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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL BACKGROUNDEach episode takes the listener back to the very early days of the National Football League. Author Joe Ziemba will share a forgotten or lost story from one of the NFL’s two oldest teams: The Bears and the Cardinals. Team championships, individual exploits, or long-buried items of interest from the earliest years of the NFL will be dusted off and resurrected for the listener. Not for the football faint-of-heart since these programs will document when the struggling Bears nearly went out of business or when Cardinals’ players earned $15 a game and were proud of it! It’s NFL history—with a twist!. See Joe's books below.Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military AcademyWhen Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFLMusic for the episode - https://www.purple-planet.com/When Football Was Football is part of the Sports History Network, the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Learn more about the Sports History Network and When Football Was Football here. Music:https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaws | Ron Jaworski InterviewRon Jaworski needs no introduction to any NFL fan for the past 4 decades. He was first drafted into the league in 1973 by the Los Angeles Rams. After a couple years in LA, he was traded to Philadelphia, where he would fly as an Eagle under Coach Dick Vermeil. The highlight of his career was leading the Eagles to Super Bowl 15. Although they did not win the game, the team had a great run. Jaworski ultimately played for 17 years in the league, and then he had a wildly successful career as an analyst and broadcaster at ESPN. Jaws is also a published author and very successful businessman. Jaws book - The Games That Changed the GameRon Jaworski WebsiteRon Jaworski Golf WebsiteThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.Support the Show via DonationConnect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Don Shula | Interview With Jack GildenDon Shula is the winningest coach in NFL history, is the head coach of the only NFL team with a perfect season, went to three Miami Dolphins Super Bowls in a row, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His great success is well documented. However, the rocky relationship he had with Johnny Unitas in his first head coaching gig with the Baltimore Colts, is not something many realize.Jack Gilden is the author of Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula, and the Rise of the NFL. He stops by the show to honor the late great Coach Don Shula by sharing some of the lesser-known stories of arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, with his time as the leader of the Baltimore Colts, before the famous 1972 Miami Dolphins.Favorite Football MomentsJeremy McFarlin shares another favorite football moment with us. This time he talks about the Tennessee Titans game vs. the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs. Support the Show via DonationConnect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Invincible Vince Papale | A Real-Life Disney CharacterVince Papale is a name many have heard of, even though he never played college football, nor did he get drafted to the NFL. The reason we all know the name is that his story is an incredible journey of a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan given the opportunity to try out for his beloved team. He ultimately made the team and then 30 years later Disney made a movie about Vince Papale, called Invincible, with Mark Wahlberg playing Vince. You will hear the story from Vince’s perspective in this interview, and to learn more about his story, see below for some details.Favorite Football MomentsJames Ashton from Liverpool, England shares his moment when the Lions had an incredible comeback to beat the Atlanta Falcons in the last second field goal.Greg from CFL America shares his moment about the Thanksgiving Game when Bob Griese tossed 6 touchdowns against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1977. Support the Show via DonationConnect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Berthelsen | NFLPA's Trusted Legal CounselRichard Berthelsen spent 40 years with the NFLPA, fighting for player rights. Perhaps the biggest win for the NFLPA was free agency, allowing players to choose where they want to play instead of the owners having basically all of the power. He shares how he fell into the job working with Ed Garvey, one of the biggest influencers to the players at the beginning. Richard's journey for 40 years gave him perspective, as he was often leading the charge helping set up the strikes and in the courtrooms.Favorite Football MomentsRob Sullivan from Rotoheat - Sully's 2 Cents Dynasty Podcast shares his favorite football moment about "The Minnesota Miracle." Support the Show via DonationConnect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dick Vermeil | Super Bowl Winning CoachCoach Dick Vermeil is one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history. He was successful at every level of coaching in his career with a different approach to leadership than many of his counterparts. Coach won the Rose Bowl with UCLA, then took the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl (lost,) and then finally won it all with "The Greatest Show on Turf." He later finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. In between stints in the NFL, Coach Vermeil spent almost 15 years in broadcasting. He stops by the show to share many of his experiences, perspectives on what it takes to be a leader/coach, and even give us some words of wisdom. Oh yeah, he also has his own wine company now called Vermeil Wines.Favorite Football MomentsJimmy Grant - shares his favorite football moment regarding the Vermeil era and the Philadelphia EaglesGary Jarjoura - shares his favorite moment when he was able see his Miami Dolphins at their training facility and even took photos with their Lombardi's Support the Show via DonationConnect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners.Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Zagorski Interview | Was the 1970s the Most Important Decade For the NFL? Joe Zagorski stops by the show to share with us why he believes the 1970s were the NFL’s most important decade. He’s even written 3 books so far on the topic. Throughout his days, Joe spent some time as a sportswriter and has been a member of the Pro Football Researchers Association since the mid-1980s. You can find his work in the monthly publications, called The Coffin Corner, which you can get sent to you when you sign up on the site to become a member. It’s a very reasonable price for the amount of information you can get from the PFRA. Also, if you’re interested in picking one of Joe’s books up, all three are listed below. