Historically Speaking Sports
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A sports history podcast the gives the best of sports from back on the day.
Coming up on the next edition of the podcast, Dana Auguster and Charles Combs talk about David Tompson and George Gervin and the 1978 NBA scoring title chase that came down to the final game of that year's regular season.
May 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Coming up on the next edition of the podcast, Dana Auguster and Charles Combs talk about David Tompson and George Gervin and the 1978 NBA scoring title chase that came down to the final game of that year's regular season.
Today in Sports History:
May 7, 1972 - The Lakers win their first NBA title since moving to Los Angeles, beating the New York Knicks four games to one.
May 7, 1972 - The Lakers win their first NBA title since moving to Los Angeles, beating the New York Knicks four games to one.
May 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 7, 1972 - The Lakers win their first NBA title since moving to Los Angeles, beating the New York Knicks four games to one.
May 7, 1972 - The Lakers win their first NBA title since moving to Los Angeles, beating the New York Knicks four games to one.
Today in Sports History:
May 7, 1994 - Denver Nuggets become first eighth seed to win a playoff series, upsetting the top seed Seattle Supersonics, 98-94 in Game five.
May 7, 1994 - Denver Nuggets become first eighth seed to win a playoff series, upsetting the top seed Seattle Supersonics, 98-94 in Game five.
May 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 7, 1994 - Denver Nuggets become first eighth seed to win a playoff series, upsetting the top seed Seattle Supersonics, 98-94 in Game five.
May 7, 1994 - Denver Nuggets become first eighth seed to win a playoff series, upsetting the top seed Seattle Supersonics, 98-94 in Game five.
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1995- Boston Celtics play their last game at historic Boston Garden, losing to the Orlando Magic 95-92 in the NBA Playoffs.
May 5, 1995- Boston Celtics play their last game at historic Boston Garden, losing to the Orlando Magic 95-92 in the NBA Playoffs.
May 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1995- Boston Celtics play their last game at historic Boston Garden, losing to the Orlando Magic 95-92 in the NBA Playoffs.
May 5, 1995- Boston Celtics play their last game at historic Boston Garden, losing to the Orlando Magic 95-92 in the NBA Playoffs.
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1969- Milwaukee Bucks sign #1 draft pick UCLAstar Lew Alcindor.
May 5, 1969- Milwaukee Bucks sign #1 draft pick UCLAstar Lew Alcindor.
May 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1969- Milwaukee Bucks sign #1 draft pick UCLAstar Lew Alcindor.
May 5, 1969- Milwaukee Bucks sign #1 draft pick UCLAstar Lew Alcindor.
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1969- In Bill Russell's final game, the Boston Celtics win second consecutive title, their 11th in 13 years, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7.
May 5, 1969- In Bill Russell's final game, the Boston Celtics win second consecutive title, their 11th in 13 years, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7.
May 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1969- In Bill Russell's final game, the Boston Celtics win second consecutive title, their 11th in 13 years, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7.
May 5, 1969- In Bill Russell's final game, the Boston Celtics win second consecutive title, their 11th in 13 years, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7.
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1904 - Boston Americans' (RedSox) pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game in modern baseball history, blanking the Philadelphia A's, 3-0.
May 5, 1904 - Boston Americans' (RedSox) pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game in modern baseball history, blanking the Philadelphia A's, 3-0.
May 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 5, 1904 - Boston Americans' (RedSox) pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game in modern baseball history, blanking the Philadelphia A's, 3-0.
May 5, 1904 - Boston Americans' (RedSox) pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game in modern baseball history, blanking the Philadelphia A's, 3-0.
Today in Sports History:
May 4, 1968- Connie Hawkins leads the Pittsburgh Pipers to the first ever American Basketball Association title, beating the New Orleans Buccaneers 122-113 in Game 7.
May 4, 1968- Connie Hawkins leads the Pittsburgh Pipers to the first ever American Basketball Association title, beating the New Orleans Buccaneers 122-113 in Game 7.
May 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Today in Sports History:
May 4, 1968- Connie Hawkins leads the Pittsburgh Pipers to the first ever American Basketball Association title, beating the New Orleans Buccaneers 122-113 in Game 7.
