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Hello Old Sports

Sports History Networksportshistorynetwork.com
Each week on “Hello, Old Sports” Andrew and Dan Neumann examine a different sports history topic—baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and anything else that comes to mind. We’ll travel back to 1920 to relive the founding of the Negro Leagues and Babe Ruth’s first season with the New York Yankees. Or to 1967 to relive the closing drive of the “Ice Bowl” between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. Maybe even all the way back to 1884 and the first “World Series” between the Providence Grays of the National League and the New York Metropolitans of the American Association.
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Episodes

1950 In Sports Part 2

Part 2 of our episode on 1950 in sports dives into boxing, golf, tennis, and even pro wrestling! But the heart of the episode is the NFL season, the first after the merger between the NFL and the AAFC. Enjoy! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 112

SHN Presents - NDN All-Stars: Celebrating Great Native American Athletes of Past and Present - SHN Trailers

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports! -------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a...

Jun 22, 20253 min

1950 in Sports Part 1

In this episode we travel back to the 1950 in sports: the days of Phil Rizzuto, George Mikan, and Gordie Howe. In this episode we discuss basketball, baseball, and hockey in 1950. Enjoy and stay tuned for Episode 2 in a few weeks! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 111

19th Century Baseball Legends George Wright and Albert Spalding

George Wright and Al Spalding are two of the most important figures in 19th Century Baseball. Both were stars on the field and successful entrepreneurs off of it. In this episode we interview Jeffrey Orens, author of Selling Baseball: How Superstars George Wright and Albert Spalding Impacted Sports in America . Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at ww...

May 27, 202554 minEp. 110

Best New York Players by Number: Part 2 (34-67)

It's time for Part 2 of our great NY Athletes by Number, this time covering the numbers 34-67. Lots of baseball and football in this one, and some all time legends like Tom Seaver, and Lawrence Taylor. Who gets the nod at #42? Is it Jackie Robinson or Mariano Rivera? What about number 57? Mo Lewis or Johan Santana? You'll have to listen to find out! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@...

May 10, 20251 hr 50 minEp. 109

The Saga of the Post-Gibbs Redskins: Part 2 (2009-2024)

The last 15 years of Washington's NFL Team has included a name change, several coaching changes, several quarterbacks, and one of the most talented coaching staffs in recent memory. And, finally, in 2024, the first NFC Championship game appearance since 1991! Hear all about it in the second half of this two-part episode. Check out Michael Silver's "The Why is Everything" for much more information on the Shanahan coaching tree of LaFleur, McVay, McDaniel, Morris, and Shanahan Jr. Hello Old Sports...

May 05, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 108

SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers

Digits Dynasty is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY “Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history. Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes across all of sports history, that highlight the legends who wore it. From iconic moments to personal stories, we break down the impact these athlet...

Apr 24, 20254 min

The Saga of the Post-Gibbs Redskins: Part 1 (1992-2008)

From 1982-1991, the Washington Redskins appeared in four Super Bowls, winning three. But in the early 1990's, they embarked on a three decade saga of losing and instability. In this first half of a two part episode, we discuss the years 1992-2008 and the many problems that befell the team during that time. For further reading check out this ESPN timeline of Dan Snyder's time in Washington: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35904912/commanders-owner-dan-snyder-tumultuous-tenure-washington Also,...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 107

SHN PRESENTS: GP Soccer Podcast - SHN Trailers

GP Soccer Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Giovanni Pacini is a noted expert in the game with significant expertise in the areas of player and coach development. He is a United Soccer Coaches Master Coach, member of its National Staff, and National Goalkeeper Staff. He is a USYS East Region Staff Coach and is the GK Coach at Regis College (MA). Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network....

