Alex Spanos – San Diego Chargers Owner

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Peter Bonert rides shotgun in the DeLorean to take us back through the history of the NFL to share stories about the link between Germany and the NFL. We get into: How Peter became interested in the NFL as a resident of Germany Why he chose the Cleveland Browns as his team of choice His experience going to the 2013 NFL Draft Meeting Roger Goodell (and what he would ask him if he could go back and freeze that moment) Stories of the historical link between Germany and the NFL, such as.... The Nesser Brothers, Sacksteder/Mahert, Piro, Strautner/Aschenbrenner, von Schamann, Vollmer and more His upcoming article in the Coffin Corner and much more... You can follow Peter here on TwitterTHE 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

20 Huhti 20221h 7min

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 24, 2019 (EPISODE 61). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis is an FHD Vault episode that was first aired on April 24, 2019. The episode covers Jay Berwanger and the first NFL Draft.THE 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.Mentioned in this episode:FHD Vault #2*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 24, 2019 (EPISODE 61). THIS IS A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Huhti 202225min

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear.ABOUT SHOW:My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Huhti 20225min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I speak to the founder and primary contributor of PAFBHISTORY.COM, a website dedicated to the history of "The Keystone State's Game." Below are some of the topics we dive into: The origin and the vision of the site/project Dr. Roger Saylor records & ratings held by PSU --> The site's contributor has worked to find additional games prior to his starting point (1885) History of high school state champions in PA & history of the state playoffs. Began in 1988, a year too late for a potentially historic matchup between North Hills and Central Bucks West Regional power concentration & regional "flavor" across the state are being preserved by the long delay before a true state-wide championship. Opportunities to find cool history in communities across the state, not just in major cities Concept of each town/program having its own "microhistory" around HS football which feeds into a larger statewide narrative. The importance of Earle Mundell, Amber RB from the late 1940s Harrisburg Tech's dominant teams/national champions from 1915-1923 A "Mt. Rushmore" of great dynasties in state history School consolidation & the disappearance of former powers (Braddock, John Harris, Blakely, etc.) Great dynasties in state history The current project to document every NFL draftee from a PA high school A shout out to Shayne Schafer for his contributions to the site and PA FB HS history (here is his Twitter) CONTACT PAFBHISTORY.COMTwitter: PA_FB_HISTORYWebsite: PAFBHISTORY.COM ABOUT PAFBHISTORY.COMThis site is dedicated to telling the history of high school football in Pennsylvania through stories of former players, past teams, historical rankings and other methods. Pennsylvania Football History is always looking for suggestions, photos, stories and anything else that helps illustrate the story of our state’s game. Please contact us at pafbhistory@gmail.com with any comments, questions or information. Thanks for reading!THE 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

6 Huhti 20221h 8min

*****THIS IS A REPLAY OF AN EPISODE RELEASED ON APRIL 29, 2020 (EPISODE 114). THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES CALLED FHD VAULT.***The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYRichard 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."Get a 1-week free trial and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network.THE 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

30 Maalis 202254min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhen you go to a sporting event, do you tailgate?  If not, have you ever considered it?  Tailgating is a time-honored tradition, and even if you answered "no" to the first questions, then I know you have to answer "yes" to....have you ever seen tailgaters when you attended a sporting event?  It doesn't matter if it's High School, College, or the Pros, there is tailgating all around us.That's where we bring in this week's guest, Luke Lorick.  First, a funny little backstory on how I came across Luke.  I was listening to "The Side Hustle" podcast and saw the title - How One Football Fan Turned Tailgating Into An Online Business."  I had to check it out, and boy was I glad I did so.  Luke is very passionate about tailgating and extremely entertaining.We dive into many topics in the interview, including: The origin story of Tailgating Challenge How and when he founded National Tailgating Day The other National Days he founded (Homegating and Yard Games Day) A rundown of some of the more interesting products he reviewed What makes a "Great Tailgate," geared towards a new tailgater He gets to take my DeLorean into the future and bring back one cool tailgating product he thinks will "change the tailgating game" Much more.... AUTHOR BIOLuke Lorick founded Tailgating Challenge in 2012 to share his passion for tailgating with the world. Tailgating Challenge is the world's leading site to learn about all the new tailgating gear and then fans get a chance to win fun items each week.Luke has tested over 700 tailgating products, given away 1,000’s of fun prizes, founded 3 National Days, and inspires people to take their tailgating to the next level. (Speaking of fun items, check out Luke's giveaway below)FOLLOW TAILGATING CHALLENGE Tailgating Challenge Website Tailgating Challenge YouTube Channel Facebook: Tailgating Challenge Instagram: Tailgating Challenge Twitter: Tailgating Challenge THE 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

23 Maalis 202237min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis week I bring on Jeremy McFarlin, host of the Football Is Family podcast. He is a special guest, because he has been there since the beginning for me in my podcast journey. Jeremy was the first "non-freind or family member" that reached out and said he listened to the show, and he's been along for the ride ever since.CHECK OUT JEREMY'S PODCAST HEREHost – Jeremy McFarlinGrowing up in Middle Tennessee, I didn’t have a pro football team that was close enough to me to feel a part of. My first memory of pro football was SuperBowl 22. I picked the Broncos to win, and, even though they didn’t win, I followed them from that point on.John Elway was (and is) my favorite player. I have played as the Broncos on Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Bowl Super Bowl, Madden, and 2K Sports. I fondly remember the moments when the Broncos won Super Bowls 32 and 33.Around this time, the Oilers came to Tennessee. I was hooked. I finally had a team just down the road from my home town of Bon Aqua. Oiler (and later Titans) mania hit this area. Jerseys, hats, footballs, merchandise, and several autographs later, I’m a Titans fan through and through. THE 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

9 Maalis 20221h 11min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYGrowing up Maya Washington didn’t see her father as the world knew him to be—Michigan State University and Minnesota Viking football legend, Gene Washington—she knew him as dad. Based on Maya’s award-winning documentary, THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR: My Father and the Team That Changed the Game (Little A; January 1, 2022)follows her journey of uncovering just how difficult Gene’s youth in segregated Texas was, and his unorthodox rise to college football stardom at MSU during the height of the Civil Rights movement. In this coming-of-age story, Maya narrates her father’s experiences with racial discrimination as a Black athlete from the segregated South and how his perseverance contributed to her own limited privilege. Maya’s life-altering experience of attending the funeral of Bubba Smith, her father’s childhood friend and teammate, revealed to her how much the world of football shielded her from the harsh realities that her father had faced. After making the decision to learn more about her father's past, Maya set out to interview the family members, friends, coaches, and teammates at the center of Gene’s story in order to learn more about the game that was so important to her father. As Maya’s eyes are opened to the reality of her father’s struggles with racism growing up in the south during Jim Crow, she also begins to reflect on her own experiences in her home city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and forms a deeper sense of gratitude for her parents’ devotion to opening doors for her that were closed to them during their youth. Ultimately, THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR expresses the growing bond between a father and his daughter, who comes to appreciate the game that changed both of their lives. Maya creates an inspiring depiction of Gene, not only as a star on the football field but also as a father to his three daughters. Maya expounds on controversial themes but expresses a sincere hope for unity.For more information visit www.throughthebanksoftheredcedar.comAUTHOR BIOMAYA WASHINGTON is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker (writer/director/producer), actress, writer, poet, creative director, photographer, and arts educator. She is dedicated to social-impact stories that illuminate aspects of the human experience that are untold or rarely seen or that might benefit from new approaches to issues of diversity and inclusion.THE 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

23 Helmi 202252min