Basketball History 101 (Rick Loayza)
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| 25 Jun 2024 | Episode 202 - Old School Referees | 00:20:06 | |
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 Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Episode 113 - When Isiah Thomas Went Off | 00:18:46 | |
Isaiah Thomas once scored 25 points in a single quarter in the NBA Finals while playing on a severely sprained ankle. This is that story from Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 17 Oct 2023 | Episode 166 - As Easy as ABCD | 00:18:25 | |
The ABCD Camp was the brainchild of Sonny Vaccaro, the same guy who helped create the Air Jordan basketball shoe. This camp brought together the 100 top high school basketball players in the country to play against each other every year to see who really were the greatest. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Episode 212 - Bobby Plump, pt. 2 | 00:20:16 | |
Bobby Plump went on to have a full life after winning the 1954 Indiana State Championship. He played in the NIBL, then started a successful company, opened a restaurant, and won a seat to the Indiana State House of Representatives. He came to represent hope for the underdog. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 11 Jun 2024 | Episode 200 - Kobe's 81-Point Game | 00:17:54 | |
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
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| 20 Oct 2021 | Episode 63 - When Magic Johnson Fired His Coach | 00:23:56 | |
When Magic Johnson was just 22 years old, he demanded a trade after disagreeing with the offense Coach Paul Westhead was running. Westhead was fired later that day, making Johnson look like the epitome of a spoiled athlete.
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Episode 223 - Magic Johnson's Greatest Game | 00:18:49 | |
Magic Johnson’s greatest performance as an NBA player came in his rookie year, and in the most clutch moments against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did he have to fill in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but he scored 40 points in a closing Finals Game and took the Finals MVP trophy for himself. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 18 Jan 2022 | Episode 76 - The Coach Who Cut Charles Barkley | 00:16:55 | |
In 1984, American basketball coach Bob Knight was selecting his Olympic squad from about 100 college athletes. Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, and John Stockton -- three players who would soon join the NBA and eventually end up in the Hall of Fame together -- all were at the tryout, and Coach Knight decided to cut all three of them. What led to Knight ignoring some of the greatest basketball talent in history that had fallen into his lap? Today, Rick tells that story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Take Care" by Julian Avila "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Episode 10 - The Harlem Globetrotters Origin Story | 00:22:58 | |
In this episode we explore the mystery of the origins of the Harlem Globetrotters. There are two stories about how the Globetrotters started, and we will discuss both and then let you decide which you want to believe. One story is told by Abe Saperstein, the acknowledged founder of the team. The other story is told by Tommy Brookins, the man who claims to be the real founder of the team. The Harlem Globetrotters website: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/ CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Episode 127 - A Life Fulfilled: Pistol Pete Maravich, pt. 3 | 00:24:29 | |
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| 31 Dec 2024 | Episode 229 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 1 | 00:39:05 | |
Today we interview author Bob Kuska to discuss his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970)” He goes deep into the ABA’s attempt to put pressure on the NBA by rivaling it in talent, hoping for a merger... BUY BOB'S BOOK! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 30 Jan 2024 | Episode 181 - Pete Newell, pt. 1: A Coach's Coach | 00:19:31 | |
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, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 20 Sep 2022 | Episode 111 - The Van Arsdale Story, pt. 1 | 00:17:14 | |
The van Arsdale twins, Tom and Dick, managed to win multiple awards for their individual skills, yet never managed to win any titles. In high school, they were named co-Mr. Basketball of Indiana, and in college they won co-Big 10 Player of the Year, but couldn't seem to secure a championship in either era of their lives. This is a situation that would haunt them throughout their entire careers, but what took place in the NBA will come next week in part 2. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 19 Sep 2023 | Episode 163 - Oscar Robertson, pt. 3 | 00:20:47 | |
In our conclusion to our profile on Oscar Robertson we cover his NBA career, the creation of the Players’s Union, and his first championship. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 17 Nov 2020 | Episode 15 - NBA Nicknames: Northwest Division | 00:14:28 | |
In today’s episode, Rick covers the history of the nicknames and logos of the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland TrailBlazers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Utah Jazz. Denver Nuggets logo history: https://www.google.com/amp/s/logos-world.net/denver-nuggets-logo-history/amp/ Minnesota Timberwolves logo history: https://logos-world.net/minnesota-timberwolves-logo-history/amp/ Portland TrailBlazers logo history: https://logos-world.net/portland-trail-blazers-logo-history/amp/ Oklahoma City Thunder logo history: https://logos-world.net/oklahoma-city-thunder-logo-history/amp/ Utah Jazz logo history:https://logos-world.net/utah-jazz-logo-history/amp/ CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Episode 211 - Bobby Plump, pt. 1 | 00:21:00 | |
