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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1972 Olympic Weightfliting Medal Winners (w/ Special Guest Conor Heffernan)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWeightlifting at the 1972 Olympics occurred in Munich, Germany, from August 27 to Sept.6. In 1969, the International Weightlifting Federation added two new weight classes: flyweight (52 kg), bantamweight (56 kg), featherweight (60 kg), lightweight (67.5 kg), middleweight (75 kg), light heavyweight (82.5 kg), middle heavyweight (90 kg), heavyweight (110 kg), and Superheavyweight (over 110 kg).Mark sits down with Conor Heffernan to talk about the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany (in the weightlifting competitions).You can read the full b...2025-05-141h 05
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1968 Olympic Weightfliting Medal Winners (w/ Special Guest Conor Heffernan)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1968 Olympics were held in Mexico City in October. The Weightlifting was held from October 17th to October 21st. Some call these Olympic Games the Autumn Olympics due to its later than usual start. The reason for the late start was to avoid Mexico’s rainy season. The late start turned out to be a blessing because from July 26th until October 2nd, there were student protests and political unrest, which would hav...2025-04-3041 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN TrailersDigits 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 athletes had on their teams and the game itself.Learn more about the show on th...2025-04-2402 min
Yesterday's SportsFrustrating History of the New York Jets (Part 4)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares the frustrating history of the New York Jets. This is part 4.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a...2025-04-2218 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSpecial Guest: Dr. Conor Heffernan Discusses Weightlifting History (Part 2)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYLast week, we explored the illustrious careers of Paul Anderson and Tommy Kono. This week, we turn our attention to the legendary Ken Patera and the phenomenal Naim Süleymanoğlu, also known as "Pocket Hercules."Ken Patera, the first American to clean and jerk 500 pounds, was a multi-sport strength athlete who transitioned from Olympic weightlifting to professional wrestling and even competed in the inaugural World's Strongest Man competition. Despite his...2025-04-1632 min
Yesterday's SportsFrustrating History of the New York Jets (Part 3)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares the history of the frustrations of the New York Jets. This is part 3.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even...2025-04-1513 min
Yesterday's SportsFrustrating History of the New York Jets (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares the frustrating history of the New York Jets. This is part 2.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a...2025-04-0812 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSpecial Guest: Dr. Conor Heffernan Discusses Weightlifting History (Part 1)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, host Mark Mortier welcomes a special guest, Dr. Conor Heffernan, lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. Dr. Heffernan has written extensively on weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman competitions. He contributes to Barbend.com and runs the website physicalculturestudy.com.The duo delves into the lives and careers of four legendary weightlifters: Paul Anderson, Tommy Kono, Ken Patera, and Naim Süleymanoğlu...2025-04-0231 min
Yesterday's SportsFrustrating History of the New York Jets (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares the history of the frustrations of the New York Jets. This is part 1.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark...2025-04-0110 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSHN PRESENTS: GP Soccer Podcast - SHN TrailersGP Soccer Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOWGiovanni 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.2025-03-3002 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYJohn Davis: An American Weightlifting LegendNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWhen I first started competing in Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, I wanted to learn about the sport's history and the men who made it great. I read all the lifting magazines I could find, and one of the first lifters I read about was John Davis. Davis’ weightlifting career spanned from 1937 to 1956, and his accomplishments are beyond impressive. Davis was born on Jan 12, 1921, in Smithtown, New York, but grew up in Broo...2025-03-1913 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYStefan Botev: The Unforgettable Story of a Weightlifting PhenomenonNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYOne of my favorite weightlifters to watch was Stefan Botev. Botev was born on Feb.14, 1968, in Harmanli, Bulgaria, and was coached by the legendary Ivan Abadzhiev. Stefan stood 5' 11 (180 centimeters) and competed in the 110 kilo/242 lbs weight class. Later in his career, he moved up to the Superheavyweight class but was light for that class, usually weighing no more than 120 kilos/264 lbs.His list of achievements is quite i...2025-03-0516 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Inspiring Comeback of Weightlifter Tim CasoNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYLike many weightlifters, Tim started weight training to get bigger and stronger for football. Tim played defensive tackle and guard for West Essex High School in New Jersey and was good enough to make All-State. He joined the Belleville Barbell Club in New Jersey in 1978 and set his sights on competitive weightlifting. In his first competition, he snatched 90 kilos/198 lbs and clean & jerked 120 kilos/264 lbs at 190 lbs bodyweight. You can r...2025-02-1951 min