May 4, 1968- Connie Hawkins leads the Pittsburgh Pipers to the first ever American Basketball Association title, beating the New Orleans Buccaneers 122-113 in Game 7.
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1991- Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan pitches 7th career no-hitter in 3-0 win over Toronto BlueJays at the age of 44.
May 1, 1991- Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan pitches 7th career no-hitter in 3-0 win over Toronto BlueJays at the age of 44.
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1991- Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan pitches 7th career no-hitter in 3-0 win over Toronto BlueJays at the age of 44.
May 1, 1991- Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan pitches 7th career no-hitter in 3-0 win over Toronto BlueJays at the age of 44.
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1991 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson break the steals record with his 939th career stolen base in 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.
May 1, 1991 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson break the steals record with his 939th career stolen base in 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.
May 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1991 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson break the steals record with his 939th career stolen base in 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.
May 1, 1991 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson break the steals record with his 939th career stolen base in 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1988 - After scoring 50 points in Game 1, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan scores 55 in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, becoming first player to score 50+ points in consecutive playoff games.
May 1, 1988 - After scoring 50 points in Game 1, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan scores 55 in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, becoming first player to score 50+ points in consecutive playoff games.
May 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today in Sports History:
May 1, 1988 - After scoring 50 points in Game 1, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan scores 55 in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, becoming first player to score 50+ points in consecutive playoff games.
May 1, 1988 - After scoring 50 points in Game 1, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan scores 55 in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, becoming first player to score 50+ points in consecutive playoff games.
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1971 - The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship, sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games.
April 30, 1971 - The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship, sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games.
April 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1971 - The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship, sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games.
April 30, 1971 - The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship, sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games.
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig plays his 2,130th consecutive and final game with the New York Yankees.
April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig plays his 2,130th consecutive and final game with the New York Yankees.
April 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig plays his 2,130th consecutive and final game with the New York Yankees.
April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig plays his 2,130th consecutive and final game with the New York Yankees.
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1887- Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants, 19-10 at the first game at the Broad and Huntingdon Street Park later known as the Baker Bowl.
April 30, 1887- Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants, 19-10 at the first game at the Broad and Huntingdon Street Park later known as the Baker Bowl.
April 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today in Sports History:
April 30, 1887- Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants, 19-10 at the first game at the Broad and Huntingdon Street Park later known as the Baker Bowl.
April 30, 1887- Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants, 19-10 at the first game at the Broad and Huntingdon Street Park later known as the Baker Bowl.
Final Four Fact:
The last time a team won the NCAA men's basketball National Championship in its home state was UCLA in 1975. They knocked off Kentucky 92-85 for thier 10th title in 12 years in San Diego.
The last time a team won the NCAA men's basketball National Championship in its home state was UCLA in 1975. They knocked off Kentucky 92-85 for thier 10th title in 12 years in San Diego.
March 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Final Four Fact:
The last time a team won the NCAA men's basketball National Championship in its home state was UCLA in 1975. They knocked off Kentucky 92-85 for thier 10th title in 12 years in San Diego.
The last time a team won the NCAA men's basketball National Championship in its home state was UCLA in 1975. They knocked off Kentucky 92-85 for thier 10th title in 12 years in San Diego.
Today in Sports History: March 27, 1939-Oregon beats Ohio St., 46-33 in the first ever NCAA Basketball Tournament.
March 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today in Sports History: March 27, 1939-Oregon beats Ohio St., 46-33 in the first ever NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Today in Sports History:
March 24, 1980 - Darrell Griffith's 23 points led Louisville to its first National Championship, beating UCLA, 59-54 in Indianapolis.
March 24, 1980 - Darrell Griffith's 23 points led Louisville to its first National Championship, beating UCLA, 59-54 in Indianapolis.
March 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today in Sports History:
March 24, 1980 - Darrell Griffith's 23 points led Louisville to its first National Championship, beating UCLA, 59-54 in Indianapolis.
March 24, 1980 - Darrell Griffith's 23 points led Louisville to its first National Championship, beating UCLA, 59-54 in Indianapolis.
