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Hello Old Sports

by Sports History Network · English · Sport

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

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 40 min
Latest: 28 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

Super Bowl I

The first Super Bowl was held 60 years ago between the NFL's Green Bay Packers and the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs. It was the culmination of a long war between the two leagues, and served as one of the crowning achievements of Vince Lombardi's career. The game featured numerous future Hall of Famers including Len Dawson, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Buck Buchanan, Johnny Robinson, and Willie Wood. But they were all outshone by a hungover veteran receiver named Max McGee. Join us as we travel back in time to relive this historic game. Books to complement this episode: "The 1966 Green Bay Packers"…

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E135 · 5 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 13 min
1951 Giants/Dodgers Pennant Race
The 1951 National League Pennant Race featured an epic comeback, an intracity rivalry, sign stealing, a manager with ties to both teams, and perhaps the most famous broadcasting call in sports history. Join us as we travel back to the days of Jackie Robinson, Sal "The Barber" Maglie, Willie Mays, Roy Campanella, and of course Ralph Branca and Bobby Thomson. Books to complement this episode: "Pennant Races: Baseball At It's Best" by Dick Anderson "Charlie Dressen: a Baseball Odyssey" by David Fleitz "The Giants of the Polo Grounds" by Noel Hynd "New York City Baseball" by Harvey Frommer "The…
E134 · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 58 min
Last Season of the American Basketball Association
Each of the nine years of the American Basketball Association (ABA) was full of crazy stories and memorable characters, but perhaps none more than the final season in 1975-76. Three teams folded during the season, and another didn't even make it to Opening Night! Professional basketball was played in Virginia, St. Louis, and Kentucky for the last time ever. Julius Erving won MVP honors and another ABA title. And the first ever slam dunk contest was held. We talk about all of it in this episode: Books to complement this episode: Loose Balls by Terry Pluto Doc: The Rise and Rise of Julius…
E133 · 19 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
Last Game Ever for Cobb, Louis, Orr, Bird, and LT
In Part 3 of our occasional series on the last career game (or fight) of legends in five sports, today we examine the last career appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe Louis, Bobby Orr, Larry Bird, and Lawrence Taylor. Books to Complement This Episode: "Last Time Out: Big League Farewells of Baseball's Greats" "Connie Mack: The Turbulent and Triumphant Years, 1915-1931" "Connie Mack's '29 Triumph: The Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty" "Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano's Fight For Perfection in a Crooked World" "The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the World" "Searching for…
E132 · 12 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Baseball's First All Star Game with Randall Sullivan
Just in time for this year's Midsummer Classic, author Randal Sullivan joins us to talk about the first ever MLB All Star Game in 1933. Check out his book, "The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads". , and learn about the exploits of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Frankie Frisch, John McGraw, Connie Mack, and many more.
E131 · 20 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Coaching Mt. Rushmores
New York has McGraw, Holzman, and Stengel. Boston has Belichick and Auerbach, Los Angeles offers Riley and Lasorda. In this episode we name the Coaching Mt. Rushmores of these and many other cities. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E130 · 1 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
Ray Handley's New York Giants
Throughout the 1980's, the New York Giants were one of the premier teams in football, led by Bill Parcells, Lawrence Taylor, and Phil Simms. But by 1991, Parcells had left the team, Taylor was showing his age, and Simms had been benched for Jeff Hostetler. Coached by Ray Handley, the aging Giants struggled through two mediocre seasons in 1991 and 1992. In this episode, Andrew and Dan recount one of the most frustrating eras in Giants history. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at…
E129 · 4 May 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
1936 in Sports
We travel back in time 90 years to 1936 and relive the exploits of Jesse Owens, Dutch Clark, Joe DiMaggio, Max Schmeling, and many more! Books to Complement This Episode: "American Hoops: U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball from Berlin to Beijing" by Carson Cunningham "The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring" by Paul Beston "Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game: 150 Years of Hockey Stories" by Don Weekes "Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig" by Jonathan Eig "The Giants of the Polo Grounds" by Noel Hynd "The National Basketball League: A History, 1935-1949" by…
E128 · 17 Apr 2026 · 59 min
