Podcast
Total Sports Recall
Hosted by Sports History Network · EN
Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics from years past. No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be subject matter such as boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory as well as other sports and entertainment.
Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan. With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. The current schedule has Total Sports Recall also known as T.S.R., posting a new episode every two weeks. You can visit Harv’s writing portfolio at: https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall
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Three Failing Football Leagues
3w ago00:35:02Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYThe tale of three professional football leagues that could not keep up with the NFL and eventually closed their doors. The three leagues are the World Football League, the United States Football League, and NFL Europe. Many NFL players got involved as did some well known owners. In the end all three leagues lasted only a handful of years.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear.No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory.Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan.With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show.HOSTS - HARV ARONSONHarv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast at https://totalsportsrecall.captivate.fm, which is also available on Spotify , iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.He currently writes for Abstract Sports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest.His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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The Incredible Story of the Fritz Von Erich Family
Apr 1800:26:56Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYIf you have not heard the story of pro wrestler Fritz Von Erich and his six sons you can listen to it with this episode. Von Erich had six sons five of which died in some way. His story is also reflected in the movie "The Iron Claw" which is discussed on this episode. Audio clips from family member Lacey, son Kevin, and Fritz himself are included in this podcast.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear.No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory.Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan.With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show.HOSTS - HARV ARONSONHarv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast at https://totalsportsrecall.captivate.fm, which is also available on Spotify , iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.He currently writes for Abstract Sports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest.His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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Professional Boxers from Pittsburgh
Apr 400:38:33Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYNOTE FROM HARV: In the Harry Greb discussion the year 2013 was mentioned several times mistakenly. The year mentioned should be 1913.This episode looks back at some of the greatest professional boxers that were born and raised in Pittsburgh or nearby towns. This conversation peaks to the venues where boxing matches were held and these fighter's records, accomplishments, and some of the details of their lives.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Harv currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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All Sports - Nicknames within the Nicknames
Mar 1400:34:58Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYNot just team names but nicknames within the nicknames. Famous team nicknames by team units and players are discussed in this episode.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Harv currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications.Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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1970s Sports Nostalgia w/ SHN Member Harv Aronson (Part 2) - Yesterday's Sports
Mar 1000:32:08Tap to summarizeYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYIn Part 2, host Mark continues his in-depth conversation with Harv Aronson of Total Sports Recall, diving deeper into the dominance of 1970s sports dynasties. The discussion highlights how legendary teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys were built through scouting and late-round NFL Draft picks rather than first-round hype, with figures like Gil Brandt and Bill Nunn identifying hidden talent from small colleges.The episode also revisits Super Bowl XIII, Tony Dorsett’s explosive performance, and the enduring Cowboys–Steelers Super Bowl rivalry, including reflections on Super Bowl XXX and how quarterback play shaped championship outcomes.The conversation expands into Olympic history and 1970s sports culture, covering the controversial 1972 USA men’s basketball loss, the brilliance of Mark Spitz, and the unforgettable USA boxing team of the 1976 Olympics featuring Sugar Ray Leonard and Leon Spinks.Mark and Harv also reflect on boxing’s golden era, from Ali vs. Frazier and the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns, examining why the 1970s and 1980s produced some of the greatest fighters in sports history.Closing out the episode, the hosts compare the dominance of 1970s MLB teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland A’s, and Pittsburgh Pirates with today’s era of parity, while reminiscing about classic TV programs like ABC’s Wide World of Sports and the communal experience of watching big events before DVR and streaming existed.For fans of 1970s sports history, classic NFL rivalries, Olympic controversy, and boxing’s golden age, this episode delivers a compact but powerful look at a transformative era in American sports.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost 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 TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)
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1970s Sports Nostalgia w/ SHN Member Harv Aronson (Part 1) - Yesterday's Sports
Mar 300:31:25Tap to summarizeYesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network, host Mark Morthier sits down with Pittsburgh native Harv Aronson of Total Sports Recall (part of the Sports History Network) to explore what it was like growing up as a sports fan in the 1970s.Harv shares how his writing and podcasting journey evolved into a curated portfolio of sports history content, while both hosts reflect on a childhood defined by neighborhood pick-up games, transistor radios, limited TV channels, and the freedom that shaped a generation of lifelong fans.The conversation centers on defining sports moments that fueled Harv's passion, including the 1971 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, sparked by watching Roberto Clemente homer, and the legendary 1972 “Immaculate Reception.”From celebrating the Pirates’ championship to listening to Steelers games on the radio due to NFL blackout rules, the episode captures the raw excitement of 1970s baseball and football fandom.Mark and Harv close by comparing the physical, defense-driven NFL of the 1970s to today’s game, revisiting the iconic Steelers–Cowboys Super Bowl rivalry and the dominance of franchises like Pittsburgh, Dallas, Miami, and Oakland.For listeners searching for 1970s sports nostalgia, Steelers history, Pirates history, and classic NFL rivalries, this episode delivers a focused look at how a golden era of sports shaped a generation of fans.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost 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 TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)
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A Top 10 of Martial Artists Turned Actors
Feb 2800:33:43Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYHarv Aronson's personal choice of the top 10 martial artists in history that starred in successful movies.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Harv currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications.Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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Two Way Athletes
Feb 1600:23:34Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYA history of athletes who played two different sports and those who played two different positions in one sport.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Harv currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications.Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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Jinxes and Superstitions
Feb 100:26:10Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYA look back at some well known jinxes and superstitions from sports history.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear.No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory.Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan.With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show.HOSTS - HARV ARONSONHarv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa.Harv’s writing career began at North Hills High School in Pittsburgh where he was a sportswriter for the “Tribal Tribune” in 1975. As a college student at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Harv wrote for the school newspaper, “The Rocket” as well as served as a disc jockey and sports announcer on the university radio station, WRCK. Harv also held the role as Sports Director at WRCK, doing play by play for the football team and for an NCAA wrestling championship qualifier.Since graduating from Slippery Rock in 1982, Harv has written for many sports outlets, had run his own Pittsburgh Steelers website called “Steelers Hotline” for 15 years and in 2023 conducted a podcast titled “Total Sports Recall.” Harv also authored a book in 2012, “Pro Football’s Most Passionate Fans” that profiled football fans that were recipients of the Visa Hall of Fans Award. The award was an honor presented to one fan from every NFL team who was named fan of the year for their respective team. The book is still available from several sites on the internet.Currently, Harv writes for Abstract Sports and the magazine Gridiron Greats and is a member of the Sports History Network where his podcast “Total Sports Recall” appears. Harv’ passion is for sports history but also writes articles about current sports topics. Harv loves all sports but his passion for pro sports began in 1971 as he watched Roberto Clemente, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. As a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and other Pittsburgh sports, Harv enjoys all sports and is an avid combat sports fan focusing on MMA and boxing.Harv is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard where he served aboard the cutter Gallatin with the job role of radioman. Since 1987 Harv has worked for several corporate offices currently working for a financial company in Florida.Harv’s personal portfolio can be viewed at: https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv at totalsportsrecall@gmail.com.
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The Total Sports Recall Podcast Returns!
Jan 1700:12:05Tap to summarizeTotal Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGEEPISODE SUMMARYHarv Aronson returns to the Sports History Network with the Total Sports Recall podcast. This episode introduces you to Harv Aronson and provides some insight to what the show will be and some history on Harv.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. You can listen to the Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Harv currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats. Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications.Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall. You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is totalsportsrecall@gmail.com. You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.
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