Bobby Plump is the real life player that was the basis for the character of Jimmy Chitwood in the movie “Hoosiers.” But his life far more than a single game winning shot. In part one of Plump’s story, we will go through the end of high school and the Milan Miracle. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 20 Dec 2022 | Episode 124 - The Beautiful Friendship of Chamberlain and Russell | 00:18:35 | |
Back in the 1960s, basketball media wanted to promote Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain as hated rivals. But this was simply not the case. While they were competitors on the court, they were good friends everywhere else, often spending the night at each other’s house when they were in town. This is the story of that friendship. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Episode 191 - The Lost Teams, pt. 3 | 00:17:45 | |
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 publisher
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| 12 Mar 2024 | Episode 187 - The Dean Tolson Exclusive: A Retired Seattle SuperSonic's Message for the World | 00:31:32 | |
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 go to Tolson's website! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 22 Feb 2022 | Episode 81 - Wilt and Kareem: The NBA's Frenemies | 00:17:35 | |
Wilt Chamberlain and Lew Alcindor began their relationship as great friends with Wilt playing the big brother to Lew. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse when Lew, now going by the more recognizable name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, joined the NBA. While Wilt was much older, their careers overlapped by a few years -- and Kareem began to outplay his friend. Slowly but surely, jealousy crept into Wilt's life, culminating in his all-time NBA scoring record being broken by Kareem. By the 1980s, the two were no longer on speaking terms. Today, Rick tells the tragic tale of these two terrific centers. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "This or That" by Reks "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Episode 12 - Bill Walton's Feet | 00:19:58 | |
Bill Walton had one of the most unusual careers in NBA history. He missed approximately 60% of his games due to a variety of foot and ankle injuries, yet he was still voted into the Hall of Fame. This is his story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Episode 116 - Why Center Jumps Were Eliminated | 00:14:49 | |
Back in the early days of basketball, there was a center jump after every made basket. The problem? This resulted in a terribly slow and boring game. So today, Rick unpacks the story of how that rule was changed and how it led immediately to higher scoring, both in college and in the professionals. This single rule change is what launched the game from its humble origins into a wildly popular attraction. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 01 Oct 2024 | Episode 216 - The Buffalo Germans | 00:16:33 | |
The Buffalo Germans were the original powerhouse team in basketball history. They started out as 12- and 13-year-old German immigrants from a YMCA in Buffalo, New York. They later won the Olympic Tournament in 1904 as grown men. They were miles ahead of other teams. But things changed as the original players started to retire and were replaced by younger players. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 11 Oct 2023 | SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers | 00:04:21 | |
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn. If you know some knowledge about baseball and basketball this is your place to know more. If you have more knowledge than others around you this is your safe space. I can always learn from each and every one of you as well. | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | Christmas 2024 Special - The First Game REDUX || Ep. 177 Re-Air | 00:27:36 | |
For this Christmas bonus episode, we're re-airing Episode 177 from January 2, 2024. We had done a redux of our very first episode, telling the story of basketball's first game, and if you missed it then, this is our present to you now! From all of us here at BBH.101, we wish you a very merry Christmas! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 27 Jul 2021 | Episode 51 - Yugoslavian Basketball | 00:20:35 | |
The breakup of Yugoslavia as a nation had a major impact on the national basketball team, which was the best team in the world at the time. They had won two European Championships and the Basketball World Cup. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "At Sunrise" by the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Vera Nikolaevna Gorodovskaya, Vitaly Gnutov, and Rudolf Belov "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Episode 35 - Chaminade vs. Virginia | 00:20:55 | |
Today, Rick shares the story of the biggest upset in college basketball history. Tiny Chaminade University took on the top ranked team in the nation, the University of Virginia, and won. This is a classic David-and-Goliath story, where the underdog takes the crown. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rock You" by RockSounds "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | Episode 178 - When the Warriors Sued Rick Barry | 00:18:33 | |
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 Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 24 Aug 2021 | Episode 55 - Bob Davies: 1940s Superstar | 00:32:25 | |
This week, Rick covers Bob Davies, the most forgotten player in basketball history. Despite deserving to be added to the list of the top 50 basketball players of all time, his name is nowhere to be found on said lists. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Swing Time" by Music By Pedro "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | Episode 236 - Russell and Red | 00:17:29 | |
Over the course of their time together on the Celtics, Bill Russell and Red Auerbach became incredible friends. The two could not be more different. However they were both incredibly competitive and wanted to win championships. They recognized in each other a partner that could help win games. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 31 May 2022 | Episode 95 - The 1991 NBA Finals | 00:22:38 | |