Mar 30, 20253 min

Best New York Players by Number: Part 1 (1-33)

In the first of what will be a three part series of episodes, Andrew and Dan discuss the best players in New York professional sports history to wear #'s 1-33. We've got Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Devils, Rangers, and Islanders. And even some Dodgers and (baseball) Giants! Messier or Simms? Manning or Frazier? Munson or Monroe? The only way to find out is to listen! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Co...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 106

2024 In Memoriam Part 2

Joined by many of our Sports History Network colleagues, Andrew and Dan discuss the lives and legacies of Al Attles, Joe Schmidt, Mercury Morris, Dikembe Mutombo, Pete Rose, Billy Shaw, Luis Tiant, Fernando Valenzuela, Dub Jones, Bela Karolyi, Bob Love, Lou Carnesecca, Rocky Colavito, Rickey Henderson, and Greg Gumbel. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebo...

Feb 26, 20252 hr 36 minEp. 105

Random Team Challenge: 1978 Buccaneers

Andrew and Dan embark on another random team challenge, where we select a historical team at random and then record a podcast about that team. This time we land on the 1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 104

2024 In Memoriam Part 1

Joined by many of our Sports History Network colleagues, Andrew and Dan discuss the lives and legacies of Frank Ryan, Golden Richards, Andy Russell, Larry Lucchino, O.J. Simpson, Whitey Herzog, Carl Erskine, Jimmy Johnson, Jim Otto, Bill Walton, Larry Allen, Chet Walker, Jerry West, Willie Mays, and Orlando Cepeda. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook a...

Jan 18, 20253 hr 12 minEp. 103

New York Sports Trivia!

Hosted by Dan's wife Allison, the guys take part in some New York Sports Trivia! Check out the cards they used at: https://www.yougottaknowgames.com/product/you-gotta-know-ny-sports-copy/ Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports...

Dec 24, 202448 minEp. 102

The 1924 Washington Senators

Nothing like some old-time baseball talk, and in this episode we travel back a century ago to hear about the 1924 World Champion Washington Senators. Our special guest is author Gary Sarnoff author of Team of Destiny: Walter Johnson, Clark Griffith, Bucky Harris, and the 1924 Washington Senators . Led by Hall of Fame Manager Bucky Harris and featuring the legendary Walter Johnson and HOF Outfielders Sam Rice and Goose Goslin, the Senators defeated the New York Giants in the World Series, bringin...

Nov 29, 202454 minEp. 101

New Boston Globe Celtics Book With Chad Finn

Boston Globe Columnist Chad Finn joins Dan to talk about, The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics: 1946-Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise . Chad compiled the stories in the book, which featured legendary sportswriters like Bob Ryan, Jackie MacMullan, Leigh Montville, and many more. We talk about the book and the importance of the Celtics to the City of Boston. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite...

Nov 14, 202444 minEp. 100

Greatest World Series For Every Decade

It's World Series time and to celebrate we select the best World Series for every decade from the 1900's to the 2020's! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Oct 28, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 99

Abe Saperstein and the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein is best known as the founder of the Harlem Globetrotters but in his career he crossed paths with everybody from Satchel Paige to George Steinbrenner to Wilt Chamberlain to Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Authors Mark and Matthew Jacob join us to talk about their new book, "Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports" . Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at HelloOldSpor...

Oct 14, 202453 minEp. 98

Super Bowl Three-Peat Attempts

In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls (and are off to a good start at 3-0!) Eight teams have tried before: The 1968 Packers, 1974 Dolphins, 1977 Steelers, 1980 Steelers, 1990 49ers, 1994 Cowboys, 1999 Broncos, and 2005 Patriots. All have failed, and in fact none have even made it to the Super Bowl, let alone winning it. In this episode we relive all of the efforts. Why were they unsuccessful? And who came the closest? UPDATE:...

Sep 29, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 97

NY Giants 100th Season

The New York Football Giants are celebrating their 100th season this year, and are celebrating with a series of lists, including a list of the Top 100 Giants Players and a bracket of the best 64 moments in Giants history. Check out www.giants.com/100. In this episode, Dan and Andrew review the bracket, and the Top 100 Players List, and a few other questions related to the Giants 100th Anniversary. Tune in to hear our thoughts! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquar...