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Zagorski Interview | Was the 1970s the Most Important Decade For the NFL? Joe Zagorski stops by the show to share with us why he believes the 1970s were the NFL’s most important decade. He’s even written 3 books so far on the topic. Throughout his days, Joe spent some time as a sportswriter and has been a member of the Pro Football Researchers Association since the mid-1980s. You can find his work in the monthly publications, called The Coffin Corner, which you can get sent to you when you sign up on the site to become a member. It’s a very reasonable price for the amount of information you can get from the PFRA. Also, if you’re interested in picking one of Joe’s books up, all three are listed below. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Baker | President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame David Baker is the current President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He stops by on the show to share with us some stories from his career, as well as the future plans for the Hall and the Centennial Celebration in September. Listen in to hear about David's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Serb Interview (War Football) Chris Serb is a Captain on the Chicago Fire Department by day and a veteran freelance writer by night, with concentrations in sports and history. His 2019 book, War Football: World War I and the Birth of the NFL, looks at how military football led to the growth of professional football and helped launch the NFL less than two years after World War I ended. The Professional Football Researchers Association recently chose War Football as the winner of the 2019 Nelson Ross Award, for outstanding achievement in pro football research. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Support the Show via Donation Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview | Part 2 Support the Show via Donation Chris Willis is the Head of the Research Library for NFL Films, a position he has held since 1996. He also is an author of 7 books, mostly revolving around the early history of the NFL, including his most recent book on the life of legendary Red Grange. Chris has been nominated and won Emmy's for his work on NFL documentaries, including HBO's Hard Knocks. He was elected in 2018 to the Urbana University Hall of Fame and was also given the Pro Football Researcher's Association Ralph Hay award for lifetime achievement in the pursuit of preserving the game. This is part 2 of the interview. If you haven't listened to part 1, then I suggest you mash your pause button and start there. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Willis (NFL Films) Interview | Part 1 Support the Show via Donation Chris Willis is the Head of the Research Library for NFL Films, a position he has held since 1996. He also is an author of 7 books, mostly revolving around the early history of the NFL, including his most recent book on the life of legendary Red Grange. Chris has been nominated and won Emmy's for his work on NFL documentaries, including HBO's Hard Knocks. He was elected in 2018 to the Urbana University Hall of Fame and was also given the Pro Football Researcher's Association Ralph Hay award for lifetime achievement in the pursuit of preserving the game. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit me on the web – my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 3 Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 2 Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Landry Interview (Part 1) Support the Show via Donation Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it's truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Chris's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Scouting Combine History (A Brief Overview) Support the Show via Donation The NFL Scouting Combine nowadays is a major event with media coverage all over the place and fans around the world tuning in to see if they can catch a glimpse at a new record. It wasn't always this way, and the combine itself isn't really that old, either. The first combine with all teams included wasn't until 1985. Even then it was a disorganized kind of a mess. This episode covers a brief overview of the history of the combine, including going back to give some credit to a man many call "The Father of Modern Scouting" - Eddie Kotal. So strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Wright Interview (Fantasy Footballers podcast) Support the Show via Donation Mike Wright is the reigning "Players Choice: Fantasy Analyst of the Year" and co-host/founder of the top-rated fantasy football podcast, The Fantasy Footballers. He stops by on the show to share his origin story in football, fantasy football, and how he worked with Andy Holloway and Jason Moore to create their show. Check out Mike Wright's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Mike's journey in the world of football and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football momentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football) Part 2 Support the Show via Donation Dan Carlin is the king of storytelling. His podcast, Hardcore History, dives deep into many topics across many years in the history of human existence. Most of the time his episodes cover military-based events. He even released a book recently called The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses. This is 2nd half of the interview with Dan, where we take a little Hardcore History and mash it together with some gridiron knowledge nuggets, to pop out something I’m calling Hardcore Football. If you haven’t listened to the first episode (Episode 100) then I recommend you head there first. Check out Dan Carlin's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Dan's Hardcore Football, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1) - Best Books About Football Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2) - Best Books About Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Carlin Interview (Hardcore Football) Support the Show via Donation Dan Carlin is the king of storytelling. His