Sports History Network

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this 23rd episode, Ben Bentley 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 specializes in NFL, NHL, Fantasy Football, DFS, and MMA Bets. He is also known for constantly hitting on obscure bets and finding outliers. He is a die-hard Kansas City sports fan who runs our graphics and edits the shows.

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

Meet our guest- author Gregg Ficery. This man has put together an amazing book over the history of the pre-NFL NFL. The book, Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story, is a labor of love for him and his family. Check out the interview, and, when you are done, check out the book.

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.

After graduating from Notre Dame, Lamonica started his professional football career with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders in 1967 and led them to the AFL Championship. After a single season with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League in 1975, Lamonica retired from football.

Back in 2013, Host Ken Crippen interviewed Lamonica for a “Where are they Now” article for the National Football Post. The audio in this episode was from that interview.

For our Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about the World Football League of 1974 and 1975, where we mentioned that Lamonica played for a single season.

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.

The NBA started out by a different name: the Basketball Association of America, or BAA. The very first game was between the Toronto Huskies and the New York Knicks. Ossie Schectman scored the very first basket of the game for the Knicks. This is his story.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Swing Has Swung" by Shane Ivers

"Horizons" by Roa

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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

The first Super Bowl I can remember watching was Super Bowl IV. I was roughly two and a half months shy of my eighth birthday, and having watched the 1969 season with my father and older brother, I was beginning to understand the game well. I was reading everything football-related I could get my hands on, including the back of my 1969 Topps football cards.

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)

Reliving 1970s Old School Football

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this 22nd episode, Anthony Cervino 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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Anthony Cervino is a lifelong NFL enthusiast, especially of the Dallas Cowboys. He has been infatuated with the game since childhood and was introduced to fantasy football as a young teen. Back then, the league commissioner typed out the weekly newsletter and used the Daily News to tally scores. In a statistic-driven game of fantasy football, Anthony believes that sometimes you have to rely on that good ole gut instinct.

Anthony resides in New Jersey where he lives with his wife, son, and a pomeranian that is named Roman (after Tony Romo). When Anthony is not immersed in the NFL or fantasy football-related activities, he enjoys bodybuilding and spending time with his family. Anthony is committed to giving you his best analysis and most accurate statistics to help you win championships.

Don't hesitate to tweet Anthony @therealnflguru about anything NFL or fantasy-related topics. He will always respond in a timely fashion.

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Today’s very special guest is Shannon Eastin, the NFL’s first female on-field official. She was brought in during the 2012 season when the NFL locked out officials prior to the season.

To purchase Shannon’s book, go to: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538181607/Lady-Ref-Making-Calls-in-a-Man's-World

For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we discuss the historic accomplishments of Terri Valenti. Shannon and host Ken Crippen briefly discuss her during the interview, and this is an opportunity to dive deeper into Terri’s career.

Football Learning Academy Website:

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

Social Media:

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footballlearningacademy

Music By:

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

The Dapper Dan Roundball Classic was the first national level high school basketball All-Star game. It was started in 1965 by Sonny Vaccaro, the same guy that invented the idea for the Air Jordan in 1984. The Dapper Dan game was a huge success by bringing together some of the best high school basketball players together into one single matchup.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan

"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

sportshistorynetwork.com

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

[email protected]

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

The first Super Bowl I can remember watching was Super Bowl IV. I was roughly two and a half months shy of my eighth birthday, and having watched the 1969 season with my father and older brother, I was beginning to understand the game well. I was reading everything football-related I could get my hands on, including the back of my 1969 Topps football cards.

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)

Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

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We are back! We talked all about our off-season! Join us and listen in!

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Talkin’ all things Tennessee Titans! Join us (Asher & Tyler) as we break down all news and games of our beloved Titans. TitanUp!!