Jan 13 2025 48 mins
Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Join Mark and Dave for an exclusive episode of Yesterday's Sports on the Sports History Network as they sit down with legendary Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, their all-time favorite NFL player.
In this episode, they continue their captivating conversation with Mr. Lilly. Dive into the gripping tales of the historic "Ice Bowl," the evolution of football gear, and the legendary College All-Star Game. Bob shares fascinating insights into his career, his teammates, and the unforgettable moments on the field.
From discussing the impact of Vince Lombardi's coaching style to reminiscing about the prowess of players like Jim Brown and Dwayne Thomas, this episode is a treasure trove of football history. Don't miss out on these incredible stories from the gridiron!
You can read the full blog post here.
YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.
No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time
Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Some Packers players were wearing brown gloves during 1960s NFL season
(05:08) There were several players who got frostbite in the College All Star Game
(10:33) It was 18 degrees and they had that pie, that copper tubing underneath
(16:28) March Starr changed the play that Lombardi had called for that game
(24:05) Middle linebacker learns by watching how defensive linemen line up
(29:41) Tex: Dwayne Thompson was a tremendous player at West Texas State
(34:46) You drafted Dwayne Thomas and then traded him away to the Patriots
(39:56) Obviously the game today is drastically different from when you played
(44:18) Bob Lilly pulled an engine out of a truck where the hoist wasn't working