podcast, Hardcore History, dives deep into many topics across many years in the history of human existence. Most of the time his episodes cover military-based events. He even released a book recently called The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses. This time Dan stops by on the DeLorean to talk about another passion of his, football. We'll dub this episode Hardcore Football because you'll hear the passion and knowledge spewing from Dan as you venture on this journey. Check out Dan Carlin's dedicated page with all his content here. Listen in to hear about Dan's Hardcore Football, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1) - Best Books About Football Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 2) - Best Books About Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) Part 2 The Buffalo All-Americans was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season. The first NFL team in Buffalo was arguably the best team in the first 2 years of the league but then fizzled away by the end of the decade. Jeff Miller stops by to ride shotgun with us and share the story of the Buffalo All-Americans. Last week we left off the first part of the interview with asking about the 1921 NFL Championship controversy, which Jeff answers in this episode. If you didn't listen to that one yet, I recommend you listen to the first part of the Jeff Miller interview first. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) Cleveland Tigers | An Original NFL Team (Joe Ziemba Interview) Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo All-Americans | An Original NFL Team (Jeff Miller Interview) The Buffalo All-Americans was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season. The first NFL team in Buffalo was arguably the best team in the first 2 years of the league but then fizzled away by the end of the decade. Jeff Miller stops by to ride shotgun with us and share the story of the Buffalo All-Americans. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Check out Jeff Miller's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Heralds | An Original NFL Team The Detroit Heralds was another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season. Although the team didn't last long in the league, it had a major impact on professional football during the early years of the 20th century. Learn more about this important team in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Gene Cronin | 1959 Detroit Lions Championship Team Earl "Dutch" Clark | Detroit's Original NFL Superstar Founding of the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gene Cronin | 1957 Detroit Lions Championship Gene Cronin was a member of the Detroit Lions 1957 Championship team. He was mostly a pass rush specialist, chasing down some of the greats of the era. Mr. Cronin stops by on this episode to share some insights into what football was like in the late 50s and early 60s. He was also drafted by the Dallas Cowboys during the expansion draft to fill roster in their first season, so he was a player on the very first Dallas Cowboy team. Gene then was traded to the Washington Redskins, and ultimately found himself back in Detroit as a scout. Finally, he was the first-ever Director of Player Personnel for the newly formed Atlanta Falcons. Learn more about Gene Cronin's career on this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Tigers | An Original NFL Team The Chicago Tigers were another original NFL team that played in the inaugural 1920 season. However, it was the first team to disband in the newly formed league. Legend has it the team played against Chris O'Brien's Chicago Cardinals in a game where the loser would pack up their bags and leave town. Joe Ziemba stops by again as a guest on the show to set the story straight. Check out Joe Ziemba's dedicated page with all his content here. Learn more about this controversy of epic proportions in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Joe Ziemba - Part 1 Joe Ziemba - Part 2 Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Tigers were an original NFL team when the league formed on September 17, 1920, in Ralph Hay's Hupmobile auto showroom. There was a man involved with the beginning of this team and before in professional football by the name of George "Peggy" Parratt, the first to throw a legal forward pass in a professional football game. Learn more about Peggy Parratt and the Cleveland Tigers in this episode; and don't forget to strap on your seat belt, because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod Vader | Architect of ESPN Podcasts Jay Soderberg, also known as Pod Vader, was the architect of the ESPN Podcast Platform. After building award-winning shows, including the Fantasy Focus Football podcast with Matthew Berry and (at the time) Nate Ravitz, Jay transitioned into Head of Content at Blog Talk Radio. Now Jay is the Executive Producer for the Locked on Podcast network. He also hosts a podcast called Next Fan Up. Let's just say Pod Vader has left his mark on the podcasting landscape, and I'm glad we had a chance to get him to ride shotgun with us this week. Learn more about Jay Soderberg (Pod Vader) and his mark on the podcasting landscape in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canton Bulldogs| A Jack Cusack Original The Canton Bulldogs were the team to beat in the early 20th century. Much of the professional football world revolved around this powerhouse team, and Ralph Hay (the owner) is remembered for gathering other franchise owners in his Hupmobile Auto Showroom to build something that would turn into the NFL. However, without this week's hero, Ralph Hay would never have had a team to take over. Jack Cusack is not a widely recognized name, but it is he that convinced Jim Thorpe into coming to play professional football for the Bulldogs just a few years after he was dubbed the "greatest athlete in the world" by the King of Sweden. Learn more about Jack Cusack and his mark on the NFL in this week's episode, and strap on your seat belt, because we're about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Ralph Hay - The Founder of the NFL Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Note - the article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL YouTube - Luckett's Coin Toss Fail NFL - Original Towns Pro Football Researchers Association - Pioneers in Football (by Jack Cusack) Pro Football Researchers Association - Ohio League Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Anathema <a...