Yesterday's SportsReliving Super Bowl 5 w/ Special Guest Dave DePaola (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark has his long time friend Dave DePaola join him again to relive Super Bowl V. They were both die hard Dallas Cowboys fans growing up and this is the second Super Bowl they remember. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode, so if you didn't listen to the last episode, we recommend you start there.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York...2025-02-1846 min
Yesterday's SportsReliving Super Bowl 5 w/ Special Guest Dave DePaola (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark has his long time friend Dave DePaola join him again to relive Super Bowl V. They were both die hard Dallas Cowboys fans growing up and this is the second Super Bowl they remember. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Enjoy!YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He...2025-02-1151 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYChicago's Weightlifting Legend: Mark LevelNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs with many weightlifters, Mark's interest in the sport began with watching weightlifting on the Wide World of Sports on ABC television. Mark remembers watching Vasily Alekseyev become the first man to clean & jerk 500 lbs in 1970. This piqued Mark's interest, and he began reading some Strength & Health magazines his older brother handed down to him....You can read the full blog post here.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy n...2025-02-0550 min
Yesterday's SportsFROM THE VAULT: Reliving Super Bowl XYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is "from the vault." It was originally aired on episode 6 and 7 as a two-part series on Mark reminiscing about Super Bowl 10. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a...2025-02-0423 min
Yesterday's SportsWeight Training For People With Limited TimeYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark Morthier debunks common myths about weight training and provides practical advice for those looking to start or improve their weight training routine. Mark is a certified personal trainer with 16 years of experience in Olympic lifting and Powerlifting and shares insights on how to train effectively without spending endless hours at the gym.You can read the full blog post here.Key Takeaways:Time Efficiency: Weight training doesn't require hours a...2025-01-2813 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYWeight Training For People With Limited TimeNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark Morthier debunks common myths about weight training and provides practical advice for those looking to start or improve their weight training routine. Mark is a certified personal trainer with 16 years of experience in Olympic lifting and Powerlifting and shares insights on how to train effectively without spending endless hours at the gym.Check out the article on the Sports History NetworkKey Takeaways:T...2025-01-2413 min
Yesterday's SportsBob Lilly Interview - Part 3Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin Mark and Dave for an exclusive episode of Yesterday's Sports on the Sports History Network as they sit down with legendary Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, their all-time favorite NFL player.Join them for the thrilling conclusion of this three-part series with Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly. In this episode, Bob shares captivating stories from his legendary career with the Dallas Cowboys, including his awe-inspiring feats of strength and memorable moments...2025-01-2153 min
Yesterday's SportsBob Lilly Interview - Part 2Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin Mark and Dave for an exclusive episode of Yesterday's Sports on the Sports History Network as they sit down with legendary Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, their all-time favorite NFL player.In this episode, they continue their captivating conversation with Mr. Lilly. Dive into the gripping tales of the historic "Ice Bowl," the evolution of football gear, and the legendary College All-Star Game. Bob shares fascinating insights into his career, his teammates, and...2025-01-1447 min
Yesterday's Sports1980 Philadelphia Eagles (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin Mark on Yesterday's Sports as he continues through the 1980 Philadelphia Eagles season. In this episode, he recounts the thrilling games and pivotal moments that defined the Eagles' path to the Super Bowl. From their defensive battles against the Raiders to their high-stakes matchups with the Cowboys, relive the highs and lows of a memorable season. Discover how the Eagles overcame challenges and celebrated their first championship in two decades. Don't miss this captivating...2025-01-0713 min
Yesterday's Sports1980 Philadelphia Eagles (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin Mark from Yesterday's Sports for a thrilling journey through the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. In this episode, he explores the dramatic rise of the Eagles, from their humble beginnings to their standout 1980 season. Discover the key moments, standout players like Ron Jaworski and Harold Carmichael, and the intense battles that defined this era. Whether you're a die-hard Eagles fan or a sports history enthusiast, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and...2024-12-3110 min