Early Baseball Star Jim Creighton
Author Tom Gilbert has written an excellent biography of baseball's first superstar, Jim Creighton. Even though he died in 1862 at only 21 years of age, Creighton revolutionized the way the game was played and his death was mourned throughout the sporting world. In his book, "Death in the Strike Zone: The Mystery of America's First Baseball Hero" , Gilbert tells of how Creighton revolutionized pitching, caused the invention of the strike zone, and helped make Brooklyn the center of the baseball universe in the 19th Century. And we learn about his catcher Joe Leggett as well! One of…
E127 · 30 Mar 2026 · 34 min
Author Keith O'Brien on Larry Bird and Indiana State
Fans know the 1979 NCAA Championship Game as a classic showdown between Indiana State and Michigan State, and the first chapter in the Bird/Magic rivalry. Fewer know the fully story of ISU's cinderella run to the championship game, and of how close Larry Bird came to ending his legendary career before it even started. Just in time for the Final Four, author Keith O'Brien joins us to discuss his new book, "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird" . It tells the story of how a young man from French Lick led a team from Terra Haute to the summit of…
E126 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Random Team Challenge: 1989 Green Bay Packers
Time for another random team challenge! This time, it's the 1989 Green Bay Packers. The team had their best season in almost two decades, led by Coach of the Year Lindy Infante. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E125 · 16 Feb 2026 · 47 min
Olympic Heroes Redefined with Doug Levy
It's Winter Olympics time, and we are joined by author Doug Levy to talk about some of the greatest unsung stories in Summer and Winter Olympic History. Olympians like David Moorcroft, Tracy Barnes, and Laurence Lemieux may not be household names, but their fascinating stories are worth telling and worth knowing. These tales of selflessness, courage, and dedication are the Olympics at their best. Check out Doug's book to learn about these heroes and many more. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at…
E124 · 2 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Best NFL Title Games 1933-1965
Before the Super Bowl, there was the annual NFL Championship game in late December. Every year, the champions of the Eastern and Western divisions would meet to determine the champion of the National Football League. These games helped build the legacies of all time football legends including Red Grange, Sammy Baugh, Chuck Bednarik, and Johnny Unitas. In this episode Andrew and Dan name the greatest NFL Championship Games from 1933-1965. We relied heavily on two great sources, the book "Pro Football Championships Before the Super Bowl" by Joseph S. Page, and the website:…
E123 · 27 Jan 2026 · 2 hr 13 min
2025 In Memoriam Part 2
Joined by many of our Sports History Network colleagues, Andrew and Dan discuss the lives and legacies of Ryne Sandberg, Ken Dryden, Davey Johnson, Eddie Giacomin, Bernie Parent, Nick Mangold, Paul Tagliabue, Lenny Wilkens, Michael Ray Richardson, and Lenny Wilkens. Thanks to Dana and Chuck (Historically Speaking Sports), Bob (Gridiron Greats Podcast and Magazine), and George (PFRA Official Podcast for joining us! And special thanks to our good friend Mike Petty for sharing his memories of Bernie Parent. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your…
E122 · 22 Jan 2026 · 2 hr 24 min
2025 In Memoriam Part 1
Joined by many of our Sports History Network colleagues, Andrew and Dan discuss the lives and legacies of Gus Williams, Bob Uecker, Fay Vincent, Al Trautwig, John Feinstein, George Foreman, Steve McMichael, Dick Barnett, Jim Marshall, Gerry Philbin, Dave Parker, and Hulk Hogan. Thanks to Dana and Chuck (Historically Speaking Sports), Bob (Gridiron Greats Podcast and Magazine), and Darin (Pigskin Dispatch) for joining us! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on…
E121 · 28 Dec 2025 · 50 min
Yaron Weitzman on the Lebron Lakers
Going all the way back to the days of George Mikan, the NBA's Lakers have dominated the sport like no other team. But in recent years self-centeredness and shortsightedness both on and off the court have put this proud franchise in peril. In this episode, author Yaron Weitzman joins us to talk about his book, " A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the Lebron Lakers ". The book tells the tale of the modern-day dysfunction of one of the most historically important franchises in sports history, Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite…
E120 · 1 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Random Team Challenge: 1962-63 Lakers
We spin the wheel of the random team generator and land on the 1962-1963 Los Angeles Lakers. Led by the legendary Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, the team made it all the way to the NBA Finals before falling to the Boston Celtics in seven games. Books to complement this episode include Bijan Bayne's biography of Elgin Baylor and "West" and "Showtime", each by Roland Lazenby. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E119 · 13 Nov 2025 · 59 min
Kareem, Oscar, and The Bucks With Jordan Treske
