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oldguysports
by Old Guy Sports
Old Guy Sports is a podcast where nostalgia meets storytelling. Hosted by a lifelong sports fan and his witty co-host, Miss Amy, each episode dives into the games, players, and moments that shaped sports history—from the glory days of baseball in the ’70s to the legends, controversies, and underdog stories across all major sports. With humor, heart, and a dash of old-school perspective, Old Guy Sports is where fans relive the past while connecting it to today’s game.
Episodes
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Episode 59 - The Neighborhood Hall of Fame
The Neighborhood Sports Hall of Fame Every neighborhood had its own sports legends—and most of them never made it beyond the vacant lot, driveway, or neighborhood playground. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy creates the imaginary Neighborhood Sports Hall of Fame and remembers the...
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Episode 58 - Men in Stripes - A look at NFL Officiating...
Men in Stripes: The History and Art of NFL Officiating Love ’em or hate ’em, NFL officials are an essential part of the game. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a look at the men and women in stripes—from the early days of football, when only a few officials worked a...
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Episode 57 - MLB Coaching - From the Bench to the Data Room !!
MLB Coaching - From the Benches to the Data Rooms !! How did Major League Baseball coaching evolve from the early 1900s to today? In this episode, the The Old guy and Miss Amy take a nostalgic look at three distinct eras of baseball coaching: 1900–1930, 1960–1979, and the modern game. We explore...
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Episode 56 - MLB Lineups and Specialty Players
Every spot in a baseball lineup used to have a purpose. The leadoff hitter sparked the offense, the number two hitter moved runners, the cleanup hitter drove them home, and every player understood his role. In this episode, the Old Guy takes a nostalgic look at the traditional batting order from...
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Episode 55 - The Home Run Hitters
The Home Run Hitters | Old Guy Sports Few plays in sports create the excitement of a baseball soaring over the fence. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy celebrate baseball’s greatest home run hitters and the evolution of the long ball. The episode begins with a humorous...
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Episode 54 - The Pitchers of Summer"
There is an old saying in baseball that good pitching beats good hitting. Whether that is always true is open to debate, but one thing is certain: throughout the history of Major League Baseball, no position has evolved more dramatically than that of the pitcher. In this episode of Old Guy…
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Episode 53 - "Humans will Race Just About Anything"
In this episode, Old Guy Sports explores one of the strangest corners of sports history—animal racing. We begin with the rise and fall of greyhound racing, examining its origins, famous tracks, legendary racing dogs, how races were run, and the controversies that eventually led to the sport’s...
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Episode 52 - "Down the Stretch They Come" - A Look at Horse Racing !!
In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy head to the racetrack for a nostalgic and entertaining look at the world of horse racing. The episode begins with a playful opening skit inspired by the classic Guys and Dolls song “I Got the Horse Right Here,” setting the stage for a…
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Episode 51 - Sports Writers - The Men, The Myth, The Notebook !!
In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a nostalgic trip through the golden age of sportswriting — back when writers traveled by train, filed stories over the wire, and turned games into literature. From the poetic brilliance of Grantland Rice and Red Smith to the sharp…
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Episode 50 - Memories of Dirt Track Racing !!!
In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a ride back to the days when racing was raw, loud, and deeply personal. Before the bright lights of modern motorsports, there were the dirt tracks—where engines roared, dust filled the air, and families gathered for unforgettable nights. The Old Guy…
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Episode 49 - Let's Go to the NFL Draft !!!
In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a fun and nostalgic journey through the complete history of the NFL Draft, from its humble beginnings in a smoky Philadelphia hotel room in 1936 to the massive prime-time spectacle it has become today. We begin with the very first draft on February 8,...
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Episode 48 - Auto Racing -- From Dust to Downforce...
In this episode, the first in a series on auto racing, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a ride through the history of auto racing—from the dusty back roads of the early days to the high-tech world of modern motorsports. Miss Amy shares her love for racing (especially NASCAR and Darlington’s “Lady in...
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Episode 47 - Why I Still Love College Hoops -- March Madness !!!
