Chris Landry (Former NFL Scout) Interview | Part 3 Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it’s truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry’s dedicated page…
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The Football History Dude
My name is Arnie Chapman, and I am the host of The Football History Dude, a podcast dedicated to teaching fans about the rich history of the NFL. The show officially launched on 4/15/18, and I have not looked back. I have always been passionate about football, and learning about the history of the game has intrigued me, as well. I'm asking you to come along with me on my DeLorean to travel back in time and learn about the yesteryear of the gridiron. To get started, you can go to my website for more details.
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Chris Landry Interview (Part 2) Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it’s truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. This is part 2 of the interview, so if you…
Chris Landry Interview (Part 1) Chris Landry spent an entire lifetime in football in various roles. He was a scout, coach, and administrator at the college and professional level. From his days with LSU to the main scout with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, then a coordinator of the NFL combine, and now an independent coaching and scouting consultant; Chris has a plethora of knowledge about football. He shares what it’s truly like to be a scout of the NFL. I think this was the most interesting part of the interview. Check out Chris Landry’s dedicated page with all his content…
This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the life and career of Robert Cal Hubbard. He played for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Pirates (later named Steelers). Cal was also a very successful umpire in the major league for baseball. So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episodeVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe on YouTube Top Related Episodes: Earl “Curly” LambeauFounding of…
The NFL was founded in a Hupmobile Auto Showroom owned by Ralph Hay on September 17, 1920. We are now in the 100th season of the NFL. Listen to this episode to learn how it all went down. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episodeVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. Click here to share your…
September 11, 2001 was a day we will never forget. Re-live the infamous day and the impact the day had on the NFL. Connect With The Show Visit the show notes for this episodeVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe for free to the podcastSubscribe for free on YouTube Top Related Episodes Phil-Pitt SteaglesMatthew Algeo Interview – Part 1 – SteaglesMatthew Algeo Interview – Part 2 – SteaglesHighest Scoring NFL GameElmer Layden – First Commissioner of the NFL Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your…
John “Blood” McNally was known as the Vegabond Halfbak, because he was a free spirited type of player. He played for multiple teams, most notably with the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame Class in 1963. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episodeVisit me on the web – my about pageContact the showFollow me on TwitterSubscribe on YouTube Top 5 Related Episodes Robert Cal Hubbard – Hall of Fame TackleCurly Lambeau – Father of the Green Bay PackersBert Bell – Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers…
Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his extensive knowledge about books on NFL History. He broke the books down into 10 different categories. Each category has the “lead dog” in his opinion, and then he gives us a sprinkling of other book options. This episode covers the next 5 categories: Competing Pro LeaguesFictionEarly Pro FootballFranchisePage Turner If you have not listened the first part of the interview, titled Best Books About Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1). I recommend you check out the episode to hear his take on each book, and head on over…
Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his extensive knowledge about books on NFL History. He broke the books down into 10 different categories. Each category has the “lead dog” in his opinion, and then he gives us a sprinkling of other book options. This episode covers the first 5 categories: League HistoryBiographyStrategyA Season in the LifeExpose’ I recommend you check out the episode to hear his take on each book, and head on over to my page titled Best Books About Football – Clayton Trutor (Part 1). I provide a quick overview of what he discussed,…
Elmer Layden was the first commissioner of the NFL, but that’s not where he received his fame and notariotry. He was part of one of the most famous backfields in college football history. Layden was the fullback for the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. He then moved into a successful coaching career before being plucked by the NFL to assume supreme commander responsibilities as the first commissioner. Hop on the DeLorean in this week’s episode to learn more about Elmer Layden and the mark he put on the NFL en route to the upcoming 100th season. Connect With The…