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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

2 Loka 201917min

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

25 Syys 201926min

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...

18 Syys 201923min

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...

11 Syys 201925min

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

4 Syys 201929min

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

28 Elo 201923min

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

21 Elo 201936min

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

14 Elo 201919min