The Boston Redskins

The Boston redskins were an American football team that played in the NFL from 1932 to 1938. The team is a predecessor to the Washington Redskins of today. How did the Boston Redskins Start up? In 1932, following the folding of the Newark Tornadoes, the NFL granted the city of Boston the vacated slot. George … Read more

August 2015 Sporting Event Calendar

It’s time to look into the month of August, and of all of the sporting events taking place in August 2015. As we do every month, we provide a complete sporting event calender for each month, covering that month in sports. We aim to cover all of the major sporting events and some minor ones. … Read more

The Dallas Texans

The Dallas Texans were a professional football team that played in the NFL during the 1952 season. The Texans were a very hapless team during their year in operation and are considered the worst ever NFL team in some quarters. How did the Dallas Texans Start up? The Texans franchise was born out of failure. … Read more

The Portsmouth Spartans

The Portsmouth Spartans are an ancestor to today’s Detroit Lions and who date back to 1929. The team was based in Portsmouth, Ohio and were part of the NFL’s first ever playoff game (against the Chicago Bears). How did the Spartans Start up? The Portsmouth Spartans were formed in 1929, bringing together the remnants of … Read more

The Toledo Maroons

The Toledo Maroons were a football team that played in the NFL during the 1922 and 1923 seasons. The Maroons played their home games at the Swayne Field. It is not entirely clear where they got the nickname maroons but their deep red jerseys with white strips on the sleeves could have provided inspiration. How … Read more

The Atlanta Flames

The Atlanta Flames were an ice hockey franchise that played in the NHL from 1972 to 1980. The team’s home games were played at the Omni Coliseum. How did the Atlanta Flames Start up? In 1972, the NHL was in the midst of a frenzied expansion drive aimed at curtailing the rise of rival league … Read more