PLAY PODCASTS
What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8
Episode 193

What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions

June 8, 20248m 27s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (podcasts.captivate.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl. 

In 1979, Utah got an NBA team. 

In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game. 

In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record. 


In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Stirling Soap ver. 2 - This DiSH - Steve White

This episode is brought to by Stirling Soap Company. Fellas, you’ve heard the phrase, ‘look good, feel good!’ But why not add ‘smell good’ to that too! That’s where Stirling Soap Company comes in. First, Stirling Soap is 100 percent natural and has a wide variety of bath soaps, shave soaps, beard balm, lotions, and cologne. Second, there’s a scent just for you. How about Burgundy? Yeah, it’s more than a color. The Stirling Soap folks blend natural essential oils with hints of mahogany, golden amber, and Sandalwood. Or how about D-503, an intensely masculine scent inspired by Legend by Mont Blanc. And third, you will feel good about the price. For just a little more than you’d pay at the grocery store, Stirling Soap will leave you feeling clean, refreshed and ready for whatever’s next. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit StirlingSoap.com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G Soap dot com.