Today in Sports History:
March 24, 1956 - Led by center Bill Russell, the University of San Francisco Dons win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Iowa, 83-71.
March 24, 1956 - Led by center Bill Russell, the University of San Francisco Dons win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Iowa, 83-71.
March 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today in Sports History:
March 24, 1956 - Led by center Bill Russell, the University of San Francisco Dons win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Iowa, 83-71.
March 24, 1956 - Led by center Bill Russell, the University of San Francisco Dons win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Iowa, 83-71.
Today in Sports History:
March 22, 1969 - UCLA center Lew Alcindor wins his third consecutive tournament Most Outstanding Player award, leading the Bruins to a 92-72 win over Purdue for their third straight National Championship.
March 22, 1969 - UCLA center Lew Alcindor wins his third consecutive tournament Most Outstanding Player award, leading the Bruins to a 92-72 win over Purdue for their third straight National Championship.
March 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Today in Sports History:
March 22, 1969 - UCLA center Lew Alcindor wins his third consecutive tournament Most Outstanding Player award, leading the Bruins to a 92-72 win over Purdue for their third straight National Championship.
March 22, 1969 - UCLA center Lew Alcindor wins his third consecutive tournament Most Outstanding Player award, leading the Bruins to a 92-72 win over Purdue for their third straight National Championship.
Today in Sports History:
March 20, 1973 - Former Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 11 months after his death in a plane crash.
March 20, 1973 - Former Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 11 months after his death in a plane crash.
March 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today in Sports History:
March 20, 1973 - Former Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 11 months after his death in a plane crash.
March 20, 1973 - Former Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 11 months after his death in a plane crash.
Coming up on the next episode of the podcast, since this is my birthday week, I will highlight my most memorable sports moment from every year of my life thus far. Some are obvious while others are a bit surprising. Check it out later this week.
March 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Coming up on the next episode of the podcast, since this is my birthday week, I will highlight my most memorable sports moment from every year of my life thus far. Some are obvious while others are a bit surprising. Check it out later this week.
Coming up on the next edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, in the lead up to Super Bowl LIX and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Superdome, we will take a look back at the seven previous Super Bowls that have taken place in the Superdome.
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Coming up on the next edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, in the lead up to Super Bowl LIX and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Superdome, we will take a look back at the seven previous Super Bowls that have taken place in the Superdome.
AFC Championship Game Historical Notes:
This is the fourth time that these two charter members of the American Football League have met in the AFL/AFC Championship game. The Chiefs won two (1966, 2021) and the Bills one (1993).
This is the fourth time that these two charter members of the American Football League have met in the AFL/AFC Championship game. The Chiefs won two (1966, 2021) and the Bills one (1993).
January 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
AFC Championship Game Historical Notes:
This is the fourth time that these two charter members of the American Football League have met in the AFL/AFC Championship game. The Chiefs won two (1966, 2021) and the Bills one (1993).
This is the fourth time that these two charter members of the American Football League have met in the AFL/AFC Championship game. The Chiefs won two (1966, 2021) and the Bills one (1993).
Championship game historical notes:
This is the first NFC championship game to feature two NFC East teams since 1986......
Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0.
This is the first NFC championship game to feature two NFC East teams since 1986......
Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0.
January 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Championship game historical notes:
This is the first NFC championship game to feature two NFC East teams since 1986......
Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0.
This is the first NFC championship game to feature two NFC East teams since 1986......
Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0.
Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown:
Super Bowl XLV : The Green Bay Packers win their fourth Super Bowl, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 in Arlington.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers was named Super Bowl MVP, passing for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Super Bowl XLV : The Green Bay Packers win their fourth Super Bowl, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 in Arlington.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers was named Super Bowl MVP, passing for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns.
January 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown:
Super Bowl XLV : The Green Bay Packers win their fourth Super Bowl, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 in Arlington.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers was named Super Bowl MVP, passing for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Super Bowl XLV : The Green Bay Packers win their fourth Super Bowl, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 in Arlington.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers was named Super Bowl MVP, passing for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns.