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- Semi-Pro Football Hall of Famer Averell Harris
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
Hear the story of a semi-pro star, as Hall of Famer Averell Harris joined George & Jon.
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.
45 min - The First Gridiron Game
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
Bert Gambini, PFRA member & News Content Manager at the University of Buffalo joins the podcast to discuss the first gridiron game.
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.
34 min - Former Charger and Hall of Famer Ron Mix - President of the Pro Football Retired Players Association Board of Directors
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
Check out Jon & George's discussion with Ron Mix, President of the Pro Football Retired Players Association Board of Directors. Mix played for the Chargers and is a Hall of Famer.
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.
1 hr 6 min - Official PFRA Podcast: Author Philip J. Lowry
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
Author of "Green Gridirons" Philip J. Lowry joins the podcast.
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.
29 min - Official PFRA Podcast: NFL Films Head Archivist Chris Willis
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
Chris joins the Pod to discuss his book "The Man Who Built the National Football League: Joe F. Carr" - Listen to his discussion with Jon & George here.
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.
34 min - Official PFRA Podcast: Authors John D. Steffenhagen & Jeffrey J. Miller
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
The first episode of season 3, Jon and George chat with Authors John D. Steffenhagen & Jeffrey J. Miller about their book titled Leo Lyons, the Rochester Jeffersons and the Birth of the NFL.
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.
42 min - NDN All-Stars: Celebrating Great Native American Athletes of Past and Present on the Sports History Network - SHN Trailers
NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports!
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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.
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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 right.
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NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!
Mentioned in this episode:
Sports History Network Theme Song
This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz
https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=04 min - Official PFRA Podcast: Upton Bell
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 interview Upton Bell. Bell is a former NFL Personnel Director and GM, former WFL Owner and GM, and the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell.
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.
1 hr 19 min - PFRA Podcast: Former NFL RB Leroy Hoard
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 & George chat with former University of Michigan stand-out Leroy Hoard. The bruising back played for the Browns, Vikings, Ravens & Panthers.
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.
1 hr 3 min - SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers
Digits Dynasty is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY
“Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history.
Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes across all of sports history, that highlight the legends who wore it. From iconic moments to personal stories, we break down the impact these athletes had on their teams and the game itself.
Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.
Mentioned in this episode:
Sports History Network Theme Song
This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz
https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=03 min
About The Official PFRA Podcast
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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 the Infinity Sports Network and SiriusXM NFL Radio covering all Cleveland Browns home games.