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Basketball History 101

Basketball History 101

Rick Loayza

I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And starting then, I just couldn’t get enough of this amazing game. And the purpose of this podcast and blog is to bring back some of the old stories from basketball’s history. I want to bring you a new story each week from the older days of basketball before there were 22 cameras and instant highlights on your device. Of course, any story from anywhere in basketball history is up for grabs. But I want the focus to be on those stories that are interesting and impactful but long forgotten. I’ll be covering stories going all the way back to the invention of the game in the 1890s, to the barnstorming days of basketball in the 1920s and 30s, to the creation of the current NBA in the 1940s and beyond. So, if you love basketball as much as I do, or you just want to hear a few stories from basketball’s past, then go ahead and subscribe to the podcast and come back to this blog to hear or read a new story each week. For me, this is a labor of love as I get to work with my older son, Jacob Loayza, who serves as my editor and producer. Until next time...
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Basketball History 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Basketball History 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Basketball History 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Basketball History 101 - Episode 90 - Walt Frazier: Coolest Man In The Room
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04/26/22 • 19 min

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

MUSIC

"This Or That" by Reks

"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

sportshistorynetwork.com

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 89 - The Box Score of Chaos
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04/19/22 • 18 min

Few sports matches in history can boast that they were played over the course of two different years, yet this game can. We here at BBH.101 have affectionately nicknamed it The Box Score of Chaos, not only because the first two-thirds was played in 1978 and the last third was played in 1979, but because three of the players are credited with statistics for both the teams involved! This is the story of one insane NBA matchup.

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 88 - Bob Hurley: A Coach of the Community
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04/12/22 • 15 min

Just three high school coaches have ever been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and one of those is Bob Hurley. Despite only coaching at a small private Catholic school in New Jersey, Hurley sent over 150 players to Division I college programs and half a dozen to the NBA. In addition, he never took any payment for his coaching or speaking engagements over his 40+ years in the role in order to save St. Anthony's as much money as he could to fund the students' tuition. This man truly epitomized the idea of being a pillar of the community.

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 86 - Dave Bing: Man of Steel
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03/29/22 • 17 min

A member of the NBA's 75 List, Dave Bing is definitely one of the greatest NBA players of all time. A contemporary of Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, he was an incredible scorer and team player. Even after retirement from basketball, he started a legitimate steel processing company and became an award-winning businessman. Despite all of this, however, he is so rarely talked about today. In hopes of figuring out why, Rick investigates just what led to him being so forgotten as he explores the fascinating story of Dave Bing.

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 85 - The Day the All-Stars Quit
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03/22/22 • 20 min

On January 14, 1964, the Boston Garden was set to host the first televised All-Star Game -- a monetary breakthrough for the NBA! Featuring such basketball giants as Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlain, this was to be one of the greatest All-Star matchups in NBA history... That is, until all 21 players refused to take the court until the owners agreed to formally recognize the Players' Union. Demanding medical benefits, per diem, trainers, and more, the owners had dodged any sort of agreement for years, but despite threats of being fired, the players saw this TV contract as their opportunity to finally force the owners' hands...

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 84 - The World Professional Basketball Tournament
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03/15/22 • 13 min

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

MUSIC

"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro

"Horizons" by Roa

SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK

sportshistorynetwork.com

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 83 - Wes Unseld: The Rookie MVP
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03/08/22 • 16 min

Wes Unseld was severely undersized for being an NBA center, standing at a height of only 6'6". Despite this, he reached league MVP while still in his rookie year and later became a five-time All-Star. Now in the Hall of Fame, Unseld overcame long odds to become one of the best players in NBA history.

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 80 - Willis Reed

Episode 80 - Willis Reed

Basketball History 101

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02/15/22 • 25 min

From an underdog player to a Hall of Fame player, Willis Reed is still the only captain in the New York Knicks' history to win an NBA championship. As he led his team to two titles both physically and emotionally, Reed is regarded today as one of the greatest players of all time.

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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Basketball History 101 - Episode 79 - The Highest-Scoring Game
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02/08/22 • 16 min

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

sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

FACEBOOK

m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

bballhistory101@gmail.com

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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!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Basketball History 101 have?

Basketball History 101 currently has 260 episodes available.

What topics does Basketball History 101 cover?

The podcast is about Basketball, History, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Basketball History 101?

The episode title 'Episode 89 - The Box Score of Chaos' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Basketball History 101?

The average episode length on Basketball History 101 is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Basketball History 101 released?

Episodes of Basketball History 101 are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Basketball History 101?

The first episode of Basketball History 101 was released on Aug 11, 2020.

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