Yesterday's SportsAce Hudkins Story (w/ Special Guest Kristine Sader)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for a captivating episode of Yesterday's Sports as host Mark Morthier welcomes Kristine Sader, the great-niece of former professional boxer Ace Hudkins, also known as the Nebraska Wildcat. Kristine shares insights from her book, "Boxing with the Nebraska Wildcat," which chronicles Ace's extraordinary boxing career from 1922 to 1932. Discover how Ace earned his fierce nickname, his transition from wrestling to boxing, and his relentless fighting style that led to an impressive record of 92 fights without a knockout...2024-12-2438 min
Yesterday's SportsBob Lilly Interview - Part 1Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin Mark and Dave for an exclusive episode of Yesterday's Sports on the Sports History Network as they sit down with legendary Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, their all-time favorite NFL player. Bob shares captivating stories from his 14-season career with the Dallas Cowboys, his unique off-season training routines, and the challenges of playing in the early days of the NFL. Discover how Bob balanced football with other jobs, his draft experience, and the...2024-12-1730 minYesterday's SportsSports Collecting With Mark and Dave: Part 2Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for part two of our sports memorabilia showcase on the Sports History Network's "Yesterday's Sports." Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo share their personal collections, including rare finds such as NFL experience mementos, Danbury Mint collectibles, and unique bobblehead dolls. They reminisce about the golden era of sports memorabilia, from 1970s trading cards to cherished autographs, and discuss the evolution of collecting over the decades. Tune in for a nostalgic journey into the world of sports history...2024-12-1058 minYesterday's SportsSports Collecting With Mark and Dave: Part 1Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this nostalgic episode of Yesterday's Sports, host Mark welcomes sports historian and memorabilia collector Dave DePaolo. Together, they take a trip down memory lane, exploring the fascinating world of sports memorabilia. From a Carvel ice cream store adorned with sports treasures to rare Cowboys memorabilia, Dave shares stories of his collection journey. Discover the history behind unique items like a Cowboys jacket and jersey from the 70s, Super Bowl patches, and autographed photos. Dave's tales...2024-12-031h 02
Yesterday's SportsTHANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! (Dallas Cowboys Games w/ Dave Depaolo) Part 3Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY In this thrilling conclusion to our Thanksgiving special, we journey back to one of the most unforgettable games in Dallas Cowboys history. Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo delve into the 1974 Thanksgiving Day clash against the Washington Redskins, a game that has become legendary among fans. Recounting the unexpected heroics of Clint Longley, who stepped in for an injured Roger Staubach, listeners will relive the excitement of Longley's stunning performance that led to a miraculous victory.The e...2024-11-2647 min
Yesterday's SportsTHANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! (Dallas Cowboys Games w/ Dave Depaolo) Part 2Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to part two of our Thanksgiving special on "Yesterday's Sports," where host Mark Morthier and guest Dave DePaolo continue their deep dive into the history of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving games. This episode takes listeners back to the thrilling 1974 matchup between the Cowboys and the Redskins, a game filled with dramatic plays and pivotal moments.Mark and Dave relive the excitement of the Cowboys' strategic plays, including a memorable fake punt and the unexpected...2024-11-1934 min
Yesterday's SportsTHANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! (Dallas Cowboys Games w/ Dave Depaolo) Part 1Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us in this special episode of "Yesterday's Sports" as we dive into the rich history of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving games. Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo, both avid Cowboys fans, reminisce about some of the most memorable matchups, including the legendary 1974 "Clint Longley" game against the Redskins.Relive the excitement of the Cowboys' 1971 victory over the Rams, the dramatic 1993 "Leon Lett" game against the Dolphins, and more. Whether you're a die-hard Cowboys fan or just...2024-11-1241 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Joy of Collecting Sports MemorabiliaYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYShow Notes Summary:In this nostalgic episode, Mark takes listeners on a journey through a lifetime of sports memorabilia collecting, beginning as a young boy in the late '60s with his first football and baseball cards. He shares the thrill of seeing colorful team logos and trading cards with friends, as well as the challenges of saving money as a kid to buy packs. He explores the evolution of sports cards and inserts...2024-11-0523 min
