Eleven in 13, Niekro vs. Niekro, and Lenny Randle's Revenge - This DiSH for May 29

The 28-out Perfect Game, New York Knicks frustration over the years, and Babe Ruth retired - This DiSH for June 2

In 2010, Detroit Tiger pitcher Armando Galarraga pitched a perfect game for 26 batters. The 27th was called safe at first but replays showed he was out. In 1993, Charles Smith was denied on multiple occasions on a potential go-ahead bucket in an ECF game against Chicago. In 2000, Indiana's Reggie Miller scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to sink the hopes of the New York Knicks in the ECF. In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball. In 1941, New York Yankee great Lou Gehrig died from ALS.

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

This podcast episode delves into the remarkable connection between Jim Thorpe and the illustrious Heisman Trophy winners, particularly focusing on the art of drop kicking, a skill that has largely vanished from contemporary football. We embark on a historical exploration of this once-celebrated technique, illustrating how it was executed by legendary players before the advent of the forward pass rendered it obsolete. As we navigate through the annals of football history, we unearth the stories of remarkable athletes who excelled in this craft, including those who eventually received the Heisman distinction. By examining the evolution of the football itself and the changing dynamics of the sport, we illuminate the factors that contributed to the decline of the drop kick. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of these extraordinary figures and the forgotten skills that defined an era of football that stands in stark contrast to the modern game we witness today. Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts. Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website [https://pigskindispatch.com/]. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive [https://pigskindispatch.com/OfficialGame/]. Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," [https://amzn.to/4otmwjH]on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga. *OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" [https://amzn.to/4hMWVQm] on the 1903 Franklin All-Stars Drop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel. [https://www.youtube.com/@pigskindispatch] Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.com Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website [https://pigskindispatch.com/]. In our thorough exploration of the relationship between Jim Thorpe and the evolution of football kicking techniques, we present an engaging examination of the historical context that birthed the Heisman Trophy and its connection to the art of drop kicking. The conversation traverses the timeline of football, analyzing how the transition from drop kicking to place kicking reflects broader changes in the sport’s dynamics, including advancements in training, athlete specialization, and game strategy. We also delve into the implications of these changes on the identity of football players, particularly the shifting perception of the kicker's role within the team framework. By engaging with the nuances of these historical developments, we encourage our audience to appreciate the intricate interplay between tradition and innovation in football, emphasizing the importance of understanding sports history as we navigate its modern iterations. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of athletes like Jim Thorpe while simultaneously inviting a critical examination of how past practices inform the present and future of the game.

Paralympic Swimmer Yaseen El-Demerdash buries a disability with oodles of ability - & looks to make an impact

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY Yaseen El-Demerdash was born with Poland syndrome, leaving him missing a right pectoral muscle. But forget disability -- this 23-year-old paralympic swimmer oozes ability. Learn about multiple achievements he's packed into life and how he just wants to make an impact on the world. UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under the Radar: Olympic Athletes Ya Gotta Meet is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the stories of unsung Olympic athletes past and future who are little-known and yet well worth getting to know. True to the Olympic spirit, these athletes have either demonstrated their heroism in past Games or have a chance to shine in future ones. Your host is Doug Levy, a retired sportswriter, reporter, lobbyist, and business owner who brings his love for all things Olympic Games to each podcast. Every month, Doug will help you learn about athletes who competed just outside the limelight – or have yet to bask in the media spotlight. Each episode will feature an interview with athletes about the Olympic Games journey they took or the Olympic Games story they hope to write. So, sit back and learn about some competitors that NBC-TV and the mainstream media either never really discovered -- or have yet to uncover. HOST - DOUG LEVY Doug Levy is a lover of all things sports with a special affinity for the magic that comes come with every rendition of Summer and Winter Olympic Games. A 1984 University of Oregon graduate, he began his career as a sportswriter and columnist, news reporter, and political reporter for two daily newspapers in Washington State. He then spent 35 years in government affairs and politics, including 25 years owning/operating his lobbying business. After retiring from lobbying at the end of 2022, Doug returned to his roots and spent two years of research, interviews, and writing for his first book, “Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar.” The book was published in late January 2025 and has earned words of praise from Olympic athletes and sports luminaries such as Sebastian Coe, Frank Shorter, Mac Wilkins, Mitch Gaylord, Willie Banks, and the President of the Golden State Warriors, Brandon Schneider. Doug lives just outside of Seattle, Wash., with his wife of nearly 40 years, Teri, and their dog Riley. They have two sons, Zach, 33, and Cody, 30. To learn more about Doug, visit www.authordouglevy.com [http://www.authordouglevy.com] HERO REDEFINED: PROFILES OF OLYMPIC ATHLETES UNDER THE RADAR [https://amzn.to/4hrPYEb] (Amazon link)

