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Hello Old Sports

Sports History Network
Baseball
NFL
Basketball
New York Giants
New York Sports
World Series
Abe Saperstein
Trivia
Harlem Globetrotters
Yankees
2004 Men's Olympic Basketball Team
Lawrence Taylor
Tim Mara
David Tyree
Super Bowl
Cultural Impact Of Sports
Satchel Paige
Race Relations
Mets
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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Time for another random team challenge! This time, it's the 1989 Green Bay Packers. The team had their best season in almost two decades, led by Coach of the Year Lindy Infante.

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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
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Episode: Olympic Heroes Redefined with Doug Levy
Chuck Combs
Historically Speaking Sports guest on Ryne Sandberg episode
Historically Speaking Sports Podcast / Chicago Cubs fan
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 2
Dana Auguster
Historically Speaking Sports guest
Historically Speaking Sports Podcast
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 2
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
Bob Swick
Colleague on the Sports History Network, Gridiron Greats contributor
Gridiron Greats Magazine / Sports History Network
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 2
Darin Hayes
Host of Pigskin Dispatch, author
Sports History Network / Pigskin Dispatch
Episode: 2025 In Memoriam Part 1

Hosts

Dan Neumann
Co-host of the podcast, frequently discussing sports history with a focus on American football, baseball, and broader historical context.
Andrew Neumann
Co-host of the podcast, co-leads research-driven conversations on sports history and legends.

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 States5 years ago

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Well researched topics and baseball segments shine, especially the AL origin.
Loved the deep dives of 90s baseball and classic sports talk.
Keep up the great work; the baseball history is a standout.

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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#250
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
19th Century Baseball Legends George Wright and Albert Spalding
Q: How did they first become acquainted with each other, Spalding and Wright?
They first met in 1867 during a baseball tournament when Spalding pitched an upset victory over Wright's team, the Nationals.
New Boston Globe Celtics Book With Chad Finn
Q: Tell us a little bit about the book.
Chad explains that it's a compilation of the Globe's coverage of the Celtics, detailing their history and key moments in a chronological format.

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A history-forward sports show that explores deep cuts in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing, and other eras. Episodes skew toward era-defining moments, legendary figures, and the cultural context behind key sports milestones, from early leagues to pivotal games and rivalries. Across recent episodes, the hosts emphasize historical nuance, rigorous sourcing, and engaging storytelling, making the show a solid fit for listeners who love to connect sports lore with broader social history. A notable strength is the way discussions weave player legacies, league evolution, and game-changing events into cohesive narratives, often with strong debates and quantified takes on pedigreed athletes and teams.

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2. Arnie Chapman
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4. Chuck Combs
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7. George Bazika
8. Bob Swick

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