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The world-champion Philadelphia Eagles have a long, storied past dating back to the early-1930s. Host Steven Maggi is joined by legendary Philadelphia Eagles writer and broadcaster Ray Didinger along with former NFL executive and sports-commentator Upton Bell to discuss the history of our new Super Bowl champions - and the many highs and lows it took to get there. https://vegasneversleeps.com/

Upton Bell is this week's guest on UnAnchored Boston with Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch! From his family's deep football legacy to his own incredible stories from the NFL and beyond, he shares his insights on the game's past, present, and the road to this year's Super Bowl. Don't miss this conversation! Watch or listen now with links at www.UnAnchoredBoston.com #UnAnchoredBoston #BostonSports #BobLobel #MikeLynch #UptonBell #philadelphiaeagles #superbowllix

[While Tim gets off the mat after a bout with a vaccine-resistant strain of the flu this week, we go back to April 2018 for this classic ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE with the pied piper of classic football history!] Upton Bell grew up at the knee of the National Football League's second-ever commissioner – his father, the legendary Bert Bell – who not only saved professional football from financial ruin in the aftermath of World War II, but also became one of its greatest innovators.  Originator of the iconic phrase “on any given Sunday,” the senior Bell created lasting contributions to the NFL, such as the first pro football draft, scheduling parity, television revenue-sharing, and sudden-death overtime. For the junior Upton, it was a priceless childhood amidst pro football's formative years – begun while watching his father draw up the league schedule each year using dominoes at the kitchen table – steeped in the personalities, lore, and economic pragmatism of a game that would ultimately dominate the American professional sports landscape like no other. In a seemingly preordained career, Upton Bell (Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game) has been an owner (the wacky World Football League's Charlotte Hornets), a general manager (the NFL's New England [née AFL Boston] Patriots), a player personnel director (the 1960s NFL-dominant Baltimore Colts), and long-time sports commentator/talk radio host – remaining a true and insightful “football guy” throughout. In this very revealing conversation, Bell joins Tim Hanlon to discuss his personal and professional journey through the sport he loves; the lessons learned and insights gleaned from his unique purview into the pro game's coming-of-age era; the current state of the NFL and where it might be headed; and heretofore untold stories about the stranger-than-fiction WFL. + + +  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game (2017): https://amzn.to/40FW7Ww SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE   FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

20241227 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted December 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Upton Bell, sports commentator, and son of the NFL's first commissioner   email the facilitator   Sponsored by: Branco Events

Upton Bell is this week's guest on UnAnchored Boston, don't miss this episode! www.UnAnchoredBoston.com #unanchoredboston #uptonbell

Learn about the earliest roots of American football and how it transformed from an English schoolyard game to the Game we know and love today in the US.We welcome some iconic clips of past interviews with football experts, such as Dr. Tony Collins, Timothy Brown, R.C. Christiansen, and Upton Bell, to help accurately tell the first part of football history.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

Join Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch on UnAnchored Boston with this week's guest, Upton Bell! Listen as the three talk all things Boston sports of today and the past. www.UnAnchoredBoston.com #BobLobel #MikeLynch #UnAnchoredBoston #UptonBell

Former Colts executive Upton Bell shares about scouting O.J. Simpson. He discusses concerns about Simpson's character even at USC, what he reported back to head coach Don Shula, and his memories of personal interactions with Simpson's defense team before and after the trial.

Davey O'Brien and Ki Aldrich share memories of TCU's 1938 national championship football season in lost interview clips recently converted to MP3. Dana X. Bible also shares memoires of TCU coach Dutch Meyer. Also, Upton Bell, son of Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell, shares personal memories of Davey O'Brien. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. The program is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

Upton Bell, a former executive with the Colts and Patriots, looks back at the 2023 NFL season and how it rates historically. He also discusses how he approached the NFL Draft, the state of the NFL in modern times, and who he thinks is the best player in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Game Before the Money is a 501 c 3 non-profit, dedicated to preserving NFL history through oral history interviews. Learn more at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.

