Sports History Network

The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

LINKS

The Official PFRA Podcast Website

The Professional Football Researchers Association Website

EPISODE SUMMARY

Jon and George spoke with the Associate Producer of the upcoming film Triangle Park Scott Ferguson Greene. They discuss this film that will be released around Thanksgiving, it tells the story of the first NFL game that was played in Dayton.

THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND

The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

“Covering Sports from a Different Angle”

HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND

Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats.

Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" (Amazon link) and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football, baseball, and MMA are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history.

You can email Harv at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter @TSRHarv59. 

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Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

“Covering Sports from a Different Angle”

HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND

Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats.

Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" (Amazon link) and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football, baseball, and MMA are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history.

You can email Harv at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter @TSRHarv59. 

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Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this 27th episode, Brian Scott rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:

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In this episode, we talk to prominent Buffalo sports historian, curator and author Greg Tranter about his books and his collection of Buffalo Bills memorabilia. Greg’s collection is the largest collection of Buffalo Bills memorabilia in the world and contains over 100,000 items.

For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we will discuss the Providence Steamroller, one of the early NFL teams and the subject of Greg’s next book.

Greg’s Books:

Makers, Moments & Memorabilia: A Chronicle of Buffalo Professional Sports: http://wnybooks.com/makers-moments-and-memorabilia.html

Relics: The History of the Buffalo Bills in Objects and Memorabilia: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-History-Buffalo-Objects-Memorabilia/dp/1937943585/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32G4PPU62HUSH

The Buffalo Sports Curse: 120 Years of Pain, Disappointment, Heartbreak and Eternal Optimism: https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Sports-Curse-Disappointment-Heartbreak/dp/1939125871/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32G4PPU62HUSH

Buffalo Bills: An Illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team: https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Bills-Illustrated-Timeline-Storied/dp/1681064499/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32G4PPU62HUSH

Football Learning Academy Website:

To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com

Social Media:

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Music By:

Jeff Nixon, Safety for the Buffalo Bills from 1979-84.

 In our conclusion to our profile on Oscar Robertson we cover his NBA career, the creation of the Players’s Union, and his first championship.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"This or That" by Reks

"Running" by Jens East

"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

sportshistorynetwork.com

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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

Few sports fans have heard of George Pjura. One reason is that Olympic Weightlifting is not a highly popular sport in the USA. Another reason is that George is humble and speaks little of his achievements. But those who know weightlifting know who George is.

I've known George for roughly forty years, and we've trained together numerous times. I enjoy training with him because his approach to training is much like mine: no-nonsense and 100% focused! But training with him could also get a little frustrating because I wasn't on the same level as him. Although we were in the same weight class back then, it was hard to keep up with him because he was lifting heavier weights than me. I was an average Olympic lifter, maybe slightly above average. George was, and still is, a top-level lifter.

We've remained friends throughout the years, and I decided to write an article about him and ask him for an interview......

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)

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

Today we talk to Marques Ogden about his football career, his draft experience, and his work after his football career. This was a fun interview, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Follow the Football is Family podcast on your podcaster of choice, and on X (Twitter) @jeremy_mcfarlin.

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.

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this 26th episode, Brett Lanier rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:

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BETTER VISION STORY

**From Bettor Vision website****

Here at Bettor Vision, we are huge fans of sports betting and fantasy sports. Can't get enough of it. Unfortunately for us and the millions of fans who participate in both activities, it means that we have a bunch of apps on our phone to support our wonderfully ridiculous habit, which stinks! Our co-founders Brett and Geoff were tired of wasting valuable time, so they decided to do something about it.

‍We are also big believers in the value of price shopping. Betting on sports is really, really hard! There's a reason why there is a beautiful city in the middle of the desert - the house always wins. Price shopping is the smartest thing that bettors can do to gain an advantage on the house. But with the many sports betting apps now on your phone, it takes time and energy to find the best value. With Bettor Vision, we take care of that for you.

And at its best, fantasy sports and sports betting are a great social activity! Brett and Geoff used to text all the time about what bets to make and who to start in fantasy. Now all those interactions are done using Bettor Vision. We've captured that experience in our Community section, making it easier to connect with friends and other fans who share the same passions.

BETTOR VISION MISSION

***From Bettor Vision website***

Bettor Vision is dedicated to serving all types of fantasy players and sports bettors. Our goals are very simple:

        - Save our users valuable time by aggregating all their fantasy sports and sportsbook accounts into one location. 

        - Identify the best value for our users by comparing different sportsbook odds to find the best available odds.

        - Connect our users with friends & family to make sports betting and fantasy sports as fun and social as possible.

We're not here for clicks and hot takes. We are here to save our users time and money to improve their sports gaming experience.

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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 a friend of mine, Travis Creasy. We jump around topics: Alabama football, high school football, cancer, mental health, and autographs. I really enjoyed this interview, and I hope you do too.

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.