The Football History Dude
The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching fans about the rich history of the NFL and other professional football leagues. Each episode your host, Arnie Chapman, asks you to him and a guest in his Delorean and go back in time with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron.
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An American Football Fan From London (Shane Ric...
What would it be like to be a fan of a sport where the professional league doesn't even play in your home country? Well, except for a few times a year, that is. This week's guest took this concept to the next level, by starting an NFL website.
55 min
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Football and Politics (with Jesse Berrett)
Politics and football. Do they go together? In many ways they do, and this week's guest shares the stories of "Pigskin Nation: How the NFL Remade American Politics" throughout the years. This is a uniquely different topic for the show. Enjoy!
56 min
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John Eisenberg - Baltimore Sportswriter and Aut...
John Eisenberg is a Baltimore Sportswriter and author of multiple books, including The League. He stops by to share stories of "living his dream" and some stories from his NFL books.
46 min
129
Cleveland Rams - The NFL Champ That Left Too So...
Jim Sulecki stops by to share some interesting stories from his book about the Cleveland Rams - The NFL Champion That Left Too Soon. Learn about the move to Los Angeles, the Rams' role in re-integration of the NFL, and much more.
54 min
130
Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Press and Hall of Fa...
Dave Birkett has one of my dream jobs, covering the Detroit Lions for a living, as the main beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press. He is also a Hall of Fame voter. Double whammy.
43 min
131
Adam Lazarus (Multiple NFL Book author)
Adam Lazarus stops by to share some unique stories from his time researching his 3 NFL history books. It's very possible you've never heard some of these interesting stories before.
31 min
132
65 Reasons Ken Riley Should Be in the Hall of Fame
Ken Riley was a cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals for 15 years, amassing 65 interceptions. This total is tied for 5th all-time in the NFL. Yet, Riley is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I ask his son to tell his side of the story.
43 min
133
47 Years Covering the NFL (with Rick Gosselin)
Rick Gosselin covered the NFL for 47 years, spending the majority of his time with the Dallas Morning News. He also hosted the Talk of Fame Network and is a Pro Football Hall of Fame Voter. Step into his world with behind the scenes stories.
53 min
134
NFL 100th Birthday Celebration (Stories From Ea...
The NFL celebrates its 100th birthday tomorrow (September 17th, 2020). This is episode celebrates the founding of the NFL and all of the original teams by bringing subject matter experts in a "mega-epic" episode fit for a King.
122 min
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Football Zebras: The 33rd NFL Team (with Ben Au...
Sometimes we forget there is a 3rd team on the field for every NFL game we watch. The officials often go overlooked, including a lack of understanding of the rules for the regular fan. Ben Austro decided to start a website called Football Zebras.
58 min
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Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Galliva...
A whole lot changed during the 1960s, both in the American landscape, as well as Pro Football. Not long removed from "The Greatest Game Ever Played," the heads of the NFL found themselves in a major battle against a league called the AFL.
41 min
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Pro Football in the 1960s (with Patrick Gallivan)
A whole lot changed during the 1960s, both in the American landscape, as well as Pro Football. Not long removed from "The Greatest Game Ever Played," the heads of the NFL found themselves in a major battle against a league called the AFL.
37 min
138
Joe Horrigan's #1 Hall of Fame Artifact (Part 2...
Joe Horrigan is often referred to as "Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame" for his contributions over 4 decades building how you and I experience the Hall and Enshrinement Weekend. Listen to the interview for behind the scenes stories from Joe.
41 min
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Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Horrigan)
Joe Horrigan is often referred to as "Mr. Pro Football Hall of Fame" for his contributions over 4 decades building how you and I experience the Hall and Enshrinement Weekend. Listen to the interview for behind the scenes stories from Joe.
48 min
140
Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fa...
Clark Judge is a Hall of Fame Voter and co-host of the Talk of Fame Network. He also spent almost 40 years in the NFL business, mostly as a beat reporter for teams like the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers, and San Fransisco 49'ers. Part 2
48 min
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Clark Judge | Hall of Fame Voter and Talk of Fa...
Clark Judge is a Hall of Fame Voter and co-host of the Talk of Fame Network. He also spent almost 40 years in the NFL business, mostly as a beat reporter for teams like the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers, and San Fransisco 49'ers.
41 min
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Duke Slater |Jackie Robinson of NFL? (Interview...
39 min
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Duke Slater | HOF Centennial Class (Interview w...
When you heard about the 2020 HOF Centennial Class did you say "who?" when they named Duke Slater? He was one of the first African-American players in the NFL and one of the greatest players of the early NFL era. Neal Rozendaal shares this story.
33 min
144
NFL in the 80s | Tommy Phillips Interview
What decade was better for the NFL? The 80s or the 90s? Well, this week's guest wrote a book about both decades and he shares his take. This week's guest is Tommy A. Phillips, and we cover primarily his book - Great Eighties.
34 min
145
How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Br...
Ever wonder How Football Became Football? Well, you're in luck, because this week's guest wrote the book on the subject, covering 150 years of the game's evolution. His name is Timothy P. Brown, and this is part 2 of a 2-part interview.
44 min
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How Football Became Football with Timothy P. Br...
42 min
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PFRA History with President Ken Crippen
President and former Executive Director Ken Crippen stops by to share the history of the Professional Football Researchers Association. This organization is one of the primary resources I use when digging into the yesteryear of the gridiron.
34 min
148
Jim McMahon Interview - 1985 Chicago Bears Qua...
Jim McMahon shares what it was like playing football in the 80s. We talk about the 1985 Chicago Bears, the strike seasons, playing with Walter Payton, and his path from high school to college and the NFL. Plus, we share a few laughs along the way.
34 min
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Leroy Collins | An NFL Miracle
Leroy Collins shares an incredible story of being placed in a wheelchair as young boy, only to fight his way through many obstacles to live his dream of playing in the NFL. He also shares many of the struggles and inspiration along the way.
53 min
150
Steve Sheinkin Interview | Carlisle Indian Scho...
Steve Sheinkin is an author of many books, most notably for this podcast, Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team. He takes us to a time in football history well before the birth of the NFL, but it is all connected.
43 min