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Yesterday's SportsMonday Night Football (Part 2) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMonday Night Football (Part 2) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYESTERDAY'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...
2025-12-301h 05
Sports History NetworkMonday Night Football (Part 1) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMonday Night Football (Part 1) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYESTERDAY'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...
2025-12-2333 minYesterday's SportsMonday Night Football (Part 1) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMonday Night Football (Part 1) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night FootballYESTERDAY'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...
2025-12-2333 min
Yesterday's SportsTwo Careers of George Foreman (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 2 of that conversation.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...
2025-10-0738 minSports History NetworkTwo Careers of George Foreman (Part 2)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 2 of that conversation.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...
2025-10-0738 min
Yesterday's SportsTwo Careers of George Foreman (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 1 of that conversation.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...
2025-09-3040 minSports History NetworkTwo Careers of George Foreman (Part 1)Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 1 of that conversation.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...
2025-09-3040 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 3)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 of “No-Nonsense Old-School Weightlifting History,” we’ll explore how weightlifting in the 1980s differed from today. We’ll compare gear and equipment like weightlifting shoes, belts, and singlets. We’ll also cover how the Soviets dominated weightlifting in the 1970s and how the Bulgarians overcame them in the 1980s. Additionally, we’ll discuss how the Cold War and politics affected the Olympics in 1980 and 1984, and how the collapse of t...
2025-09-031h 01Sports History NetworkHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 3)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 of “No-Nonsense Old-School Weightlifting History,” we’ll explore how weightlifting in the 1980s differed from today. We’ll compare gear and equipment like weightlifting shoes, belts, and singlets. We’ll also cover how the Soviets dominated weightlifting in the 1970s and how the Bulgarians overcame them in the 1980s. Additionally, we’ll discuss how the Cold War and politics affected the Olympics in 1980 and 1984, and how the collapse of t...
2025-09-031h 01
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 2)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his son again to talk about how weightlifting competitions have changed over the years. This is the second of a 2-part episode covering these changes.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...
2025-08-2041 minSports History NetworkHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 2)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his son again to talk about how weightlifting competitions have changed over the years. This is the second of a 2-part episode covering these changes.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...
2025-08-2040 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 1)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his son again to talk about how weightlifting competitions have changed over the years. This is the first of a 2-part episode covering these changes.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...
2025-08-0648 minSports History NetworkHow Weightlifting Competitions Have Changed Through The Years (Part 1)NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark sits down with his son again to talk about how weightlifting competitions have changed over the years. This is the first of a 2-part episode covering these changes.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...
2025-08-0648 min
Sports History NetworkHas the Press-Out Rule Become too Strict?NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and his son, Everett, discuss Olympic Weightlifting judging over the years. One of the hotly debated topics is the "press-out" rule.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 wel...
2025-07-231h 06NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYHas the Press-Out Rule Become too Strict?NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark and his son, Everett, discuss Olympic Weightlifting judging over the years. One of the hotly debated topics is the "press-out" rule.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 wel...
2025-07-231h 06
Sports History NetworkThe History of Weightlifting Weight ClassesNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's son, Everett, joins the podcast as a special guest to discuss some weightlifting history. This episode focuses on the change in weightlifting weight classes at the Olympics over the years.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 avi...
2025-07-0957 minNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYThe History of Weightlifting Weight ClassesNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMark's son, Everett, joins the podcast as a special guest to discuss some weightlifting history. This episode focuses on the change in weightlifting weight classes at the Olympics over the years.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 avi...
2025-07-0957 min
Sports History NetworkRecord Makers Invitational (1980s) - Part 2NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years, the only other times it was televised was on Wide World of Sports. Even then, they mainly focused on the Super Heavyweights. So, the o...
2025-06-2511 minNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYRecord Makers Invitational (1980s) - Part 2NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years, the only other times it was televised was on Wide World of Sports. Even then, they mainly focused on the Super Heavyweights. So, the o...
2025-06-2511 min
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYNDN All-Stars: Celebrating Great Native American Athletes of Past and Present on the Sports History Network - SHN TrailersNDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports!--------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARSIf you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to...
2025-06-2204 min
Sports History NetworkRecord Makers Invitational (1980s) - Part 1NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years, the only other times it was televised was on Wide World of Sports. Even then, they mainly focused on the Super Heavyweights. So, the o...
2025-06-1114 minNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORYRecord Makers Invitational (1980s) - Part 1NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYI started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years, the only other times it was televised was on Wide World of Sports. Even then, they mainly focused on the Super Heavyweights. So, the o...
2025-06-1114 min
Sports History Network1976 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 1976 Olympics were in Montreal, and the weightlifting started on July 18 and ended on July 27. The weight classes remained the same as they had at the 1972 Olympics. The clean & press was eliminated as a competition lift following the 1972 Olympics. These would be the first Olympics where athletes would get tested for anabolic steroids....You can read the full blog post here.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy name is M...
2025-05-2858 minNO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY1976 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 1976 Olympics were in Montreal, and the weightlifting started on July 18 and ended on July 27. The weight classes remained the same as they had at the 1972 Olympics. The clean & press was eliminated as a competition lift following the 1972 Olympics. These would be the first Olympics where athletes would get tested for anabolic steroids....You can read the full blog post here.SHOW BACKGROUNDMy name is M...
2025-05-2859 min
Sports History Network1972 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 06NO 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 06
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 minSports History Network1968 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...
2025-04-2403 min
Sports History NetworkSpecial 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...
2025-04-1633 minNO 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...
2025-04-1633 min
Sports History NetworkSpecial 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...
2025-04-0232 minNO 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...
2025-04-0232 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.Mentioned in this episode:Sports H...
2025-03-3003 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...
2025-03-1914 minSports History NetworkJohn 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...
2025-03-1914 min
Sports History NetworkStefan 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 minNO 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...
2025-03-0517 min
Sports History NetworkThe 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...
2025-02-1952 minNO 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...
2025-02-1952 min
Sports History NetworkChicago'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...
2025-02-0551 minNO 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...
2025-02-0551 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...
2025-01-2814 minSports History NetworkWeight 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...
2025-01-2815 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...
2025-01-2414 min
Sports History NetworkWeight 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...
2025-01-2414 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...
2024-12-2439 minSports History NetworkAce 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...
2024-12-2440 min
Yesterday'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...
2024-12-1059 minSports History NetworkSports 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...
2024-12-101h 00Yesterday'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 03Sports History NetworkSports 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 04
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...
2024-11-2648 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...
2024-11-1935 minSports History NetworkTHANKSGIVING 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...
2024-11-1936 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...
2024-11-1242 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...
2024-09-261h 00
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...
2024-09-1231 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...
2024-08-1516 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...
2024-08-0116 min
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...
2024-06-2603 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...
2024-05-1436 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...
2024-05-0739 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...
2024-03-1315 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...
2024-02-2720 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...
2024-01-1214 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...
2024-01-0514 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...
2023-12-2916 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...
2023-12-2211 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 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...
2023-12-1411 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...
2023-12-1411 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...
2023-12-1416 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...
2023-12-1415 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...
2023-12-1412 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...
2023-12-1420 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...
2023-12-1305 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 09
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...
2023-11-1451 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...
2023-05-0954 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 03Yesterday'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 01
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...
2022-10-2641 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...
2022-10-1936 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...
2022-09-0143 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...
2022-09-0143 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...
2022-08-3132 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...
2022-08-3131 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...
2022-08-3039 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...
2022-08-3039 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 28Yesterday'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 06Yesterday'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 09
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...
2022-03-0621 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...
2021-12-2950 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...
2021-05-1813 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...
2021-05-1110 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 min