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The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

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The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

    The PFRA Podcast chats with former GM Ernie Accorsi

    The PFRA Podcast chats with former GM Ernie Accorsi

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
    LINKS
    The Official PFRA Podcast Website
    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website
    EPISODE SUMMARY
    No intro necessary, Jon & George talk football with a great football mind, former Giants, Browns & Colts GM Ernie Accorsi. Enjoy!
    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND
    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.
    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.
    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The PFRA Podcast welcomes former NFL player Ray Ellis

    The PFRA Podcast welcomes former NFL player Ray Ellis

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
    LINKS
    The Official PFRA Podcast Website
    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website
    EPISODE SUMMARY
    The PFRA Podcast welcomes former NFL player Ray Ellis. Jon & George chat with Ray about his career with the Eagles, Browns, Ohio State and more. He has had quite the life in the game of football.
    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND
    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.
    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.
    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers

    SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers

    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 of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.
    I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.
    NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)
    I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless!

    • 2 min
    PFRA Podcast on Hall of Fame Coach George Allen

    PFRA Podcast on Hall of Fame Coach George Allen

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
    LINKS
    The Official PFRA Podcast Website
    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website
    EPISODE SUMMARY
    Jon & George chat with two authors about the life and career of former NFL head coach George Allen. Lee Elder, Author of Coach George Allen "A Football Life" & Mike Richman, Author of George Allen: A Football Life joined the show. Two different perspectives about a great man and phenomenal coach.
    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND
    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.
    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.
    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers

    SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers

    When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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    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.
    Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

    • 1 min
    Associate Producer of the upcoming film Triangle Park Scott Ferguson Greene joins the podcast

    Associate Producer of the upcoming film Triangle Park Scott Ferguson Greene joins the podcast

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
    LINKS
    The Official PFRA Podcast Website
    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website
    EPISODE SUMMARY
    Jon and George spoke with the Associate Producer of the upcoming film Triangle Park Scott Ferguson Greene. They discuss this film that will be released around Thanksgiving, it tells the story of the first NFL game that was played in Dayton.
    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND
    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.
    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.
    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

CrazyPackersFan ,

Fun, fantastic

I really enjoy hearing about the history of the game and this show is all about that! It’s worth a listen by any football fan.

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