1991 was the only year that Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan faced each other in the NBA finals, and unlike most stories on this podcast, this one is told from the first person. Host Rick Loayza was at Game 3 of those very Finals as a teenager and recounts his experience that day at The Forum in Southern California. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 28 Sep 2021 | Episode 60 - Dutch Dehnert: Perfector of the Pivot | 00:14:40 | |
Dutch Dehnert is credited with perfecting the concept of the pivot in basketball. He played for the Original Celtics and his ideas about how to create cutting lanes led the Celtics to dominate their era. Dehnert and three of his teammates are all in the Hall of Fame today. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Episode 214 - Dave Stallworth's Heart Attack | 00:17:18 | |
Dave Stallworth of the New York Knicks suffered a heart attack during a game against the Warriors in 1967. His doctors forced him to retire immediately. However, after two years of working out and increasing his activity, his cardiologist cleared him to return to the Knicks in 1969. He was the first NBA player to return to his sport after a heart attack. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 13 Aug 2024 | Episode 209 - The Lost ABA Teams, pt. 2 | 00:18:13 | |
The Minnesota Muskies could not catch a break. After one year they relocated to Florida and became the Miami Floridians. No matter how hard they tried, they could not get people to come watch the games. In the end they only lasted five seasons before closing down. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 29 Oct 2024 | Episode 220 - When Jordan Lost a 1v1 | 00:17:47 | |
Michael Jordan once lost a game of 1-on-1 to a 45-year-old business man. And this was in 2003 just after Jordan played his final NBA All-Star Game. It was an incredible game that will live forever. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 29 Oct 2022 | SHN Presents: Minnesota Sports History Show - SHN Trailers | 00:04:25 | |
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - MINNESOTA SPORTS HISTORY SHOW Each episode explores the rich history of Minnesota sports and considers its impact on the current cultural zeitgeist. The Minnesota Sports History Show strives to entertain as well as inform, tickle the sense of nostalgia, and share the joy and hardships of triumph and heartbreak. Episodes will range from musings about the Dome Dog era to interviews with athletes and sports personalities. | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Episode 97 - Bill Sharman | 00:19:18 | |
Bill Sharman is one of only five people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice, once as a player and once as a coach. He went to 8 NBA All-Star Games, coached his teams to championships in three different leagues, and played baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers for a time as well. He was simply one of the greatest athletes in history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 21 Nov 2023 | Episode 171 - Larry Bird vs. Dr. J | 00:16:35 | |
Larry Bird and Julius Erving had one of the most massive fights in NBA history. It was near the end of the 3rd quarter. Bird had 42 points and Erving only had 6 points. Bird was talking major trash to Erving and that led to a throw-down. Between the players and coaches, there were 11 Hall of Famers participating in this game, and they all got in on the fight... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 19 Oct 2021 | NBA Season Special - 75th Anniversary | 00:06:15 | |
We here at Basketball History 101 are so excited to see the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season, and we hope you are too! Rick shares a couple of thoughts on the new season. Make sure to check out today's usual episode as well, where we discuss the time when Magic Johnson got his own coach fired after a disagreement on game strategy. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Episode 186 - Basketball's Sheriffs: The Lawmakers of the Game | 00:19:40 | |
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 efforts, we have one game which allowed for it to become a global phenomenon. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 22 Feb 2023 | SHN Presents: Unpopular Essays on Sports History - SHN Trailers | 00:07:02 | |
Unpopular Essays on Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Unpopular Essays on Sports History Supposition. We live in a golden age of sports. I mean this not in the sense of athletes becoming stronger, speedier, savvier and smarter than ever before, nor in terms of the amazing access we have to live streams and stat feeds, instant insights and opinionating, the quirks and personalities of our celebrity heroes. This, rather, is a golden age of sports in humanistic, historical terms. The truth is that the great majority of people today, willingly or not, have a direct and regular connection to organized and/or participatory sports in their everyday lives than anyone born before the 20th century. In the United States, not a person alive can recall a time when sports was not a staple of the daily newspaper. For four generations, the notion that nightly news programs should devote up to one-quarter of their airtime to sports is taken for granted. Why do we take this for granted? At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is questionable. Supposition: Those who play the games have ascended in the public eye to heights unimaginable in times past. Playing top-level sports can get today’s athlete into business, TV production, national politics – and just how did this happen? At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, everything is up for examination. Supposition: Sports – wherever they are played but particularly in these places where they are invented – effect culture, even pace it. One could argue that sports are more important than ever. Corollary: Sports history, too, should be more important, yet is probably more disrespected and disavowed than ever. At Unpopular Essays on Sports History, we