The Birth of the NFL Draft: A Historic Encounter in Chicago

This Week in NDN All-Stars History: Jack Dempsey, Joe Lewis, Rickie Fowler, and Willie Stargell | June 28–July 4

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history features some of the most important moments in boxing, baseball, golf, hockey, soccer, and professional softball. Jack Dempsey headlines the week with multiple historic victories, including his famous win over Jess Willard to become Heavyweight Champion of the World. Joe Lewis also appears in several key moments, including his victory over Tony Galento and the first professional fight of his legendary career. We also highlight Willie Stargell's three-hundredth career home run, Rickie Fowler's PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Madison Hammond's groundbreaking goal in professional soccer, and Anthony Seigler's arrival in Major League Baseball. Additional milestones include accomplishments from Notah Begay, Ethan Bear, Jacoby Ellsbury, Cherokee Parks, Tommy Morrison, John Starks, and SilentRain Espinoza. From heavyweight title fights to baseball history and professional firsts, these stories showcase the remarkable legacy of Native athletes across generations. TOPICS COVERED • Jack Dempsey defeats Jess Willard to become Heavyweight Champion of the World • Jack Dempsey successfully defends his title against Georges Carpentier • Joe Lewis defeats Tony Galento and wins his first professional fight • Willie Stargell hits the three-hundredth home run of his career • Madison Hammond scores a historic goal in professional soccer • Rickie Fowler wins the Rocket Mortgage Classic • Notah Begay wins the Canon Greater Hartford Open • Anthony Seigler reaches Major League Baseball • Ethan Bear signs with the Edmonton Oilers • John Starks is honored with John Starks Day in Tulsa 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!

Just scored four, Tyson took two bites out of Holyfield, and Frick told Cincy fans 'not so fast' - This DiSH for June 28

In 1958, France's Just Fontaine scored four goals in a 6-3 win over West Germany. He finished the tournament with 13 goals to set the World Cup record. In 1998, France beat Paraguay on a Golden Goal in extra time. It was the only Golden Goal winner of the '98 WC. In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ears twice before the fight was stopped. In 1957, MLB commissioner Ford Frick overruled the fan vote for the All-Star game and inserted three players he felt were more deserving.

The Birth of the NFL Draft: A Historic Encounter in Chicago

The narrative unfolds in February 1936, in a hotel lobby in Chicago, where a pivotal moment in sports history transpires between George Halas, owner of the Chicago Bears, and Jay Burwanger, the first Heisman Trophy winner. Burwanger, despite being the inaugural NFL draft pick, famously declined to play professional football after negotiating a contract that he deemed insufficient. This episode elucidates the inception of the NFL draft, a mechanism designed to end the chaotic bidding wars for talented players, born out of necessity rather than grand vision. We explore the economic pressures faced by teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, which catalyzed a transformative proposal by Burt Bell, establishing a system that would ensure competitive balance across the league. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reflection on the complexities of valuing talent in professional sports and the enduring legacy of decisions made in that era. 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/]. The narrative unfolds in February 1936 within the confines of a modest hotel lobby in Chicago, where an encounter between two pivotal figures in American football transpires. George Halas, the esteemed owner and coach of the Chicago Bears, confronts Jay Burwanger, a halfback from the University of Chicago and the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Heisman Trophy. This moment marks a critical juncture, as Halas has recently acquired Burwanger's rights from the financially beleaguered Philadelphia Eagles, who were unable to sustain the burgeoning salaries demanded by star players. When presented with an initial offer of $13,500—a considerable sum for that era—Burwanger asserts his worth, countering with a staggering demand of $25,000 for a two-year, no-cut contract. This audacious request prompts a stalemate; Halas, who had previously compensated his Hall of Fame fullback significantly less, cannot acquiesce to Burwanger's demands. Consequently, Burwanger exits the negotiation without ever having played a single down in professional football, leaving behind a profound legacy that would shape the NFL draft system.

The NFL's First 20 Years of Overall Number One Draft Picks

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/total-sports-recall] EPISODE SUMMARY This episode is the second in a four part series of professional league's first overall draft picks. Part II cover the National Football League and the first pick in their drafts that began in 1936. 20 players in 20 years ending in 1955. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear. No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory. Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan. With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show. HOSTS - HARV ARONSON Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast at https://totalsportsrecall.captivate.fm [https://totalsportsrecall.captivate.fm], which is also available on Spotify , iHeart Radio, Google https://sportshistorynetwork.com/author/harv-aronson/#Podcasts [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/author/harv-aronson/#], Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. He currently writes for Abstract Sports [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/author/harv-aronson/#].com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/author/harv-aronson/#] publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall [https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall]. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com [totalsportsrecall@gmail.com]. Y ou may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.

The Battle of Bern, Lee Trevino struck by lightning, and lightning struck twice for Willie McCovey - This DiSH for June 27

In 1954, Hungary and Brazil played an overly physical match that resulted in fights breaking out on the pitch and in the lockerrooms. Hungary won 4-2 in a match called, 'the Battle of Bern.' In 1975, Lee Trevino was struck by lightning during the third round of the Western Open. In 1977. San Francisco Giant Willie McCovey hit two home runs in the same inning for the second time.