• THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! (Dallas Cowboys Games w/ Dave Depaolo) Part 1

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
  • Podcast

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! (Dallas Cowboys Games w/ Dave Depaolo) Part 1

  • Summary

  • Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Join us in this special episode of "Yesterday's Sports" as we dive into the rich history of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving games. Hosts Mark and Dave DePaolo, both avid Cowboys fans, reminisce about some of the most memorable matchups, including the legendary 1974 "Clint Longley" game against the Redskins.

    Relive the excitement of the Cowboys' 1971 victory over the Rams, the dramatic 1993 "Leon Lett" game against the Dolphins, and more. Whether you're a die-hard Cowboys fan or just love football history, this episode is a feast for your ears!

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

    No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

    Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

    Chapters:

    (00:00) We thought we would go through some of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving games

    (06:37) Dave: Three Thanksgiving games that I remember from 30 years ago

    (12:00) Leon Lanny slid into the ball on Thanksgiving against Miami

    (17:06) Washington led Dallas nine to three on Monday Night Football on October 2nd

    (24:16) The Redskins never recovered from that loss against the Cowboys in 1979

    (27:49) Mark: Cowboys had a hard time stopping Earl Campbell against Houston in 1979

    (31:34) The Cowboys were up 21 to 10 at one point against the Oilers

    (35:33) Back then, 300 yard games were a big deal. They didn't have all these crazy rules

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