Episodios

  • Two Careers of George Foreman (Part 2)
    Oct 7 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Mark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 2 of that conversation.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Sports History Network theme song

    This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0

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    39 m
  • Two Careers of George Foreman (Part 1)
    Sep 30 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Mark's friend and fellow sports historian, Dave DePaola, joins Mark to talk about the "2 careers of George Foreman." This is part 1 of that conversation.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Sports History Network theme song

    This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0

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    40 m
  • 1972 Dallas Cowboys (Part 2)
    Sep 23 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship......

    You can read the full blog post here.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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    13 m
  • 1972 Dallas Cowboys (Part 1)
    Sep 16 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship......

    You can read the full blog post here.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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    12 m
  • Washington Redskins Retrospective w/ Ed Kleese
    Sep 9 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Mark sits down with Ed Kleese to discuss the Washington Redskins' storied past. From the glory days of the 1991 Super Bowl champions to the challenges of the 1980s, Ed provides a heartfelt look at what it means to be a fan through thick and thin.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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    42 m
  • 1990 NFC Championship Game (49ers vs. Giants) - 2nd Half
    Sep 2 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Mark jumps back into the 1990 NFC Championship, picking up in the 2nd half.

    You can read the full blog post here.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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  • 1970s Football w/ Guests Dave DePaola and Joe Zagorski
    Aug 26 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Dave DePaola and Joe Zagorski join Mark to talk about 1970s NFL and how they believe this was the golden era of the league.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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    53 m
  • 1990 NFC Championship Game (49ers vs. Giants) - 1st Half
    Aug 19 2025

    Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    From 1969 to 2006, I was a big fan of NFL football. During those 38 years, I watched many great football games, most from the 1970s. But there was a game from 1991 that I would rank among the best I’ve seen.

    The 1990 NFC Championship game featured the New York Giants versus the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 20, 1991. The winner would advance to play in Super Bowl XXV. The two teams had previously faced off about a month and a half earlier on Monday Night Football in a defensive slugfest. Both teams entered that game with impressive 10–1 records. The 49ers emerged victorious, winning 7–3.......

    You can read the full blog post here.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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    12 m