Old School Love
Blasts from the past
The British Open
The British Open is nearly 150 years old, making it one of the oldest sporting events in modern sports history. Richard Diaz gives some love to the Tour's next major on the schedule. - continued...
Bob Ackles
He's a legend in both the CFL and the NFL, but only the true insiders in the States know who he is. Chad Klassen tells us that Bob Ackles' reign over the B.C. Lions is what made his recent passing a true loss for fans. - continued...
The USFL
It didn't last long, but for three seasons, the USFL entertained at least a few of us. Jack Bonden was one of those special fans, and he tells us about the big names who spent some time playing here you may not have known about. - continued...
“Iron” Mike Tyson
Before he took his well documented downward turn, Mike Tyson was quite possibly the most dominant heavyweight champion the sport of boxing had ever seen. E. Spencer Kyte remembers the good ole days of "Iron" Mike. - continued...
Rick Lancellotti
A career minor-leaguer who played for 15 different teams in eight different countries, Rick Lancellotti defines "journeyman." Scott Duran gives you his itinerary and details how a stop in Las Vegas helped put baseball on the map there. - continued...
Tyus Edney
It was one of the most memorable plays in NCAA tournament history. Tyus Edney dribbled the length of the court against Missouri in 1995, which kept UCLA's title hopes alive. Greg Bergman relives his favorite sports moment for us. - continued...
Connie Mack
Connie Mack was the father of baseball in Philly, managing the Philadelphia Athletics for an incredible 50 years. C.G. Morelli takes a look back at this venerable Hall of Famer. - continued...
Carl Hubbell
Major League Baseball has changed in recent decades. It's now become a game where a pitcher that throws six innings every five or so days is considered a workhorse. Thankfully, Brendon Rosenau's here to remind us of the good ol' days! - continued...
Macho Man versus The Dragon
WrestleMania III boasted a tagline of being "bigger, better, badder." Its highlight moment helped the sport become what it is today. Yet for Paulie Knep, it was the all-out war between "Macho Man" and "The Dragon" that stole the show. - continued...
Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown
He had only three fingers on his pitching hand, yet Mordecai Brown was one of the finer pitchers of his era. C.G. Morelli talks about how "Three Finger" was able to overcome adversity and still dominate. - continued...
Corey Pavin’s 1995 U.S. Open
Back in the stone age, it was rumored that your "everyman" could win a major tournament. Corey Pavin was one of those common champions, and Chad Hollingsworth takes us back to 1995 to remenisce. - continued...
Sterling Sharpe
If not for an unfortunate neck injury, Sterling Sharpe may have gone on to be one of the greatest receivers this league has ever seen. Even still, Jacob Westlin said he still managed a pretty stellar, yet short, career. - continued...
Casey Stengel
The Ol' Professor had New York wrapped around his finger most of his career, winning five championships in his day. Adam Ruggiero recounts the career of Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel. - continued...
Jake LaMotta
Before he became the Raging Bull, Jake LaMotta was a pretty damn good fighter in the late '40s and early '50s. Richard Diaz says his fights against Sugar Ray Robinson were some of the best ever. - continued...
Pat Cash
Pat Cash had never won a Grand Slam tournament before, but in 1987, he dominated the field at Wimbledon and took home the title. Paulie Knep tells us more about Cash's amazing run. - continued...
James “Hollywood” Robinson
He was never a monster in the NBA, but James Robinson dominated the SEC for two years and was as high-flying a point guard as you'll ever see. Gary Lloyd chronicles the college and pro career of "Hollywood." - continued...
MLB’s Original MVP Awards
Believe it or not, the baseball writers haven't always decided who the Most Valuable Player of the league was. Richard Diaz did some digging and found out exactly how this process used to go down back in the day. - continued...
Frank Viola
For a brief period of time, Frank Viola was the quintessential ace pitcher. (And he totally rocked in R.B.I. Baseball.) Brad Berreman sings the praises of an all-time Minnesota legend. - continued...
Anthony Carter
Anthony Carter was an All-American at Michigan and a three-time All-Pro in the NFL, yet Brad Berreman still believes he doesn't get the credit he deserves. - continued...
Rube Waddell
He was Manny Ramirez long before Manny was even a gleam in his momma's eye. C.G. Morelli says "Rube being Rube" was happening more than a century ago in the form of Rube Waddell. - continued...