Upton Bell reached Super Bowl 3 and Super Bowl 5 with the Colts as Director of Player Personnel. Hear him preview Super Bowl 58 and share his Super Bowl experience. He also reviews last week's conference championships and discusses Bill Belichick.   The Game Before the Money is a 501(c)3 non-profit that preserves the life stories of NFL legends through oral history. Learn more at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com. 

Baltimore hosted the first-ever AFC Championship Game. Former Baltimore executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the game and building the Super Bowl 5 champion Baltimore Colts. He also shares memories of the 1957 Lions-49ers playoff and predicts this week's NFC Championship and AFC Championship. Learn more about The Game Before the Money and host Jackson Michael at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.

Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell discusses the 2023 NFL Playoffs and makes predictions on the Divisional Playoffs and beyond. To learn more about The Game Before the Money, hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael, visit TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.     

In part one of the podcast (apologies in advance for the audio quality due to a bad undersea cable), Greg sits down with the legendary Upton Bell, former NFL executive with both the '60s era Baltimore Colts and '70s era New England Patriots, owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL, Boston media personality, author, and scion of the famous Bell family, whose grandfather helped found the NCAA, and whose father, Bert Bell served as the commissioner of the NFL from 1946 through 1959. Commissioner Bell's influence on professional football is still felt today, from the NFL draft to the league's cultural dominance, and Upton is a living legacy who has crossed paths with nearly everyone in the world of professional football, including Vince Lombardi, Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and Howard Cosell (who Greg forgot to ask him about). Part two of the podcast begins around the 1:20 mark, in which Dave, Greg, and OurSports Central contributor, Fran Stuchbury, talk NFL playoffs, indoor football and women's hockey. To learn more about Upton Bell's life and career, please read his book, check out his website, and explore his collections at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He can also be found on Twitter where he is very active and provides running commentaries on sports, politics and life.

In part one of the podcast (apologies in advance for the audio quality due to a bad undersea cable), Greg sits down with the legendary Upton Bell, former NFL executive with both the '60s era Baltimore Colts and '70s era New England Patriots, owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL, Boston media personality, author, and scion of the famous Bell family, whose grandfather helped found the NCAA, and whose father, Bert Bell served as the commissioner of the NFL from 1946 through 1959. Commissioner Bell's influence on professional football is still felt today, from the NFL draft to the league's cultural dominance, and Upton is a living legacy who has crossed paths with nearly everyone in the world of professional football, including Vince Lombardi, Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and Howard Cosell (who Greg forgot to ask him about). Part two of the podcast begins around the 1:20 mark, in which Dave, Greg, and OurSports Central contributor, Fran Stuchbury, talk NFL playoffs, indoor football and women's hockey. To learn more about Upton Bell's life and career, please read his book, check out his website, and explore his collections at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He can also be found on Twitter where he is very active and provides running commentaries on sports, politics and life.

In part one of the podcast (apologies in advance for the audio quality due to a bad undersea cable), Greg sits down with the legendary Upton Bell, former NFL executive with both the '60s era Baltimore Colts and '70s era New England Patriots, owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL, Boston media personality, author, and scion of the famous Bell family, whose grandfather helped found the NCAA, and whose father, Bert Bell served as the commissioner of the NFL from 1946 through 1959. Commissioner Bell's influence on professional football is still felt today, from the NFL draft to the league's cultural dominance, and Upton is a living legacy who has crossed paths with nearly everyone in the world of professional football, including Vince Lombardi, Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and Howard Cosell (who Greg forgot to ask him about). Part two of the podcast begins around the 1:20 mark, in which Dave, Greg, and OurSports Central contributor, Fran Stuchbury, talk NFL playoffs, indoor football and women's hockey.To learn more about Upton Bell's life and career, please read his book, check out his website, and explore his collections at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He can also be found on Twitter where he is very active and provides running commentaries on sports, politics and life.

Join Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch with this week's guest, Upton Bell! The three share thoughts on Boston Sports of today and the past. www.UnAnchoredBoston.com

Upton Bell, a Colts executive in the 1960s and with their Super Bowl 5 championship team, gives his thoughts on the current NFL season. Topics include offensive line play, coaching, and officiating. The program is hosted by oral historian and author Jackson Michael. Learn more about The Game Before the Money at The Game Before the Money.