When you talk about NCAA Basketball, and if you’re like the “Old Guy”, you have probably come to a similar conclusion that you like college basketball far more than the NBA. (No offense intended to the fine players in the NBA) In this episode, we’re going to dive into the old guys reasons, and…
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Episode 46 - When All Star Games Meant Something
When All-Star Games Meant Something: The 1970s This episode takes a deep dive into the All-Star Games of the 1970s — The "old guy" goes on one of his famous rants, back to a time when exhibitions still had edge, pride, and real competition. From baseball’s Mid-Summer Classic to bruising Pro Bowls...
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Episode 45 - Winter Olympics - A Trip Back in Time
This week we lace up the skates and travel back to the Winter Olympics of the 1960s and 1970s — when families gathered around a flickering black-and-white TV and every USA vs. USSR matchup felt bigger than sports. The Old Guy shares warm, funny memories of growing up glued to the couch with his...
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Episode 44 - Sports Funnies...When Sports Were Something to Laugh At...
There was a time when sports didn’t always wear a suit and tie. Before every debate became a courtroom argument, before every player had a brand, and before every moment was immediately ranked, clipped, and monetized, sports were allowed to be funny. Not “commercial funny.” Not “viral funny.”…
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Episode 43 - Professional Wrestling - Saturday with Bruno, Rosie, and The Boys
This week on The Old Guy Sports Podcast, we step into the smoky TV studios of 1960s Pittsburgh, where Saturday nights meant Studio Wrestling, Chilly Billy Cardille, Ringside Rosie, and heroes like Bruno Sammartino, Gorilla Monsoon, and Haystacks Calhoun. The Old Guy shares what it was like…
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Episode 42 - New Years Day, When Bowl Games Meant Everything
In this episode, lets go back in time. Lets go back to a time before there were "143" college football games during the holiday season. Lets go back before there was a bowl game named after a toaster pastry, or mayonnaise, or the famous "I changed my underwear on Sunday" bowl game. (not really a...
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Episode 41 - A 1970's Christmas
Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of the Old Guy Sports Podcast. We’re taking you back—way back—to a 1970s Christmas morning. The toys, the games, the sports stuff kids begged for, the TV lineup, the snow, the memories… all of it.” It’s a special, time for all of us, and we are taking…
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Episode 40 - Roller Derby, The Wildest Ride on Wheels
“Hello friends and listeners out there! Its Miss Amy, and today on Old Guy Sports, we’re putting on our roller skates and trying not to fall down—because the Old Guy is taking us back to the wild world of Roller Derby. You know… the sport with skating, elbow throwing, flying over the rails, and...
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Episode 39 - Friday Nights Under the Lights
Welcome to Episode 39. An Episode where we take a look at Friday nights across America and particularly Friday Night High School Football. Yep, were going to look at the phenomena that surrounds and shaped entire towns. From Texas to California, Ohio to Florida, high school football remains on of...
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Episode 38 - The 10 Greatest Football Teams of all time...Pre 1980
Welcome to another great episode. This time we’re crackin’ open the time capsule and rankin’ the 10 greatest college football teams to ever stomp a muddy gridiron—pre-1980 edition only. No participation trophies, no playoff committees, no fancy NIL money—just leather helmets, wishbone offenses…
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Episode 37 - "A Century of Strength", Remembering Mary Ann Finke Henz
In this deeply personal episode of Old Guy Sports, we honor the life and legacy of Mary Ann Finke Henz. Mary Ann is Miss Amy's mother, and my mother-in-law. She is a remarkable woman who lived to be 102 and helped pave the way for generations of women athletes. While Mary Ann may not have been a...
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Episode 36 - Greatest Sports Movies...I grew to love !!!