Hammond Pros | An Original NFL Team The Hammond Pros from little old Hammond, IN were a founding team of the NFL, led by a guy named Doc Young. Although the team did not amass too much in the standings, the team did leave a mark on the NFL. This wasn\'t just because Doc Young was at the meeting on September 17, 1920, in Ralph Hay\'s Hupmobile auto showroom. The biggest mark the Hammond Pros left on the NFL was being the most inclusive team in the league, at one point rostering 5 of the 10 African-American players in the early days of the NFL. Learn more about Doc Young and his team on this week\'s episode, and strap on your seat belt, because we\'re about to get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First-Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Rock Island Independents Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team Note - the article below covers the topic of this week\'s episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame - Fritz Pollard NFL - Original Towns NFL History by Decade | 1869 - 1910 NFL Standings - 1920 Pro Football Researchers Association - Hammond Clabbys Pro Football Researchers Association - Doc Young and his Hammond Pros National Park Service - History of Statue of Liberty Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rochester Jeffersons - John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 2) Tweet This episode we pick up the 2nd half of an interview with John Steffenhagen. He is Leo Lyons great-grandson, and he rides shotgun with us today in the DeLorean to take us back to the early days of the NFL, teaching us about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons. If you have not listened to Part 1 of the John Steffenhagen interview, I suggest you start there first. Here you can find the dedicated John Steffenhagen page. John has spent many years learning about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons and his great-grandfather, Leo Lyons. The thing that sparked his interest was seeing legends of the NFL in his great-grandfather\'s kitchen. We\'re talking Art Rooney, Vince Lombardi, and other NFL giants. He didn\'t understand the gravity of the situation back then, but then as he grew older, he realized it was a major deal. John has spent a large portion of his life ever since uncovering gridiron knowledge nuggets about one of the first teams in NFL history, the Rochester Jeffersons. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW CDC - Influenza Breakout Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button to Subscribe to the Newsletter Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rochester Jeffersons - John Steffenhagen Interview (Part 1) Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to March 11, 1892, the birth of this week's hero, Leo Lyons. He was the main guy responsible for building the Rochester Jeffersons from a sandlot team into one of the first franchises of the NFL. Leo was destined to be apart of Pro Football, considering he was born just 8 months and a day before William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, the first documented professional football player. John Steffenhagen is Leo's great-grandson, and he rides shotgun with us today in the DeLorean to take us back to the early days of the NFL, through the eyes of Leo Lyon's. Here you can find the dedicated John Steffenhagen page. John has spent many years learning about the history of the Rochester Jeffersons and his great-grandfather, Leo Lyons. The thing that sparked his interest was seeing legends of the NFL in his great-grandfather's kitchen. We're talking Art Rooney, Vince Lombardi, and other NFL giants. He didn't understand the gravity of the situation back then, but then as he grew older, he realized it was a major deal. John has spent a large portion of his life ever since uncovering gridiron knowledge nuggets about one of the first teams in NFL history, the Rochester Jeffersons. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment LINKS FROM THE SHOW CDC - Influenza Breakout Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button to Subscribe to the Newsletter Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals in Chicago - Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 2) Tweet This is the 2nd part of the Joe Ziemba interview covering the time when there were Cardinals in Chicago. If you have not listened to the 1st part of the Joe Ziemba interview covering the Chicago Cardinals' early history, I recommend you go back here. If you've already listened to that episode, then let's proceed with the 2nd part, covering the time period of World War II and beyond. Here you can find the dedicated Joe Ziemba page. Joe has spent many years learning about the history of the Arizona/St. Louis/Chicago/Racine Cardinals (oh, so many names). The thing that sparked his interest was finding out his dad was drafted by the Cardinals back in the 40s, but the crazy thing is he never found out about this until his father passed away. This led to him ultimately writing 2 books, When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL and Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Joe Ziemba's Books Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. This book is the topic of the interview. Joe learned his father was drafted by the Cardinals after his dad passed away, so it sparked a natural curiosity to learn more about the oldest franchise in the NFL. Now we get to learn from all of Joe's research. However, Joe said this book is no longer in print, so all the books you will see on Amazon are used copies. Joe describes the history of the Academy football program from the humble beginnings in 1893 through its final season as Morgan Park Military academy in 1958. He had an inside track on the information game because his dad was the head coach in the...

Chicago Cardinals - Joe Ziemba Interview (Part 1) Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to October 15, 1899, the first game in Arizona Cardinals history. Wait a tick. That doesn't sound right, does it? Well, the thing is, the Arizona Cardinals are the oldest franchise in the NFL. However, they were previously the St. Louis Cardinals, and before that, they were the Chicago Cardinals. Going even further back, they were the Racine Cardinals. Let's just say there's a long history concerning the oldest franchise in the NFL, and this episode takes us back to the beginning in Chicago with a guest riding shotgun with us. Joe Ziemba is our guest, and he is one of the world's most knowledgeable people about the early history of the Chicago Cardinals. This first part of the interview takes from the beginning of the Cardinals through the beginning of World War II. Here you can find the dedicated Joe Ziemba page. Joe has spent many years learning about the history of the Arizona/St. Louis/Chicago/Racine Cardinals (oh, so many names). The thing that sparked his interest was finding out his dad was drafted by the Cardinals back in the 40s, but the crazy thing is he never found out about this until his father passed away. This led to him ultimately writing 2 books, When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL and Cadets, Canons, and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Joe Ziemba's Books Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. This book is the topic of the interview. Joe learned his father was drafted by the Cardinals after his dad passed away, so it sparked a natural curiosity to learn more about the oldest franchise in...