Sep 21, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 96

1984 in Sports Part 2

In the second part of our episode on 1984 in sports we talk about the baseball and football seasons, featuring all-time great seasons by the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco 49ers, as well as a legendary year in men's and women's tennis, and much more! Books to compliment this episode are almost too many to name. We mention several in the course of the episode, feel free to contact us if you'd like to know more! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your F...

Aug 28, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 95

2004 Men's Olympic Basketball Team

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Prior to 2004, the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team had won three straight gold medals, and not even lost a game since professionals were first allowed to play in 1992. That all changed as the Larry Brown-coached team in '04 managed only a bronze medal, and lost three games. Tune in to hear the story of how this team underperformed despite the presence of future Hall of Famers such as Tim...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 94

1984 in Sports Part 1

We travel back 40 years to revisit 1984 in sports. In Part 1 we talk about a number of sports including hockey, the Olympics, and even pro wrestling. But the heart of this episode is basketball: from Patrick Ewing's Georgetown Hoyas to Bobby Knight's Gold Medical Olympic Team, to Bernard King's suprising Knicks. And of course, the classic '84 Finals between Magic's Lakers and Bird's Celtics. Enjoy and check out Part 2 soon! Books to compliment this episode are almost too many to name. We mention...

Jul 17, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 93

The Yankee Firings of Billy Martin

Most baseball fans know that George Steinbrenner fired Billy Martin as Yankee manager 5 times in just over a decade. But every firing has its own unique story. In this episode we delve into each of the five firings and tell the story behind them. Books to complement this episode: Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius by Bill Pennington The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock Steinbrenner's Yankees by Ed Linn Doc, Donnie, the Kid, and Billy Brawl: How the 1985 Mets and Yankees Fought fo...

Jun 30, 20242 hr 4 minEp. 92

SHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN Trailers

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact. HOST: STEVE WHITE Steve White has spent most of his lif...

Jun 26, 20244 min

"Last Comiskey" with Ken Smoller

Andrew and Dan are joined this week by author and photographer Ken Smoller whose book "Last Comiskey" chronicles the 1990 Chicago White Sox, a surprisingly good team playing their last season in historic Comiskey Park. This was an exciting conversation that branched off into a bunch of fun stadium-related topics, and we hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. Check out the book at Ken's website: https://www.stadiumvagabond.com/lastcomiskey, and the original documen...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 91

The Dark Years: The 1990's Lakers

It's the next in our series on the "dark years" the years before (or between) a franchise's legendary dynasty years. Last time we covered the 1980's Steelers, this time it's the 1990's Lakers. From the end of "Showtime" to the dawn of the Shaq-Kobe-Phil years. We cover the Cedric Ceballos disappearance, the many Magic Johnson returns, and the coaching tenure of Del Harris, among many other stories. Books to complement this episode: "Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dyna...

May 26, 20241 hr 52 minEp. 90

Great Teams That Didn't Win Championships

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Our latest episode takes us all over the place as we talk about some of the great teams in sports history that should have won championships but didn't! Some choked, some were unlucky, but all were disappointing. From the 2004 Lakers to the 1906 Cubs to the 2018 Penguins to the 1990 49ers. We cover these and many more! Thanks to our listener, Lawrence Richards, for the...

May 18, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 89

Mike "King" Kelly

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY One of the greatest players of 19th Century Baseball, the great Mike "King" Kelly is perhaps the first sports celebrity in American History. Through 16 seasons, Kelly played in 3 major leagues, and crossed paths with legends like Cap Anson, Al Spalding, and Dan Brouthers. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1945, one of the first 19th Century stars to be so honore...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 46 minEp. 88

Random Team Challenge: 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Another in our random team challenges, this time the 2002 Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports...

Apr 06, 20241 hr 46 minEp. 87
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