Yesterday's SportsLooking Back on Yeseterday's SportsYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Mark goes back in time to relive many of the episodes he's published over the years, in this special 200th edition. He gives a quick reminder to the episodes he released, with a little story behind each one.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great...2024-10-2954 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYMike Listro's Weightlifting Legacy: Strength, Determination, and Breaking RecordsNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMike Listro began lifting weights in his basement at thirteen after watching the movie Rocky. He started training on the Olympic lifts without coaching in 1978 after watching a weightlifting competition on the T.V. show Wide World of Sports. He picked up training tips from Strength & Health magazine.In February of 1980, as a spectator, Mike went to a weightlifting competition at the Belleville Barbell Club. He spoke with coach Bucky C...2024-09-2659 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYInterview with George Pjura - The Weightlifting Ageless WonderNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYFew sports fans have heard of George Pjura. One reason is that Olympic Weightlifting is not a highly popular sport in the USA. Another reason is that George is humble and speaks little of his achievements. But those who know weightlifting know who George is. I've known George for roughly forty years, and we've trained together numerous times. I enjoy training with him because his approach to training is much l...2024-09-1230 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1980- The Fourth "World's Strongest Man Competition"NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY1980 would mark the fourth annual Worlds Strongest Man Competition. But this year's event would not occur in California like the past three years. This year's competition occurred in Vernon Valley/Great Gorge, New Jersey. Ten men would compete, with four men hailing from outside the U.S. Four of the ten men were returning from last year's competition.Check out the article on the Sports History NetworkSHOW B...2024-08-2917 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1979 - The Third "World's Strongest Man" CompetitionNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYSo far, we've covered the first and second Worlds Strongest Man Competitions. Today we'll look at the third competition, which occurred in 1979, again at Universal Studios in California. As was the case in 1978, there were ten competitors, but only two were non-Americans. Defending champion Bruce Wilhelm retired, but there were four returning competitors. Bob Young competed in 1977 and returned after missing the 1978 event. John Kolb, Lars Hedlund, and Don Reinhoudt r...2024-08-1515 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1978 - The Second "World's Strongest Man CompetitionNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn my last article, I wrote about the first World's Strongest Man contest in 1977. Olympic weightlifter Bruce Wilhelm easily won the competition and returned in 1978 to defend his title. The total number of competitors increased from eight in 1977 to ten in 1978, but Wilhelm was the only one returning from the previous year. While last year's competition had only one non-American participant, this year had three. The ten events remained the s...2024-08-0115 min
Yesterday's Sports1972 Olympic Weightfliting Medal Winners (w/ Special Guest Conor Heffernan)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWeightlifting at the 1972 Olympics occurred in Munich, Germany, from August 27 to Sept.6. In 1969, the International Weightlifting Federation added two new weight classes: flyweight (52 kg), bantamweight (56 kg), featherweight (60 kg), lightweight (67.5 kg), middleweight (75 kg), light heavyweight (82.5 kg), middle heavyweight (90 kg), heavyweight (110 kg), and Superheavyweight (over 110 kg).Mark sits down with Conor Heffernan to talk about the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany (in the weightlifting competitions).You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S...2024-07-231h 05
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN TrailersThis Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORYRelive 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 WHITESteve White has spent most of his life behind a microphone. As a...2024-06-2602 min
Yesterday's SportsSpecial Guest: Dr. Conor Heffernan Discusses Weightlifting History (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, host Mark Mortier welcomes a special guest, Dr. Conor Heffernan, lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. Dr. Heffernan has written extensively on weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman competitions. He contributes to Barbend.com and runs the website physicalculturestudy.com.The duo delves into the lives and careers of four legendary weightlifters: Paul Anderson, Tommy Kono, Ken Patera, and Naim Süleymanoğlu. Starting with Anderson, kn...2024-06-2531 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Thrilla in Manilla: Recounted by Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his long-time friend, Dave DePaola, to talk about the "Thrilla in Manila." This is part 1 of that conversation.‘The Thrilla in Manila’ would be the third time that Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier squared off. In the first fight, held at Madison Square Garden in March 1971, Frazier defended his heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision. The second fight in January 1974 also took place at Madison Square Garden. That one would be a 12-round non-ti...2024-05-1435 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Thrilla in Manilla: Recounted by Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his long-time friend, Dave DePaola, to talk about the "Thrilla in Manila." This is part 1 of that conversation.