love the past while marveling at the present, and wondering about the future. The “unpopular essays” of the title is a nod to Bertrand Russell, the logical positivist and my favorite philosopher. (Plus it’s a great excuse to get my BA degree to finally pay off.) And as we’re taught in philosophy, It’s not about answering the questions; it’s about making them clearer. Three days a week, Unpopular Essays on Sports History will examine a moment in sports history, probe some modern ethos of our games, or speculate on what the past can teach the future – and all in 500 words or less – though probably occasionally throwing in the occasional longer interview. We’ll tour the spaces and times of the whole wide world of sports history about as quickly as Secretariat ran the Belmont Stakes. Supposition: Sports history is fascinating, illuminating and fun. Join me, Os Davis, in making the questions of sports history clearer right here an Unpopular Essays on Sports History, an SHN production. Os Davis, host of Unpopular Essays on Sports History Os never played the games but has enjoyed a nearly 30-year career in sports writing, reporting, blogging, and podcasting. He has hosted/co-hosted and produced/co-produced podcasts on NFL football, CFL football, European basketball and sports movie review. For the Sports History Network, he currently writes and co-produces the historical fiction audiodrama Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer and will return soon with more episodes of Truly the GOATs (promise). | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Episode 16 - John Wooden: 2x Hall of Famer | 00:23:05 | |
The legend of John Wooden only grows stronger the more you study the life of this man. He is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, and the first person to earn such honors. A life of excellence is something we can all look up to. John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: https://www.woodencourse.com/the-pyramid-of-success Article where Bob Knight talks about John Wooden: http://es.pn/2zmNsfS CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Episode 160 - No Such Thing as a Hot Hand | 00:21:04 | |
A landmark research study in the 1980s revealed that there is no such thing as a hot hand in basketball. They demonstrated several different way that a player shoots at virtually his same shooting percentage whether he made his previous shot or missed his previous shot. We couldn’t believe it either, until we read the paper and followed the math... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 27 Dec 2022 | Episode 125 - Born to Play: Pistol Pete Maravich, pt. 1 | 00:18:52 | |
On our first 3-part episode, Rick covers the story of the great “Pistol” Pete Maravich, one of the most influential players in NBA history. In this first episode, we cover his family history and childhood, especially how his father, Press Maravich, provided him with college-level coaching from day 1 and pushed him to be the best he could be... and more. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Episode 110 - Larry's Left Hand Game | 00:14:12 | |
On February 4, 1986, Larry Bird decided to play a game with his left hand out of sheer boredom. He often felt the need to give himself ridiculous challenges within the game in order to stay motivated. Despite this handicap, Bird still managed to score 47 points against the Portland Trailblazers and take home the victory that night. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 24 May 2022 | Episode 94 - Bob Pettit | 00:18:29 | |
Bob Pettit, despite being a little-known name nowadays, had a basketball career absolutely saturated with achievements. He was, for a time, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history; he was the first person to reach 20,000 career points; he is still the third greatest rebounder in NBA history; he won the All-Star game MVP trophy four times; and he won the very first overall MVP trophy the NBA ever gave. The story of this man is not one we should ever forget, and he deserves a spot in the conversation about the greatest power forwards in history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 08 Feb 2023 | 2023 NBA Scoring Record Special - The NBA's Scoring Kings | 00:19:59 | |
As of February 7, 2023, LeBron James is the NBA’s new scoring king, taking the long-standing record from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In this special edition of BBH.101, Rick goes back in time and takes a look at every player who has held the title in NBA history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 18 Feb 2023 | SHN Presents: Talkin' Two Tone (A Titan's Podcast) - SHN Trailers | 00:03:25 | |
Talkin' Two Tone is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Please join me in welcoming Asher and Tyler to the Sports History Network. They bring to us their podcast, "Talkin' Two Tone: A Titans Podcast," where they talk all things revolving around their beloved Tennessee Titans. You'll of course get some up to date stuff with the current season, but they also take you back in time to reminisce some of the greatest moments in Titan history. | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Episode 47 - The 1936 Berlin Olympics | 00:23:12 | |
The 1936 Olympics were the first one with basketball as a full medal sport. The American team travelled to Adolph Hitler’s Nazi Germany to compete for the gold medal. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Panzerlied" by Oberleutnant Kurt Wiehle "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Episode 184 - The Lost NBA Teams, pt. 2 | 00:18:10 | |
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
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| 04 May 2021 | Episode 39 - The History of the Blocked Shot | 00:18:15 | |
Today, Rick explains how the blocked shot came to be. He covers this defensive technique from the very beginning of the game until today. Until the 1950s, goal tending was perfectly legal. Once it was outlawed, however, the block developed as a way to stop the shot while the ball was still on its way up.
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| 11 Jan 2022 | Episode 75 - Sam Jones: An Overshadowed Superstar | 00:14:01 | |
Despite being one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, Sam Jones is talked about shockingly little. His ten championship rings are unmatched by any except Bill Russel's eleven, so why is he rarely discussed? Today, Rick tackles that question in hopes of reviving the memory of this incredible athlete. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "This or That" by Reks "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | Episode 22 - Cheryl Miller | 00:18:13 | |
Cheryl Miller is arguably the greatest women’s basketball player of all time, but her career was ended suddenly when she tore her ACL at age 22. This is a story of greatness cut short, and a story that needs to be kept alive. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Take Care" by Julian Avila "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | Episode 117 - When Oscar Robertson Sued the NBA | 00:20:07 | |
In 1970, Oscar Robertson sued the NBA in order to win free agency for all the players in the league. Prior to the lawsuit, a player was stuck with one team for his entire career and was not allowed to leave, even if his contract was over. This rule changed the financial landscape for players in all American sports, even beyond the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 01 Jun 2021 | Episode 43 - Don Barksdale | 00:26:05 | |
Don Barksdale was a true pioneer of basketball. He was the first black player to be a college All-American, the first to play basketball at the Olympics, and the first to make an NBA All-Star Game. And aside from basketball, he found such success as an entrepreneur and club owner that most of his friends never realized he played professional ball. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Episode 142 - The Dave Zarum Exclusive | 00:28:10 | |
Today, Rick interviews Dave Zarum, author of the basketball history book NBA 75: The Definitive History. He is a Toronto-based sports journalist specializing in the Toronto Raptors and the wider NBA, including the history of the league. Dave and Rick walk through a variety of impactful moments from the history of the NBA, sharing in their love of basketball history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 23 May 2023 | Episode 146 - Red Holzman: New York's Favorite Coach | 00:18:02 | |
Despite the fact that the New York Knicks have existed for all 77 seasons of the NBA, Red Holzman is their only coach to win a championship -- and he claimed two, one in 1970 and the other in 1973. He was a fierce point guard for the Rochester Royals in the early days of the league, before becoming one of the NBA’s greatest coaches. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Episode 79 - The Highest-Scoring Game | 00:15:17 | |
In 1983, the Detroit Pistons challenged the Denver Nuggets in an NBA game. The final score? 186-184, the highest score in league history. Four players scored over 40 points that night, but why? Even thirty years later, that kind of score is unheard of. What exactly happened to create such a record? Today, Rick investigates the events of that cold December night. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rock You" by RockSounds "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 24 Dec 2021 | Episode 72 - Arvydas Sabonis | 00:17:29 | |
In the late 1980s, Arvydas Sabonis was the greatest player in the world -- yet, because he lived behind the Iron Curtain, he was unable to play in the NBA. When the Berlin Wall finally fell and he joined the Portland Trail Blazers, he was already in his 30s, well past his prime. Despite this, he still managed to play at a dominant level in the NBA against much younger men. Link to Sabonis's top ten plays: https://youtu.be/WEYnLxrs4W8 Link to highlight reel of Sabonis's time on the Portland Trail Blazers: https://youtu.be/mbu4aKh57yw CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "At Sunrise" by the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Vera Nikolaevna Gorodovskaya, Vitaly Gnutov, and Rudolf Belov "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | Episode 28 - The Original Celtics | 00:20:54 | |
The Original Celtics are considered by many to be the best team from the first 50 years of basketball. They dominated the 1920s in a way that earned the team a place in the Hall of Fame. The team featured four future Hall of Famers: Dutch Dehnert, Johnny Beckham, Nat Holman, and Joe Lapchick. This is their story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Episode 143 - The Greatest College Player: Tom Gola | 00:16:07 | |
At one time Tom Gola was considered the greatest college player of all time. Not only is he the all-time NCAA leader in rebounds, but he also led LaSalle University to both NIT and NCAA championships -- winning MVP in both tournaments! Even 70 years since his graduation, he is still the only player to have accomplished this. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 09 May 2023 | Episode 144 - The Rivalry of Russell and Chamberlain | 00:21:38 | |
Wilt Chamberlain was the NBA’s unstoppable force and Bill Russell was the immovable object. Something had to give when they played each other. In all, they played 143 games against each other. This is the story of their 10-year rivalry in the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 05 Sep 2023 | Episode 161 - Oscar Robertson, pt. 1 | 00:22:19 | |
Many consider Oscar Robertson to be the best all-around player in history. He would score, rebound, dish out assists, play defense, and was the floor general for his teams. The man had no weakness in his game. On Part 1 of his story, we cover his earliest days through the end of high school. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 20 Apr 2021 | Episode 37 - Adolph Rupp, pt. 2 | 00:22:41 | |
