NEW EPISODE DROP
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But listen to the guys this week as Matt shocks Noah with the tale of Ted Williamsβ later years and the skullduggery that was foisted upon him!
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Science geek. Bartender. Sports history afficionado. Host of Incredible Sports Stories podcast.
NEW EPISODE DROP
Nobody was harmed in the posting of this image!
But listen to the guys this week as Matt shocks Noah with the tale of Ted Williamsβ later years and the skullduggery that was foisted upon him!
#incredible #baseball
Bob!
13.12.2024 23:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On this day in 1966 the US Supreme Court voted 4-3 to allow the Braves to move to Atlanta.
On this day in 2024 we all wondered βwhy the hell do you need the Supreme Court for that!?β
#98percenttrue #incredible
We almost played Joe Kapp Football...
This week on ISS we look at the unlikely story of how Madden Football went from a stats nerd's quest for better fantasy football, to the intense sport simulator it is today.
Catch the episode wherever you get your podcasts!
Game day for the Bills. For everyone else, tell us which is the CORRECT answer: Ranch or Blue Cheese? #98percenttrue
08.12.2024 21:30 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0On this day in 1974 the Seattle Seahawks were formed!
While the team itself would see continued success over the years, it came at the expense of the RAGE of ornithologists everywhere, who know all-too-well the proper term is Osprey, not Seahawk!
#incrediblesportsstories #birdistheword
NEW EPISODE!
Can you name this wonder of nomenclature? Watch the boys cackle at some of the best names in sports history on episode 17 of #incrediblesportsstories
EPISODE TEASE
If you just giggled at Mr. Sharts, then youβll want to tune in tomorrow to listen!
#incrediblesportsstories #sharts
On this day in 1991 Dan Marino sets a record by hitting 3000 passing yards in a season for the 8th time!
He would go on to become the NFL all-time leader in reasons for kidnapping a dolphin!
LACES OUT, DAN!
#incrediblesportsstories #lacesout #finkleiseinhorn
On this day in 2005 βthe tradeβ happened!
No, not that trade. The Jumbo Joe Thornton trade!
Thornton was named the only player in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy in a season in which they were traded.
Happy retirement, Joe! Weβre sad you never scored the 4 goals! #fourgoalthornton
Kibble Hunter
30.11.2024 16:04 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Happy birthday to the Montreal Forum! On this day in 1924!
It was a great arena. Itβs a strange movie theatre today!
#incrediblesportsstories
Since weβre on the topic of racing, on this day in 1895 the very first auto race in America was held! A 6-car affair, averaging a riveting 7mph!
But were they as badass as Duncan Hamilton? We doubt it.
#incrediblesportsstories #vroomvroom
On this day in 1952 the Dallas Texans won their very first National Football League game against the Chicago Bears.
Also, on this day in 1952 the Dallas Texans won their very LAST National Football League game against the Chicago Bears.
Womp womp.
#incrediblesportsstories #nfl #wompwomp
We enter the holiday season
28.11.2024 19:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Exclusive 1 of 1.
27.11.2024 21:38 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Find out how Team Jaguar won the 1953 Le Mans in the most improbable way! Episode 16 of Incredible Sports Stories is out now wherever you get your podcasts!
27.11.2024 17:29 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0On this day in 1917 the National Hockey League came into existence. Once the paperwork was signed, suddenly everybody in Toronto started hating Montreal, and vice versa.
To this day it is still customary to yell βLeafs/Habs suck!β at any opportunity.
#incrediblesportsstories
430 am wake up doesn't jive with Leia.
26.11.2024 14:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Why do I play this
26.11.2024 01:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Noodle stretch
25.11.2024 23:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On this day in 1979 the world welcomed to the broadcast booth for the very first time the legendary duo of Pat Summerall and John Madden. The duo would come to be known as the *second* best duo to ever discuss sports!
#incrediblesportsstories #98percenttrue
Saw my first Cybertruck in the wild today. It's like seeing Steven Segal but he's an even bigger piece of garbage up close.
25.11.2024 23:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On this day in 1998, Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman was born in Anchorage, Alaska!
26 years later, on November 24th, 2024, Jeremy Swayman is celebrating his birthday by being blamed for the firing of Bruins coach Jim Montgomery! No hugs today, Jeremy! #incrediblesportsstories #nhlbruins
On this day in 2003, captains Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player agree to share the President's Cup after the score remained tied at 17-17, despite three sudden-death playoff holes between Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.
23.11.2024 21:29 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Nearly perfect
23.11.2024 18:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0She is ready for duty.
22.11.2024 20:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On this day in 1910, Arthur F. Knight patents the steel shaft golf club.
22.11.2024 17:53 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0I'm doing great! Miss you and your donuts <3
22.11.2024 16:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Apex predator eviscerates rival and feasts on the meat inside.
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