Lost Teams Episode 28: Detroit Caesars

Lost Teams Episode 29: LA KISS

In Episode 29, Andrew and Anthony discuss the Los Angeles KISS, an arena football team owned by the band KISS. the team lasted three years and was more of a circus than a successful football franchise. Check out more in this episode!

Lost Teams Episode 28: Detroit Caesars

In episode 28, Andrew tells the story of the Detroit Caesars, a professional softball team in the American Professional Slo-Pitch Softball League. The team was owned by Little Caesar's founder and professional sports owner Mike Ilitch. Ilitch paid some of his players more than the MLB minimum salary and filled the team's home stadium. Find out more here!

Lost Teams Episode 27: New York/ Brooklyn Americans

In episode 27, Anthony tells the story of the New York/Brooklyn Americans. They were New York City's first NHL team and the second American NHL team behind the Boston Bruins. The Americans were wildly popular in their first season despite not being competitive. As a result, New York's second NHL team, the Rangers were founded and spelled the eventual end of the Americans. Find out more in episode 27!

Lost Teams Episode 26: Dallas Texans

In episode 26, Anthony tells the story of the Dallas Texans. The last NFL to disband without moving to another city or carrying on its legacy to any other team. The team helped integrate the NFL and break the color barrier but failed to support its black fans and players off the field. It was also coached by a man who preferred his players play volleyball or drink during practice but somehow is responsible for one of the biggest upsets in football history. Once it collapsed, the aftermath changed professional football forever in multiple cities.

Lost Teams Episode 25: The Winnipeg Thunder

In episode 25, Andrew Lennox tells the story of the Winnipeg Thunder basketball team, who made an honest effort to survive but ultimately succumbed in a league that only allowed players 6 foot 5 and below to compete.