Old School Love
Blasts from the past
Deron Cherry
In the 1980s, nobody patrolled the secondary like Deron Cherry. Chad Hollingsworth waxes nostalgic about a man the Chiefs could only dream would walk through that door in this day and age. - continued...
The Tinted Visor
John Gorman thinks nothing says "I'm bad, I'm nationwide" quite like not being able to see your eyes. Imagine a running back, free safety or linebacker bearing down on you at full speed, and all you can see is your reflection in his grill ... - continued...
Ron Francis
The casual hockey fan may not know the name Ron Francis, but E. Spencer Kyte reminds us he was one of the best players in the NHL during the '80s and '90s. It's too bad he played in cities like Hartford and Raleigh. - continued...
Bobby Murcer
Bobby Murcer wasn't ever the best player on the New York Yankees, yet Andy Spear says the way he played and the love he had for the game turned him into one of New York's most beloved baseball figures. - continued...
Devon White
Devon White was a successful hitter in his 17-year major league career, but Brendon Rosenau says it was on the defensive end where this World Series hero excelled the most. - continued...
Deron Cherry
In the 1980s, nobody patrolled the secondary like Deron Cherry. Chad Hollingsworth waxes nostalgic about a man the Chiefs could only dream would walk through that door in this day and age. - continued...
Norm Van Brocklin
Norm Van Brocklin was the starting quarterback for the 1951 NFL champion Los Angeles Rams, and during that season set the all-time record for passing yards in a game. "The Dutchmen" was a nine-time All-Pro and a member of the Hall of Fame. - continued...
Kevin Greene
There are two names that instantly come to mind when thinking about the NFL's all-time pass rushers, yet Chad Hollingsworth's here to remind the world the third guy on that list - Kevin Greene - wasn't too shabby, either. - continued...
Tommy Vardell
Sure, "Touchdown Tommy" Vardell was a heck of a player who paved the way for Hall of Fame running backs for years, but Joe Brown says his post-NFL career has been even more important than his playing days. - continued...
Ozzie Newsome
He may not have been the flashiest player in the league, but Chad Hollingsworth's here to tell you how this tremendously talented tight end followed the yellow brick road from Alabama to Cleveland and wound up in Canton. - continued...
Great Western Forum
In case you never made it down to Inglewood, CA, to watch the '80s Lakers play ball, Kyle Slavin takes us now on a tour around the Great Western Forum. - continued...
Tony Campbell
He wasn't the biggest name to come out of the fabled 1984 NBA Draft, but Brad Berreman says Tony Campbell had some amazing years after being the first player selected by Minnesota in the 1989 expansion draft. - continued...
Sherman Douglas
Syracuse was a basketball powerhouse in the late '80s, and Sherman Douglas was a big reason why. Paulie Knep chronicles the career of "The General," who threw the sweetest alley-oop passes both the NCAA and the NBA's ever seen. - continued...
Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart led the A's to three consecutive World Series and was one of the best big-game pitchers of his generation. Paulie Knep reminds us what made this right hander so intimidating was the look of sheer determination in his eyes. - continued...
Steve Garvey
As a first baseman, Steve Garvey was a whiz with a glove and a savant with the bat. Brad Berreman talks about this NLCS MVP and west coast baseball great. - continued...
Scott Brosius
The Yankees of the late '90s and early '00s were a dominant team. The current team is down right now, but Brad Berreman tells us one of the key guys who helped make them the dynasty they once were. - continued...
Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen was an amazing pitcher for a couple amazing teams, winning Cy Youngs, World Series MVPs and Comeback Player of the Year Awards all at the same time. Brad Berreman breaks down the man with the golden arm. - continued...
Joe Carter
Sure, Joe Carter had 396 career home runs, but it was the one that didn't go on that night that was the biggest. Brad Berreman says Joe Carter will forever be know for his World Series homer off Mitch Williams in 1993 to take home the ring. - continued...
Joe Morris
Joe Morris was only 5-foot-7, but he was a Giant for the Super Bowl champion New York Football club in 1986. Chad Hollingsworth details the career of one of the franchise's toughest runners in its storied history. - continued...
Bob Shaw
You probably haven't heard of Bob Shaw, but the record he set 58 years ago still stands today. Catching five touchdowns in a game has only happened three times in NFL history, and Shaw's accomplishment was the first. - continued...