Looking back at Dolphins/Pats, ahead to the NYJ, the end of Winning Time and an Upton Bell roast.

Join Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch with this week's guest, Upton Bell! The NFL legend dives into all things New England Patriots, past and present! Bell discusses his thoughts on the Patriot's first game of the season, including the Tom Brady tribute and Bill Belichick.

In Part 2, Upton continues to elaborate on his opinions regarding the current Patriots while colorfully adding in NFL history of all eras.Upton addresses a myriad of topics including what he believes is the greatest mortal sin in the history of the NFL, does he believe Bill Parcells will get in the Patriots Hall of Fame, and are the new rule changes in special teams good for the game? Upton also explains why he is "the luckiest guy in the world".What are Upton's thoughts on Belichick's relationship with Mac Jones and how does he feel about 2022's "offensive coordinators"? Does he believe Coach Belichick has changed from years past?Where does Tom Brady rank in the list of quarterbacks all-time and does Upton think Tom is the GOAT in NFL history?Find out this and more from the man that was truly present at the creation of the NFL.

We proudly welcome back the first General Manager of the NEW ENGLAND Patriots, Upton Bell.Upton has been a favorite of ours as we never have to ask for Untold Patriots Stories because he has so many and offers them freely.He shares his thoughts on the Pats off-season, the signing of JuJu Smith-Shuster, reflects on Patricia & Judge, and asks has Bill changed.Upton puts on his GM hat to discuss the Jack Jones situation and tells us what "pisses him off" about it, He speaks to how he watches a game and waxes nostalgic about the first televised NFL game. How does he feel about the newest people to be inducted into the Patriot Hall of Fame and who does he feel has to be given a red jacket. It's always entertaining conversing with Upton.  

Dodger-legend Carl Erskine: The last of the Brooklyn Dodgers players chronicled in the book “The Boys of Summer" is being honored this year by the Baseball Hall of Fame, being awarded with the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. Host Steven Maggi and former-NFL executive Upton Bell talk to Erskine about his amazing career, the Dodgers' 1955 world-championship, and more. https://vegasneversleeps.com/

The 1935 Season of the NFL, its 16th in all, is not remembered by many of us now, but it should be as some important items that helped the game grow were introduced. This episode includes an archived comment from the legendary Upton Bell!Find out more in our Pigskin Dispatch Football History Rewind Part 77 Post.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

April 29, 1980. An upstart media company has proposed a strange idea to the NFL: broadcast the pro football draft live on TV. Nobody really paid much attention to the NFL Draft before, but with the young ESPN still finding its voice, it was a perfect opportunity.Today, ESPN broadcasts the NFL Draft for the first time. How did a guy reading a list of names become must-see TV? And how does this experimental telecast turn the NFL into a year-round phenomenon?Special thanks to our guests: Upton Bell, former New England Patriots general manager and son of Bert Bell, founder of the NFL Draft; Richard Deitsch, senior writer covering sports media for The Athletic; Craig Ellenport, senior editor at Sports Illustrated; Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst and host of “The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny”; Peter King, NBC Sports NFL columnist; and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports NFL columnist and host of “The Exempt List” podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Colts executive Upton Bell shares NFL Draft stories from the 1960s, including stories previously never told about the NFL/AFL war. He also discusses scouting star players he drafted and his conversations with Colts head coach Don Shula. The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the life stories of former NFL players, coaches, and executives. Learn more at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.  Opinions of interviewees are not necessarily the views of the foundation or its sponsors.

We went deep into our thousands of archived podcasts and brought up some experts in Scott Fergusen-Green, Brian Michael, Mike Moran, and Upton Bell, to replay what they said to help tell the history of the Frankford Yellow Jackets Football Franchise.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

UnAnchored Boston Episode 53 - Upton Bell is this week's guest with Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch

In the world of sports history podcasting, there is a curious little one that has carved out a niche covering the world of defunct leagues and teams from yesteryear. "Good Seats Still Available" has its roots in Tim Hanlon's youth, when he fell in love with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League, who unfortunately, like the league itself departed us to soon, and thus began for him an obsession for the stories of the teams and leagues of yesteryear. His pioneering podcast, which is soon approaching its 300th episode, has covered defunct leagues and teams from all sports, and Tim has interviewed many gridiron legends and icons, including Larry Csonka, Upton Bell, and Dave Meggyesy, all of whom helped shape the world of professional football in America. During this episode, Tim and Greg talk about his podcast and the challenges facing start up leagues in the 21st Century in the midst of a changing media and technological landscape.

In the world of sports history podcasting, there is a curious little one that has carved out a niche covering the world of defunct leagues and teams from yesteryear. "Good Seats Still Available" has its roots in Tim Hanlon's youth, when he fell in love with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League, who unfortunately, like the league itself departed us to soon, and thus began for him an obsession for the stories of the teams and leagues of yesteryear. His pioneering podcast, which is soon approaching its 300th episode, has covered defunct leagues and teams from all sports, and Tim has interviewed many gridiron legends and icons, including Larry Csonka, Upton Bell, and Dave Meggyesy, all of whom helped shape the world of professional football in America. During this episode, Tim and Greg talk about his podcast and the challenges facing start up leagues in the 21st Century in the midst of a changing media and technological landscape.

In the world of sports history podcasting, there is a curious little one that has carved out a niche covering the world of defunct leagues and teams from yesteryear. "Good Seats Still Available" has its roots in Tim Hanlon's youth, when he fell in love with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League, who unfortunately, like the league itself departed us to soon, and thus began for him an obsession for the stories of the teams and leagues of yesteryear. His pioneering podcast, which is soon approaching its 300th episode, has covered defunct leagues and teams from all sports, and Tim has interviewed many gridiron legends and icons, including Larry Csonka, Upton Bell, and Dave Meggyesy, all of whom helped shape the world of professional football in America. During this episode, Tim and Greg talk about his podcast and the challenges facing start up leagues in the 21st Century in the midst of a changing media and technological landscape.

Super Bowl 30 MVP Larry Brown of the Cowboys, two-time Super Bowl winner Dan Neil of the Broncos, and Colts executive Upton Bell share their Super Bowl memories and insight into this year's game. Upton's father founded the Philadelphia Eagles, and adds a special touch to the show. The three guests have a combined seven Super Bowl's worth of experience. Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com

Think Red Sox/Yankees is the fiercest rivalry in sports? Think again! That dubious title goes to the NFL's Raiders/Chiefs. Host Steven Maggi sits down Raiders' Hall-of-Fame wide-receiver Fred Biletnikoff and Chiefs' Hall-of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, along with former NFL scout Upton Bell, to talk about the famous and infamous rivalry between the Raiders and Chiefs. vegasneversleeps.com/

Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell provides perspective on Damar Hamlin's injury, based on his lifetime of pro football experience.  Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com

Sadly, the Las Vegas Raiders won't be in the playoffs this year, but that doesn't mean we can't talk football. Host Steven Maggi sits down Raiders' Hall-of-Fame wide-receiver Fred Biletnikoff and Chiefs' Hall-of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, along with former NFL scout Upton Bell, to talk about the famous and infamous rivalry between the Raiders and Chiefs. https://vegasneversleeps.com/

Sadly, the Las Vegas Raiders won't be in the playoffs this year, but that doesn't mean we can't talk football. Host Steven Maggi sits down Raiders' Hall-of-Fame wide-receiver Fred Biletnikoff and Chiefs' Hall-of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, along with former NFL scout Upton Bell, to talk about the famous often infamous rivalry between the Raiders and Chiefs. vegasneversleeps.com/

Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell shares the history of Thanksgiving NFL games. He discusses his favorite moments, how NFL Thanksgiving games have changed, and the first televised NFL Thanksgiving game -- a broadcast set up by his father, NFL commissioner Bert Bell. Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com    

Former NFL executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the great Charley Trippi, including meeting him at the Cardinals training camp in 1947 and seeing Trippi score two touchdowns in the 1947 NFL Championship Game. Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com

Former NFL executive Upton Bell returns to the show to chat with Clark and Ira about Norm Van Brocklin's single-game passing record that was set 71 years ago and still stands today.

