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In this episode, Old Guy Sports explores one of the strangest corners of sports history—animal racing.We begin with the rise and fall of greyhound racing, examining its origins, famous tracks, legendary racing dogs, how races were run, and the controversies that eventually led to the sport’s decline in the United States. We also discuss the role of the ASPCA, animal welfare concerns, and the success of greyhound rescue and adoption programs.Then we expand our journey around the world to explore other racing animals, including:Camel racing in the Middle EastOstrich racing in Africa and the American SouthwestBuffalo racing in AsiaYak racing in the HimalayasReindeer racing in northern EuropeFinally, we dive into the truly bizarre world of novelty racing, including:Cockroach racesChicken racesSnail racing championshipsTurtle racingJoin the Old Guy and Miss Amy for a fun, lighthearted look at the history, culture, controversies, and downright silliness of animal racing. Along the way, you’ll learn that if it can move, chances are somebody has tried to race it.Featuring a special closing segment with the inaugural Old Guy Sports Turtle Classic!Thanks for listening to Old Guy Sports.As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "oldguy" at checkout.🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUYhttps://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUYhttps://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw🎙️ Old Guy SportsAs long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

This week on The Old Guy Sports Podcast, we step into the smoky TV studios of 1960s Pittsburgh, where Saturday nights meant Studio Wrestling, Chilly Billy Cardille, Ringside Rosie, and heroes like Bruno Sammartino, Gorilla Monsoon, and Haystacks Calhoun. The Old Guy shares what it was like growing up when Mom hated it, Dad allowed it, and kids believed every punch. And then again, when a whole new generation of his own kids enjoys wrestling just as much as he did.With Miss Amy’s playful skepticism, heartfelt storytelling, and reflections on why wrestling has endured for generations, this episode is a nostalgic look at heroes, villains, and the bonds built from one generation of Saturday nights to the next.

Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of the Old Guy Sports Podcast. We’re taking you back—way back—to a 1970s Christmas morning. The toys, the games, the sports stuff kids begged for, the TV lineup, the snow, the memories… all of it.”It’s a special, time for all of us, and we are taking the time to remember, reflect, and share all that makes Christmas memories so precious. Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. May your holiday season be as special as ours !!

Welcome to Episode 39. An Episode where we take a look at Friday nights across America and particularly Friday Night High School Football. Yep, were going to look at the phenomena that surrounds and shaped entire towns. From Texas to California, Ohio to Florida, high school football remains on of America's greatest unifying forces, and the programs that have defined generations of Friday Nights. In the second segment, just like on our last episode, we will rank my choices for the 10 ten high school football programs throughout American Hiatory.Sit back and enjoy folks.... and of course... feel free to have some popcorn...

In this deeply personal episode of Old Guy Sports, we honor the life and legacy of Mary Ann Finke Henz. Mary Ann is Miss Amy's mother, and my mother-in-law. She is a remarkable woman who lived to be 102 and helped pave the way for generations of women athletes. While Mary Ann may not have been a household sports name, she was a pioneer for all of us who didn't win the big sports prizes...who didn't make the spotlight. In this episode, The Old Guy reflects on her impact on the field, in her community, and across a century of incredible change in sports history. A tribute filled with heart, gratitude, and perspective, this episode celebrates a life well played.

If you recognize the letters in the title, you know we’re talking in this episode about the “All American Girls Professional Baseball League” of the 1940’s and 1950’s. They truly may be the most overlooked and forgotten Major League in history. In the first segment, we’ll take a look at the history and foundation of the AAGPBL. In the second segment, we will dive into some of the players, and of course a look into the future for women’s baseball. Enjoy the podcast, and please feel free to send your feedback.

In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a deep dive into the rise of professional athlete salaries—how they’ve jumped from modest paychecks in the 1970s to multi-million (and soon billion?) dollar contracts today. We’ll cover what drives these numbers, how fans are reacting, the pressure it puts on youth sports, disparities between leagues, and how sports salaries compare with Hollywood and music.Is the money changing the game for better or worse? Join us for 30 minutes of history, stories, and a little bit of old guy perspective.

Welcome to another episode in the series...Other Teams of the 1970's. In this episode, we focus of the Oakland A's of the 1970's. In the first segment we look at the "mustache Gang" and the impact and dynamics of the team. In the second segment we look more at the historical elements, and some of the greatest A's of all time. Wrapping it all up with a little trivia test for Miss Amy. Sit back and enjoy.... and maybe pull out those sweet white cleats...

Celebrating the other teams of the 1970's baseball addition, we take a look at the New York Yankees. In the opening segment we look at the "pinstrips of the 70's". In the second segment, we will look at my choices for the all time Yankee team. Enjoy !!!