Sports History Network

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode highlights memorable moments in Native sports history that occurred between September 13 and September 19.

Jack Dempsey survives being knocked out of the ring before defeating Luis Ángel Firpo in one of boxing’s most famous championship fights. Jim Thorpe becomes the first president of the American Professional Football Association, which later becomes the NFL. Sonny Sixkiller breaks Washington’s single-game total-offense record in his first varsity start, then delivers another remarkable performance against Purdue one year later.

The episode also features Aidan Thomas winning the New Mexico Open in his professional golf debut, Johnny Bench hitting the final home run of his Major League career, Willie Stargell beginning his Hall of Fame journey, and victories by Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, Hunter Azure, Sam Bradford, Jim Plunkett, and Tommy Morrison.

TOPICS COVERED

• Henry Armstrong’s victories over Max Tarley, Alton Black, Leo Rodak, Aldo Spoldi, and Johnny DeFoe
• Early Wynn’s Major League debut with the Washington Senators
• Angel Goodrich’s first career WNBA double-double
• Jack Dempsey’s legendary heavyweight title defense against Luis Ángel Firpo
• Orville Moody winning the inaugural Korean Open
• Chuck Norris at the inaugural World Professional Karate Championships
• Hunter Azure’s successful UFC debut
• Willie Stargell’s Major League debut
• Jim Thorpe becoming the first president of the APFA
• Joe Guyon’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Johnny Bench’s final career home run and Cincinnati Reds statue
• Aidan Thomas winning the New Mexico Open in his professional debut
• Joe Louis knocking out Tami Mauriello
• Sonny Sixkiller’s record-setting Washington performances
• Sam Bradford’s Minnesota Vikings debut
• Roy Tyner competing in NASCAR’s Grand National Series
• Jim Plunkett’s NFL debut and upset victory over Oakland
• Tommy Morrison’s thirty-seven-second knockout of David Jaco

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NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

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.

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In 1981, the Atlanta Falcons scored all 31 of their point in the fourth quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24.

In 1992, the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers played a game without either needing to punt. It was the first time in NFL history that had happened. It's happened five times since.

In 1842, Thomas McCoy died from injuries sustained in a 118-round boxing match.

In 1958, Florida State's Vic Prinzi scored the first 2-point conversion in college football.

In 2009, Serena Williams' meltdown against a line judge cost her the match and $82,000 in fines.

In 1951, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson regained his middle weight title, beating Britain's Randy Turpin.

In 1995, a group of former NBA players beat the Harlem Globetrotters.

In 1928, Ty Cobb retired from baseball.

In 1985, Cincinnati's Pete Rose singled to left off San Diego's Eric Show for his 4,192nd career hit, passing Ty Cobb.

In 1977, the US Open Tennis Championships played on clay for the final time.

In 1999, Serena Williams beat World #1 Martina Hingis in straight sets to win the US Open and win her first major singles title.

In 2010, the James Madison Dukes upset #13 Va. Tech 21-16.

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

TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode is the last of a three part series reflecting on the last player drafted in three major sports for the first 10 years of the draft. On this episode it is the National Hockey League that is covered beginning with its first ever draft held in 1963 and then looking back at the next nine drafts after that profiling the last man drafted in each of those drafts.

TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND

Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear.

No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory.

Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan.

With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show.

HOSTS - HARV ARONSON

Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. You can listen to Harv’s Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. He currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats.

Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall.

You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is [email protected]om.

You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.

Leave a voice message for the Total Sports Recall podcast to be aired at a later date.

Historian Scott Perry joins us and states that if the Buffalo Bills finish 13-5 this season, they will be a winning organization for the first time since the 1970 NFL merger. I welcome Scott Perry, and we frame the conversation around his book, NFL Since 1970, which provides a visual record of franchise standings. We review Buffalo’s origins in the AFL in 1960, Lou Saban’s 1964–65 championships, and the Bills’ four consecutive AFC title game appearances in the early 1990s. We recount player highlights, helmet changes, and key moments that shaped the club across decades. I urge listeners to consult Scott’s book on Amazon for a detailed, year-by-year standings reference and historical context.

Make sure to check out Scott's web pages at https://nflsince1970.com/

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.

Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.

Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.

*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-Stars

Drop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.

Contact us directly at [email protected]

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

StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

There have been some great clutch performances in the history of Baltimore Sports. StatMan and Robin share two of their favorites in this episode, an historic comeback by the Maryland Terps football team and a shocking triumph by the Terps in the ACC Basketball Tournament

STATMAN AND ROBIN BACKGROUND

The city of Baltimore has a rich sports history dating back to the “Hit ‘em where they ain’t” Orioles of the 1890’s. Since then, the Colts, Orioles, Ravens and nearby Maryland Terrapins have provided fans with thrilling victories and crushing defeats, and we’ve been there for them all going back to the 1966 World Series champion Orioles.