Muncie Flyers | An Original NFL Team The first official NFL games were played on October 3, 1920. Historians believe the first NFL game ever was between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles. However, some believe it's possible a game between the Rock Island Independents, and this week's team the Muncie Flyers, could have been the first game. No matter which game was first, I'm sure the Muncie Flyers would like to forget the game because they lost 45 - 0 in their first-ever game. This episode chronicles the beginnings of the team. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Rock Island Independents Joe Carr - Columbus Panhandles Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL NFL - Original Towns NFL History by Decade | 1869 - 1910 NFL Standings - 1920 Indy Star - Muncie Flyers Pro Football Researchers Association - Muncie Flyers Indiana Public Radio: Muncie's Fleeting NFL Team <a...

First NFL Game Ever | Columbus Panhandles at Dayton Triangles When was the first NFL game ever played? The date was October 3, 1920, in Dayton, OH at Triangle Park. It was a game that saw the Columbus Panhandles roll into Dayton to face the Dayton Triangles. This was a game the Triangles won 14-0, and you can learn more about the first ever NFL game from last week's episode, mostly covering the Dayton Triangles. This week we cover the Columbus Panhandles and the famous Nesser Brothers that made it all possible. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes First Ever NFL Game | Dayton Triangles vs. Columbus Panhandles Rock Island Independents Joe Carr - Columbus Panhandles Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARYWhat teams played in the first-ever NFL game? Last week we discussed the first game featuring an NFL team with the Rock Island Independents, but they didn't take the cake when it came to the first official game between two NFL (APFA at the time) teams. The Dayton Triangles hosted the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park on October 3, 1920, to earn that honor. The Triangles beat the Panhandles 14-0 to earn the first official regular-season victory in NFL history. Unfortunately, this was the crowning moment for the Triangles. You can learn more about one of the original 14 NFL teams on this week's episode. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH.Check out the full web post hereTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rock Island Independets | Original NFL Team Can you name all 14 of the original NFL teams? Would you have guessed one of the big-time teams of the inaugural 1920 NFL season hailed from one of the good ole' Quad Cities? That's right. The Rock Island Independents were a founding and original team of the NFL way back in the first season in 1920. They were even invited to Founding of the NFL back on September 17, 1920, and forever will be considered one of the most important teams of the first decade of the league. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88MPH. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Ralph Hay - Founder of the NFL Joe Carr - Father of Professional Football Pudge Heffelfinger - First Professional Football Player Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL NFL - Original Towns Packers Website - Twisted Fates of Green Bay and Rock Island Independents History - The Birth of the National Football League Rock Island Independents Website Pro Football Researchers Association - Rock Island Independents Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. <a

Founding of the NFL | A Meeting on September 17, 1920 Did you ever wonder what day was the founding of the NFL? It was a hot and muggy night in the middle of September in a town all NFL fans have heard of. The date was September 17, 1920. Ralph Hay invited representatives from 11 franchises to his Hupmobile auto showroom, resulting in the nickname - The Founder of the NFL. The result of this meeting was actually the American Football Professional Association. A couple of years later the name would be changed to the National Football League. One book I recommend, if you are interested in learning about the beginnings of the NFL, is by John Eisenberg - How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire. Overall, this meeting set the foundation for a league to eventually take over as the top sports league in America, now celebrating 100 seasons. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get this baby up to 88 mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Ralph Hay - Founder of the NFL Wilbur "Pete" Henry Pudge Heffelfinger - First Professional Football Player Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Resources Used For Research Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Founding of the NFL NFL - Original Towns ESPN - NFL Was Born in Smoky Ohio Car Showroom History - The Birth of the National Football League <a...

September 11 Attacks and the Impact on the NFL Today is the 18th anniversary of the largest terrorist attack on American soil. The September 11 attacks made time stand still for a moment around the world. There was no American, business, or even sports organization that did not have a decision to make about what to do next. The NFL was in the same situation. After the smoke cleared, the commissioner of the league (Paul Tagliabue) and the leader of the NFLPA (Gene Upshaw) had to make a decision. The 2nd week of NFL games was scheduled to be played just 5 days after the September 11 attacks. What did they do? Learn what decision was made on this week's episode of The Football History Dude podcast and strap on your seatbelt, because we're getting this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Phil-Pitt Steagles Matthew Algeo Interview - Part 1 - Steagles Matthew Algeo Interview - Part 2 - Steagles Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Top Related Episodes Andrew Brandt via Sports Illustrated - How the Week of September 11 Unfolded in the NFL YouTube (NFL Channel) - Football is America | NFL Players Remember 9/11 Michael Silver via Yahoo Sports - 9/11 Forced Ex-NFL Commish to Make Decision of Lifetime <a...

