JD_logo3.png

Sports History

Great Sports History

Our Book is Out!
Who was the MOST DOMINANT team in Pro Football History? We have the answer in the latest Pigskin Dispatch book

The World's Greatest Pro Gridiron Team
Email:  pigskindispatch@gmail.com Phone/Text:  814-636-0745
Please note, that we include affiliate links to support the maintenance and development of this site and to help promote our guests and fellow sports historians. Your support is appreciated! _________________________
Please note, we may include affiliate links within this post to support the maintenance and development of this site.

Pigskin Dispatch
Your Portal to Positive Football History. We have an extensive library of posts and podcasts on the history of North American Football. From the innovators, teams, and coaches to legendary players, we cover them all with new items daily!

Great Sports History

A collection of stories that tell the history of sports, the people that played them, and the teams that made memories we still can appreciate to this day.


Results 201 thru 210 of 220 for "History"
Go To Page: 1 . . . . 17 18 19 20 21 22

Baseball History Unpacked - June 10

The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 10 including:
1944 - Six weeks shy of his 16th birthday, Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest person to play in a major league contest in this century.
2013 - Javier Baez of the Daytona Cubs (Florida State League) hits four home runs in a 9-6 win over the Fort Myers Miracle.

Baseball History Unpacked - June 9

The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 9 including:
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.

Baseball History Unpacked - June 8

The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June including:
1934 - The Reds become the first team to travel in an airplane.
2001 - Carlos Lee hits a two-out walk-off grand slam to give the Sox a dramatic victory over the Cubs, 7 - 3.

On this day June 9 in MLB history

The Newsday.com website carries a plethora of June 9 events like:
1935 - The Cards score in every inning
1990 - Eddie Murray tied Mickey Mantle with same game switch hitting HRs
2008 - Ken Griffey Jr. reaches a milestone

April 3 Baseball History from the 1980s

Happy Birthday to a speedy Gold Glover, the Cubs trade a future Hall of Famer and Ken Griffey Jr. makes his debut on April 3rd in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com

J. Daniels brings us the history of April 3rd in 1980s Baseball lore.

April 6 History in 1980s Baseball

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Johnny Bench signs a deal that makes him a Red For Life, and George Bell goes off again on April 6th in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com

J. Daniel's look at April 6th in 1980s Baseball history

April 4 History in 1980s Baseball

Happy Birthday to the Moonlight Graham of 1981, two Rookies of the Year make their debuts, and George Bell goes off on April 4th in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com

J. Daniel's look at April 4th in 1980s Baseball history

April 5 History in 1980s Baseball

Happy Birthday to Rennie Stennett, a nice debut for Steve Garvey, and Orel Hershiser begins a magical year on April 5th in 1980s Baseball. — 80sbaseball.com

J. Daniel's look at April 5th in 1980s Baseball history

April 7 History in 1980s Baseball

Jack Morris throws a no-no, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Reds and Cubs clear the benches on April 7th in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com

J. Daniel's look at April 7th in 1980s Baseball history
Results 201 thru 210 of 220 for "History"
Go To Page: 1 . . . . 17 18 19 20 21 22
Related Searches
sports:baseball, sports:hockey, NHL Jersey 14, baseball OTD:April, altcategory:About Sports, basketball:NBA Teams, NBA:Eastern Conference, altcategory:Basketball Legend, altcategory:Basketball OTD, altcategory:Baseball Teams, NHL:Eastern Conference, altcategory:Hockey, altcategory:Hockey HOF, altcategory:Hockey OTD, hockey:NHL Teams, NBA:Western Conference, altcategory:Baseball HOF, altcategory:Baseball Legend, altcategory:Baseball Uniforms, altcategory:Baseball OTD, altcategory:Baseball, NHL:Western Conference, altcategory:Basketball OT, hockey:NHL, hockey:NHL Conferences, MLB Jersey:Number 24, MLB Jersey:Number 08, MLB Jersey:Number 10, NHL Jersey:Number 20, NHL Jersey:Number 24, NHL Jersey:Number 34, sports:hockey OTD, NHL May 28, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, NHL May 30, NHL May 18, NHL May 29, sports:OTD, MLB May 26, Jurickson Profar, Ty Cobb, Brandon Webb, MLB June 5, NHL June 3, author:J. Daniels, sports:baseball OTD, MLB June 18, MLB June 13, Clark Giffith, MLB June 3

2024-11-23

November 23

.1955_topps_sammy_baugh.jpg

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 23. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

2024-11-22

November 22

.Sharman_021.jpg

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 22. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

2024-11-21

November 21

.One_Minute_to_Play_poster.jpg

In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 21. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

2024-11-21

The NBA Legend of Earl the Pearl

.Earl_Monrobig.jpg

Vernon Earl "Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe" was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA selection. Monroe wa...

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

2024-11-20

Kentucky Colonels and San Antonio Spurs HOF Point Guard

.Dampier_Louie_10_banner.jpg

Born: November 20, 1944 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (80 kg) Position: Guard Teams: Kentucky Colonels (ABA) (1967–1976) San Antonio Spurs (NBA) (1976–1979) Career highlights: ABA All-Star (1968–1976...

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

2024-11-20

The Greatest Players that Played for the Nets

.Brooklyn_nets_banner.jpg

The Brooklyn Nets franchise has a long and storied history, dating back to its founding 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. Over the years, the team has had multiple great players, including some of the biggest names in NBA history. In this article, we will look at the best Brooklyn Nets players of a...

  • The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!

 

Remember Sports History Daily
You are only seconds away from receiving the Pigpen's Newsletter everyday filled with new items

[/br]SUBSCRIBE BY CLICKING  

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there! Brought to you by Number 80 Productions and Pigskin Dispatch
Please note, that we include affiliate links to support the maintenance and development of this site and to help promote our guests and fellow sports historians. Your support is appreciated! _________________________

Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry. _________________________

Hut! Hut! Hike! Book
Historian Timothy P. Brown has released another excellent book to help fill our football minds with knowledge. His latest is called Hut! Hut! Hike!: A History of Football Terminology.

[/br]more information _________________________