Welcome back folks. Were taking a break from our traditional sports podcast and taking a trip to the movies. Sports Genre. Yes, siree.... We are going to look at what I chose as the greatest sports movies, ones that I watched, and ones that I grew to love. In the 2nd segment, I bring Miss Amy…
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Episode 35 - Baseball's Other Major Leagues: The "AAGPBL"
If you recognize the letters in the title, you know we’re talking in this episode about the “All American Girls Professional Baseball League” of the 1940’s and 1950’s. They truly may be the most overlooked and forgotten Major League in history. In the first segment, we’ll take a look at the…
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Episode 34 - Baseball's Other Major Leagues: "The Negro Leagues"
Today, we're going to talk about a chapter of baseball history that every fan should know... whether you're a stathead, a casual fan, or just someone who loves a good story. I'm talking about the Negro Leagues of baseball. In the first segment we want you to come away with a deeper appreciation…
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Episode 33 - Million-Dollar Men - Are Skyrocketing Salaries Changing Sports
In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a deep dive into the rise of professional athlete salaries—how they’ve jumped from modest paychecks in the 1970s to multi-million (and soon billion?) dollar contracts today. We’ll cover what drives these numbers, how fans are reacting, the pressure it…
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Episode 32 - Other Teams of the 1970's - Pittsburgh Pirates
Welcome to another episode of "Other Teams of the 1970's" where we look at teams that weren't the Cincinnati Reds "Big Red Machine" . In this episode we pay attention to the Pittsburgh Pirates of the 1970's. The "We are Family" Buccos. Yep, Clemente, Stargell, Parker, Sanguillan, and the rest....
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Episode 31 - Other Teams of the 1970's - Oakland Athletics
Welcome to another episode in the series...Other Teams of the 1970's. In this episode, we focus of the Oakland A's of the 1970's. In the first segment we look at the "mustache Gang" and the impact and dynamics of the team. In the second segment we look more at the historical elements, and some of...
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Episode 30 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the past 50 Years in Sports
In this episode, were going to look at just what the episode title suggests. Changes. Changes in sports over the last 50 years that were good, bad, or ugly changes. Not all change is bad, but not all change is good either. In the second segment, you get to hear the Old Guy on a soapbox as he…
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Episode 29 - Other Teams of the 1970's - Baltimore Orioles
Its 1970's baseball again. And welcome to another in the series of "Other Teams of the 1970's". In this episode, we take a look at the Baltimore Orioles of the 1970's. From a fiery manger in Earl Weaver to the fierce competive nature of the entire team. This is a good look at what made them such…
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Episode 28 - Other Teams of the 1970's - New York Yankees Baseball
Celebrating the other teams of the 1970's baseball addition, we take a look at the New York Yankees. In the opening segment we look at the "pinstrips of the 70's". In the second segment, we will look at my choices for the all time Yankee team. Enjoy !!!
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Episode 27 - Baseball of the 1970's
Welcome to the baseballl season. In this episode we essentially kick off our series on the baseball teams of the 1970's. The series will be similar to the series we did with football. Our focus will be on "the other teams of the 1970's". And by other teams, we mean teams that weren't the…
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Episode 26 - The Big Red Machine of the 1970's
This is the Episode my wife, The Lovely Miss Amy, has been waiting for. The Big Red Machine of the 1970's. Here we are going to take a look at the Cincinnati Reds of 1970's baseball. In the first section we will look at what made them so great. In the second segment, we will dive into the "Great...
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Episode 25 - The Entertaining and Sometimes Wacky World of Sports
Welcome to Episode 25 !!! In this very entertaining episode, we indeed look at the entertainment side of sports. In the first segment, we look at the entertainment factor with team such as the Harlem Globetrotters. In the second segment, we turn to the somewhat Wacky elements that have happened…
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Episode 24 - Other Teams of the 1970's - Minnesota Vikings
In this episode, which is the last episode of our series "the other teams of the 1970's", we will take a close up look at the Minnesota Vikings. In the first segment we will look at the team, and their success as a dynamic and integral part of the NFL of the 1970's. Always the "bridesmaid and…
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Episode 23 - So, I thought I could play tennis.....
In this episode, we go back in time and take a look, (somewhat humorous) at some of my early memories of learning to play tennis and the events surrounding the time. In the second segment, we take a historical look at the origins and the game of tennis.
