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What Happened To The Houston Oilers?
The Houston Oilers were a founding member of the American Football League, a rival of the NFL. The team would become an iconic part of sports culture in Houston. So what exactly led to the team leaving the city they called home for 36 years? In today’s video we’ll look back at how one man’s… Read more
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The Pine Tar Game: A Super Quick History
In one of the most infamous moments in baseball history, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals and Billy Martin of the New York Yankees were instrumental parts of a controversial call involving the amount of pine tar on a bat. Today we’ll look back at the game, and how the Yankees tired everything they… Read more
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What Happened To The Hartford Whalers?
The Hartford Whalers existed for just over 25 years as a professional hockey team, based out of one the smallest markets in the NHL. In this video we’ll look back at the rise and fall of the Whalers, and how a deal for a new arena fell through that could have saved the Whalers from… Read more
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How The Bears-Packers Rivalry Got Started
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry dates back to nearly 100 years ago, when the two teams first met in 1921. It’s the oldest and most historic rivalry in the NFL, with 200 matchups all time. In this video, we’ll look back at a controversial event early on that almost cost one of… Read more
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How The Magic-Bird Rivalry Got Started
On May 29 1980, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics won the NBA rookie of the year award narrowly beating out Los Angeles Laker, and rival, Magic Johnson. This was one of the first battles in a legendary rivalry that lasted throughout the 1980s. In this post, we’ll look back at each player’s rookie season,… Read more
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Toronto Raptors: A Super Quick History
Formation years: 1993 – 1997 The Toronto Raptors have existed for over 25 years, and are one of the two youngest teams in the NBA. But despite their relative short existence compared to other NBA franchises, the team has experienced a uniquely colorful past including battles for ownership and even fights over who gets to play… Read more
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What Happened To The St. Louis Browns?
In the early 1950s, the St. Louis Browns were fighting for survival on and off the field, battling low attendance, financial pressure, and the rising dominance of the Cardinals. The team became known for wild promotions and unforgettable stunts. But behind the spectacle, the franchise was nearing its final collapse. So what really happened to…
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