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What Happened To The California Golden Seals?
In 1967 the California Golden Seals were included as part of a legendary expansion to the National Hockey League, placing NHL teams on the west coast for the first time. So why after nine seasons did the Seals leave the San Francisco Bay Area and move to Cleveland? In today’s video we’ll take a look… Read more
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What Happened To The Montreal Expos First Home, Jarry Park?
In 1969, a small baseball field in Montreal was transformed into a near 30,000 seat major league ready stadium. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how the Montreal Expos’ desperate search for a temporary stadium, found them transforming an amateur baseball field into their home that lasted for eight seasons. The Breakthrough… Read more
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The Birth Of March Madness: How Did It Start?
In 1939 a small basketball tournament was held, involving only 8 teams. This small tournament would later go on to become one of the biggest sports cultural phenomenons in history.. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how March Madness all got started and how a rival tournament nearly stole it’s thunder as… Read more
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What Makes Tecmo Super Bowl Special?
In 1991, the video game Tecmo Super Bowl was released which was the follow up to the highly successful “Tecmo Bowl” that debuted four years earlier. Tecmo Super Bowl would go on to be considered one of the greatest sports video games ever made. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how this… Read more
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What Happened To The NHL’S Pittsburgh Pirates?
In the early 1920’s the NHL expanded, bringing in new franchises to keep up with rival leagues. One such team was the formerly independent club, the Pittsburgh Pirates. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the once promising team ended up folding after just five seasons in the NHL. The Formation The… Read more
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What Really Happened In The Roy Campanella Car Accident?
On January 28, 1958 a near tragedy struck, as Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was involved in a serious car accident, leaving him almost fully paralyzed. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the incident would forever change Roy Campanella’s life and the Dodgers franchise. After spending ten seasons playing baseball in… Read more
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What Makes NHL ’94 Special? Why It’s Still the Greatest Hockey Game Ever
Released in 1993, NHL ‘94 quickly became more than just a hockey game, it became a cultural touchstone, a staple of living rooms, dorms, and tournaments. Its one-timers, glass-breaking, and flawless gameplay still captivate fans, while online leagues and retro tournaments prove its staying power. In today’s video, we’re taking a look back into the…
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