‘The Thrilla in Manila’ would be the third time that Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier squared off. In the first fight, held at Madison Square Garden in March 1971, Frazier defended his heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision. The second fight in January 1974 also took place at Madison Square Garden. That one would be a 12-r...2024-05-0738 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1977 - The First "World's Strongest Man Competition"NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMostly everyone, whether a fan or not, has seen some footage of the World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s truly mind-boggling how powerful these competitors are. But many people don’t know that the first competition goes back to 1977, which bears little resemblance to today’s organized and well-planned event.The 1977 competition had only eight contestants, and they could have named it “America’s Strongest Man” given that seven of the competit...2024-03-1314 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 6)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 6 (and the last) of Mark Morthier's weightlifting journey. If you like the weightlifting episodes, Mark has a whole feed dedicated to old-school weightlifting, called :NO-NONSENSE, OLD-SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYYESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on...2024-02-2719 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 4)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares his weightlifting origin story. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.2024-02-1315 min
Yesterday's Sports1972 NFC Semi-Final Game (Cowboys vs. 49ers)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and his buddy Dave talk and relive the incredible 1972 NFC semi-final game between the Dallas Cowboys and San Fransisco 49ers.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball...2024-02-0649 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Longest Ever NFL Game (1971 AFC Divisional Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs may have been the best football game I've ever seen. To this day, it is the longest NFL game ever played, ending seven minutes and forty seconds into the sixth quarter. It was the second game in NFL history on Christmas day. The Dallas Cowboys had defeated the Minnesota Vikings earlier that day....In this episode, Mark reminisces about the longest game...2024-01-3047 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 3)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares his career in Olympic weightlifting and how he got started....YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight...2024-01-2310 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark shares his career in Olympic weightlifting and how he got started.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight...2024-01-1610 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYKen Patera - The Great American Weightlifter and Professional WrestlerNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIf you’re a fan of professional wrestling or weightlifting, you’re probably familiar with the name Ken Patera. But did you know that Patera was also a top-notch track & field athlete? Ken was good enough to qualify for the 1968 Olympic trials in the shot-put, where he placed a respectable 6th. In high school, Patera couldn’t get enough of sports. He played football, wrestled, and competed in four different events in track...2024-01-1213 min
Yesterday's SportsThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week Mark shares his story of getting into weightlifting.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See...2024-01-0911 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYVasily Alekseyev (One of the Greatest Weightlifters of All-Time)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1975, the cover of Sports Illustrated identified Soviet weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev as “The World’s Strongest Man.” Few could contradict that claim. His achievements spoke for themselves. At the time, Alekseyev was preparing to win his sixth consecutive World Superheavyweight Championship.What made Alekseyev so powerful?When he was just 11 years old, Vasily was put to work in the forests to help his father and the other lumberjacks. It was hi...2024-01-0513 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe 1972 Summer Olympic GamesNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1972 summer games are the first Olympic games I can remember watching. The 1972 games were in Munich, West Germany. The last Olympics to be held in Germany were in 1936 in Berlin. Those Olympics had a dark cloud hanging over them as Adolph Hitler and his Nazis were about to start the Second World War. Things would be different this time........You can read the full blog post here.S...2023-12-2915 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Bulgarian Olympic Weightlifting TeamNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe Bulgarian Weightlifting team's success began with the hiring of Ivan Abadjiev as head coach of the National team. Abadjiev had been an assistant coach for many years but, in 1959, he got into trouble with government authorities by organizing a National Teenage Weightlifting Championship. The thinking at that time was that those under the age of 17 were too young to withstand heavy weightlifting rigors.Back then, all the Soviet bloc c...2023-12-2210 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYLee James: The Great American Olympic WeightlifterNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIf you’re not a fan of Olympic Weightlifting, or a lifter yourself, you’re probably asking who Lee James is? It’s not surprising that one would ask that question because Olympic weightlifting has never been a popular sport in America. Most USA lifters get very little recognition, and they don’t receive compensation for the countless hours they devote to the sport.Such was the case with Lee James, wh...2023-12-1535 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 3)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 3 of my journey into Olympic Weightlifting.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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 promo...2023-12-1410 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 5)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 5 of my weightlifting journey.