode tackles a fascinating topic: the history behind the referee's signal indicating a football is ready for play.

We're thrilled to have Gridiron historian and Author Tim Brown join us as he shares his insights and experiences in the field. Together, we'll delve into the evolution of the "ready for play" signal, exploring its origins and how it's become an integral part of the game.

Tune in for a fun and informative episode that sheds light on the traditions and unspoken language of America's favorite sport.

So, buckle up, football fans, and get ready for some

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Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

Tuffy Leemans - sure, the name might conjure up images of a giant lineman, but this New York Giants legend packed a punch in a smaller package. Today on the podcast, we're going behind the helmet of Tuffy Leemans, exploring his rise from Nebraska to the NFL and his lasting impact on Big Blue.

Forget the stereotypes; fullback Tuffy Leemans was a force to be reckoned with. Join us as we delve into his incredible career on the podcast today. We'll crack open some cold ones and dissect his iconic plays, his influence on the Giants' championship runs, and the legacy he built as a fan favorite. So, whether you bleed blue or just appreciate a good football story, this episode is for you! Let's get into it!

We present this post to preserve the legacy of American football history. Special thanks to Larry Schmitt and his image tribute to this legendary gridiron player.

I appreciate the talented Mike and Gene Monroe for the background tunes and Larry Schmitt, the PFRA Coffin Corner archives. and the Pro Football Hall of Fame website for excellent information.

Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.

Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

In a couple of weeks, the eyes of the sporting public around the world will look upon the city of Paris for the 33rd Summer Olympics. this much anticipated event will take place for the third time in the "City of Light".

Four years from now, in 2028, the City of Los Angeles will host it for a third time.

In this episode of the podcast, in anticipation of the Olympics, we will take a look at the games that have taken place here in the United States.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Olympic games of 1984 held in Los Angeles. In our main event segment, host Dana Auguster will highlight why the game of Los Angeles were so special for not only the "City of Angels", but also for the entire Olympic movement.

Next we highlight the other games that was held here in the states. There was the 1904 summer games in St. Louis, the game in Los Angeles in 1932 and the the most recent games taking place here on American soil, the 1996 games in Atlanta.

The centerpiece of the two games in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, wil also be a focal point of the games four year from now. Also in this episode, we will take a look that one of the most famous stadiums in America. The only stadium to host, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the World Series.

To conclude this Olympic episode, we will send a shout out to the opening ceremonies of the 1996 games when former Olympic boxing champion Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in one of the most remarkable moments in Olympic History.

To contact the show, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

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

 I don't know about you, but to me, video games and football go hand-in-hand. I've been a fan of playing my favorite teams and players in the digital world forever now. Listen in and step back in time in a nostalgic dream with me to reminisce about some of my favorite moments playing football video games.

To learn more about this episode, head here to the website.

We travel back 40 years to revisit 1984 in sports. In Part 1 we talk about a number of sports including hockey, the Olympics, and even pro wrestling. But the heart of this episode is basketball: from Patrick Ewing's Georgetown Hoyas to Bobby Knight's Gold Medical Olympic Team, to Bernard King's suprising Knicks. And of course, the classic '84 Finals between Magic's Lakers and Bird's Celtics. Enjoy and check out Part 2 soon!

Books to compliment this episode are almost too many to name. We mention several in the course of the episode, feel free to contact us if you'd like to know more!

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week I share how someone in my life reminded me that one person truly can make a difference. The same thing can be said for a football team.

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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.