Pigskin Tales Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ross Blilie
The podcast is a single hosted biography-style show that is informative utilizing historical context. It is the re-telling of an athlete's life story through newspaper clippings and youtube videos. The host adds his own opinion on the athlete's performance based on stats found online at profootballreference.com. It is not connected to the NFL in any way. The podcast is strictly written and produced by a guy who loves history and football.
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear.
ABOUT SHOW:
My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.
I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)
I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless!
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HIGHLIGHTED SHOW
I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn.
If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well.
Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.
Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
“Covering Sports from a Different Angle”
HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND
Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats.
Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" (Amazon link) and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football, baseball, and MMA are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history.
You can email Harv at totalsportsrecall@gmail.com or reach him via Twitter @TSRHarv59.
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The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY
Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game.
Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, as well as interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors, authors, and historians, you will learn about how the game evolved and important moments that shaped the sport into what it is today.
You will also get first-hand accounts from the people who have made history in pro football.
Host: Ken CrippenKen Crippen was in a leadership position within the Professional Football Researchers Association for 15 years and is now the founder and lead instructor at the Football Learning Academy.
He has been researching and writing about pro football history for over 30 years and has been a sought-after interview for publications like the Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone magazine, and a sought-after guest on podcasts and radio shows, namely The History Channel, ESPN Radio, and Fox Sports Radio.
He has written two books, been the managing editor of two other books, and a contributor to yet two more books. He has also written hundreds of articles on pro football history, has won the Dick Connor Writing Award for Feature Writing (which is now called the Lesley Visser Enterprise News/Features Award) from the Pro Football Writers of America, as well as the Professional Football Researchers Association’s Ralph Hay Award for lifetime achievement in pro football research.
Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.
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HIGHLIGHTED SHOW
Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people in the fantasy football industry.
My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much. Yeah, that’s right, it’s a game of skill, all you wannabe champs out there.
This is an ode to the spreadsheet warriors, the game tape gurus, team name savants, and everyone in between. I’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the origin stories of your favorite fantasy football analysts, but I won’t stop there, because this show will include all roles in the industry.
You’ll get to know the game behind the game that’s behind the game like you’ve never heard it before, and I can't wait for you to ride shotgun with me back in time, to learn about some of these armchair gridiron knowledge nuggets.
And remember, you got to tell all of your fantasy football-loving friends that this show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. It’ll be the one fantasy football show you’re ok with sharing. Because even though there might be a fantasy tip here and there, this show is all about getting to know the people in the industry, not a weekly list-building show.
This show is also a proud member of the Sports History Network, the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. So grab your friends, and hop aboard my DeLorean, because we’re about to get this baby up to 88mph.
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Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
HIGHLIGHTED SHOW
Unpopular Essays on Sports History
Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports.
I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing access we have to live streams and stat feeds, instant insights and opinionating, the quirks and personalities of our celebrity heroes.
This, rather, is a golden age of sports in humanistic, historical terms. The truth is that the great majority of people today, willingly or not, have a direct and regular connection to organized and/or participatory sports in their everyday lives than anyone born before the 20th century.
In the United States, not a person alive can recall a time when sports was not a staple of the daily newspaper. For four generations, the notion that nightly news programs should devote up to one-quarter of their airtime to sports is taken for granted. Why do we take this for granted?
At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is questionable.
Supposition: Those who play the games have ascended in the public eye to heights unimaginable in times past. Playing top-level sports can get today’s athlete into business, TV production, national politics – and just how did this happen?
At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is up for examination.
Supposition: Sports – wherever they are played but particularly in these places where they are invented – effect culture, even pace it. One could argue that sports are more important than ever.
Corollary: Sports history, too, should be more important, yet is probably more disrespected and disavowed than ever.
At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, we love the past while marveling at the present, and wondering about the future.
The “unpopular essays” of the title is a nod to Bertrand Russell, the logical positivist and my favorite philosopher. (Plus it’s a great excuse to get my BA degree to finally pay off.) And as we’re taught in philosophy, It’s not about answering the questions; it’s about making them clearer.
Three days a week, Unpopular Essays on Sports History will examine a moment in sports history, probe some modern ethos of our games, or speculate on what the past can teach the future – and all in 500 words or less – though probably occasionally throwing in the occasional longer interview. We’ll tour the spaces and times of the whole wide world of sports history about as quickly as Secretariat ran the Belmont Stakes.
