John Eisenberg - Baltimore Sportswriter and Author of Multiple Books

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the evolution of the NFL Official.  Last week we discussed the evolution of the rules, but the rules do not matter if the official is not there to enforce them.  Back in the early days of the NFL, the official was not nearly on the same level as today regarding professionalism or effectiveness.  In this episode, we explore various ways the NFL official has transformed into what you see today.  The topics range from how the number of officials on the field has changed, to major contributors like Hugh "Shorty" Ray and Art McNally, to the various ways technology is used, and bring it home with the first female to officiate an NFL game.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW NFL Operations - History of the Official NFL Operations - Official's Responsibilities & Positions NFL Operations - Inside GameDay Central NFL Operations - Signals Intelligence NFL Operations - The Officials NFL Operations - The NFL Hires New Full-Time Game Officials <a...

20 Helmi 201924min

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 SUMMARYThis episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the more prominent rule changes in NFL history. Episode 1 discussed how Walter Camp, The Father of American Football, helped transform the game from soccer and rugby closer to the style we are used to seeing today. However, this style of American Football was still very basic and dangerous. Throughout the past 100 years, the NFL has shifted to a pass-friendly league, predicated on high scoring affairs to maintain fan engagement. This episode starts with the forward pass and Teddy Roosevelt's demand to improve player safety, and it runs through the timeline to discuss some of the more impactful rule changes in NFL history.So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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

13 Helmi 201923min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to ground zero of The Football History Dude Podcast.  It's a special edition 50th episode that goes a little behind the scenes of how and why I started the show, gives a recap of the previous 49 episodes, and hints towards what's on tap in the upcoming year.  The 2019 NFL season coincidentally is the 100th season of the NFL, so it works out perfectly.  All year you can follow social media with #NFL100.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW FHD Episode 1 : Walter Camp - The Father of American Football NFL.com - NFL 100 NFL 100 Super Bowl Ad Hype Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn...

6 Helmi 201920min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the first Super Bowl in NFL history.  The game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs provided concrete proof for the first time of the AFL-NFL merger.  Legendary coach Vince Lombardi and his Packers faced another legendary coach, Hank Stram, and his Kansas City Chiefs.  The result winner would be declared the AFL-NFL World Champion, later renamed the first Super Bowl.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW YouTube - Super Bowl 1: The First AFL-NFL Championship Game YouTube - NFL America's Game - Super Bowl 1 - Packers NFL.com - Super Bowl Homepage History.com - Super Bowl History History.com - 10 Things You Didn't Know About Super Bowl 1 ABC News - The Story Behind the First Super Bowl Sports Illustrated - Max McGee: Untold Story  Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) Please enter your name. Please enter a...

30 Tammi 201921min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the history of the NFL Pro Bowl.  It is common nowadays to watch many of the all-stars of the NFL play against each other every year in the annual Pro Bowl.  It wasn't always this way, and there used to be a different type of all-star game in the NFL.  In this episode, we get to explore how the Pro Bowl has transformed over the years.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW NFL - Pro Bowl NFL - 2019 Pro Bowl Events NFL - Pro Bowl Voting ESPN - Why The Pro Bowl Went Hawaii Pro Football Hall of Fame - AFL All-Star Game Boycotted Pro Football Hall of Fame - Football Timeline Pro Football Hall of Fame - First Pro Bowl Game Pro Football Researchers - 1939 College All-Star Games NBC Sports - College...

23 Tammi 201923min

Tweet     This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the timeline of NFL Playoffs.  After the 1932 ad-hoc NFL title game, league officials decided it would be good business to have an annual Championship Game to determine the alpha team of the season.  Through the years this morphed into what the current format of 12 teams making the playoffs each year.  This episode guides you through the timeline to see how the NFL morphed from a regular season standing champion to what it is today.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript     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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1933 NFL Championship Game Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Ice Bowl Pro Football Hall of Fame - Playoff Results - 1960's NFL Website - Schedules - 1982 Post-season Football History Dude Episode 17 - Jerry Kramer YouTube - How the NFL playoff picture works YouTube - Top 10 Playoff Finishes Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)               Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. <a class="fl-button"...

16 Tammi 201920min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the first ever NFL playoff game.  Back then the league champion was determined by the team with the best record.  However, the Portsmouth Spartans and the Chicago Bears had the same record.  Thus, the league determined a playoff for the championship was in order.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW YouTube - Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1932 Program Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1932 Program Pro Football Hall of Fame - First Playoff Game Pro Football Hall of Fame - Pro Football Drops to 8 Teams NFL.com - 1932 Standings Archives.gov - FDR Speech   Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) 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 <a...

9 Tammi 201926min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about how the American Football League went from being at the doorstep of the NFL to a legitimate contender for fans.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   GET YOUR FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE HERE!!!!   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 Promotions: FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL AMAZON PRIME FREE TRIAL FREE AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIOBOOKS   Read Full Transcript   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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW YouTube - History of the AFL Rember The AFL Site - unofficial Pro Football Hall of Fame - AFL Hall of Famers Stadiums of Pro Football ESPN - Sid Gillman Coaching Tree NASA - Alexei Leonov Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) 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

2 Tammi 201924min