We finish our story on Adolph Rupp as we discuss allegations of racism. This issue came to a head in 1966 at the NCAA championship game when Rupp’s all-white Kentucky squad faced Texas Western University's all-black starting lineup. To hear the beginning of Rupp's story, go check out Part 1 from last week! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Swing Time" by Music By Pedro "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 25 Dec 2021 | Christmas 2021 Special: When the Lakers Wanted Bill Russell | 00:09:35 | |
In 1956, the Minneapolis Lakers were struggling with a losing record. Sid Hartman, the Lakers' general manager, had the idea to tank the rest of the season in an attempt to get the first pick in the draft and claim the great Bill Russell himself. 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 sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | Episode 57 - Havlicek Stole The Ball | 00:15:30 | |
We cover arguably the most famous defensive play in NBA history, the night where Havlicek stole the ball. His steal bailed out Bill Russell, who had just made a devastating turnover. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Episode 123 - The Final ABA Player: Moses Malone, pt. 2 | 00:20:00 | |
Continuing from last week's episode of BBH.101, Moses Malone is one of the greatest players in basketball history. Today, we discuss his professional career as "The Chairman of the Boards." The NBA/ABA merger moved him into the NBA, and he is one of only eight players to win 3 or more MVPs in that league. When he finally retired in 1995 after 21 total years of pro ball, he was the last active member of the former ABA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 09 Aug 2022 | Episode 105 - Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, pt. 2 | 00:18:40 | |
In this conclusion of our two-part story on Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Rick tells of his NBA career with the Bullets and the Knicks, including his championship run in 1973 with one of the most balanced teams in NBA history. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 21 Jun 2022 | Episode 98 - The History of FIBA | 00:16:39 | |
The International Federation of Basketball (FIBA) is, at first glance, an organization designed to oversee basketball on a global level. But how did it rise to the position it holds today? What authority does it actually have? Most importantly, how has FIBA affected the game of basketball throughout the years? Rick tackles these questions and more as he unpacks the history of this organization. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 11 Aug 2020 | Episode 1 - The First Game | 00:17:49 | |
On this week's edition of Basketball History 101, we take a look at the first game ever played in early December of 1891. Invented by Dr. James Naismith, the game quickly became a world-wide phenomenon. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Episode 177 - The First Game REDUX | 00:21:25 | |
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, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Episode 65 - Globetrotters vs. Lakers: THE REMATCH | 00:13:02 | |
Ever since their first game against -- and first loss to -- the Harlem Globetrotters, the Minneapolis Lakers had wanted their revenge. Welcome to the rematch, where they just might have a chance... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer | 00:27:58 | |
Thanksgiving Day, 1924. The recently-established tradition of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team hosting the Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions on the afternoon of the national autumnal holiday continues. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is sent to cover the Pitt-Penn State “Keystone Classic” of 1924; in so doing, he discovers a throughline of the football-on-Thanksgiving tradition going back to 1621 (okay, actually, that’s going back to 1869) and reminds us that high-level football games on Thanksgiving are nearly as old as the official Thanksgiving holiday itself. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is an audio drama podcast from Number 80 Productions and the Sports History Network. Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) script & story by Os Davis. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer stars Doug Fye, Ilona Fye, and Eric Bodwell. Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) co-stars, in order of appearance, Caedmon Holland, Forrest Hartl and Wayne Brett. Additional direction by Eric Bodwell. Sound recording and primary editing by Don McIver. The theme song of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is “the Dayton Triangles Rag” and was arranged and performed by Bruce Smith. Other tracks in this episode include • “Jazz Club” by Kriss (available through fair-use agreement via FreeMusicArchive.org); • “Litany of the Street” by Silverman Sound Studios; • “Bimini Bay” (1921) by the Benson Orchestra of Chicago; and • “Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer (Outro)” by David Liso of Dynamo Stairs. Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Os Davis and Darin Hayes. Series concept by Darrin Hayes. Stay tuned for more episodes of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer – coming soon! | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | Episode 11 - NBA Nicknames: Atlantic Division | 00:17:06 | |
In today’s episode, Rick heads to the Atlantic Division to look at more NBA nicknames -- this time covering the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors. This is an occasional series that we will come back to about once a month. Boston Celtics logo history: https://logos-world.net/boston-celtics-logo/ Brooklyn Nets logo history: https://logos-world.net/brooklyn-nets-logo-history/amp/ New York Knicks logo history: https://logos-world.net/new-york-knicks-logo-history/amp/ Philadelphia 76ers logo history: https://logos-world.net/philadelphia-76ers-logo-history/amp/ Toronto Raptors logo history: https://logos-world.net/toronto-raptors-logo-history/amp/ CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Episode 188 - Red Auerbach, pt. 1 | 00:19:15 | |