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Episode 22 Other Teams of the 1970's - Miami Dolphins
This is another episode featuring the other teams of the 1970's. In this episode we will focus on the Miami Dolphins. Back to back Superbowl winners during the early 70's, the dolphins exhibited a controlling offense and a dominating defense called "The No Name Defense". This was an outstanding...
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A Special Episode....Anniversary Edition
Hard to believe that we've been at this for a year now. Yes sir-ee, one year ago we started working on and developing this podcast. In this episode we give nod to the first year, and then, at Amy's choice, we look some of the great bonehead plays in sports history. There are so many examples of...
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Episode 19 Other Teams of the 1970's - Houston Oilers
Continuing in our series of "The Other Teams of the 1970's" we take a look in the opening section at the yer 1978. Perhaps the best year for our team of this episode... The Houston Oilers. We take a look at three key figures for the team in the 1970's. Then in the second segment we discuss the…
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Episode 18 - Remembering Basketball
In this episode, we once again step away for the series and this time discuss basketball and in particular youth basketball. Remembering some of the stories of my youth. In the second segment, we will take a historical look at your basketball.
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Episode 17 Other Teams of the 1970's - Cincinnati Bengals
We are back once again with another episode in the series entitled "The Other Teams of the 1970's". In this episode, (after I settle up on a bet with Miss Amy) our focus will be on 1975, and in particular the 1975 Cincinnati Bengals. We will first focus on their 1975 season, and then in the…
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A Special Episode.... Christmas Edition
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In this episode, we step away from the traditional and present a special holiday episode. Our discussion is about the holidays and the tradition of backyard football. Thank you all for your support and well wishes. We hope you enjoy this special time of...
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Episode 016 Other Teams of the 1970's - Dallas Cowboys
In this episode, we are going to take a look at another great team of the 1970's. In the opening segment, we will look at the year of 1979 with some world highlights and sport highlights. In particular the impact of both the Steelers and Cowboys. In the second segment we discuss the Dallas…
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Episode 015 Other Teams of the 1970's - Oakland Raiders
In this episode, we are talking about "the other teams of the 1970's". A quick look at the Steelers, followed by an intense and historical look at the Oakland Raiders of the 1970's. In the episode, we welcome the lovely Miss Amy as a co-host to the podcast. We hope you enjoy the first of a series...
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Episode 014 A Brush with Greatness...
In the episode, we delve into the excitement of meeting and having encounters with professional athletes. In the first section, I share my memories and accounts of interactions with two famous athletes. In the second section, Amy joins us to talk about her encounter with a famous athlete, and…
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Episode 013 World Series Memories
This episode is all about the world series and in particular my favorite World Series. Sharing memories about the 1971 World Series. In the history segment, we take a look at the history and inception of the World Series.
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Episode 012 Baseball Cards...
In this episode, we step away to physical sports stories and memories, and delve into the mystique and wonder that came from collecting sports cards in our youth, and in particular baseball cards. In the second or historical segment, we will take a look at the history of baseball cards.
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Episode 011 Goats and Golf
In this episode, we take a look at some of my childhood memories in the world of golf. Learning to play during my teen years in the 1970's. In the historical segment of the show, we consider some of the Goats of Golf, when we take a look at those I consider the "Greater of all Time" in the world…
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Episode 010 Cheaters
We all know the phrase, "Cheaters Never Prosper" In this episode, we are going to take a look at cheating in sports. In the first segment we define what makes up a cheater, why athletes cheat, and I share some examples of my own experiences. In the second segment, we take a look at some of the…
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Old Guy Sports is a podcast where nostalgia meets storytelling. Hosted by a lifelong sports fan and his witty co-host, Miss Amy, each episode dives into the games, players, and moments that shaped sports history—from the glory days of baseball in the ’70s to the legends, controversies, and underdog stories across all major sports. With humor, heart, and a dash of old-school perspective, Old Guy Sports is where fans relive the past while connecting it to today’s game.
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