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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...2023-12-1414 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 4)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 4 of my journey into Olympic weightlifting.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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 promo...2023-12-1415 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 6)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is the final part of Mark Morthier's weightlifting journey.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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 pr...2023-12-1419 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 2)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is part 2 of my journey into Olympic Weightlifting.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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 promo...2023-12-1410 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe Weightlifting Career of an Average Joe (Part 1)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this inaugural episode, I share my journey of Olympic Weightlifting.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy 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 dedic...2023-12-1411 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYSHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYNO 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 in...2023-12-1304 min
Yesterday's SportsFROM THE VAULT: Dallas Cowboy Fandom w/ Mark and Dave DepaolaYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis is a "from the vault" episode of the first time Mark talked with his buddy Dave Depaola on the show to talk about their love of the Dallas Cowboys. Now is a perfect time considering the Cowboys are possibly on a trajectory for the Super Bowl.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports...2023-12-121h 08
Yesterday's SportsMike Richman (Author of George Allen: A Football Life)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week Mark interviews Mike Richman, a journalist and author of many books about the Washington Redskins. This interview focuses mostly on Mike's latest book, George Allen: A Football Life, but they touch on other Redskins' history.Below you can learn more about Mike.GEORGE ALLEN: A FOOTBALL LIFE (Amazon affiliate link)MIKE RICHMAN WEBSITEABOUT MIKE RICHMANHere’s my career by the numbers. I’m a veteran journalist who...2023-12-0546 min
Yesterday's SportsChicago's Weightlifting Legend: Mark LevellYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs with many weightlifters, Mark's interest in the sport began with watching weightlifting on the Wide World of Sports on ABC television. Mark remembers watching Vasily Alekseyev become the first man to clean & jerk 500 lbs in 1970. This piqued Mark's interest, and he began reading some Strength & Health magazines his older brother handed down to him....You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in...2023-11-1450 min
Yesterday's SportsInterview With Brooke Maratta (Host of the Write It Down Podcast)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week Mark takes a different angle and interviews someone he met at the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement weekend. Brooke Maratta is the host of the Write It Down Podcast. Below is her about information (****Taken from the website*****).ABOUT BROOK MARATTAMy name is Brooke Maratta, and I love talking to anyone and everyone. After graduating college, I found myself in the familiar yet unprecedented unknown. No one really warns you...2023-09-0532 min
Yesterday's Sports1980- The Fourth "World's Strongest Man Competition"Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY1980 would mark the fourth annual Worlds Strongest Man Competition. But this year's event would not occur in California like the past three years. This year's competition occurred in Vernon Valley/Great Gorge, New Jersey. Ten men would compete, with four men hailing from outside the U.S. Four of the ten men were returning from last year's competition. You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier...2023-07-1117 minYesterday's SportsDallas Cowboys Draft Picks History (w/ Mark and Dave) - Part 2Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and Dave are back. This time to chat about an overview of the Dallas Cowboys draft picks through the years. This is part 2.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see...2023-05-0953 minYesterday's SportsDallas Cowboys Draft Picks History (w/ Mark and Dave) - Part 1Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and Dave are back. This time to chat about an overview of the Dallas Cowboys draft picks through the years. This is part 1.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see...2023-05-021h 02Yesterday's Sports"The Fight of the Century" (w/ Mark and Dave)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!THRIVE FANTASY - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100!EPISODE SUMMARYMark Morthier and Dave DePaloa reminisce how they remember "The Fight of the Century," the first bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.You ca...2023-03-071h 00Yesterday's SportsDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Player's Lists (Offense, Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss the top offense lists (part 2).YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See...2022-11-2943 minYesterday's SportsDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Offense, Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various NFL Top 100 lists over the years as a celebration of the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports. This episode covers offense.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may...2022-11-2345 minYesterday's SportsDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various NFL Top 100 lists over the years as a celebration of the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports. This is part 2.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even...2022-11-1559 minYesterday's SportsDiscussing NFL's All-Time Best Players Lists (Defense, Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark, Dave, and Arnie discuss various NFL Top 100 lists over the years as a celebration of the 100th episode of Yesterday's Sports.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little...2022-11-0855 min