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, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 29 Dec 2020 | Episode 21 - The Globetrotters vs. The Lakers | 00:23:58 | |
On this week’s episode we take a journey back to 1948 when The Harlem Globetrotters and The Minneapolis Lakers played each other in a real game. They were considered the two best teams in the world and serious basketball fans wanted to find out what would happen if they played each other. The game came down to the final shot. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Swing Time" by Music By Pedro "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Episode 73 - The Shot Heard Round The World | 00:16:00 | |
When Garfield Heard, a role player on the Phoenix Suns, hit a buzzerbeater shot to send Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals to its third overtime, it made basketball history and would be forever known as The Shot Heard Round The World. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Episode 198 - The History of the NBL | 00:21:48 | |
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, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 19 Dec 2023 | Episode 175 - The Physiology of Basketball | 00:17:42 | |
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 in and ran his own experiments... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 15 Jun 2021 | Episode 45 - The Real Hoosiers | 00:16:51 | |
Little Milan High School defeated much larger Muncie Central High School for the 1954 Indiana State Championship. This is the game that inspired the movie "Hoosiers." REFERENCES The real game on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Y4ne4vSCrc CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Happy Days" by Chuck Sims "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Episode 219 - Early Professional Micro-Leagues | 00:16:57 | |
The NBA would be what it is if the early professional leagues had not proved that basketball was entertaining enough to sell tickets. These early leagues were the toddler phase of pro basketball development. Most of these leagues were each based in one city and the play style was closer to pro wrestling. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 20 Jul 2021 | Episode 50 - Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman | 00:24:57 | |
Friendship and sacrifice is at the heart of today’s story. Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman developed a bond few ever get to experience. Their story is an inspiration. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "60's and 70's Rock" by Hyde "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | Episode 206 - Pete Newell's Big Man Camp | 00:19:39 | |
Pete Newell was one of the greatest coaches of all time. In the summer of 1976, he took time to help Kermit Washington improve his low post skills. That became the start of his Big Man Camp that he ran for nearly 30 years. Every summer some of the greatest players in the NBA took time to learn from Pete Newell; players like Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, Charles Oakley, and Chris Mullin were only some of the players that went through the camp. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 07 Jan 2025 | Episode 230 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 2 | 00:26:30 | |
Today, we continue and conclude our interview with author, Bob Kuska, on his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970).” BUY BOB'S BOOK! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 09 Feb 2021 | Episode 27 - NBA Nicknames: Central Division | 00:14:46 | |
This is the final entry in our NBA Nicknames series where we go through and share the story behind every team’s nickname. In this episode we cover the teams from the Central Division. We discuss the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. REFERENCES Chicago Bulls logo history: https://logos-world.net/chicago-bulls-logo/ Cleveland Cavaliers logo history: https://logos-world.net/cleveland-cavaliers-logo/ Detroit Pistons logo history: https://logos-world.net/detroit-pistons-logo/ Indiana Pacers logo history: https://logos-world.net/indiana-pacers-logo/ Milwaukee Bucks logo history: https://logos-world.net/milwaukee-bucks-logo/ CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | Episode 131 - The Tragedy of James "Fly" Williams, pt. 2 | 00:24:27 | |
Fly Williams had the level of talent to become an NBA All-Star, but found himself floundering unexpectedly due to his poor decisions. After pulling his name from the NBA draft, he earned a spot in the ABA, but was cut after only one season because of his ballhogging tendencies and how difficult he was to work with. He later spent two seasons in the much smaller Eastern Basketball Association, but was cut again for the same reasons. Given no other choice, he turned to his roots and began dealing drugs, mostly to basketball players, but has since to this day found himself constantly in and out of prison. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 16 Jan 2024 | Episode 179 - The Lakers' Win Streak of Destiny | 00:18:26 | |
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 voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 01 Aug 2023 | Episode 156 - Coach Bob Knight, pt. 3 | 00:24:37 | |
Today, we conclude our 3-part story on Coach Bob Knight. We review several of his most controversial incidents, including the one that eventually got him fired from Indiana University. He was a man who could not get out of his own way. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 10 May 2022 | Episode 92 - Wat Misaka | 00:18:52 | |