1976 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Miracle at Richfield

Over the years the Cleveland sports scene has had to endure some painful and heartbreaking losses, more then its fair share. From "The Fumble", to "The Drive", to coming oh so close with their baseball team in several instances in the fall classic. Yet the Cleveland Cavaliers finally answered the prayers of all northeast Ohio in 2016, erasing a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals to give the city along Lake Erie its much needed and delayed championship, the city's first in several generations. Yet during the down years of Cleveland sports in the mid 1970s, it was their basketball team that filled the void, climbing from an obscure NBA expansion team to not only capturing the hearts of Cleveland fans but captured the attention of the entire basketball world. In this episode co hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are heading back to the 1976 NBA playoffs to revisit one of basketball's most remarkable Cinderella stories—the "Miracle at Richfield." Just five years after joining the league as an expansion franchise, the Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world by defeating the heavily favored Washington Bullets and capturing the imagination of an entire city. We'll examine how a team of overlooked players, a passionate fan base, and a little bit of playoff magic combined to create one of the greatest upsets in NBA history. To contact the show please drop us a line at HIstorically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com.

The Decade of New and Improved Stadiums

Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZON From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry Little [https://amzn.to/4lPW1Da] Free Spirit at Free Safety: The Incredible (But True!) Football Journey of Bill Bradley [https://amzn.to/3MwK0mX] The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run For A Record [https://amzn.to/454GHMj] America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier [https://amzn.to/3jUYFaC] The Year the Packers Came Back: The 1972 Resurgence [https://amzn.to/2TNZuHW] The NFL in the 1970s: Pro Football's Most Important Decade [https://amzn.to/3mEmPrQ] EPISODE SUMMARY CHECK OUT THE NFL IN THE 1970S FACEBOOK PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/NFLinthe1970s] CHECK OUT JOE'S WEBSITE - JOE ZAGORSKI WRITER [https://www.joezagorskiwriter.com/] If you would be asked to name one particular decade where the pro football spectrum saw much more attention to new and better stadiums, the decade of the 1970s certainly must rank as the top, or at least near the top. When the 1970 NFL season dawned, there were 26 pro teams, playing in 27 stadiums. As any historian of the sport will tell you, the Green Bay Packers played their home games in two stadiums back in the 1970s…one in Green Bay, and one in Milwaukee..... Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/football/nfl/new-stadiums-of-the-1970s]. PRO FOOTBALL IN THE 1970S BACKGROUND Reliving Gridiron Glory: Pro Football in the 1970s [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/pro-football-in-the-1970s/] with Joe Zagorski Professional football is one of the most exciting spectator sports in America. The decade of the 1970s saw the sport grow by leaps and bounds, thanks mostly to exciting players who quickly became icons. NFL players such as Joe Namath, Roger Staubach, O.J.Simpson, Terry Bradshaw, “Mean” Joe Greene and Fran Tarkenton are still considered household names today. During the 1970s, the growing millions of pro football fans also witnessed numerous exciting games and plays, many of which are still remembered and discussed today. Plays like Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception in 1972, or the original Hail Mary Pass in 1975, or the Sea of Hands game in 1974, or the Ghost to the Post game in 1977…so many memories, and all during one of the greatest decades in NFL history. Joe Zagorski’s Pro Football in the 1970s podcast explores all the great memories that occurred in the NFL during that memorable decade. Each segment will tackle a specific event or player in the NFL during the 1970s. Each episode will also include a trivia question from some aspect of that particular episode’s theme or topic. Joe Zagorski’s Pro Football in the 1970s podcast takes listeners back to a time of old school pro football, where the game might have been simpler in the form of strategy, but it was also more pure and more robust than it had ever been before. Practically everything that happened during that decade on pro gridirons gets attention in this podcast.