We’ll bring you the stories of our teams through the years featuring not just the action on the field, but memories of the players, coaches, executives and the city itself. From the champs to the bad teams that make us appreciate the good ones even more, there are stories we want to share for posterity. We hope the younger fans learn, and older fans relive those memories and perhaps learn something they didn’t know.

We’ll also occasionally add stories of some lesser-known Baltimore teams, in sports like indoor soccer, lacrosse, and even Canadian football. Also, don’t forget the Baltimore Bullets.

We hope you will enjoy our bi-weekly shows as much as we will enjoy reliving these great times of our lives.

HOSTS - JIM JOHNSON & ROBIN HAINES

Jim Johnson bio:

I’m Jim Johson (aka StatMan), one of the co-hosts of Baltimore Sports History. I escaped the doldrums of Washington, DC sports in the 1960s when I moved to the Baltimore area during the 1970 World Series, which the Orioles won, and met Robin Haines. We quickly bonded over sports, a bond that lasted past school years through families and careers.

I have written about sports for various websites over the years. I did “The Courtmaster” column covering ACC and Maryland Terps men’s basketball (and a National Championship) in the early 2000’s. I also wrote about college football in the mid 2000’s. More recently, I wrote about Baltimore football history and the AFC North for Baltimore Sports and Life from 2021-2023. Now happily retired, I enjoy going back to the history of my favorite teams and sharing it with Robin, and you.

Robin Haines bio:

I'm Robin Haines, a retired R.N. and lifelong Baltimore area resident who grew up hearing my dad talk about the pre-1954 minor league Orioles. The seed was planted for my growth into a die-hard Baltimore sports follower (and when you're named after a baseball Hall of Famer-well, there's a story there).

I met Jim Johnson when we were both around 12 years old, and we have shared the ups and downs (and many quirks) of the Baltimore sports scene for most of our lives. You know how a sports story or event you share with someone can instantly take you back to an earlier version of yourselves? That's how it is with Jim and me, and I hope to share that connection on this podcast.

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In 2016, Central Michigan shocked Oklahoma State on an untimed down that should have never happened.

In 2016, Tennessee and Virginia Tech played at Bristol Motor Speedway in front of the largest crowd to watch a football game.

In 1988, Steffi Graf beat Gabriella Sabatini to win the US Open and become just the third woman to win the Grand Slam events in the same year.

In 1962, Rod Laver won the US Open becoming just the second man to win all four Grand Slam events in the same year.

In 1989, Deion Sanders made his NFL debut.

In 1968, Arthur Ashe won the US Open, becoming the first black man to win any Grand Slam event.

In 1972, the US Men's Basketball Team had the gold medal stolen from them.

In 2007, the New England Patriots got caught spying on the New York Jets, beginning Spygate.

The commencement of the National Football League season for 2026 heralds a momentous occasion, as we eagerly anticipate the inaugural games that promise to enthrall fans across the nation. Our discourse today is centered upon the pivotal matchups, specifically the highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, alongside the contest featuring the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams. With great enthusiasm, we present our predictions for these encounters, as well as others that comprise this week's schedule. Joining us for insightful analysis is Ed Cleese, who will elucidate on the intricacies of each game, while we meticulously examine the point spreads and potential outcomes. As we embark on this journey through the season, we invite listeners to engage with us as we traverse the landscape of football history and contemporary match predictions.

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.

Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.

Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.

*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-Stars

Drop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.

Contact us directly at [email protected]

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

The commencement of the 2026 NFL season heralds an exciting return to the gridiron, as the anticipation surrounding the opening matchups builds. The dialogue between the hosts provides an insightful exploration of the season's first games, including a highly anticipated rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Each host articulates their predictions with a clarity that reflects their understanding of team dynamics, the implications of player performances, and the intricate details of each matchup. The hosts delve into the analysis of point spreads and the statistical underpinnings that may influence the outcomes of these games, emphasizing the importance of historical context and recent form. As they navigate through various matchups, such as the 49ers against the Rams and the Bengals facing the Buccaneers, they showcase their expertise and contrasting viewpoints, which enrich the conversation and provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the factors at play. This season prediction show serves not only as a guide for fans eager to engage with the upcoming games but also as a platform for the hosts to demonstrate their analytical prowess and passion for the sport of football.