Sports' Forgotten Heroes

176: Behn Wilson - NHL/Flyers & Blackhawks

Behn Wilson was known as one of the NHL's most intimidating bruisers during his 9-year career with the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks. But his story is much m

175: Terry Hanratty - Notre Dame & NFL

I recount Terry Hanratty's remarkable career path from Notre Dame national champion to a Steelers backup who earned two Super Bowl rings and then to an expansion Tampa Ba

174: Steagles - NFL

The NFL in 1943 was in an unusual spot. The Cleveland Rams- yes, the Rams played in Cleveland and won an NFL Championship before journeying west to Los Angeles - asked to

173: Seth Wickersham - Special Episode

This episode meticulously delves into the often-overlooked narratives surrounding prominent figures in the realm of football, specifically focusing on the stories of Andr

172: Charlie Conerly - NFL

Links referenced in this episode: sportshistorynetwork.comx@SportsFheroesfacebook.cominstagram.com Takeaways: This podcast episode delves into the remarkable career of

171: Preacher Roe - MLB

Preacher Roe had a cup of coffee with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1938, appearing in just one game. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings and didn't see another #MLB game until 194

170: 1917 All-Star Game/Tim Murnane - MLB

Yes, there was an All-Star game in Major League Baseball in 1917. In fact, before the All-Star Game became a regular fixture on the baseball calendar in 1933, it wasn't u

169: The Sports Tavern - MLB/NFL/NHL/NBA, All Sports

Links referenced in this episode: sportshistorynetwork.commcfarlandbooks.comsportsfh.infomail.com Takeaways: The inaugural episode of Sports Tavern introduces a new for

168 - Bert Sproston - Premier League

The name Bert Sproston might not ring a bell to many. But his heroics off the pitch are extraordinary. As we celebrate the 2026 World Cup, there isn't a better time to br

167: Chuck Klein - MLB

When Chuck Klein broke into Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1928, few knew about the power he possessed. In just 64 games, he connected for 11 hom

166: Baseball & The Korean War - MLB

Baseball’s golden age collided with one of the most turbulent periods in American history when war broke out on the Korean Peninsula in 1950. In this episode of Sports’ F

165: Bill Mazeroski - MLB

The focal point of this podcast episode is a comprehensive examination of the illustrious career of Bill Mazeroski, a Hall of Fame second baseman renowned for his unparal

164: Al Rosen - MLB

Al Rosen wasn’t just the American League MVP in 1953, he was one of the most dominant, driven, and intellectually fascinating figures the baseball has ever seen. In this

163: Bill Virdon - MLB

The focus of this podcast episode centers around the illustrious yet often overlooked career of Bill Virdon, a distinguished figure in the annals of baseball history. We

162: Unsung Olympic Heroes

Not all Olympic heroes win the gold. In fact, there are so many heroes who never stepped onto the medal podium. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, we're going t

161: Cleveland CryBabies - MLB

This episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes dives into the intriguing saga of Ossie Vitt, manager for the Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1940, exploring his tumultuous tenur

160: Ernie Lombardi - MLB

Ernie Lombardi retired from Major League Baseball in 1947 and was not enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame until 1986. Many theories abound as to why it took Lombardi s

159: Charlie Berry - MLB/NFL

Charlie Berry is one of the most unique individuals in the history of sports. Not only did he play Major League Baseball for 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics, B

158: Pottsville Maroons - NFL

As NFL training camps get underway and the 2025 NFL Football Season commences, what better time than now to take a look back at the incredible story of the 1925 Pottsvill

157: Paul Runyan - PGA TOUR

Throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, some of golf's most legendary names strolled and dominated the fairways. Superstars like Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson,