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I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And ...
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Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic. We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life. Whether you're a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who ...
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 2 of The Anxious Rambler! If you missed Episode 1, you can catch it on our crossover podcast, Iconic Seasons, or on our new feed search for The Anxious Rambler. Today, Cassie joins me for a lively discussion we've had many times before: who are the best singers of all time? We're diving into our personal l…
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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…
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NBA refereeing was wild in the early days of the league. Each ref would develop his own styles and tendencies. Some were known to allow fighting, and others were friendly to the away team. There was a lot more flair to the job. Sometimes after games, the referees would even grab a drink with the players and coaches from both teams. CREDITS Rick Loa…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Iconic Seasons Offseason, we're joined by a very special guest: The Anxious Rambler, who also happens to be my wife! As the NBA finals draw to a close, we shift gears and dive deep into the world of music, exploring her fascinating journey through the sounds of the 80s and 90s. Despite being born i…
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Today, we complete our series on the Lost Teams of the NBA. On this episode we cover the Sheboygan Redskins, the Waterloo Hawks, and the original Denver Nuggets. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshisto…
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For our 200th regular episode, we are sharing the story of Kobe’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. He was on fire that night, and for some weird reason the Raptors never double-teamed Kobe... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic "Horizon…
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Bill Garrett is the only person to win an Indiana State High School basketball championship as both a player and a coach. He was also the first black player at Indiana University and the Big 10 Conference. He broke barriers for future players and was one of the best people around. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza…
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The old NBL paved the way for the NBA in American professional basketball. The efforts of the older league should never be forgotten. The NBL started in 1937, while the NBA did not start until 1946. Today we take a look back at the history of the NBL. Four of their teams are still alive today on the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer…
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In the mid 1940s, college basketball was dominated by George Mikan and Bob Kurland. They played at the same time at DePaul University and Oklahoma A&M University, respectively. During their three years they combined for three championships and three national player of the year awards. But once they left college, their careers went in different bask…
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In today's edition of The Lost Teams, we cover the Baltimore Bullets -- who were the 1951 NBA champions -- along with the Indianapolis Olympians and the Anderson Packers. These teams all came to the NBA different ways and all left in different ways. However, all three were able to give the league steady footing that later led to success as a league…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode delves into the transformative journey of merging mind and body for ultimate wellness and purpose-driven living. We explore the evolution of fitness and wellness practices, bridging the gap between traditional training methods and holistic well-being. Craig Miller, founder of 2nd Prime, recounts his journey f…
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From the start of the NBA until the mid-1990s, there existed a role in professional basketball known as an enforcer. Before technical fouls and flagrant fouls, some teams would try to intentionally injure the opponent's star player since it only counted as a normal foul, so enforcers arose to protect those stars and punish anyone who tried to injur…
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Dennis Johnson was one of the most underrated players in the NBA. The man was a 9-time All-Defensive Player, a 5-time All-Star, and a starter on 3 NBA championship teams. What's unique is that he was neither a starter in high school nor recruited to any colleges. He was a classic late bloomer who grew six inches in height after he graduated high sc…
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Send us a Text Message. Dive deep into the evolving landscape of college basketball with "Shifting Tides: The Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball” Join us as we dissect the seismic shifts caused by the transfer portal and its implications for teams, players, and fans alike. In this podcast, we unravel the complexities of college basketba…
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James Naismith invented the game in 1891. In doing so, he followed 5 basic principles for developing his idea. We go through those five principles today and show that they are still being used today in modern form. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "The Stars and Stripes Fore…
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Elgin Baylor retired in 1971 due to his diminishing skills. However, the timing could not be worse for Baylor. The day that he retired, the Lakers started their famous 33-game winning streak and went on to win the championship... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk"…
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In today’s episode we cover the Detroit Falcons, Pittsburgh Ironmen, and the Indianapolis Jets. All three teams only lasted a single season in the NBA. They were all dysfunctional and struggled for wins and fans, leading to their eventual demises... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publishe…
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Today, we conclude our story on Red Auerbach and his 16 champions, which is more than anyone else in NBA history. From his 8-year championship run on the 1960s to his rebuilding of championship teams in the 1970s and 1980s, we cover the conclusion of his time with the Celtics. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Ed…
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Send us a Text Message. They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond is an intimate and all-encompassing look at the life and career of the basketball legend, from growing up in a housing project in Lexington, his success with UK men's basketball through his years with NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his c…
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In Part 2 of our story, we share how Auerbach became the coach of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had never had a winning season in their history before hiring Auerbach. That changed quickly. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell "Horizons" by …
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Red Auerbach is arguably the most influential coach in NBA history. He grew up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, and he was obsessed with basketball. It was the only thing that mattered to him. Join as we follow his story from his upbringing to his first job in the NBA with the Washington Capitols. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, w…
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Dean Tolson, former Seattle SuperSonic, has an incredibly powerful story of being illiterate through his professional playing days before going back to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as an adult. He now speaks to thousands of kids on the value of an education. Click here to purchase Tolson's book, Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate…
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Send us a Text Message. Iconic Seasons is all about college basketball. We talk about the greatest moments in the sport's history with interviews from players, coaches, and journalists. Occasionally we go deep on other topics like health and fitness. In this week's episode, we try new products and experience the benefits of cold plunges and saunas.…
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LeBron James just reached 40,000 regular-season career points. In order to commemorate this living moment in basketball history, Rick discusses the guys that first reached 10k, 20k, and 30k points, as well as what would be required in order for LeBron's record to ever be broken... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza…
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In the early 1900s, basketball was at risk of branching off and developing into very different versions of the game all over the world. If it had not been for the early rules committee, who oversaw the game's development and ensured its safety, the game could have developed into different sports in different parts of the world. Because of their eff…
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Danny Ainge was an incredible all-around athlete. He was only a 1x All-Star with the Celtics, but in high school he had scholarship offers for basketball, football, and baseball. He was the first high school player to be named an All-American in three different sports. He also played as a 2nd baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. CREDITS Rick Loayza: …
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In today’s episode we cover the Chicago Stags, the St. Louis Bombers, and the Cleveland Rebels. All three teams were original NBA teams that went out of business within the first four years of the league. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell "…
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Jerry West won the very first NBA Finals MVP award in 1969 despite having played for the losing team. Even today, over 50 years later, that is the only time that has ever happened... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic "Horizons" by…
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Send us a Text Message. It's all the Hoosier Stories in one place. In what has been an up-and-down season for this years crew it is wonderful to look back at this team. Let's remember that this team had no players that made it in the NBA though several had pro careers. Despite the lack of high-end talent the system and cohesiveness of the team carr…
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Today, we conclude our profile on Pete Newell, The man won an NCAA championship and the Olympics, and then later moved into the NBA. He was everywhere in coaching, and truly one of the geniuses of the game. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "60s and 70s Rock" by Hyde "Horizon…
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Hall of Fame coach Pete Newell refined and popularized the full court press and weak side defensive help styles of defense in basketball. His ideas are still being used today at all levels of the game. He was one of those basketball geniuses who advanced the game by leaps and bounds. This is his story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, …
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In the history of the NBA, there have been 15 teams who went out of business and had to fold their operations. In this episode, we cover three of those teams and what happened to them: the Washington Capitols, the Providence Steamrollers, and the Toronto Huskies. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a time-warp back to the legendary 1987 NCAA championship game between Indiana and Syracuse, where we dissect the strategies, the defining moments, and the players who made history. Promise us one thing; you'll be on the edge of your seat when we unfold the drama of the final play that saw Indiana emerge as the …
