Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Join us for a captivating episode of Yesterday's Sports as host Mark Morthier welcomes Kristine Sader, the great-niece of former professional boxer Ace Hudkins, also known as the Nebraska Wildcat. Kristine shares insights from her book, "Boxing with the Nebraska Wildcat," which chronicles Ace's extraordinary boxing career from 1922 to 1932. Discover how Ace earned his fierce nickname, his transition from wrestling to boxing, and his relentless fighting style that led to an impressive record of 92 fights without a knockout loss.

Kristine delves into Ace's journey from Nebraska to California, his remarkable ability to fight across multiple weight classes and his close encounters with boxing legends like Mickey Walker.

Learn about the historic challenges Ace faced, including controversial decisions and near title shots, along with his post-boxing career as a stuntman in Hollywood. Tune in for a fascinating exploration of a boxing legend whose story continues to inspire!

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

(00:45) Ace started wrestling before switching to boxing; by age 19, he had 45 fights

(06:49) Ace fought in 92 different weight divisions and never got knocked out

(12:30) Charles Lindbergh fought Ace Hutkins in 1927 at the Polo Grounds

(17:15) In 1928, Ace fought Mickey Walker for the middle late title

(24:19) Ace Dundee almost fought future heavyweight champion Max Baer

(29:20) They wouldn't accept Wikipedia, but they wouldn't believe it

(29:45) Tell us a little about what Ace did after retiring from boxing

(32:23) Are any of these films, like, on YouTube or anything

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.

Bob shares captivating stories from his 14-season career with the Dallas Cowboys, his unique off-season training routines, and the challenges of playing in the early days of the NFL. Discover how Bob balanced football with other jobs, his draft experience, and the influence of iconic coach Tom Landry on his life and faith.

This episode is a treasure trove of NFL history and personal anecdotes from one of the greatest defensive linemen in history. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand from a true sports legend!

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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) Bob Lilly played 14 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 to 1974

(07:50) Dave Lilly says he was drafted by both Texans and Cowboys

(14:04) We had played at some other, um, you know, other teams

(21:06) You mentioned before about how you could leap over blockers in practice

(26:25) Bob Brown: It was 17 below out there when we went out

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Join us for part two of our sports memorabilia showcase on the Sports History Network's "Yesterday's Sports." Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo share their personal collections, including rare finds such as NFL experience mementos, Danbury Mint collectibles, and unique bobblehead dolls. They reminisce about the golden era of sports memorabilia, from 1970s trading cards to cherished autographs, and discuss the evolution of collecting over the decades. Tune in for a nostalgic journey into the world of sports history and memorabilia.

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) This podcast is part of the Sports History Network

(03:35) I showed you one of these mugs last week. I wanted to break these out again

(06:49) Leroy: I have two favorite players from the 1970s

(09:50) Mark: I bought that plate for 35 bucks. That's a lot, you know

(12:34) Mark: He collects cards like I told you. Gives me stuff every Christmas

(15:26) Mark: I got some great neat stuff. Over the years, it's gotten to the point

(18:36) After he passed away, I took a couple pictures. I Sent him a baseball card of Willie McCovey

(21:10) 1970 was the best year for collectible cards, Mark says

(24:47) Mark: The early 70s, especially 1970, seemed to have so much stuff

(28:19) Mark: I loved watching Bobby Orr. Maybe I wasn't a big hockey fan

(31:19) John Mackey was talking about photography with you when he died

(33:59) Mark: I got these in Arizona when I was 14 or 15

(37:18) One of your most memorable years was 1975 when you had some money

(41:25) Jerry Jones got upset about sun glare at Texas Stadium this week

(45:39) Mark: The Monday Night Football made your whole week. Right. Yep, that's right

(49:02) Mark Snyder: It was a special feeling when that guy got me that jacket

(52:09) Sam Bennett: I made a bet with the milkman 25 years ago

(55:21) Will you see your son on Thanksgiving or no? Yes. Absolutely. All right. Thank you very much. Mark: Yeah. I will.