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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of football card collecting, spotlighting the extensive and passionate pursuits of our distinguished guest, Aaron Waxenfelter, a devoted Buffalo Bills aficionado. As we explore the intricacies of his collection, Aaron elucidates the profound connection between card collecting and personal fandom, illustrating how the evolution of memorabilia intertwines with one's dedication to a team. The discourse further encompasses Aaron's experiences as a collector situated far from his team's home base, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs associated with maintaining such a collection. Through his anecdotes, we gain insight into the historical significance of football cards, as well as the unique challenges faced by collectors in the modern era. Join us as we uncover the rich narratives behind the cards that define not only individual collections but also the broader tapestry of football history.

Check out Aaron's YouTube Channel at @Profootballretro

His brother Royce Waxenfelter has a channel mentioned @VikingWaxPress

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In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier.

In 1971, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met at Madison Square Garden in the 'Fight of the Century.'

In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a two-year contract paying him $80,000 a season and was asked after why he deserved more money than the President of the US to which he answered, 'I had a better year than he did.'

In 1936, the first Daytona race was run. It was chaos but eventually led to the creation of NASCAR.

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

This week in NDN All-Stars history features big moments across boxing, hockey, basketball, and baseball.

Joe Louis scores an early knockout in Detroit, Henry Armstrong adds more victories to his remarkable career, and Jack Dempsey continues his rise in the heavyweight ranks.

We also move into more recent history with Zach Whitecloud signing his first NHL contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, Lindy Waters III making his first NBA start for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Carey Price becoming the winningest goaltender in Montreal Canadiens history.

From early twentieth-century prizefights to modern professional milestones, these moments show the lasting impact Native athletes continue to have across the world of sports.

• Joe Louis defeats Don “Red” Barry in a 1935 boxing bout

• Henry Armstrong’s victories in 1937 and 1943

• Jack Dempsey’s early heavyweight knockout in Utah

• Marvin Camel’s professional boxing win in Wichita

• Zach Whitecloud signs his first NHL contract with the Vegas Golden Knights

• Lindy Waters III makes his first NBA start for the Oklahoma City Thunder

• Joe Hipp scores a first-round knockout in 1997

• Adrian Houser throws perfect innings in spring training

• George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah wins his professional debut

• Carey Price becomes the winningest goaltender in Montreal Canadiens history

• James Winchester signs with the Kansas City Chiefs

• Henry Armstrong’s 1944 victory in Houston

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Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, and sometimes the athletes themselves—to help connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious, this podcast offers a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

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The discourse centers upon the historical significance of the first college football game played in the Midwest, a topic of paramount importance in the context of American sports history. Tim Brown of Football Archaeology elucidates the evolution of football narratives, illuminating the longstanding misconceptions regarding the origins of the game in this region. Through rigorous research, he reveals that the first recorded match involved Northwestern University and the Chicago Football Club in February 1876, challenging the previously accepted account of a game between Michigan and Racine College. This episode not only explores the implications of such revelations on our understanding of football's formative years but also prompts a broader discourse on the criteria for categorizing early matches as football or rugby. We invite our listeners to engage with these intricate historical inquiries and appreciate the roots of the game we hold dear today.

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In 1964, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali.

In 1967, Ali was ordered to report to military service.

In 1954, the ACC crowned its first men's basketball champ, sending that team to the NCAA tournament.

In 2015, the NCAA penalized Syracuse men's basketball and head coach Jim Boeheim after an investigation found misconduct and impermissible booster activity.

In 2000, Laker Shaquille O'Neal celebrated his 28th birthday taking out some frustration on the crosstown rival Clippers.

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In 1922, Babe Ruth won a coin flip that gave him a bigger contract and a bonus for every home run he hit.

In 1973, Yankees teammates Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson traded wives.

In 1931, Fort Wayne’s WGL Radio broadcast the first game of the American Basketball League’s championship series between the Brooklyn Visitations and the Fort Wayne Hoosiers.

In 1985, New York Islander Mike Bossy scored his 50th goal of the year, becoming the first NHL player to score 50 goals in 8 straight seasons.

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

Join Co-Host Joe Squires and I as we interview Author, Knute Rockne Collector and Historian Andy Nickle

GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND

Gridiron Greats covers 150+ 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.

In 2006, the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled JJ Redick's final game at Cameron Indoor.

In 1990, Loyola Marymount's Hank Gathers collapsed during a game and later died at a hospital.

In 1891, MLB pitcher Dazzy Vance was born.

In 1991, golfer Rocco Mediate became the first player to win on the PGA tour with an anchored putter.

Between 1972 and 1997 the Southeastern Conference in basketball grew in stature from just being a premier football conference.

During that time of conference growth of both prominence and popularity, the team most emblematic of that growth in national prestige was located in -- of all places-- Baton Rouge Louisiana. And the leader of this team from the sidelines hailed from the hinterlands of North Dakota.

In his episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, Co-hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs highlight the era of LSU Tigers basketball under the direction of Head Coach Dale Brown.

During his tenure with the Tigers, Brown didn't just coach basketball at LSU, he made it matter in a football crazed state and made it a national brand.

He took a program that had flashes of relevance and turned into a powerhouse that would go toe-to-toe with anyone in the country.

This was the era of superstars such as Chris Jackson who would later become Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, whose scoring brilliance electrified the country and garnered comparisons to Pete Maravich. It was also the era of the unstoppable force of Shaquille O'Neal, a once in a generation talent who turned LSU into must see TV.

And before them there was Rudy Macklin leading the Tigers to the final four, for the first time since the early 1950s

But the Dale Brown era wasn't just about wins and NBA draft picks .

It was about personality, passion and conviction.

Brown was outspoken, emotional, sometimes controversial -- a coach who wore his heart on his sleeve and fought fiercely for his players. He believed LSU could compete with the blue bloods of college basketball and for stretches from the late 1970s to the mid 1990s ... it absolutely did.

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Connie Hawkins has a fascinating story of initially being banned by the NBA and later suing the league to be allowed to play. And it all started with a simple loan he took from gambler, Jack Molinas. We interview Bo Belanger about his new podcast series “Connie & Jack: A Rigged Game”.

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