Jim Thorpe: The Legacy of the Drop Kick and Heisman Winners

Pirates gave up a 10-run lead, Larry Bird's Greatest Game, and the Jazz Moved to Utah - This DiSH for June 8

In 1989, the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10-runs in the first inning but ended up losing the game 15-11. Pirates radio man Jim Rooker made a first inning boast that led him to walking 300 miles. In 1986, Larry Bird scored 29 points, dished 12 assists, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had 3 steals against the Houston Rockets in game 6 of the NBA Finals. He called his greatest he ever played. In 2000, the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup. Interim Head Coach Larry Robinson became the 15th person to win the cup as both a player and a coach. In 1979, the NBA approved the move of the New Orleans Jazz to Utah. In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first MLB team to fly to a game.

This Week in NDN All-Stars History: Tommy Morrison, Carey Price, TJ Oshie, and Henry Armstrong | June 7–13

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history features championship moments across boxing, hockey, baseball, golf, and auto racing. Tommy Morrison captures the WBO Heavyweight Championship with a victory over George Foreman, while Carey Price leads the Hamilton Bulldogs to the Calder Cup Championship and earns Playoff MVP honors before beginning his NHL career. We also highlight TJ Oshie's Stanley Cup victory with the Washington Capitals, Henry Armstrong's continued dominance in the boxing ring, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductions of both Henry Armstrong and Joe Lewis. Additional milestones include John Tortes Meyers hitting for the cycle, Henry Boucha being selected in the NHL Draft, Reggie Leach entering professional hockey, and Dexter Stacey earning a podium finish in stock car racing. From championship boxing bouts to hockey history and groundbreaking achievements, these stories continue to showcase the legacy of Native athletes across generations. TOPICS COVERED • Tommy Morrison defeats George Foreman to win the WBO Heavyweight Title • Carey Price leads Hamilton to the Calder Cup Championship • TJ Oshie wins the Stanley Cup with Washington • Joe Louis enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame • Henry Armstrong enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame • John Tortes Meyers hits for the cycle • Henry Boucha is selected in the NHL Draft • Reggie Leach begins his NHL journey • Dexter Stacey earns a podium finish at Sunset Speedway • Danny "Little Red" Lopez enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame 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

The UFL Playoffs, CFL Week 1, and the Indiana Bears

Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY After a one month break due to Greg being away from the studio and mic for his sojourn back to America, the guys are back on the air. We start off by looking at the just completed UFL semifinals and then transition to a talk about the first week of the new CFL season. Afterward we talk about the new media deal the CFL has signed and ponder what changes might be coming to American CFL coverage. We then wrap up by talking about the Bears who say and very much look to be, on the move to Indiana. GRIDIRON AMERICA RADIO BACKGROUND Gridiron America Radio (formerly, the From the 55 Yardline podcast), is anchored by former sports executive David Cieslinski, former international professional football player Mike Tackett, and football nerd Greg St. James, from Gridiron Japan Radio [https://www.gridironjapan.jp]. All three are avid armchair sports historians and sports simulation enthusiasts, who, despite the vastness of geography, have found a way to leverage technology to help keep the games they love truly alive, both on the screen or tabletop. Gridiron America Radio is dedicated to both current and historical American football talk, including the “what if” questions that all sports fans ask and try to answer with the help of statistics, math and computer modeling provided by Sportsmaster Simulation Games www.SportsMaster-Simulation.games [https://www.SportsMasterSimulation.games]. In addition to the gridiron game, the team will on occasion look at other sports through the same eyes of that of grown men who still remember their childhood and the thrill of rolling the dice or picking up a joystick. The show was previously co-hosted by retired sports journalist Scott Adamson, whose continued writings. sports coverage and articles can be found at www.Adamsonmedia.com [http://www.adamsonmedia.com/]. David, Mike and Greg, can be contacted directly via the podcast’s website at www.GridironAmerica.net [https://www.gridironamerica.net], as well as: On X at https://x.com/GridironAMRadio [https://x.com/GridironAMRadio] On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/ [https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/] On Threads at https://www.threads.com/@gridironamerica [https://www.threads.com/@gridironamerica] On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica [https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica]

Drazen Petrovic killed in car accident, Bo Jackson drafted by the KC Royals, and the Bulls dog walked the Jazz - This DiSH for June 7

In 1993, Drazen Petrović was killed in a car accident in Germany. In 1986, Bo Jackson was drafted by the Kansas City Royals to play Major League Baseball and decided to play baseball instead of play for Tampa Bay in the NFL after they lied to him. In 1892, Jack Doyle of the Cleveland Spiders became the first successful pinch hitter in major league baseball history. In 1998, the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz by 42 points in an NBA Finals game. That margin of victory is an NBA Finals record. In 1997, a scoring mistake at the Indy Racing League event at Texas Motor Speedway awarded the trophy to the wrong driver. The actual winner, Arie Luyendyk, was awarded the trophy the following day. Mentioned in this episode: Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

NHL's Power Play Makeover, McHale's arm bar Decked Rambis, and Joe Namath quit football - This DiSH for June 6

In 1956, the NHL's six teams vote 5-1 to change the power play, releasing the penalized player after a goal was scored by team with the man advantage. In 1984, Boston's Kevin McHale clotheslined LA's Kurt Rambis, sending him flying. The foul set the tone for the remainder of the series. In 1993, Baltimore's Cal Ripken was involved in a bench-clearing brawl. He twisted his knee in the melee and came close to not playing in the next day's game which would have ended his pursuit of Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak prematurely. In 1969, New York Jets QB Joe Namath announced he was quitting football instead of relinquish ownership of his Manhattan bar. He changed his mind two months later.