Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Sports' Forgotten Heroes


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122 Dave Bancroft - MLB
August 31, 2022

The greatest players to have ever appeared in a Major League Baseball game are honored and immortalized in Cooperstown, New York at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson. Ted William and Joe DiMagg

Homefield (Official Sponsor) Interview with co-founder Connor Hitchcock - SHN Showcase
August 29, 2022

We are excited to introduce you to Homefield Apparel as a partner of the Sports History Network. Homefield studies your school's history, traditions, and legacies to create thoughtful, premium apparel.

SHN Presents: Sports Film Pitch - SHN Trailers
August 24, 2022

Sports Film Pitch is part of the Sports History Network.

Hale America Nat'l Open - PGA
June 14, 2022

In 1941, the USGA cancelled the U.S. Open because of World War II. But the strange thing about the cancellation is the fact that the USGA still staged a tournament, the Hale America National Open. Now, while it was moved from Interlachen in Minnesota to t

SHN Presents: One Guy With a Mic: History of Dingers and Dunks - SHN Trailers
June 11, 2022

One Guy With a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks is part of the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear.

Winnipegs - CFL/NFL
May 31, 2022

The CFL, Canadian Football League, launches its 2022 campaign on Thursday, June 9 when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes. On Friday, June 10 the Winnipeg Blue Bombers start their journey to try and win a third-straight Grey Cup when they

SHN Presents: Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History - SHN Trailers
May 18, 2022

Tim Coffeen, the host of Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History, will share stories and memories from his long career with top Indy car teams.

Sam Byrd - MLB/PGA
May 13, 2022

Sam Byrd had a bright future ahead of him in baseball. A solid hitter and an even better outfielder, he had one huge issue facing him. He played for the New York Yankees and there was guy named Babe Ruth ahead of him. So, Byrd took his seat on the bench a

Billy Jurges-MLB
April 26, 2022

One of the greatest baseball movies ever is, "The Natural." The similarities surrounding the shooting of Roy Hobbs can be traced back to the careers of two former baseball players: Eddie Waitkus of the Phillie and Billy Jurges of the Cubs. On this episode

Lloyd Mangrum-PGA TOUR
April 12, 2022

Lloyd Mangrum is one of the greatest to play on the PGA TOUR. 36-wins, 1946 U.S. Open Champion. Inducted into the World Golf HOF in 1998. Twice a Vardon Trophy winner. Yet, so few remember how tremendous a golfer he was competing against the likes of Hoga

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