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Hello Old Sports

Sports History Network
Basketball
Baseball
New York Sports
New York Giants
NFL
Football
World Series
Hockey
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Abe Saperstein
Harlem Globetrotters
Yankees
Super Bowl
Sports History Network
NFL Title Game 1932
NBA
Lawrence Taylor
Tim Mara
David Tyree
Baseball History

Each week on “Hello, Old Sports” Andrew and Dan Neumann examine a different sports history topic—baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and anything else that comes to mind. We’ll travel back to 1920 to relive the founding of the Negro Leagues and Babe Ruth’s first season with the New York Yankees. Or to 1967 to relive the closing drive of the “Ice Bowl” between the Green Bay Packers and ... more

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In Part 3 of our occasional series on the last career game (or fight) of legends in five sports, today we examine the last career appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe Louis, Bobby Orr, Larry Bird, and Lawrence Taylor.

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Just in time for this year's Midsummer Classic, author Randal Sullivan joins us to talk about the first ever MLB All Star Game in 1933. Check out his book, "The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads"., and learn about the ... more

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New York has McGraw, Holzman, and Stengel. Boston has Belichick and Auerbach, Los Angeles offers Riley and Lasorda. In this episode we name the Coaching Mt. Rushmores of these and many other cities.

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Throughout the 1980's, the New York Giants were one of the premier teams in football, led by Bill Parcells, Lawrence Taylor, and Phil Simms. But by 1991, Parcells had left the team, Taylor was showing his age, and Simms had been benched for Jeff Host... more

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Randall Sullivan
Author of The First All-Star Game, Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads
Author
Episode: Baseball's First All Star Game with Randall Sullivan
Thomas Gilbert
Author of Death in the Strike Zone, The Mystery of America's First Baseball Hero
Author / Baseball historian
Episode: Early Baseball Star Jim Creighton
Keith O'Brien
Author of Heartland, A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird
Author of Heartland, Indiana State book
Episode: Author Keith O'Brien on Larry Bird and Indiana State
Arnie Chapman
Football History Dude
Sports History Network
Episode: Random Team Challenge: 1989 Green Bay Packers
Doug Levy
Author of Hero Redefined
Author
Episode: Olympic Heroes Redefined with Doug Levy
Mike Petty
Friend/guest, boxing and broader sports historian
Historically Speaking Sports / PFRA circles
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 2
George Bazika
President of PFRA, PFRA Official Podcast guest
Pro Football Research Association
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 2
Dana Auguster
Sports History Network colleague, former host of Historically Speaking Sports Podcast
Sports History Network
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 1
Chuck Combs
Co-host of Historically Speaking Sports Podcast (with Dana Auguster)
Sports History Network
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 1

Hosts

Dan Neumann
Host with a focus on historical narrative and discussion of sports history topics
Andrew Neumann
Co-host who contributes to discussion with historical context and topic framing

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Love this!

    Love the deep dives of 90s baseball and all classic sports talk. Great pod to drive around and listen to sporting events I never knew or forgot about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lip service 356
    United States2 years ago
  • Way to go

    Great job on the topics that you present. Well researched. I really liked the baseball segments. Especially the founding of the American League. I’ve always wanted to know how that league got started

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twinsfan2001
    United States5 years ago
  • Great job

    Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macjeremymac
    United States6 years ago

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Quality guests and solid storytelling; deep dives into lesser-known angles are a strength.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth research and well-curated historical narratives.
The show's archival detail and broad topic range resonate with history buffs and sports fans alike.

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Baseball's First All Star Game with Randall Sullivan
Q: But tell us a little bit about what it is that made you want to tell this story?
Randall Sullivan describes his sense of despair about the era, how the 1933 All-Star Game stood out as more than a game, and the way Babe Ruth's participation became a symbol of national unity and resilience during the Depression.
Early Baseball Star Jim Creighton
Q: Who was Jim Creighton and why is he significant in early baseball history?
Creighton was a groundbreaking 19th-century pitcher whose speed, movement, and training methods helped shape the early game and contributed to the rise of baseball as a national pastime.
Kareem, Oscar, and The Bucks With Jordan Treske
Q: What was Kareem's situation in Milwaukee—did he want to stay long-term?
Kareem's tenure in Milwaukee is described as strategic and calculated, with a clear plan for potential long-term impact, even as future moves and negotiations suggested a shorter-than-hoped stay.
Kareem, Oscar, and The Bucks With Jordan Treske
Q: So, can you briefly outline the process of the Bucks being awarded a franchise in the late sixties and who the key players were?
Treske outlines the local founders, expansion dynamics, the role of the ownership group, and the strategic push to secure Kareem and Oscar as keystones, setting the stage for a rapid rise despite being a new franchise.
19th Century Baseball Legends George Wright and Albert Spalding
Q: Can you describe the significance of the first championship season for the National League in 1876?
The 1876 season marked the first championship win for the Chicago White Stockings under Spalding, establishing him as a critical figure in the National League's inception.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello Old Sports

What is Hello Old Sports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep history-focused sports show that travels across eras and sports, from early baseball pioneers to modern game analysis. Each episode pairs thorough historical context with narrative storytelling, often featuring authors, researchers, and sports historians who illuminate forgotten eras, pivotal moments, and the people behind them. Guests frequently include notable writers and historians, while the hosts provide accessible, conversational framing that connects archival details to broader cultural themes. The format tends to mix archival notes, biographical sketches, and episode-specific debates, making it a strong pick for listeners who love rigorous sports history, quirky anecdotes, and thoughtful commentary on how past eras shape toda... more

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1. Randall Sullivan
2. Thomas Gilbert
3. Keith O'Brien
4. Arnie Chapman
5. Doug Levy
6. Mike Petty
7. George Bazika
8. Dana Auguster

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