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

Magical Orioles Weekends Pt 2

StatMan and Robin is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY During the Orioles Magic era (1979-83) there were two weekend series that jumped out to us as truly magical. In part two of this discussion, we go back to mid-August 1980 when the Yankees came to Baltimore for a five-game series in the midst of a battle for the AL East lead. The stakes and intensity epitomized the teams' rivalry at the time. STATMAN AND ROBIN BACKGROUND The city of Baltimore has a rich sports history dating back to the “Hit ‘em where they ain’t” Orioles of the 1890’s. Since then, the Colts, Orioles, Ravens and nearby Maryland Terrapins have provided fans with thrilling victories and crushing defeats, and we’ve been there for them all going back to the 1966 World Series champion Orioles. We’ll bring you the stories of our teams through the years featuring not just the action on the field, but memories of the players, coaches, executives and the city itself. From the champs to the bad teams that make us appreciate the good ones even more, there are stories we want to share for posterity. We hope the younger fans learn, and older fans relive those memories and perhaps learn something they didn’t know. We’ll also occasionally add stories of some lesser-known Baltimore teams, in sports like indoor soccer, lacrosse, and even Canadian football. Also, don’t forget the Baltimore Bullets. We hope you will enjoy our bi-weekly shows as much as we will enjoy reliving these great times of our lives. HOSTS - JIM JOHNSON & ROBIN HAINES Jim Johnson bio: I’m Jim Johson (aka StatMan), one of the co-hosts of Baltimore Sports History. I escaped the doldrums of Washington, DC sports in the 1960s when I moved to the Baltimore area during the 1970 World Series, which the Orioles won, and met Robin Haines. We quickly bonded over sports, a bond that lasted past school years through families and careers. I have written about sports for various websites over the years. I did “The Courtmaster” column covering ACC and Maryland Terps men’s basketball (and a National Championship) in the early 2000’s. I also wrote about college football in the mid 2000’s. More recently, I wrote about Baltimore football history and the AFC North for Baltimore Sports and Life from 2021-2023 [https://baltimoresportsandlife.com/author/jim-johnson/]. Now happily retired, I enjoy going back to the history of my favorite teams and sharing it with Robin, and you. Robin Haines bio: I'm Robin Haines, a retired R.N. and lifelong Baltimore area resident who grew up hearing my dad talk about the pre-1954 minor league Orioles. The seed was planted for my growth into a die-hard Baltimore sports follower (and when you're named after a baseball Hall of Famer-well, there's a story there). I met Jim Johnson when we were both around 12 years old, and we have shared the ups and downs (and many quirks) of the Baltimore sports scene for most of our lives. You know how a sports story or event you share with someone can instantly take you back to an earlier version of yourselves? That's how it is with Jim and me, and I hope to share that connection on this podcast.

The War Hero vs. the Draft Dodger, Major Leaguer Ed Delahanty fell off a bridge, and Short Pants at Wimbledon? - This DiSH for July 2

In 1921, Jack Dempsey beat Georges Carpentier in a battle between a draft dodger and a war hero. In 1903, Major Leaguer Ed Delahanty fell off a bridge and died after being kicked off a train. In 1932, Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin became the first man to wear shorts at Wimbledon instead of the traditional wool pants. In 1967, Catherine Lacoste became the first foreign winner and the first amateur to win the Women's US Open Golf Championship.

We "Throw" Down With 4-Time Discus World Record Holder Mac Wilkins!

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY He's 'Under the Radar' now, but from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Mac Wilkins was a top-ranked 4-time world record holder in the discus - representing the last time the US won medals in this throwing event. Hear what he's up to now and his thoughts on multiple topics. 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)

Remembering Tampa Bay’s First Two Seasons

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/] In 1976 and 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced what is probably the worst two seasons to begin a modern franchise in pro football history. Most fans and historians of the NFL know that the Buccaneers had ended their inaugural season of 1976 with the embarrassing record of zero wins and 14 losses. But did you know that even though they earned a 2-12 mark in 1977, their 1977 season was actually worse in a statistical sense than their winless season of 1976. It’s true! Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/football/nfl/tampa-bay's-first-two-seasons]. 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.

Tim Howard 'the Minister of Defense,' Rube Waddell's Immaculate Inning, and a No-Hitter in a loss - This DiSH for July 1

In 2014, US goalkeeper Tim Howard set a World Cup record with 16 saves. In 1902, Philadelphia's Rube Waddell pitched an immaculate inning. In 1990, New York Yankee Andy Hawkins pitched a no-hitter but lost.