Supposition: Sports history is fascinating, illuminating and fun. Join me, Os Davis, in making the questions of sports history clearer right here an Unpopular Essays on Sports History, an SHN production.
Os Davis, host of Unpopular Essays on Sports History
Os never played the games but has enjoyed a nearly 30-year career in sports writing, reporting, blogging, and podcasting. He has hosted/co-hosted and produced/co-produced podcasts on NFL football, CFL football, European basketball and sports movie review. For the Sports History Network, he currently writes and co-produces the historical fiction audiodrama Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer and will return soon with more episodes of Truly the GOATs (promise).
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HIGHLIGHTED SHOW
Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of course get some up to date stuff with the current season, but they also take you back in time to reminisce some of the greatest moments in Titan history.
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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
HIGHLIGHTED SHOW
The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.
Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.
Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.
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Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions on the afternoon of the national autumnal holiday continues.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is sent to cover the Pitt-Penn State “Keystone Classic” of 1924; in so doing, he discovers a throughline of the football-on-Thanksgiving tradition going back to 1621 (okay, actually, that’s going back to 1869) and reminds us that high-level football games on Thanksgiving are nearly as old as the official Thanksgiving holiday itself.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is an audio drama podcast from Number 80 Productions and theSports History Network.
Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) script & story by Os Davis.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer stars Doug Fye, Ilona Fye, and Eric Bodwell. Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) co-stars, in order of appearance, Caedmon Holland, Forrest Hartl and Wayne Brett.
Additional direction by Eric Bodwell. Sound recording and primary editing by Don McIver.
The theme song of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is “the Dayton Triangles Rag” and was arranged and performed byBruce Smith.
Other tracks in this episode include
• “Jazz Club” by Kriss (available through fair-use agreement via FreeMusicArchive.org);
• “Litany of the Street” by Silverman Sound Studios;
• “Bimini Bay” (1921) by the Benson Orchestra of Chicago; and
• “Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer (Outro)” by David Liso of Dynamo Stairs.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Os Davis and Darin Hayes. Series concept by Darrin Hayes.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer – coming soon!
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Thanksgiving Day Intro from SHN for OMSW episode
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HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - MINNESOTA SPORTS HISTORY SHOW
Each episode explores the rich history of Minnesota sports and considers its impact on the current cultural zeitgeist. The Minnesota Sports History Show strives to entertain as well as inform, tickle the sense of nostalgia, and share the joy and hardships of triumph and heartbreak. Episodes will range from musings about the Dome Dog era to interviews with athletes and sports personalities.
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In the 1964 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings chose Milt in the twentieth round, number 271 overall. He would play ten seasons in the NFL and would play behind players like Grady Alderman and Mick Tinglehoff. He made one pro bowl in his professional career and was part of the 1969 team that won the last NFL Championship before it was renamed the NFC Championship starting in 1970.
This time on the pigskin tales podcast, I will be talking about a guy who grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was instrumental in helping Ernie Nevers set a never been touched record of 40 pts in a regular season NFL game. Teammates nicknamed him Big Kies. High School classmates nicknamed him Babe because he hit home runs like Babe Ruth at the time.
The Playbook is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hello everyone, my name is Zach, and this is my co-host Jarod, and we are The Playbook Podcast. Where we are here to talk about the Past, Present, and Future of the Gridiron, The Hardwood, and even all the way out to the Octagon. We are just two fans who not only love our sports teams but the play of the game and how it evolved from past to now. So get ready to open them playbooks with us and we hope you enjoy it. https://theplaybookpodcast.sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.)
Marty's Illegal Stick is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is exactly that – a podcast dedicated to hockey history. Each week, host Scott Kinville and co-host Dave “The Save” Warner hop on the Zamboni Time Machine and go back in time to look at the characters, teams, and events that make up hockey’s glorious history! Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is recorded in upstate New York about thirty miles from the home of the legendary Clinton Comets as well as the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Parts of the classic hockey movie “Slap Shot” were recorded at he Aud – including the infamous “I’m listening to the f-ing song” scene during the national anthem! Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast is of course named after one of the most notorious moments in Stanley Cup history. Although Marty McSorley is remembered for this lapse in judgement when it comes to stick selection, in fact the LA Kings would not have made it to the final were it not for McSorley’s stellar play that season. Although the show is named for an incident that happened in the NHL, Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast covers hockey history from any league and any time period. You can subscribe to Marty’s Illegal Stick a Hockey History Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. You find the show on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at https://martysillegalstick.com/ (https://martysillegalstick.com). If you like hockey history, you’re going to love this show! https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/martys-illegal-stick/ (Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.)
