Chuck Bednarik: The Legacy of the NFL's Last Two-Way Player

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The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY Covering the career of Chuck Bednarik: The Legacy of the NFL's Last Two-Way Player. THE PRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE BACKGROUND PRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE WEB PAGE [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-pro-football-time-machine/] Every two weeks, you’ll take a trip with me and Zo-Zo the cat to discover events and people who contributed, each in their own way, to building a league that has become the king of professional sports. Sometimes we will visit an event or star player, but to hopefully bring to light something that has always flown under the radar that is an important part of their story. More often though, we’ll find events and people who’ve been missed by documentaries and books but have stories that need telling. Those are the destinations that are the most fun to discover. Join me, Tom Pollin, and Zo-Zo the cat as we have fun on our journeys. HOST - TOM POLLIN BIO I grew up in the Chicagoland area, Waukegan to be specific and now make my home in Chicago. I’ve been a fan of football, and the Chicago Bears, since I first became aware of the existence of both. Of course, in those years the Bears dwelled at the bottom of the NFL standings but I grew to love the team more as I began to read everything about their storied history that I could get my hands on. The diving into the Bears history spread into a need to know more about the NFL from the times before its birth, through its formation and growing pains, to the present day. Writing and talking about pro football history is a labor of love for me. Since I began writing about the NFL in 2011, I’ve written hundreds of articles on teams, games and opinion pieces but the pieces I’ve written about teams, games and players gone by have been the most satisfying of the work I’ve published.

This Week in NDN All-Stars History | July 19–25 | One Record-Breaking Night, Boxing Legends & More

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY What do a record-breaking WNBA All-Star performance, one of boxing's fastest knockouts, and the greatest all-around athlete in history have in common? They all happened this week in Native sports history. Join Bill Black as we travel through the week of July 19–25, celebrating the incredible achievements of Native athletes from the past and the present. This week's featured story follows Shoni Schimmel as the Umatilla star steps onto the WNBA All-Star stage and delivers one of the greatest performances in league history. Along the way, we'll revisit memorable moments from Henry Armstrong, Virgil Hill, Jack Dempsey, Jim Thorpe, Cory Witherill, Bobby Madritsch, George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah, Dexter Stacey, Brandon Rios, Koda Glover, and Elizabeth Phillips. Every week brings another chapter in the story of Native athletic excellence. Imagine running through the tunnel and onto the court. The lights are bright. The crowd is roaring. You take one deep breath, knowing this could be the biggest moment of your life. For Shoni Schimmel, it was. This week, we celebrate one of the greatest performances in WNBA All-Star history while also looking back at unforgettable moments from boxing, baseball, mixed martial arts, and auto racing. THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 🏀 Shoni Schimmel rewrites the WNBA All-Star record book. 🥊 Henry Armstrong continues one of boxing's greatest careers with multiple victories. 🥊 Jack Dempsey scores one of the quickest knockout victories of his legendary career. ⚾ Jim Thorpe continues his professional baseball journey. 🏎️ Cory Witherill and Dexter Stacey represent Native excellence in motorsports. ⚾ Bobby Madritsch and Koda Glover reach the Major Leagues. 🥊 Virgil Hill, Brandon Rios, George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah, and Elizabeth Phillips add memorable victories to Native sports history. Visit NDNAllStars.com for more stories celebrating great Native athletes from the past and the present. SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS If 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 [https://ndnallstars.com/wp/shop/]. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon [http://patreon.com/ndnallstars] page. NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about. This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history. We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right. Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement. Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like. So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team. You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com [https://ndnallstars.com/]. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us. NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present! Mentioned in this episode: Sports History Network Theme Song This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0

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Chuck Bednarik: The Legacy of the NFL's Last Two-Way Player

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