In the latest edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast Charles Combs and I discuss the epic 1978 NBA scoring title race between George "Iceman" Gervin and David "Skywalker" Thompson that came down to the final day of that year's regular season. open.spotify.com/episode/5jSu...

Coming up on the next edition of the podcast, Dana Auguster and Charles Combs talk about David Tompson and George Gervin and the 1978 NBA scoring title chase that came down to the final game of that year's regular season.

Today in Sports History: May 7, 1972 - The Lakers win their first NBA title since moving to Los Angeles, beating the New York Knicks four games to one.

Today in Sports History: May 7, 1994 - Denver Nuggets become first eighth seed to win a playoff series, upsetting the top seed Seattle Supersonics, 98-94 in Game five.

Today in Sports History: May 5, 1995- Boston Celtics play their last game at historic Boston Garden, losing to the Orlando Magic 95-92 in the NBA Playoffs.

Today in Sports History: May 5, 1969- Milwaukee Bucks sign #1 draft pick UCLAstar Lew Alcindor.

Today in Sports History: May 5, 1969- In Bill Russell's final game, the Boston Celtics win second consecutive title, their 11th in 13 years, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7.

Today in Sports History: May 5, 1904 - Boston Americans' (RedSox) pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game in modern baseball history, blanking the Philadelphia A's, 3-0.

Today in Sports History: May 4, 1968- Connie Hawkins leads the Pittsburgh Pipers to the first ever American Basketball Association title, beating the New Orleans Buccaneers 122-113 in Game 7.

Today in Sports History: May 1, 1991- Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan pitches 7th career no-hitter in 3-0 win over Toronto BlueJays at the age of 44.

Today in Sports History: May 1, 1991 - Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson break the steals record with his 939th career stolen base in 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.

Today in Sports History: May 1, 1988 - After scoring 50 points in Game 1, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan scores 55 in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, becoming first player to score 50+ points in consecutive playoff games.

Today in Sports History: April 30, 1971 - The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship, sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games.

Today in Sports History: April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig plays his 2,130th consecutive and final game with the New York Yankees.

Today in Sports History: April 30, 1887- Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants, 19-10 at the first game at the Broad and Huntingdon Street Park later known as the Baker Bowl.

The latest all-new edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast we introduce the new co-host of the podcast Charles Combs. We discuss his sports fandom, the recent NFL draft, the NBA playoffs and other topics. open.spotify.com/episode/6UZi...

We are starting something new here on the podcast. This is the first episode on a weekly show called This Week in Sports History. In this episode we will highlight the 1991 Final Four and the national semifinal game between Duke and UNLV. open.spotify.com/episode/5hz4...

Final Four Fact: The last time a team won the NCAA men's basketball National Championship in its home state was UCLA in 1975. They knocked off Kentucky 92-85 for thier 10th title in 12 years in San Diego.

Today in Sports History: March 27, 1939-Oregon beats Ohio St., 46-33 in the first ever NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Today in Sports History: March 24, 1980 - Darrell Griffith's 23 points led Louisville to its first National Championship, beating UCLA, 59-54 in Indianapolis.

Today in Sports History: March 24, 1956 - Led by center Bill Russell, the University of San Francisco Dons win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Iowa, 83-71.

Today in Sports History: March 22, 1969 - UCLA center Lew Alcindor wins his third consecutive tournament Most Outstanding Player award, leading the Bruins to a 92-72 win over Purdue for their third straight National Championship.

Today in Sports History: March 20, 1973 - Former Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 11 months after his death in a plane crash.

Coming up on the next episode of the podcast, since this is my birthday week, I will highlight my most memorable sports moment from every year of my life thus far. Some are obvious while others are a bit surprising. Check it out later this week.

Our latest episode on Historically Speaking Sports featuring Jeremy McFarlin of Football is Family Podcast and Dan Neumann of Hello Old Sports podcast as we examine past Super Bowls that had been played in the Superdome. open.spotify.com/episode/1BOx...

Coming up on the next edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, in the lead up to Super Bowl LIX and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Superdome, we will take a look back at the seven previous Super Bowls that have taken place in the Superdome.

