March 17 - Ya Gotta Believe

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of persistence and motivation, drawing inspiration from a Confucius quote. He reflects on the World Baseball Classic, player performances, and updates on the Philadelphia sports scene, including the Sixers and Eagles. Montgomery also highlights significant moments in sports history, including player retirements and comparisons between current and past players, while celebrating Women's History Month with a focus on Laura Harper.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Motivation for Persistence04:22 World Baseball Classic and Player Performance05:50 Philadelphia Sports Updates: Sixers and Eagles09:10 Eagles Free Agency and Player Retirements12:54 Comparing AJ Brown and Terrell Owens20:01 Historical Sports Moments in Philadelphia25:04 Celebrating Women's History Month in Sports🗳️ Hall of Fame Fan vote Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvHhShOZ5XNVBI3rqd9NikjDktXlB96OB50oI9M5wkAondwg/viewform📒 Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees Bios - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_nominee_profiles.pdf📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW👕 Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order ⛓️ Lotwyn 3D-Printed Hype Chains. Bring the hype to every moment that matters. Got to Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ The Clashing Conferences Podcast brings together the everyday passion of REAL fans and their not so friendly friends for the purpose of real life sports entertainment. Available wherever you get your pods and on YouTube @TheClashingConferences🏈 Check out the Philly Sports History Portal for access to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame New Digital Archive https://sites.google.com/phillyhall.org/phillysportshistory