Biggest NFL Rivalry | Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers What is the biggest NFL rivalry? The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers sure could take the cake on that question. This rivalry has been going on ever since 1921. It is a rivalry between two of the most storied franchises in the NFL. George Halas and the Chicago Bears (well, Decatur Staleys at first) were there from the beginning. Curly Lambeau and his Green Bay Packers started playing during the 2nd season of the NFL. The teams have been playing each other ever since, a total of 198 games. Tomorrow night marks the 199th time these two juggernaut franchises will square off against each other. This episode takes a look back at the storied rivalry that is, the longest standing rivalry in the NFL. So strap on your seatbelts, and let's get this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes George Halas - Founder of the Chicago Bears Curly Lambeau - Father of the Green Bay Packers NFL Records All Time | Will Any Be Broken in the 100th Season? Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Records All Time | Will Any Be Broken in the 100th Season? What are the most unbreakable NFL records all-time? There are many that can be thrown into this category, but the one I believe is at least the most impressive record is held by Otto Graham. You can hear about this record in this week's episode. You will also learn about records that will be challenged in the upcoming 100th season of the NFL. Some may surprise you just as much as they surprised me. So let's strap on your seatbelt, and get this baby up to 88 mph. Records Talked About In This Episode Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 - Recap NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 1) NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 2) Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 | Re-Live Stories From the Hall The NFL Hall of Fame 2019 enshrinement is in the books. Each year Hall of Fame weekend is a sight to behold, and each year it gets bigger and bigger. This year there were 8 inductees. You can learn more about them in the following 2 episodes that were released a few weeks ago: NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 1 NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 2 This episode takes you live in Canton, OH for Hall of Fame weekend. You will hear stories from fans at the Hall, talking about their favorite football moments of all-time. And as a side treat, you get to hear where they would take the keys to my DeLorean when I ask them where they are going to any point in NFL history. The caveat. They can't change the outcome, even though some snuck it passed me. Either way, this is a cool episode for fans of the NFL. I'd also love to hear your favorite football moment or the moment you're taking my DeLorean to back in NFL history. If you would like to be on the show and share your story, head to MY FOOTBALL MOMENT for the details. Guests On This Episode Ron Whisman - Ron was the first person I interviewed this year at the Hall of Fame to get his favorite story. As we were walking by the hall of busts, I hear Ron tell his family "this is like a religion to me". I was like, yup, I gotta go talk to that dude. Dillon Whisman - Dillon was the first to bring up the one time in his NFL career that Tebow was able to figure out how to throw the football in this AFC Wild Card game. Oh yeah, Dillon sneaks in a way to change the outcome when he takes the keys to my DeLorean. But with the story, I have to allow it. Allen Hedge - Another guy talking about the John Elway helicopter move in the Super Bowl. The story I thought that really told how fans think of their heroes on the gridiron comes in the form of Allen talking about John Elway's retirement speech. Ben Broumand - This guy was all decked out in Lion's gear, so you know I was all about it. His favorite moment was the game when the Detroit Lions beat the San Diego Chargers at the end of the 2011 season to advance to their first playoffs in forever. The game he was taking my DeLorean back to was when the Lions captured their first postseason win since 1957, beating the Cowboys in the 1991 Divisional Playoffs. I'm going to pause right now and think about that. How many years were there in between? Holy cats, batman. Nonetheless, we did have BARRY for a brief moment. Ben brought up another moment where he watched Barry after practice running sprints when everyone went to the locker room, and that's how his uncle told him Barry was the best. He was willing to put the work in. Bronco Queen - The Bronco Queen has season tickets and reminisced of Super Bowl 50 when Peyton Manning rode off into that sunset. She also brings up how "gorgeous Champ Bailey is" and that she didn't understand how that was possible. I will leave no comment. Gregory Brown - Gregory reminisced about Kellen Winslow playing hurt and overcoming

Highest Scoring NFL Games Of All-Time What are the highest-scoring NFL games of-all time? NFL fans love seeing points on the scoreboard. Nowadays, part of this has to do with fantasy football. However, fantasy football was barely a toddler when the highest-scoring NFL game in history occurred. This game was on November 27, 1966, between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. The Redskins trounced the Giants 72 to 41 en route to the highest-scoring game in NFL history, which still stands today. Last year we were close to seeing the record broken. The Kansas City Chiefs played the Los Angeles Rams to a nailbiter on Monday Night, which resulted in the 3rd highest total game in history, the highest Monday Night totals ever, and the only time both teams reached the 50 point mark in the same game. Needless to say, this game was a greater fantasy football feast than the true highest scoring game in NFL history. This episode explores the similarities and stark contrasts of both games. So strap on your seatbelt and let\'s get this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes AFL-NFL Merger (A Brief History) AFL-NFL Merger Archives George Preston Marshall - Founder of Washington Redskins Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week\'s episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Instant Replay History Instant replay in the NFL has not come without controversy over the years. Look to last year's NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints for evidence. This no-call on instant replay has become one of the most infamous (if not the most infamous) in NFL history. In fact, it lit a fire under the Competition Committee to hold a vote to allow an amendment to the instant replay rule. This upcoming year pass interference will be a reviewable play. Will this improve the game? Will this take away from the human element of the game, as many traditionalists believe? Time will only tell, but speaking of time, this is not the first time the league moved into uncharted waters regarding instant replay. Throughout many decades, the league has continued to tweak the review process in an attempt to perfect instant replay in the NFL. This episode follows the history of instant replay in chronological order. So strap on your seatbelt and let's get this baby up to 88mph. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Art McNally - NFL Director and Father of Instant Replay History of the NFL Official Elmer Layden - First NFL Commissioner Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 2) This Saturday we get to see 8 more gridiron giants inducted as part of the NFL Hall of Fame 2019 inductees celebration. Last week we covered the first four members in the episode titled NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class - Part 1. I recommend you listen to this episode first if you have not done so. This week we cover a brief overview of the rest of the members being inducted on August 3rd. The episode covers the players in alphabetic order. Here are the rest of the 4 members: Ty Law (modern) - cornerback for New England Patriots (1995-2005) New York Jets (2005, 2008) Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2007) Denver Broncos (2009) Kevin Mawae (modern) - center and guard for Seattle Seahawks (1994-1997) New York Jets (1998-2005) Tennessee Titans (2006-2009) Ed Reed (modern) - safety for Baltimore Ravens (2002-2012) Houston Texans (2013) New York Jets (2013) Johnny Robinson (senior) - safety and running back for Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1971) A couple weeks ago I covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap. In this episode, I also gave a quick overview of how players are voted into the Hall. I recommend checking this episode out before listening to this week's episode, as well. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap On-Location Interviews (Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018) Pro Football Hall of Fame (Brief History) Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. <a href="#"...

NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class (Part 1) Next Saturday we get to see 8 more gridiron giants inducted as part of the NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class. This week we cover a brief overview of 4 of the members being inducted on August 3rd. The episode covers the players in alphabetic order. Here are the first 4 members: Champ Bailey (modern) - cornerback for Washington Redskins (1999 - 2003) and Denver Broncos (2004 - 2013) Pat Bowlen (contributor) - Denver Broncos owner from 1984 until his death in 2019 Gil Brandt (contributor) - Dallas Cowboys as Vice President of Player Personnel (1960 - 1988) and NFL analyst (1995 to present) Tony Gonzalez (modern) - tight end for Kansas City Chiefs (1997 - 2008) and Atlanta Falcons (2009 - 2013) Last week was the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap. In this episode, I also gave a quick overview of how players are voted into the Hall. I recommend checking this episode out before listening to this week's episode. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Top Related Episodes Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap On-Location Interviews (Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018) Pro Football Hall of Fame (Brief History) Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 (Recap) This episode we hop on the DeLorean back to last year to recap the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Class. A brief overview of each of the 2018 enshrinees reminds us how awesome last year's class really was. Then I break review how the selection process works. It was covered more in depth a year ago on the first Pro Football Hall of Fame episode. Lastly, I give you a quick overview of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2019 Class. Next week I will cover 4 of the 8 members of the 2019 class in more detail, and then the remaining 4 will be covered in the following week. Tweet Note - The article below covers the topic of this week's episode in detail. There are many links throughout the article to enhance your learning of the history of the NFL. A few of these may be Amazon links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep scrolling to get to the article. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe for free to the podcast Subscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your favorite football moment Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. ARTICLE GOES HERE Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Tweet LINKS FROM THE EPISODE 2019 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game Hall of Fame History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clayton Trutor - Part 2 Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his opinion of the best books on football. During the interview, he provides 10 primary categories for the books discussed. In the first part of this interview, Dr. Clayton covered the categories that he calls League History, Biography, Strategy, A Season in the Life, and Expose'. If you have not listened to Clayton's first episode covering his first five categories for his best books about football, I suggest you do so. In this episode, Dr. Trutor picks up right where we left off last week. He covers the rest of the best books on football starting with the Competing Pro Leagues category. The other four categories are Fiction, Early Pro Football, Franchise History, and rounding it out with a Page Turner. It's near impossible to pick the best football book in each category, so he also provides some alternative options for you. These football book recommendations are not a direct endorsement from The Football History Dude podcast, but as a dude, I'm always open to some great reads. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. BTW - I reference William James Sidis at the end. He was considered one of the smartest dudes to ever live. Listen to see why I compare Dr. Clayton Trutor to this guy. You can reach out to Clayton on Twitter - @ClaytonTrutor Here you can find the dedicated Clayton Trutor page. Tweet Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Subscribe Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Clayton Trutor Bio He is a historian and sportswriter. He writes about college football and basketball for SB Nation at Down the Drive and Underdog Dynasty. He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Boston College and is the author of a forthcoming book on the history of professional sports in Atlanta. Free Promotions - I Urge You To Try One Below AUDIBLE - 2 FREE BOOKS - START TRIAL HERE Clayton Trutor Best Books On Football Below are the best books about football covered in the first part of the Clayton Trutor interview. Each category has a main book, and then there are some within