The Football History DudeSuper Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 2)
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 2.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about...2022-10-2640 min
The Football History DudeSuper Bowl 13 Conversation Between Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 1)
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYMark Morthier, of Yesterday's Sports, reminisces about Super Bowl 13 with his longtime buddy (Dave Depoala). This is part 1.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your host, Arnie Chapman, and I’m just a...2022-10-1935 min
The Football History DudeCrossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 3)
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your...2022-09-0142 minYesterday's SportsCrossover Event (w/ The Football History Dude) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 3)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with The Football History Dude. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He r...2022-09-0142 min
The Football History DudeCrossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 2)
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your...2022-08-3130 minYesterday's SportsCrossover Event (w/ The Football History Dude) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!THRIVE FANTASY - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with the Football History Dude. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 2 of a 3-part se...2022-08-3130 min
The Football History DudeCrossover Event (w/ Yesterday's Sports) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 1)
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with Yesterday's Sports. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 1 of a 3-part series.THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUNDThe Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I’m your...2022-08-3038 minYesterday's SportsCrossover Event (w/ The Football History Dude) Mark and Dave Discuss Super Bowl 10 (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is a crossover event with The Football History Dude. Mark Morthier and Dave Depoala reminisce about Super Bowl 10. This is part 1 of a 3-part series.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He r...2022-08-3038 minYesterday's SportsHall of Fame Talk With Mark, Dave, and VinnyYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!THRIVE FANTASY - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100!EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with a Vinny Lospinuso and Dave DePaola to reminisce many stories about the Pro Football Hall of Fame.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND...2022-06-281h 27Yesterday's SportsDave DePaola and Mark Reminisce About Top 1970s NFL Playoff GamesYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!THRIVE FANTASY - a daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code SHN or this link when you sign up today and you will receive a 100% instant first deposit match up to $100!EPISODE SUMMARYDave and Mark talk about a bunch of 1970s NFL Playoff games, including:1 - 1971 Playoff - Dolphins vs Chiefs2 - 1972 Playoff - St...2022-04-121h 05Yesterday's SportsDave DePaola and Mark Reminisce About Their Love of the 1970s Cowboys (and more...)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYMark's longtime friend, Dave DePaola, joins Mark for a discussion about growing up loving the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970s.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and b...2022-03-151h 08
Sports Jersey Dispatch: Presented by Pigskin DispatchThe Philadelphia Phillies Origins as well as Mark Morthier Talks About the Dallas Cowboys UniformsMark Morthier of the Yesterday Sports Podcast tells us about his favorite all-time NFL uniform, while we also see what exactly a Phillie is and where the Philadelphia baseball team originated from and their uniform/logo revision history.Come join us at the Sports Jersey Dispatch website or the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberGo to SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount o...2022-03-0620 min
The Football History DudeReminiscing the Cowboys/Redskins Rivalry of the 70s/80s with Mark Morthier and Frank Reading
The Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYSports History Network podcasters Mark Morthier (host of Yesterday's Sports) and Frank Reading (host of Ringside With Reading) join me to share stories and reminisce about the great rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Resdkins of the 70s and 80s. Enjoy!There's a full blog article written by Mark on the rivalry from a previous episode of h...2021-12-2949 min