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The 33-Game winning streak by the 1972 Los Angeles Lakers is the longest winning streak in North American team sports history, not just the NBA. This story involved a decades-old rivalry and the mid-season retirement of a legend, but it produced an unbroken record that has stood the test of time. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and vo…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to hit rewind as we take you back to 1987 for a deep dive into the NCAA basketball championship, with a former player who was there on the court! We've got former Hoosier 6-man, Joe Hillman, with us to share what it was really like on the court in that high-stakes match between Indiana and Syracuse, and how Coach K…
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Back in 1967, the San Francisco Warriors sued Rick Barry because he tried to jump to the Oakland Oaks of the ABA. This sent shockwaves through both leagues. What was Barry going to do... stay with the Warriors, or go with the Oaks? Vote for BBH.101 in the Sports Podcast Awards here! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loay…
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Send us a Text Message. The Indiana Hoosiers managed to overcome the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the unforgettable 1987 Final Four match-up. Joe Hillman, former Hoosier Six man, sheds light on the contrasting strategies that played out on the Superdome court. Joe will share unique insights, revealing how IU's press defense was instrumental in controllin…
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Today we go back a revisit our very first episode on the invention of the game and the first game ever played. After trying several ideas, James Naismith haD an epiphany that would make his game exciting and a huge hit. In this episode, we go back to December of 1891 for the second time on this show... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, …
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Send us a Text Message. We wrap the year by giving everyone a chance to reflect and catch up before our final run of three episodes concluding the inaugural run of Iconic Seasons. We hope that you've enjoyed the first 7 episodes if you have tell someone about the show or leave us a comment. If you really like it send us an email at hardwoodhistory@…
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It was 1959 and the Minneapolis Lakers were in Charleston, West Virginia to play against the Cincinnati Royals. As the Lakers were checking into their hotel, Elgin Baylor, Boo Ellis, and Ed Fleming were denied rooms because of the color of their skin. Baylor took it personally and chose to sit out the game. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, wri…
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Merry Christmas! In today's bonus episode, Rick shares the short story of when Wayne Embry showed up for his very first NBA game without his uniform... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Christmas Village" by Aaron Kenny "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistoryn…
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Send us a Text Message. The 1987 season of Indiana basketball holds a special place in the history of NCAA. Led by the legendary Coach Bob Knight, the Indiana Hoosiers took home the NCAA Championship that year, marking one of the most memorable seasons in the history of Indiana basketball. The journey to this victory was not a conventional one. Bob…
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In the early 1900s, doctors and researchers were asking a very important question: Was basketball too strenuous for anyone but grown men to play? There were some in the medical community of the day that thought that basketball could have long term negative effects on the human body. That’s when Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of the game, stepped …
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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear. ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan o…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a whirlwind journey back to 1987 with the UNLV Run-and-Rebels basketball team. We're joined by none other than Freddie Banks, a key player in that iconic Final Four team. Freddie brings to life the remarkable camaraderie, electrifying offense, and underrated defense that made the team truly legendary. He opens …
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Today, Rick interviews Kent Washington, the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. He shares his experience as an African-American playing in a communist country. He has an amazing story. To purchase a copy of Kent Washington’s book, click here: kentomania:%20A%20Black%20Basketball%20Virtuoso%20in%20Communist%20Pola…
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Send us a Text Message. The 1987 NCAA basketball season will forever be remembered for the iconic Final Four clash between Providence and Syracuse. This match, a pivotal moment in NCAA history, saw Syracuse making a surprising shift from their typical zone defense to man-to-man, a tactical switch that played a crucial role in their victory. As we d…
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Muggsy Bogues had to prove doubters wrong at every level of basketball, but more so in the NBA than in either high school or university. After a rough start with the Washington Bullets, he found his stride with the expansion Charlotte Hornets, where he excelled as the league's shortest player ever. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and …
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Send us a Text Message. Ready to step back in time and relive one of the most thrilling eras of Syracuse Basketball? This episode transports you to 1987, a time when Syracuse Orange reverberated their fiery coach's spirit in the bruising Big East basketball scene. As your tour guide, we have Joe Combe, part of the legendary runner-up team, revealin…
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Muggsy Bogues is still the shortest player in NBA history at 5’3”. And despite that, he played for 14 seasons in the NBA because of his athletic gifts in other areas. He was highly relatable to fans due to his short stature, and he had to overcome many obstacles just to be taken seriously by the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, an…
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