The Milwaukee Bucks joined the NBA in 1968, and three years later they were the world champions. Led by Head Coach Larry Costello, the team featured two of the sport's all time greats in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson Author Jordan Treske joins the podcast to discuss his book on the team: Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook…
E118 · 1 Nov 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
1975 in Sports Part 2
In Part 2 of our episode on 1975 in sports we talk about football, basketball, and hockey. Roger Staubach, Mean Joe Greene, Bobby Clarke, Rick Barry, Bob McAdoo, John Wooden, and many more! Loose Balls: The Short, Wild, Life of the American Basketball Association Dynasty Restored: How Larry Bird and the 1984 Celtics Conquered the NBA and Changed Basketball The Champions of Philadelphia: The Greatest Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers Teams Hell with the Lid Off: Inside the Fierce Rivalry between the 1970s Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under…
E117 · 5 Oct 2025 · 2 hr 5 min
1975 in Sports Part 1
We travel back in time to half a century ago and discuss the major events in sports in the year 1975. In the first of two parts we cover baseball and boxing--highlighted by the Thrilla in Manilla and one of the most exciting World Series in baseball history. Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, Jack Nicklaus, and Bruno Sammartino all come up as well. Enjoy and look out for Part 2 soon! Books to Complement This Episode: The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring The 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing: The Untold Stories Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier Ali: A Life Red Sox Nation Game…
E116 · 14 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Author Tom Wolf on Baseball in 1926
1926 was one of the most dynamic and exciting seasons in baseball history, featuring legends like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and Ty Cobb. It saw a gambling scandal involving two of the greatest players in baseball history, a mid-season acquisition that changed the history of a franchise, and a parallel season in the Negro Leagues with some of the all time greats in Black Baseball history. And it all ended with an epic seven game World Series between the Yankees and the Cardinals. Author Tom Wolf joins us to talk about his book, "Baseball in the Roaring Twenties:…
E115 · 9 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Last Game Ever for Marciano, Mays, Howe, Rice, and Bryant
We discuss the last games (or fights) for five of the greatest of all time: Rocky Marciano, Willie Mays, Gordie Howe, Jerry Rice, and Kobe Bryant. Books to Complement This Episode: Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano's Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring Amazin': The Miraculous History of New York's Most Beloved Baseball Team 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at…
E114 · 11 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The 1932 NFL Title Game
In 1932, the Chicago Bears and Portsmouth Spartans took part in the first postseason NFL Title Game in league history. Technically a regular season game, and played indoors at Chicago Stadium, this type of game had never been seen before. And in many ways it would never be seen again. Books and articles to complement this episode: The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire Any Given Sunday: The NFL's Epic 100-Year History in 20 Games Pro Football Championships Before the Super Bowl: A Year-by-Year History 1926-1965 Monster of the Midway: Bronko Nagurski, the…
E113 · 28 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Best New York Players by Number: Part 3 (68-99)
We wrap up our three part series on the greatest New York players by number, this time covering numbers 68 through 99. A lot of offensive and defensive linemen this time around, and a few obscure names--but lots of legends too: Sam Huff, Michael Strahan, Kevin Mawae, and Aaron Judge to name a few. And we even name a best player ever for #0. Enjoy! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E112 · 25 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
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 [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E111 · 15 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 34 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 [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E110 · 27 May 2025 · 54 min
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 [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E109 · 10 May 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
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 [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
E108 · 5 May 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
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 is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear .…
E107 · 7 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 40 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, check out Adam Lazarus' great book on the 1980's Redskins dynasty. Hello Old Sports is part of…

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Publisher: Sports History Network
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 40 min
Latest episode: 28 Sep 2026
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