Wat Misaka was not only the first Japanese player in the NBA, not only the first Asian player in the NBA, but the first all-around non-white player in the NBA. In addition, he joined shortly after World War II, where the United States had just fought and defeated Japan, the nation his parents had emigrated from! Although he was cut from the league after only three games, Misaka broke incredibly important ground when it comes to racial lines in professional sports. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 06 Dec 2022 | Episode 122 - The Youngest ABA Player: Moses Malone, pt. 1 | 00:15:13 | |
Moses Malone was the first basketball player to enter the professional ranks directly from high school. The NBA required him to be four years removed from high school, but the ABA had no such regulations. Although that league had never recruited someone his age before, neither had anyone that young ever been as good. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 14 Feb 2023 | Episode 132 - Mikan and Wilt's Rule-Changing Domination | 00:15:24 | |
On two different occasions, the NBA decided to widen the lane to specifically limit the effectiveness of George Mikan and then again for Wilt Chamberlain. The very fact that their talents needed rule-changes shows just how good these two players were. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Episode 224 - The Heyday of the College Double-Header | 00:20:50 | |
Back in the 1930s Ned Irish would out on college basketball double-headers in Madison Square Garden. These matchups pitted some of the best teams in the country against each other. This led to two outcomes. First, teams with radically different styles of play were scheduled in dream matchups for the fans. Second, it led to Irish making a small fortune that allowed him to be a key figure in the creation of the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 16 Jun 2022 | NBA Finals 2022 Special - The Three Original Teams | 00:07:19 | |
The 2022 NBA Finals feature two of three original NBA teams that still play today. The Warriors, Celtics, and Knicks were part of the NBA for the first season in 1946-47. But what happened to the other 8 teams from that first season? This is the story Rick shares with us today. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Episode 107 - Harvey Pollack: Super Stat | 00:20:06 | |
Harvey Pollack is the only statistician to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He invented the tracking of rebounds, assists, blocked shots, turnovers, and triple-doubles. He was also the last original NBA employee still working for the league until he passed away in 2015. Today, Rick tells his story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 21 May 2024 | Episode 197 - The Rivalry of Mikan and Kurland | 00:18:26 | |
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 basketball directions. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 02 Aug 2022 | Episode 104 - Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, pt. 1 | 00:19:53 | |
Earl Monroe is not only one of the greatest players in NBA history, but he also gained two distinct nicknames: “The Pearl,” and “Black Jesus.” The first one he received during his college days, but the second he earned for his flashy style of play on the blacktop courts. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 26 Apr 2022 | Episode 90 - Walt Frazier: Coolest Man In The Room | 00:18:31 | |
Few men in history have ever worn "cool" as well as Walt "Clyde" Frazier did. From his style of play to the cars he drove to the clothes he wore, the man was so cool that his presence could freeze ice cream left out in 90-degree heat. Clyde quite literally wrote the book on cool, entitled Rockin' Steady: A Guide to Basketball and Cool. Rarely seen without his signature stylish wide-brimmed fedora, this basketball star and fashion icon led the New York Knicks to the only two championships they hold to this day. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 11 Feb 2025 | Episode 235 - Marty Blake: Scout Extraordinare | 00:19:05 | |
Marty Blake is not well known to the casual NBA fan, but he is considered a genius within the professional basketball community. He was the NBA’s first Director of Scouting and advanced the science of scouting a player to heights never known before. His contributions to basketball are immeasurable. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 15 Mar 2022 | Episode 84 - The World Professional Basketball Tournament | 00:12:36 | |
Prior to the creation of the NBA, there was no good method of determining who was the greatest basketball team. Therefore, the World Professional Basketball Tournament was organized annually, and although it only lasted a decade, it allowed the greatest teams to compete against one another for the title of World Champion. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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| 01 Dec 2020 | Episode 17 - Tom Meschery, aka The Mad Russian | 00:15:41 | |
Tom Meschery had one of the most unusual paths to the NBA. Descended from Russian nobility, his family escaped the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in China. They were then captured by the Japanese during World War II. His family finally settled in San Francisco and with this newfound stability, Meschery was able to blossom as an athlete and eventually made it to the NBA. Link to Tom Meschery’s blog, Meschery’s Musings: http://mescherysmusings.blogspot.com/?m=1 CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "At Sunrise" by the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Vera Nikolaevna Gorodovskaya, Vitaly Gnutov, and Rudolf Belov "Horizons" by Roa https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT | |||