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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 SUMMARYThis episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Joe Carr, the Father of Professional Football. He was the NFL President from 1921 - 1939 and was considered one of the most influential people in bringing legitimacy to the league. Due to his contributions to the league, Joe Carr was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1963. 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

9 Maj 201838min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.GET YOUR OFFICIAL FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE MERCHANDISE AT THE SHOP SPORTS HISTORY STOREEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Ralph Hay, The Founder of the NFL. He was an owner of an auto dealership and the Canton Bulldogs, a professional football team. Professional football in the Ohio region was at the brink of extinction, so Mr. Hay gathered together representatives from 11 different teams on September 17, 1920, to discuss the formation of a new league. The meeting would result in the formation of the American Professional Football Association, which would later become the NFL. So strap on your seat belt, and let's get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.YOU CAN READ THE ARTICLE ABOUT RALPH HAY 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 Maj 201828min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYEarly NFL historians believed a 16-year-old quarterback named John Brollier, from Indiana College in Pennsylvania was the first professional football player because he accepted $10 and some expenses to play a football game on September 3, 1895.They were wrong, and this travesty wasn’t discovered until about 80 years later the true first professional football player was discovered, William "Pudge" Heffelfinger. You can listen to the Joe Horrigan interview for the story on how his predecessor discovered this discrepancy.In this 2nd episode of The Football History Dude podcast, I cover the history of Pudge Heffelfinger and what has become known as Pro Football's Birth Certificate.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 who 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

25 Apr 201838min

The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of Walter Camp, the Father of American Football. He was an excellent halfback at Yale University in the late 1800’s, but his biggest contribution to the game of football was leading the charge to make the game a mainstay in the country. Walter Camp worked tirelessly to make rule changes to the game to make it more appealing and resemble what you and I now know as the National Football League. Strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.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

18 Apr 201838min

THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE WEBSITEThe 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.  If you love football, history, and a little sprinkle of humor from the land of the dorks; then I believe this show is for you. Connect With The Show 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Apr 20184min