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Historically Speaking Sports

Historically Speaking Sports

By: Sports History Network
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 Over the course of 365 days a year, something in the world of sports always makes us stop and take notice. Dana highlights the accomplishments, memories and anniversaries of some of the greatest moments in sports history and delves into some of the hidden stories behind them. Hosted by former sportswriter and broadcaster Dana Auguster, this weekly podcast describes these sports moments like no other. Each week the show will be your tour guide as we stroll down sports memory lane, reliving the moments that make sports a vital element of being an American. Also, the show uncovers other moments and facts that few sports fans know about. The show is divided into three different segments. The first is the “Main Event” where one event is highlighted. A historical event that is celebrating an anniversary are a current event that mirrors another from sports’ historical past. The second segment is the “Weekly Top 5”. Five events that took place during that week in history that deserves to be highlighted and discussed. The third and final segment is simply “shoutouts”. Moments, birthdays, and other sports oddities that happened that week that deserves to be recognized. If you wish to send a comment or check out the shows twitter page, go to @HistoricallySp2 or email the show at HistoricallySpeakingSports@gmail.com So, join this weekly podcast that is part of the Sports History Network called Historically Speaking Sports Podcast. The podcast where we celebrate sports history one week at a time.Copyright 2025 Sports History Network World
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Episodes
  • Iceman, Skywalker and the 1978 NBA Scoring Title Race

    Iceman, Skywalker and the 1978 NBA Scoring Title Race
    May 12 2025

    Every year no mater the sport, no matter the decade, every season has certain characteristics and highlights that sets that year apart from all others.

    The 1978 NBA Season has it own distinctive flavor from the New York Nets moving to Piscataway from Long Island and becoming the New Jersey Nets to the Washington Bullets winning their only NBA title.

    Yet were there were two other events that took place during 1978 NBA regular season that set that year apart and in both cases forever linked two pairs of players together in NBA history.

    In one instance, two future basketball Hall of Famers had a season long scoring duel that ended with a climatic finish on the last day of the regular season that rewrote the record books.

    Yet there was another event that happened in the early stages of the 1978 regular season that became one of the league's most infamous. So infamous in fact that it actually prompted an investigative report from legendary CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite.

    The incident was known simply in the annals of NBA history as "The Punch".

    We have that and so much more on this all new edition of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast right here on the Sports History Network. The podcast that give you the best of sports from back in the day.

    You could follow us on Twitter/X or Threads, Blue Sky and Instagram. Just search for Historically Speaking Sports and also would could write to us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Introducing new HSS co-host Charles Combs

    Introducing new HSS co-host Charles Combs
    Apr 28 2025

    In this episode of Historically Speaking Sports, we introduce new co-host Charles Combs that will join current host Dana Auguster to continue to give listeners the best of sports from back in the day.

    Combs, a long time friend of Dana Auguster whose friendship has lasted for close to 30 years, will provide added content, sports passion and possibly debates on sports issues with a historical spin.

    Combs talks about his sports interests as well as current sports topics such as the recently completed NFL Draft, the NBA playoffs and the early stages of the 2025 MLB season.

    To contact the show, e-mail us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com and you could also follow us on various social media platforms for your daily dose of sports history.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers

    SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers
    Apr 24 2025

    Digits Dynasty is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY

    “Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history.

    Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes across all of sports history, that highlight the legends who wore it. From iconic moments to personal stories, we break down the impact these athletes had on their teams and the game itself.

    Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.
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    3 mins

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