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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this nostalgic episode of Yesterday's Sports, host Mark welcomes sports historian and memorabilia collector Dave DePaolo. Together, they take a trip down memory lane, exploring the fascinating world of sports memorabilia. From a Carvel ice cream store adorned with sports treasures to rare Cowboys memorabilia, Dave shares stories of his collection journey.

Discover the history behind unique items like a Cowboys jacket and jersey from the 70s, Super Bowl patches, and autographed photos. Dave's tales include encounters with legendary figures like Tom Landry and Randy White, and the serendipitous moments that led to his collection. Join us for a heartwarming exploration of sports history and the memories that bind fans to their teams!

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) Dave DePaolo is a sports historian and a sports memorabilia collector

(05:13) Dave had a newspaper route and he knew I was a big cowboy fan

(09:33) One of the best cowboy jackets I ever got. Or one of the rarest

(14:14) Dave: I started collecting Cowboys team photos when I bought my house

(18:48) Mark: I ended up buying all eight Super Bowl patches

(22:36) Tom Landry played in Super Bowl 2 against the Raiders in 1980

(26:21) The Cowboys were starting to go downhill, Mark says

(29:52) Mark: The Cowboys were for sale in 1989, and speculation started

(33:29) Tom Landry Day was probably the greatest cowboy related event that I ever attended

(37:45) Cowboys against Redskins flag football game over Texas stadium in 1986

(41:55) Bob Lilly gave a great speech about Tom Landry back in 2000

(45:55) Mark: I stumbled upon some amazing artwork from the seventies

(49:14) Mark: Somebody gave me this cowboy boot in 1979

(52:26) Mark: It all started with lunch with Randy White in 1983

(55:25) I think somebody got killed when ice fell off Cowboys stadium in 1989

(59:18) You're talking about 1988. No, don't forget, this is when the team was terrible