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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the founding of the American Football League.  Most did not take consider the AFL a serious competitor at the beginning.  NFL owners scoffed at the inferior league, and they had reason to believe the AFL would not survive.  Players often preferred the NFL, the stadiums were rundown, fans did not flock to the stands, and the owners were losing money.  However, it didn't take long before the AFL earned respect from the NFL.  This episode covers the first few years of the American Football League history.  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.com - Creating the NFL Schedule Sports Broadcast Hall of Fame - Val Pinchbeck ESPN Article - Pinchbeck, 73, Struck in NYC NY Times - Val Pinchbeck LA Times - NFL schedule-making team USA Today - The Science of Setting the NFL Schedule YouTube - NFL Films - The Making of the NFL Schedule   Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - As an Amazon Associate I...

26 Dec 201823min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about one of the most important events in NFL history, the AFL - NFL merger.  It was thought at the beginning the AFL was just another league that would get stomped out by the NFL, but things pretty quickly, culminating with a merger into one super pro football entity.  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.com - Creating the NFL Schedule Sports Broadcast Hall of Fame - Val Pinchbeck ESPN Article - Pinchbeck, 73, Struck in NYC NY Times - Val Pinchbeck LA Times - NFL schedule-making team USA Today - The Science of Setting the NFL Schedule YouTube - NFL Films - The Making of the NFL Schedule   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...

19 Dec 201825min

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, we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the man who used to create the entire NFL schedule by hand, Val Pinchbeck. He worked in the NFL as an executive for over 40 years and was considered by many to have had more passion for the game than any other person in the organization. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.AUTHOR BIOasdfasdTHE 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

12 Dec 201821min

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the longest continuously operated franchise in professional football.  The Arizona Cardinals do not come to mind for many when thinking about the oldest NFL franchise, but the team is 1 of only 2 of the original teams still in existence. So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   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   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 - Arizona Cardinals Team History Pro Football Hall of Fame - Chicago Cardinals Owner Pro Football Hall of Fame - History of Football (Cardinals) Rolling Stones - Thanksgiving Game That Wasn't Sports Team History - Chicago Cardinals   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

5 Dec 201816min

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of the late owner of the Houston Texans, Bob McNair.  He was a savior to the city of Houston, bringing an NFL team back after the Oilers packed their bags for Tennessee.  His influence in the owner's room, in the city, and various committees helped shape the NFL as we know it.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   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   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 Houston Texans Website - Robert C. McNair Houston Texans Website - Bob McNair Tribute Pro Football Hall of Fame - Houston Texans Team History Local Houston News Station - Tribute to Bob McNair Texas Monthly - McNair's Dare NRG Park Website YouTube - NFL Total Access (Bob McNair Passing) YouTube - Shannon Sharpe Reacts To Bob McNair's Comments YouTube - ESPN HQ - React to Bob McNair YouTube - Atlanta Falcons owner on Bob McNair's Comments YouTube - Houston Texan's First Game (Full) YouTube - NFL Film's - Bob McNair's Lasting Legacy 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

28 Nov 201815min

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 history of football on Thanksgiving Day. To many Americans, Thanksgiving Day and the NFL are synonymous. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have played games for so long we wouldn't think of any other way. This episode teaches us a little about how that came to be. 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

21 Nov 201820min

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Sammy Baugh.  Slingin' Sammy was a pioneer for the forward pass, and he helped put Washington D.C. on the NFL map back in the late 30's/early 40's.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   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   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 - Sammy Baugh profile Pro Football Hall of Fame - Slingin' Sammy first 4 pick game ESPN Sportscentury - Sammy Baugh Sports Reference - TCU CFB Series Cotton Bowl History Bleacher Report - Sammy Baugh blog article  IMDB - Sammy Baugh movie Bio History.com - Battles of Trenton and Princeton YouTube - Sammy Baugh (#14 NFL Films all-time) YouTube - Sammy Baugh (#6 Rookie Season all-time) 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

14 Nov 201817min

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Ernie Nevers, a Hall of Fame fullback for the Duluth Eskimos and Chicago Cardinals.  Nevers' career was short, but he made the most out of his 5 seasons in the NFL.  He still holds the record for most points scored (40) in a game.  This is also the oldest record in the history of the NFL.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.   FREE ENTRY TO DRAFTKINGS   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   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 - Ernie Nevers Bio CBS Sports - Remembering Ernie Nevers' 40 Point Game New York Times - Ernie Nevers Britannica - Ernie Nevers Bio History.com - America's First Road Trip YouTube - NFL's Top 100 Players (2010) - Ernie Nevers #89 YouTube - 2 Minutes of Pro Football - Nevers Again 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

7 Nov 201815min