Sports Deep Dive

What was the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM)?

The Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM) was a groundbreaking all-Black men's ice hockey league that operated in Canada's Maritime provinces from 1895 to the 1930s. This league was the first and only of its kind in Canada and served as a vital institution for African Canadian communities during a time of widespread racism and segregation.

On today's episode we take a look at the CHLM.

Who was Ty Cobb?

Join us as we look at a controversial figure in MLB history, Ty Cobb.

Cobb played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Detroit Tigers, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Athletics. Cobb was known for his aggressive style of play, often sliding hard into bases and intimidating opponents. 

Join us we take a Sports Deep Dive into this MLB legend.

The First Intercollegiate Program

Welcome to Season 2 of the Sports Deep Dive Podcast!

On today's episode, we take a look at the first intercollegiate program. Can you guess which one that is? Its Harvard.

Harvard started its sports about 150 years after its founding in 1636.

Join us as we uncover these interesting "first" facts.

 

Who was Mr. Padre?

On today's episode we take a look at Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn. 

Tony Gwynn, a lifetime San Diego Padre, a student of hitting and a MLB Hall of Fame recipient, was respected by fans, the media and even opponents.

Who is former MLB player Rod Carew?

Sports and the Media: Major League Baseball

We continue our Sports and Media series, this time focusing on Major League Baseball (MLB). Regular season MLB games have been on television, in some form, since 1953.
We do a ”Deep Dive” into broadcast networks, cable, streaming and other various MLB TV packages.

Where did Stadium Concessions come from?

As you bite into the juicy hot dog while cheering on your favorite team live at the stadium, have you ever wondered the history of the marriage between concessions and live sports?

  On today's episode of the "Sports Deep Dive" podcast, we look at that history from umpires drinking beer on the field in the early 1900s to the invention of nachos to concession stands by MLB's Texas Rangers.

Join us during this mouth-watering journey.

The Black Sox Scandal

We take you back to 1919 when eight Chicago White Sox players were paid by gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.

We'll take a "deep dive" to the factors that lead to that famous scandal.