
Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)
Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)In this episode we cover the following topics with Patrick Gallivan What was going on in the 1960s Why he wrote about Pro Football in the 1960s Much more Patrick Gallivan BioPatrick Gallivan is a longtime member of the Pro Football Researchers Association and has written numerous articles for their publication The Coffin Corner. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.Note - this excerpt is taken from the McFarland Books website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
26 Aug 202040min

Joe Horrigan's #1 Hall of Fame Artifact (Part 2 of Interview)
Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe HorriganPLEASE NOTE - This is part 2 of the interview. I recommend listening to the first part if you have not done so.In this episode we cover the following topics with Joe Horrigan What 1 artifact Joe would take from the Hall Behind the scenes of the Hall for over 40 years His book - NFL Century: The-One-Hundred-Year Rise of America's Greatest Sports League Much more Joe Horrigan BioJoe Horrigan began his long career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 as the museum’s curator-researcher and capped off his career as its executive director, administering the Hall of Fame’s annual enshrinee selection process. Now retired after forty-two years with the organization, he is regarded as the foremost historian on professional football, and has authored, co-authored, and edited several books on the subject, including The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary Book: Where Greatness Lives. Co-host of the popular weekly national radio show Pro Football Hall of Fame Radio, on SiriusXM, Horrigan has been featured in numerous NFL Films presentations and sports documentaries.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Penguin Random House website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
19 Aug 202044min

Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Horrigan)
Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame | Joe HorriganIn this episode we cover the following topics with Joe Horrigan Joe's origin story with sports and football How he started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame His role with the Pro Football Researcher's Association Much more Joe Horrigan BioJoe Horrigan began his long career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 as the museum’s curator-researcher and capped off his career as its executive director, administering the Hall of Fame’s annual enshrinee selection process. Now retired after forty-two years with the organization, he is regarded as the foremost historian on professional football, and has authored, co-authored, and edited several books on the subject, including The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary Book: Where Greatness Lives. Co-host of the popular weekly national radio show Pro Football Hall of Fame Radio, on SiriusXM, Horrigan has been featured in numerous NFL Films presentations and sports documentaries.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Penguin Random House website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
12 Aug 202051min

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network (Part 2)
Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-HostIn this episode we cover the following topics with Clark Judge Clark's number one player that should be in the Hall What it's like covering the Super Bowl More about his time as a beat reporter Much more Clark Judge BioClark Judge is an award-winning writer who covered the Colts, Chargers and 49ers before joining FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com as an NFL columnist. He is a Pro Football Hall-of-Fame voter who serves on the nine-member contributor sub-committee and who, in addition to his work with the Talk of Fame Network, contributes to headcoachranking.com. Clark has also chaired the Pro Football Writers scholarship committee the past 31 years, believes in all things Unitas and Brady, misses Candlestick and the Outdoor Insane Asylum and worships at the altar of Todd Rundgren (Todd is Godd) ... with 79 concerts (and counting) on the resume.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Talk of Fame site on Sports IllustratedThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
5 Aug 202051min

Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network
Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fame Network Co-HostIn this episode we cover the following topics with Clark Judge Clark's career before the NFL How he broke into the NFL His time as a beat reporter in the NFL How he became a Hall of Fame voter Why he started Talk of Fame Network Much more Clark Judge BioClark Judge is an award-winning writer who covered the Colts, Chargers and 49ers before joining FoxSports.com and CBSSports.com as an NFL columnist. He is a Pro Football Hall-of-Fame voter who serves on the nine-member contributor sub-committee and who, in addition to his work with the Talk of Fame Network, contributes to headcoachranking.com. Clark has also chaired the Pro Football Writers scholarship committee the past 31 years, believes in all things Unitas and Brady, misses Candlestick and the Outdoor Insane Asylum and worships at the altar of Todd Rundgren (Todd is Godd) ... with 79 concerts (and counting) on the resume.Note - this excerpt is taken from the Talk of Fame site on Sports IllustratedThe Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
29 Juli 202044min

Duke Slater |Jackie Robinson of NFL? (Interview with Neal Rozendaal - pt. 2)
Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal RozendaalIn this episode we cover the following topics with Neal Rozendaal His book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge Why Duke Slater is often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of the NFL Duke Slater's football career Duke's career after his playing days Duke as a judge Much more Neal Rozendaal BioRozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal’s latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge. Duke Slater was published by McFarland & Company in the fall of 2012.You can learn more about Neal at his website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
22 Juli 202042min

Duke Slater | HOF Centennial Class (Interview with Neal Rozendaal) Part 1
Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal RozendaalIn this episode we cover the following topics with Neal RozendaalWIN A COPY OF NEAL'S BOOK - CONTEST RUNS 7/15/2020 TO 7/20/2020 His book - Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge Why he wrote a book about Duke Slater The early years of Duke Slater before football Duke Slater's football career Much more Neal Rozendaal BioRozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal’s latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge. Duke Slater was published by McFarland & Company in the fall of 2012.You can learn more about Neal at his website.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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 Juli 202036min

NFL in the 80s | Tommy Phillips Interview
1980s NFL with Tommy A PhillipsIn this episode we cover the following topics with Timothy P. Brown His first book - Nifty Nineties: The Stories of an Amazing Decade in Pro Football History The reason for creating his newest book - Great Eighties: A Journey Through Another Exciting Decade in Pro Football History Some of the great players of the 80s Some of the great coaches of the 80s Some of the memorable games/plays of the 80s Much more Tommy A. Phillips BioTommy is an avid Packers fan from Pittsburgh. He has been to NFL games in six cities and hopes to visit many more in the near future. His first work was Nifty Nineties: The Stories of an Amazing Decade in Pro Football History focused on the NFL in the nineties. His most recent work is Great Eighties: A Journey Through Another Exciting Decade in Pro Football History focused on the NFL in the eighties.Tommy also has a website, with a blog covering more information beyond his books that I suggest you take a look at. Keep checking back with his site, as you'll notice an overhaul to compliment the new book.The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the Sports History Network website to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport.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
8 Juli 202037min






















