Upton Bell Interview (Part 1) – Growing Up With Bert Bell

Upton Bell Interview (Part 1) – Growing Up With Bert Bell

Upton Bell Interview - Part 1

This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to April 15, 1904, the birthdate of Frances Upton. Frances is the mother of this week's guest, Upton Bell. The Football History Dude podcast happened to release on April 15, 2018, so there's a premonition going on here. You will find out in the episode how Frances Upton and the podcast are linked in the upcoming 100th season of the NFL. The story is told through the experiences of Upton Bell.

Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page.

Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell. He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game. Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can.

He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner. Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula. He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots. He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization. And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster.

Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time. Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking. This is the 10,000 foot Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.

Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. There was never a dull moment, and I highly suggest you pick it up. The interview is a 3-part series, but it would take triple that to cover everything in this book (maybe more). It's mostly a chronology of Upton's life. The book starts at the beginning, giving you an inside look into why Bert Bell was considered the First Great Commissioner. Then it walks you through his days with the Baltimore Colts, on to the craziness of the disorganized "Boston" Patriots, up to his time as an owner in the WFL, and then as a broadcaster. Of course, there's plenty more in between.

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Bert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (Owner)

Bert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (Owner)

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Philadelphia Eagles.  Bert Bell was also co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  However, his biggest contribution to the NFL came as the commissioner that built the league's image to heights unmatched by any previous regime.  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 - Bert Bell Biography Explore PA History NFL Player's Association National Manufacturer's Association YouTube - Bert Bell story Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.) 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 Sep 201818min

Tim Mara – Founder/Owner of New York Giants

Tim Mara – Founder/Owner of New York Giants

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the New York Giants.  Tim Mara was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the game of football had to do with bringing an NFL team to the nation's largest city.  He created a storied franchise that helped put the NFL on the map.  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 - Tim Mara Bio Pro Football Hall of Fame - New York Giants Team History UK History of Betting Sports Illustrated - Sports Betting on the Super Bowl article New York Daily News - Tim Mara and Giants Family Tree Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.)     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

29 Aug 201814min

George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Washington Redskins.  George Preston Marshall was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the NFL had to do with the fan's experience of the game.  He created a spectacle that was more than just a football game.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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 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 - George Preston Marshall Bio Washington Post - Article about the Marshall and the Redskin's name Washington Post - Article about Marshall against the Government Pro Football Reference - Newark Tornadoes Record SportsECyclopedia - Newark Tornadoes SportsECyclopedia - Boston Redskins The Hogs.net - The Redskins Fight Song History Super Bowl Ad Cost Article Great Depression - The New Deal Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.) 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

22 Aug 201817min

Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)

Bill Winkenbach – The Father of Fantasy Football (A Brief History)

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the history of fantasy football.  Millions of people across the globe play fantasy football each year, but how many of them know how and when the game was founded?  It may surprise you a little to find out some of the details behind the fateful first draft back in the early 1960's.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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 on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. 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 Toyota Hall of Fame Article in San Diego Tribune Article on the Fantasyfootballers Site PDF - A Nod and a Wink to Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Trade Association National Geographic - Mimeograph Pro Football Hall of Fame - Ron Wolf Bio YouTube - Toyota Hall of Fame - Bill Winkenbach YouTube - Andrew Mousalimas Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.) 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

15 Aug 201831min

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 3 + Chris Berman Interview

Listener’s Favorite Football Moments – Part 3 + Chris Berman Interview

Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back for another round of listener's "my football moments".  Each listener has a unique story to tell about their favorite football moments.  We also have a special guest stop by that needs no introduction and hear about his favorite personal football moment of all-time.  He goes by Boomer, Swami, or Chris Berman.  Pick your poison. So strap on your seatbelt, and let’s get ready to take 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 on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. 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 Time Stamps and Links For Storytellers (1:30) - Boomer - YouTube Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Speech (3:50) - Michael Archambeau - Follow Michael on Twitter (5:10) - Micah Cedergren - Follow Micah on Twitter (9:00) - Jack Blackmon - Follow Jack on Twitter (17:10) - Chris Rynders - Follow Chris on Twitter Links From The Episode YouTube - Barry Sanders Run Against Cowboys YouTube - Barry Sanders NFL Top 10 Runs YouTube - Brett Favre - The Gunslinger YouTube - 2018 National Fantasy Football Convention National Fantasy Football Convention Website   Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.) 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

8 Aug 201834min

Ray Lewis (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker

Ray Lewis (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Baltimore Ravens Linebacker

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Ray Lewis.  He was one of the most influential sports team leaders of all-time.  This is episode 8 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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 on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. 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 - Ray Lewis Biography.com - Ray Lewis Ray Lewis Website ESPN - Ray Lewis Stats YouTube - Ray Lewis: Best Mic'd Up YouTube - Ray Lewis After AFC Championship Loss YouTube - Ray Lewis Finds Out He's In Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.)     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

4 Aug 201811min

Brian Urlacher (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Chicago Bears Linebacker

Brian Urlacher (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Chicago Bears Linebacker

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Urlacher.  He was one of the most versatile linebackers in league history, revitalizing the "Monsters of the Midway" in the early 2000's.  This is episode 7 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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 on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. 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 - Brian Urlacher ESPN - Brian Urlacher: The Life Bleacher Report - Brian Urlacher Career YouTube - Brian Urlacher Career Highlights YouTube - Brian Urlacher Top Play From Every Year YouTube - Brian Urlacher Looks Back on Hall of Fame Career     Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.)     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

3 Aug 201811min

Brian Dawkins (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Philadelphia Eagles / Denver Broncos Safety

Brian Dawkins (2018 Hall of Fame Class) – Philadelphia Eagles / Denver Broncos Safety

Tweet   This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore a super brief overview of the career of Brian Dawkins.  He was one of the most dominating safeties of the 21st century, earning him the nickname, Weapon-X.  This is episode 6 of a 8-part series of daily episodes about the careers of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take 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 on YouTube   Click below for the transcript.  I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode.  If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. 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 - Brian Dawkins Bio Pro Football Hall of Fame - Brian Dawkins Donates Artifacts Bleacher Report - Brian Dawkins Career ESPN - NFC Championship Game History Mile High Report - Brian Dawkins Wins Ed Block Award     Below are some relevant items to this episode.  (Note - these are affiliate links, so if you click through here I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you.  I would appreciate your support of the show.)             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 Aug 201812min

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