AFC Championship Game Historical Notes: This is the fourth time that these two charter members of the American Football League have met in the AFL/AFC Championship game. The Chiefs won two (1966, 2021) and the Bills one (1993).

Championship game historical notes: This is the first NFC championship game to feature two NFC East teams since 1986...... Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XLV : The Green Bay Packers win their fourth Super Bowl, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 in Arlington. Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers was named Super Bowl MVP, passing for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XLIV: The New Orleans Saints win their first Super Bowl, upsetting the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17 in Miami. Saints' quarterback Drew Brees was named MVP, passing for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XVIII : The Pittsburgh Steelers win thier sixth Super Bowl, defeating the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23 in Tampa. Steelers' receiver Santonio Holmes was named game MVP with 9 catches for 131 yards and the game clinching touchdown.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XLII - The New York Giants upset the favorite New England Patriots, 17-14 denying their perfect season. Giants' quarterback Eli Manning was named, MVP passing for 255 yards and two touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XLI- Peyton Manning leads the Indianapolis Colts to thier first title since 1970, beating the Chicago Bears, 29-17. Manning finished with 247 yards passing and one touchdown pass.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XL- The Pittsburgh Steelers win their fifth Lombardi Trophy, knocking off the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10 in Detroit. Steelers' receiver Hines Ward was named the game's MVP with 5 catches for 123 yards and one touchdown.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXIX - The New England Patriots win thier second consecutive Super Bowl, beating the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21. Patriots receiver Deion Branch was named Super Bowl MVP with 11 catches for 133 yards.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXVIII- The New England Patriots win their second Super Bowl, edging the Carolina Panthers, 32-29 in Houston. Tom Brady wins his second MVP award, passing for 354 yards and three touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXVII- Tampa Bay Buccaneers win their first Super Bowl, beating the Oakland Raiders 48-21 in San Diego. Bucs defensive back Dexter Jackson was named MVP, recording two interceptions.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXVI - The New England Patriots win their first Super Bowl, upsetting the St. Louis Rams, 20-17 in the Super Dome. Tom Brady wins is first Super Bowl MVP, passing for 145 yards and a touchdown.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXV - The Baltimore Ravens win their first Super Bowl, beating the New York Giants, 34-7 in Tampa. Ravens' linebacker Ray Lewis was named Super Bowl MVP with 5 tackles in the game.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXIV- The St. Louis Rams hold on to defeat the Tennessee Titans, 23-16. Rams' quarterback Kurt Warner is named game MVP, passing for 414 yards and two touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXIII - The Denver Broncos win back-to-back Super Bowls, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19 in Miami. In his final game, Broncos' quarterback John Elway wins MVP, passing for 366 yards with one touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXII - The Denver Broncos win thier first Super Bowl, edging the Green Bay Packers, 31-24 in San Diego. Denver running back Terrell Davis ran for 157 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns to earn MVP.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXXI - The Green Bay Packers win their first Super Bowl in 29 years, beating the New England Patriots, 35-21 in New Orleans. Packers' return specialist Desmond Howard was named MVP with a kickoff return TD and 244 total return yards.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXX- The Dallas Cowboys win thier third Super Bowl in four seasons, besting the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Tempe Arizona. Cowboys' Larry Brown became just the second defensive back to be named MVP, recording two interceptions.

On the next edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, 30 years ago, the San Diego Chargers shocked the world and advanced to Super Bowl XXIX by rallying past two AFC powers in the playoffs. We will take a look back at their improbable Super Bowl run.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXIX- The San Francisco 49ers become the first team to win five Super Bowls, beating the San Diego Chargers 49-26 in Miami. Niners' quarterback Steve Young was named MVP, passing for 325 yards and six touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXVIII- Dallas Cowboys win their second consecutive Lombardi Trophy, once again beating the Buffalo Bills, 30-13 in Atlanta. Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named MVP rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

Historically Speaking Sports Super Bowl Countdown: Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys blast the Buffalo Bills, 52-17 in Pasadena. Dallas quarterback Troy Aikman passed for 273 yards and four touchdowns to win gamr MVP.

Our latest episode here on the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast. player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee...

Coming up on the next edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, we will examine the team that was called by sports writers as "Next Year's Champions" the late 1960s Dallas Cowboys.