Hey friends! On the last episode of the podcast, I wrote a short story on Dave Casper. He was a one of a kind guy who played with the Raiders, Vikings and Oilers. He was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, but grew up in the woods of Wisconsin. Don’t take the literally folks, please. He won a super bowl with the Raiders in 1975 and became the 9th best tight end in NFL history. This time, the tale is about an average Joe from White Earth, Minnesota. He grew up in the same era as Jim Thorpe, played fullback on offense and sideback on defense. Later, the position was renamed to defensive halfback according to him. This, is, Pigskin Tales. The story of Joe, “Big Chief” Guyon.
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Sports Film Pitch is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Hollywood’s next sports movie. We tell true sports stories as if they are getting made into movies. We cast the leads and give you the facts and inspiring moments that actually happened. Be ahead of Hollywood and know the story before they do. https://sportsfilmpitch.sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.)
When Dave Casper was a member of the Oakland Raiders, he said “With the Raiders we don’t have to put up with that Mickey Mouse stuff. We don’t have rules about keeping our chinstraps buckled on the sidelines. We don’t have coaches encouraging a lot of false chatter on the practice field. The phony stuff is for losers. We’re treated like intelligent human beings. We don’t live by a lot of degrading rules. Our coaches don’t harass us because they know we’re winners.” Dave Casper was a winner in the National Football League. According to profootballhof.com, he played for eleven seasons with the Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings. He finished his playing career with 5,216 yards receiving on 378 receptions and 52 touchdowns over the course of 147 games. He played in four pro bowls in six and a half seasons with the Raiders, and one with the Houston Oilers. Casper was also named to the All-Pro and All-AFC teams four times. Where does Dave’s story start? I’m going to tell you. This is the story of Dave “the ghost” Casper.
For those that are new to listening to the Pigskin Tales Podcast, thanks for choosing to listen. I appreciate the fact that you took the time out of your busy day to find out what this podcast is all about. Before really get into it, I want to take some time to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Ross and I grew up in a small farming community 25 miles south of Fargo, North Dakota. Colfax, is one of the closest high schools that I attended. Technically it’s in the Richland school district and its comprised of Colfax, Abercrombie, Christine, Galchutt, and Barney. I am part of a family of 3 boys and no sisters. But now that my 2 brothers and I have been married for a while, I can say that I have 2 sisters and a wife. My wife and I don’t have any kids of our own, but we’ve fostered kids within Grand Forks County and since that didn’t work out to adopt, we have now been looking into adopting from the Village. The Village is a small company that helps people in many different ways; like financial counseling, adopting children and just counseling in general. Anyway, my older brother lives with his wife and 2 boys in Minneapolis and my younger brother lives in Waconia with his wife and 5 boys. My younger brother just turned 40 on the 8th and so, now we’re all officially in the 40 and older club. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or bad thing. Maybe we’ll just say that we’re all a little older and wiser. Ok, so now that I have that you know a little bit about me and my family, I want to tell you about this podcast. First, the easiest and simplest way of explaining what it is, is a collection of stories I have found on ex-NFL players that came from Minnesota. That’s what it has evolved into. At first, I just started out analyzing Minnesota Vikings players, news, and games that I watched. Then I decided to research the history of the Vikings and try to put it into a biography of sorts. I was attempting to do my own version of ESPN’s 30for30, but that didn’t work out. So really I just wrote the players biography from the internet. I know I am not supposed to use Wikipedia, but I used it for some of the research links. And at the end of an episode, I used to say all the links I used. But then I decided to shorten things up. Now, what I have been doing is sort of the same thing as before, writing a biography about a player, but now I do it in a short series if I can. Some series have gotten really long; like Ernie Nevers, but I been trying to limit myself to only 4 parts so that it doesn’t get too long. If you have listened to this podcast in the past and have enjoyed it, please review my work. I have an email address you can send a message to or you can find my profile on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I have attempted to create a You-tube account, but have not used that as of late, because my computer doesn’t seem to want to save my video work. So I’m working on saving money to buy a new computer. If you want to send me an email my address is pigskintalespodcast@gmail.com. I also have a patreon account in which you can support me monetarily. There are membership levels so low that it only costs you a dollar to support me if you so choose. I am also part of the sports history network ran by Arnie Chapman who doubles as host of the podcast the Football History Dude. His stuff is good too. Take a listen! He just made his 200th episode! So there ya have it. A little bit about the Pigskin Tales Podcast. I hope you enjoyed listening to this and I hope that you decide to listen to more episodes moving forward.
When Football Is Football is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn. If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well. https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/one-guy-with-a-mic-dingers-and-dunks/ (Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.)
Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Tim Coffeen, the host of “Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History,” will share stories and memories from his long career with top Indy car teams. As a winner of seven championship rings, Tim not only understands the history of open-wheel racing, he has lived it! https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/tim-coffeen-talks-indy-car-and-racing-history/ (Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.)
Thanks for listening to the Pigskin Tales Podcast. This story was written and produced by Ross Blilie; Edited by Nikki Blilie. To support the podcast join me on Patreon. You can find the podcast on any platform you want. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible. If you like the story, help me out by doing a quick review. This will help others to want to listen. The soundtrack is from film music.io Last time on the pigskin tales podcast, I had interviewed Jim LeClair’s eldest daughter Kelli. She and I have a special relationship that goes back to 2011 when I went to Mayville State University for Elementary Education. Coincidentally, she just happened to not only be one of my teachers, she was the daughter of one of the 50 greatest linebackers in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history. The interview was awesome, and if you haven’t listened to it yet check it out. This time on the pigskin tales podcast, I’ll be finishing up the story of the Mayville Mayor Jim LeClair. So sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to the pigskin tales podcast.
In this episode of the Pigskin Tales Podcast, I interviewed Jim LeClair's eldest daughter Kelli. She and I have a special relationship since 2011 when I attended Mayville State University as a student taking classes in Elementary Education. She was one of my teachers. I had no idea that her dad was one of the 50 greatest players in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history. Kelli gives me a unique perspective on how life of an NFL star was in the 1970's.
Last time on the pigskin tales podcast, I introduced you to a man that became a star in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history. Jim LeClair was a guy from South Saint Paul, Minnesota who grew up to be an All-Pro at the NFL level. His passion, toughness, and never say quit attitude propelled him to the highest level. He is remembered for his love of god, family and football, in that order. He also played for the New Jersey Generals for two seasons in the USFL in the mid 80’s. This time on the pigskin tales podcast, I’ll dive a little deeper into Jim’s football career.
This is not an episode. This is my " why is patreon important?" sales pitch. It also includes some promos I made for other podcasters like Darin Hayes and Joe Zagorski. Pleae consider supporting me on patreon. here is the link to check it out. www.patreon.com/pigskintales
On this episode of the Pigskin Tales, the populations of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are compared. The NFL was becoming a more popular sport with increased stadium attendance, and Jim LeClair from South Saint Paul, Minnesota, becomes an all-metro first team roster member in the Twin Cities in 1968. Next time, you'll hear a story about Jim in college at UMN-Crookston and UND. Later, he gets drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL and becomes a staple of the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 12 seasons.
This is the last episode in the Bronko Nagurski series. In this episode, Nagurski and the Bears play in the '34 NFL championship that's dubbed "The sneakers game." Plus, Nagurski retires after being told by Halas that he can't get a raise to help secure his family's future.
Yesterday's Sports is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.) EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, I used interviews from a youtube video from former NFL players created in 2018 and a youtube clip from NBC Sports created in 2021. I also input my own thoughts about the first ever playoff championship game in NFL history. https://www.newspapers.com/freetrial/?xid=2229&duration=semiannual&subtype=extra&ft=true (Get a FREE 1-Week Trial to Newspapers.com to learn about this topic and much more!!!) ABOUT PIGSKIN TALES The podcast is a single hosted biography-style show that is informative utilizing historical context. it is the re-telling of an athlete’s life story through newspaper clippings and youtube videos. the host adds their own opinion on the athlete’s performance based on stats found online at http://profootballreference.com/ (profootballreference.com) it is not connected to the NFL in any way. The podcast is strictly written and produced by a guy who loves history and football. https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/pigskin-tales/ (PIGSKIN TALES PAGE) ABOUT HOST - ROSS BLILIE The host of the Pigskin Tales podcast is Ross Blilie ( pronounced BLY-LEE). He lives in Grand Forks, ND with his wife and dog. He started podcasting in March of 2018 as a suggestion from his older brother to continue with his love of being on the radio Ross has worked in several radio stations as an announcer in both Fargo, ND, and Grand Forks, ND. Ross’s radio career started in 2004 as an intern for Y-94 in Fargo, ND. Eventually, he made his way to Grand Forks in 2011. He has college degrees from MSUM in Moorhead, MN, and Mayville State University in Mayville, ND. Follow Ross on Twitter – https://twitter.com/pigskintalespod (@pigskintalespod)
On this episode of the Pigskin Tales Podcast, Bronko Nagurski gets drafted to the Chicago Bears and helps the team win their first NFL Championship.
This is the first part in a new series of episodes that I will detail on Bronko Nagurski, one of the famous Golden Gophers and Chicago Bears . He played for the University of Minnesota from 1927-1929 and for the NFL team Chicago Bears from 1930-1937 plus one short season in 1943. Part of his story is coming out of retirement to help the Bears win another championship. Part of his professional career was spent wrestling. This part focuses on where he grew up and how he was recruited to play for the University of Minnesota.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSOR https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history. The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on https://orvillemulligan.com/ (OrvilleMulligan.com) or your favorite podcast provider. Head to the https://orvillemulligan.com/ (ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE) for more information. Mentioned in this episode: null null
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSOR https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history. The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on https://orvillemulligan.com/ (OrvilleMulligan.com) or your favorite podcast provider. Head to the https://orvillemulligan.com/ (ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE) for more information. Mentioned in this episode: null null
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSOR https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! Orville Mulligan: Sports WriterA Different way to hear sports history. I am Orville Mulligan and yes the career journey I took was as a Sports Writer. My story will fill the listener’s ears with my journey of perhaps the greatest time in sports history, the roaring 1920s. I was fortunate enough to rub elbows with the greatest legends of sport in the era and attend some of the most iconic events in sports history. The tales are complete with the music, people, places and slang used at the time to place the listener into the feelings that we experienced as I started my epic career. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime, Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer, found here on Sports History Network, on https://orvillemulligan.com/ (OrvilleMulligan.com) or your favorite podcast provider. Head to the https://orvillemulligan.com/ (ORVILLE MULLIGAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE) for more information. Mentioned in this episode: null null
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This is the last part in a series of stories on the NFL legend Red Grange. He was a modest player whose speed and agility combined with size and strength, made him the first player to play football professionally for a large sum of money. His contract with the Chicago Bears was for 3 years and $100,000. After he retired from football he was an assistant coach, an insurance salesman, and a TV-radio broadcaster for 10 years. He is the most pivotal figure in pro football history because of how he entered the league.
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Red Grange and the Chicago Bears embarked on a 9 game barnstorming tour from Florida to California and Washington state. The Bears won 8 of their 9 games and dominated every single one. Ernie Nevers made his NFL debut in Jacksonville but lost 19-6.
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Red Grange is a college football star. his long runs and multiple touchdowns leave the crowd in awe as he runs. In this episode. hear how CC Pyle, Red Grange, and George Halas sign a contract paying Red up to $100,000. Red also begins to play for the Bears in November 1925.
In this modern age of professional sports, the national football league is by far the most popular sport in America. Why? Because some games can be dramatic; some games can be a blowout; a fan will never really know how the game will go until they actually watch it. Podcasts are by far the most popular right now with over 2 million shows available on multiple streaming platforms. This is Pigskin Tales; The stories of the original Pro Football players, the ones that started it all. Some, you might have heard of but knew little about. This is a dep dive into how they made it. So get comfy wherever you are and enjoy some pigskin tales.
Red Grange was one of the most popular figures in college football between 1923 and 1925. He became the first football player in NCAA history to sign a deal to play football professionally with the fabled Chicago Bears. This episode focuses on the handshake deal that took place between Red and CC or known to some as Cash and Carry Pyle.
Red Grange became the most popular college football star in America in the early 1920's. by the time he was a senior at the University of Illinois, he attracted a local business man named CC Pyle . This part of the story focuses on who CC was and how he got involved with Red Grange.
This is a continuation of the Red Grange story. He helped legitimize the NFL in the early 1920's. This part focuses on his performance during the rival game against the Michigan Wolverines.
Yesterday's Sports is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.) EPISODE SUMMARY This is the first episode in a new series about the NFL star who legitimized the league in 1925. He was a consensus All-American at the University of Illinois for 3 seasons before abruptly signing with the Chicago Bears. He played in the NFL until 1934, then held a radio broadcasting career for 25 years. https://www.newspapers.com/freetrial/?xid=2229&duration=semiannual&subtype=extra&ft=true (Get a FREE 1-Week Trial to Newspapers.com to learn about this topic and much more!!!) ABOUT PIGSKIN TALES The podcast is a single hosted biography-style show that is informative utilizing historical context. it is the re-telling of an athlete’s life story through newspaper clippings and youtube videos. the host adds their own opinion on the athlete’s performance based on stats found online at http://profootballreference.com/ (profootballreference.com) it is not connected to the NFL in any way. The podcast is strictly written and produced by a guy who loves history and football. https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/pigskin-tales/ (PIGSKIN TALES PAGE) ABOUT HOST - ROSS BLILIE The host of the Pigskin Tales podcast is Ross Blilie ( pronounced BLY-LEE). He lives in Grand Forks, ND with his wife and dog. He started podcasting in March of 2018 as a suggestion from his older brother to continue with his love of being on the radio Ross has worked in several radio stations as an announcer in both Fargo, ND, and Grand Forks, ND. Ross’s radio career started in 2004 as an intern for Y-94 in Fargo, ND. Eventually, he made his way to Grand Forks in 2011. He has college degrees from MSUM in Moorhead, MN, and Mayville State University in Mayville, ND. Follow Ross on Twitter – https://twitter.com/pigskintalespod (@pigskintalespod)
This is the final installment of the amazing and interesting life of Ernie "Big Dog" Nevers. This part focuses on his life after professional football.
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This is the 3rd part of the Big Dog's story. It focuses on his life after he retired from football. He became a coach at both the collegiate level and professional levels. he also enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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This is a continuation of the story of Ernie Nevers AKA the Big Dog. He played for Stanford University from 1921-1925. He became a 5 time All pro fullback for the Chicago Cardinals from 1929-1931. He also played for the Duluth Eskimos from 1926-1927. In addition, He played professional Baseball for the St. Louis Browns from 1926-1928. He also played with the Mission Bells, a semi-pro baseball team in California for 2 seasons. This part focuses on his time with the Chicago Cardinals and his record breaking game against the Bears.
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this is the first part of a 3 part series of Ernie Nevers. He played for the Chicago Cardinals ( later renamed the Arizona Cardinals) from 1926-1931. He was an extraordinary athlete in high school, college, and professionally. Take a listen and rate this episose on Apple podcasts or whereever you get your podcasts.
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Tommy Mason was THE first pick of the newly established NFL franchise Minnesota Vikings in 1960. He played Running Back and became an all star on a team full of misfits
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This is my story of how I decided to change things up and write stories instead of doing game analysis
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Bill Brown was another superstar running back for the Vikings whose straight ahead punishing style of running led the team to 3 super bowls.
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Dave Osborn grew up in a tiny town in northern North Dakota. His nickname was “the Cando Flash. “He played running back for the Vikings from 1965 – 1976.
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“Old Reliable” played for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings for 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL. Hear his story about his playing days and his front office days as a scout for the Vikings.
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“Little Gritty” Grady Alderman was one of the smallest framed offensive lineman in Minnesota Vikings franchise history. Listen to how he made a name for himself but was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of fame
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Norm Van Brocklin was known as the Dutchman to most people in the NFL. When the Minnesota Vikings were established as a team back in 1960, He was hired as the franchise’s first head coach.
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Fran , “the scramblin’ man, Tarkenton became a Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings from 1961-1969 as well as from 1972-1978. He led the team to 3 super bowls. Hear how he made it to the pros.
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