An in-depth look at the history of the hockey sweater as an item of fan apparel, from Eaton's catalogues in the 1930s to Calgary's C of Red READ MORE
A History of the Hockey Sweater: From Eaton’s Catalogue to the C of Red
Tag: Sports History
LWOS Roundtable: ESPN's NBArank
ESPN has spent the last few weeks announcing its greatest 100 players of all time according to its best and brightest analysts. It’s a cause for debate, as each and every individual NBA fan has his or her own personal greatest ever list in their own mind. The writers at Last Word Hoops are no […] READ MORE
Jackie Robinson Not the Only Headline in 1947
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does – I search ad nauseam for the answer by any means necessary. The good news is that I take all my hard work and relay the results to you. If you are […] READ MORE
Stanley Cup Win Ratio
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does—I search ad nauseam for the answer by any means necessary. The good news is that I take all my hard work and relay the results to you. If you are […] READ MORE
Standing in the Shadow of History: Bethlehem Steel FC
Bethlehem, PA (August 20th, 2015) – To hear Nick Sakiewicz tell it, the move to bring professional soccer back to the tiny Pennsylvania town of Bethlehem represents an extraordinary opportunity. ” In the end, we’ve chosen an extraordinarily great soccer community in the Lehigh Valley that is underserved for professional soccer. Combining our club’s culture […] READ MORE
The Presbyterian and Four Horsemen Who Invented the Hail Mary in Football
If you are a fan of Sports History, check out the other articles I have written in my column Peculiar Side of Sports. The Hail Mary—not just any old play, but rather one that that tells a story of desperation and hope. The mere mention invokes a feeling like no other in sport. Doesn’t every […] READ MORE
Last of the Dinosaurs: RFK Stadium and American Soccer
For the first time last week, I did something that all North American soccer fans should do. I attended an MLS rivalry match in a historic venue, one that has seen more meaningful soccer played in it than any of the new, shiny MLS 3.0 Soccer Specific Stadiums™. It is a place both celebrated and […] READ MORE
The Historical Profile of the NBA Player: 1947-2015
The Historical Profile of the NBA Player: 1947-2015 READ MORE
Peculiar Side of Sports: How the Touchdown Has Evolved
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does – I search ad nauseam for the answer by any means necessary. The good news is that I take all my hard work and relay the results to you. If […] READ MORE
Peculiar Side of Sports: Origins of Captain and Alternate on Jerseys
At what point was a captain and alternate first used in hockey? When were the letters "C" and "A" added to hockey jerseys? READ MORE
About Author
Michael Kovacs, ADMIN
Mike Kovacs is the Founder and CEO of Last Word On Sports INC. He has been credentialed for international football and rugby matches. When he's not managing the company, he enjoys watching football, reading, digital art, and spending time in the woods with his family.