Yesterday's SportsReminiscing the Cowboys/Redskins Rivalry of the 70s/80s with Mark Morthier and Frank Reading - The Football History DudeThe Football History Dude is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.NETWORK SPONSORSRow One - the vintage shop for sports history fans!EPISODE SUMMARYSports History Network podcasters Mark Morthier (host of Yesterday's Sports) and Frank Reading (host of Ringside With Reading) join me to share stories and reminisce about the great rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Resdkins of the 70s and 80s. Enjoy!There's a full blog article written by Mark on the rivalry from a previous episode of h...2021-12-2947 minYesterday's SportsMark Morthier's All-Time NFL Team (Offense)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs part of the NFL’s 100th anniversary, a team of 26 committee members selected the NFL All-Time team. I think the committee did an admirable job overall, and I agreed with roughly 80% of the selections. But for the sake of debate, here are my offensive picks.CENTERSI’m going to select five instead of four. I’m going with Jim Langer instead of Dwight Stephenson. Langer played 12 seasons while Stephenson only played...2021-05-1812 minYesterday's SportsMark Morthier's All-Time NFL Team (Defense)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI agree with six of the seven chosen players. Who’s out on my list? It’s Lee Roy Selmon. He was undoubtedly a great player, and I believe his place in Canton is warranted. But he had a relatively short career–only nine seasons. Others were just as good–many better–and they played longer. In his place, I’ve chosen Andy Robustelli 1951–1964. He was named All-NFL seven times and was the 1962 NFL Defensive Player of the Year...2021-05-1108 min
SHN ShowcaseYesterday's Sports guyThe SHN Showcase is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports' Yesteryear...Warning: This week's episode of the SHN Showcase may induce flashbacks. Host Os Davis (of Truly The GOATs) chats with Mark Morthier of the Yesterday’s Sports podcast. Mark tells us about his long career in weight training, writing two books, producing his first podcast and the glories of sports in the 1970s… HIGHLIGHTED PODCASTOn Yesterday’s Sports, the topic of discussion could be on any sport at any time – but it’s probably set in the 70s. H...2021-02-2530 minYesterday's SportsCowboys vs. Redskins Rivalry of the 80sYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode covers the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins during the 1980s.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the...2021-02-1609 minYesterday's SportsCowboys vs. Redskins Rivalry of the 70sYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHello sports fans, and welcome to another edition of yesterday's sports on the sports history network. Today we're going to discuss the rivalry between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins-Cowboys rivalry of the 1970s is etched in NFL history.The rivalry began when the Redskins hired George Allen as head coach in 1971. Allen had been the head coach of the LA Rams from 1966–1970.Learn more about the ent...2021-02-0217 minYesterday's SportsLee James: The Last Great American Weightlifter (Part 3)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWhen they added the final votes to name the best USA lifter of 1976, Lee won 93% of the votes. In winning, Lee acknowledged that he could have never done it alone. Lee gave special thanks to John Terpak and Bob Crist for convincing the Army to allow him to train in York, PA. Also, Bob Hoffman for the Hoffman Foundation scholarship that allowed him to attend college while training, and the people of Albany, Georgia, his hometown, f...2021-01-1915 minYesterday's SportsLee James: The Last Great American Weightlifter (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn part two of the Lee James story, we'll focus on Lee's big day at the Olympics. Lee hoped to become just the second American lifter to earn a medal since the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City when superheavyweight Joe Dube won the Bronze Medal. No American weightlifter had medalled at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.You can learn more about the whole article, photos, and more here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost...2021-01-0508 minYesterday's SportsLee James: The Last Great American Weightlifter (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIf you’re not a fan of Olympic Weightlifting, or a lifter yourself, you’re probably asking who Lee James is? It’s not surprising that one would ask that question because Olympic weightlifting has never been a popular sport in America. Most USA lifters get very little recognition, and they don’t receive compensation for the countless hours they devote to the sport.Such was the case with Lee James, who won the Silver M...2020-12-2214 minYesterday's SportsMy Love of the Cowboys (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, even though he grew up in New Jersey This episode he covers how he fell in love with "America's Team" and a little into what happened up to the 1970 season. This is part 2. Be sure to listen to the first part if you have not done so already.Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.2020-12-0822 minYesterday's SportsThanksgiving Special (My Love For the Cowboys)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, even though he grew up in New Jersey This episode he covers how he fell in love with "America's Team" and a little into what happened up to the 1970 season. Stay tuned for part 2 in a couple of weeks.Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark...2020-11-2414 minYesterday's SportsThe "Fight of the Century" (Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis was billed as the "Fight of the Century." Muhammad Ali was considered by many to still be the champ. Both men won gold medals in the Olympics. Both were undefeated in their pro careers. And it was only the beginning.Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just...2020-11-1008 min
Yesterday's SportsSHN Presents - Yesterday's SportsYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With...2020-07-2204 min