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Our special guest this week is former NFL player J.J. Birden, who played for multiple NFL teams. In this interview, we talk about his football career and what he’s been doing since he retired from football. We get into his podcast, blog, and leadership keynote speeches.

For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we will talk about J.J.’s coach in Cleveland and Kansas City: Marty Schottenheimer.

J.J.’s Websites:

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https://www.jjbirdenhealth.com/

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Music By:

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

In Part 2 of the story of Oscar Robertson we cover Oscar’s college career at the University of Cincinnati. He took the team to the NCAA twice. He was also asked to participate with the national team in 1959 and again in 1960.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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"Horizons" by Roa

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

After winning back-to-back World Series in 1977 & 1978, the New York Yankees had an off year in 1979, finishing the season with an 89–71 record and failing to reach postseason play. More importantly, their Captain, Thurman Munson, was killed in a plane crash.

The Yankees were determined to get back to the World Series in 1980. Most of their top players from 1979 returned in 1980. Outfielders Bobby Murcer, Lou Piniella, and Reggie Jackson. Infielders Buck Dent, Graig Nettles, and Willie Randolph. Pitchers Ed Figueroa, Ron Guidry, Tommy John, and Luis Tiant. Relief Pitchers Rich "Goose" Gossage and Ron Davis......

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)

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

During the first half of the 1970s, the Miami Dolphins had a couple of starting safeties who brought their own distinctive talents to the team’s defense. That unit was called the “No-Name Defense,” and appropriately so. If you asked anyone today “…who were the starting safeties in Miami during their championship years of the early 1970s?”…you would probably see a blank stare or a quizzical shrugging of one’s shoulders as the likely response. But in reality, both free safety Jake Scott and strong safety Dick Anderson should be much more famous and much better remembered today........

Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.

PRO FOOTBALL IN THE 1970S BACKGROUND

Pro Football in the 1970s is a podcast dedicated to teaching fans about the history of the NFL during the 1970s, a time when the host (Joe Zagorski) grew up as a rabid fan of the game. Joe is also an author of multiple NFL books. See Joe's books below.

The NFL in the 1970s: Pro Football's Most Important Decade

The Year the Packers Came Back: The 1972 Resurgence

America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier

In this episode, we’re going to do something a little different. On September 4th, 2023, Los Angeles Rams’ great Eddie Meador passed away at the age of 86. FLA founder Ken Crippen was fortunate enough to have interviewed Eddie back in 2012 for an article he wrote for National Football Post.

The difference with this episode is that we will intersperse Eddie’s commentary throughout this narrative. As a result, there will be Pro Football History Nuggets of the Week scattered throughout the episode as we tell Eddie’s story.

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On this edition of the podcast, host Dana Auguster will announce his picks on who will represent the AFC and the NFC in this years Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February. Also in the program he will go team-by-team, disclosing thier record and a quick synopsis of thier upcoming season.

Later in the podcast, Dana Auguster will also send a "Shout Out" to a team that was once beloved not only in the NFL but was the centerpiece of one of the fastsest growing cities in the United States over the last 40 years.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please do not hesistate to send an e-mail to [email protected] or you could follow us on twitter or X @Historically Sp2.

One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Not baseball or basketball but football. Welcome to the NFL Preview for the 2023-24 season. We are going to be doing Football Fridays for the season. This is my predictions. Listen, enjoy, and I will be back with more baseball and basketball history shortly.

ABOUT ONE GUY WITH A MIC PRESENTS: HISTORY OF DINGERS AND DUNKS

I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn.

If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well.

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

Just a quick episode- giving you my predictions of who will make the playoffs and who will win the Super Bowl this year. Let me know what I did right- let me know what I did wrong. This is all fun and games until the season starts.

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 25th episode, Chosen Blakey 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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Ben Troupe was drafted by the Tennessee Titans. He played for them from 2004 through 2007, before going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2008 season.

That leads me to this week’s special guest Ben Troupe. Yes, he played in the NFL. Yes, he is a successful author and podcaster. But what truly makes Ben Troupe remarkable is how he selflessly gives back to others. Combine that with his overwhelmingly positive attitude, and you can’t help but love him. He is truly an inspiration, and we’re glad to have him as part of the FLA family.

This week, there is no Pro Football History Nugget of the Week. Ben’s powerful message of giving back and having a positive mindset is admirable and we want that message to stand on its own.

Ben’s Classes at the FLA:

Interview: https://www.football-learning-academy.com/courses/ben-troupe-interview

Live Q&A: https://www.football-learning-academy.com/courses/live-q-a-with-ben-troupe

Ben’s Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/84reasons

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Music By:

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