Clayton Trutor - Part 1 Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his opinion of the best books about football. During the interview, he provides 10 primary categories for the books discussed. In the first part of this interview, Dr. Clayton covers the categories that he calls League History, Biography, Strategy, A Season in the Life, and Expose'. It's near impossible to pick the best football book in each category, so he also provides some alternative options for you. These football book recommendations are not a direct endorsement from The Football History Dude podcast, but as a dude, I'm always open to some great reads. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. You can reach out to Clayton on Twitter - @ClaytonTrutor Here you can find the dedicated Clayton Trutor page. Tweet Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episode Visit me on the web - my about page Contact the show Follow me on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. Click here to share your favorite football moment Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Mash This Subscribe Button For More NFL History Content!!! Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Clayton Trutor Bio He is a historian and sportswriter. He writes about college football and basketball for SB Nation at Down the Drive and Underdog Dynasty. He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Boston College and is the author of a forthcoming book on the history of professional sports in Atlanta. Free Promotions - I Urge You To Try One Below AUDIBLE - 2 FREE BOOKS - START TRIAL HERE Clayton Trutor Best Books About Football Below are the best books about football covered in the first part of the Clayton Trutor interview. Each category has a main book, and then there are some within the body of the text to give you more options. Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. League History This was the first book we talked about on the episode. Dr. Trutor brings up how this book is one of the best books about football as a comprehensive resource. The book basically takes you on a journey from the founding of the NFL (episode 3) in Canton, OH in 1920 all the way through the 21st century. He shares how the book covers many angles of the game; including the economics, on-field product, social impact of pro football, and many more topics. <p...

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.LINKS Follow The Football History Dude on X Follow Sports History Network on X Follow Sports History Network on Facebook Sports History Network YouTube channel Sports History Network TikTok channel EPISODE SUMMARYElmer Layden is not a household name nowadays. However, back in the early 1920s, he was a quarter of the famed Notre Dame Four Horsemen. These guys were one of the most famous College football backfields of all-time. Elmer’s participation with the Four Horsemen started him on the path to fame and glory, ultimately leading to him becoming the First NFL Commissioner.To get a better understanding, we have to take it all the way back to the beginning.This is where we stop the DeLorean this week. The date is May 4, 1903. Layden was born on this date in Davenport, Iowa. His full name was Elmer Francis Layden. As with most heroes of the podcast, Elmer was an All-State legend in Iowa in High School. His position was the fullback. The fullback position wasn’t quite the same back in the early 20th century as it is today. Back then it was more of a focal point. Now we’re lucky to see a fullback on the field.Check out the full web post hereTHE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that’s a reference to the Back to the Future Movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Football League The World Football League was a short-lived professional football league, and Upton Bell was the owner of one of the teams, the Charlotte Hornets. In this episode, we pick right back up with the last part of the Upton Bell episode. This time we fire up that DeLorean and head back to November 22, 1959. The reason for this is because this is the day the Boston Patriots officially became a member of the American Football League. Upton didn't know on this date he would end up working for the Boston Patriots in the future, let alone the fact he would make the suggestion to rename them the New England Patriots. He also was not aware of his father passing away a month and a half before the Patriots were born would ultimately lead to him owning a team in the WFL. Life is crazy, and you never know what's going to happen. Upton passes this message to listeners of the show throughout the interview. Note - if you have not listened to the first 2 parts of the interview, then I suggest you do so first. It's a chronological kind of deal for Upton's life. Part 1 - Growing Up With Bert Bell Part 2 - Learning From Don Shula and Johnny Unitas Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell. He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game. Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner. Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula. He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots. He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization. And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time. Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking. This is the 10,000 Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. There was never a dull moment, and I highly suggest you pick it up. The interview is a 3-part series, but it would take triple that to cover everything in this book (maybe more). It's mostly a chronology of...