After a rough start to the 2010/11 season, especially on home ice, the Buffalo Sabres seem to have finally righted the ship and are headed in the right direction. The team recorded back-to-back shutout wins over Columbus and Ottawa and even though neither team scored a goal in the Ottawa game for 65 minutes and … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a long-standing minor league hockey team, the Rochester Americans. The Amerks came into existence in 1956 , joining the American Hockey League when one of its’ franchises, the Pittsburgh Hornets, was forced to suspend operations. They have been a highly successful AHL franchise over the years, winning 6 Calder Cup titles and making … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1970 Topps hockey card of former New York Ranger winger Rod Gilbert. Gilbert is widely considered to be the greatest player in Ranger history, as he played his entire career for them and was the first Ranger to have his jersey number (7) retired. Gilbert was an eight time All Star and was the key player on … Read More
NFL – Remembering Don Meredith
It’s a shame that a lot of younger football fans don’t even remember Don Meredith, who passed away on Monday of a stroke, as an original member of the Monday Night Football broadcast team, yet alone his playing career as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Meredith backed up Eddie LeBaron at QB in Dallas in the … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the National Football League’s Chicago Bears, used from 1954 until 1973. Under owner, coach and founder George “Papa Bear” Halas, the Bears enhanced their rough and tumble “Monsters of The Midway” image in this era, playing tough defense and a physical style. The Bears won the NFL title in 1963, riding the league’s most dominant … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1963 Fleer football card of former San Diego Charger defensive lineman Ernie Ladd. At 6’9″ and 315 lbs., Ladd was a giant in the game in the 1960s. He anchored a Charger defense that was one of the best in the early years of the American Football League. Nicknamed “The Big … Read More
NFL – Bills Game Review
The Buffalo Bills’ streak of playing competitive football against their opponents came to a resounding halt in Minnesota on Sunday. The Vikings came within a Brett Favre interception of reaching the Super Bowl last season, and their expectations were high coming into this year. Along with the Dallas Cowboys, they have been one of the … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the Virginia Squires basketball team, a member of the old American Basketball Association. Like a lot of the old ABA teams, the Squires were nomadic, starting out as the Oakland Oaks in 1967 before moving to Washington, DC and becoming the Caps in 1969. At that time, the owner of the NBA’s Baltimore … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1961 Fleer basketball card of Gene Shue, a former guard who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He played for 4 different teams in his career, and was a five-time NBA All Star. After his retirement, Shue had a long coaching career in the league, lasting 23 years in that capacity. He was … Read More
NBA – LeBron Returns To Cleveland
LeBron James’ highly-anticipated return to Cleveland finally took place last night, and his Miami Heat defeated the Cavaliers soundly. Big deal. When watching James play, I’ll admit he is a terrific talent. I’m also convinced that he will never play on a championship team, no matter where he goes or how many other superstars he … Read More