Part 3 of our conversation with Upton Bell.  Incredible stories about Patriots Hall of Famer Gino Cappelletti and "The King" Elvis Presley.  His thoughts about betting in the NFL and his insights regarding Belichick vs Brady.  These 3 episodes are pure gold for every football fan!

Upton Bell shares his thoughts regarding his time as the General Manager of the New England Patriots.

Upton Bell, son of NFL commissioner Bert Bell, shares about NFL icons were American heroes off the football field during World War I and World War II. He also tells the story of how his father may have saved the NFL from collapse during World War II. Learn more at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.

Upton Bell provides incredible stories about being the son of former NFL Commissioner, Bert Bell.  His best-selling book, "Present at the Creation" is his life story being around football and was co-written by famous sportswriter, Ron Borges.  We know you will enjoy this fascinating conversation of Upton's amazing life.

The popular football history podcast is now a national radio show on the SportsMap Radio Network! Airing Saturdays from 11am-Noon Eastern/10-11 am Central – connecting the past, present and future of pro and college football. This episode aired July 2, 2022 and featured guest Upton Bell sharing memories of Hugh McElhenny and rating the greatest tight ends of all time. Host Jackson Michael discussed the Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill trades, the importance of NFL quarterback leadership, and NFL legend Marlin Briscoe. Episodes of The Game Before the Money Radio Show will be posted weekly throughout the 2022 NFL season. Additional episodes of The Game Before the Money Podcast featuring pro and college football legends will also be posted regularly.  Learn more at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.

Remember the guy who caused the fumble that Minnesota Viking Jim Marshall ran the wrong way against the 49ers in 1964? Michael Jackson sure does. That player would be Bill Butler, one of the many veteran NFL players Jackson has interviewed for his NFL history podcast and blog The Game Before the Money. His book of those interviews is The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL, available at Amazon, Barnes and Nobel and the University of Nebraska Press. His other works include a study of the 1979 Oilers, “Red, White, and Columbia Blue: Chasing the Dream with the 1979 Houston Oilers.” Jackson also co-hosts a Saturday morning radio show with Upton Bell from 10 to 11 on the SportsMap Radio Network, carried by about 70 stations nationwide. Furthermore, he is a veteran Strat-O-Matic player — and we all know how the cards and dice inspire us to delve more deeply into NFL history. His books, podcast and radio show are the perfect way to learn more about specific eras of the NFL to help inform your replay projects. He also recently received a development grant to conduct an oral history project with HBCU players like Hall of Fame Chief and Oiler Elvin Bethea. The Game Before the Money website: https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/ TGBTM radio show: https://www.sportsmapradio.com/shows/the-game-before-the-money/ Jackson's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Michael/e/B08PW2W3BJ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1656169229&sr=1-1 Bill Butler's story at TGBTM: https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/bill-butler-nfl-packers-cowboys-steelers-vikings/ Carl Eller remembers Jim Marshall's wrong-way fumble recovery: https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/cejm/

She's the most highly-acclaimed female sportscaster of all time! Host Steven Maggi talks with CBS Television's legendary Lesley Visser about sports, television, and what it takes to make it in a man's world www.sportsracx.com/

It's Part II of our talk with "The Godfather of Philly Sports" Ray Didinger.  Host Steven Maggi and Upton Bell chat with the Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus "The Voice of Baseball in New York" Ed Randall.

It's Part I of our talk with "The Godfather of Philly Sports" Ray Didinger.  Host Steven Maggi and Upton Bell chat with the Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Football History Dude is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear). NETWORK SPONSORS https://sportshistorynetwork.com/row1/ (Row One) - the vintage shop for sports history fans! EPISODE SUMMARY This week I bring Tim Hanlon on the show to take us back in the DeLorean to many moments in the football history of leagues that are now "defunct." I found Tim way back in 2019 when Upton Bell first reached out to me for my "first interview opportunity." I had to perform some research, so I typed "UPTON BELL" into my podcast player, and wouldn't ya know it, Good Seats Still Available released an interview with Upton right around the day of my first episode being released. It was destiny. There are a ton of football topics and episodes of "Good Seats Still Available" (and even more when you count overall sports). At the time of this release, Tim's already on episode 258. I highly recommend you head over to Tim's entire podcast library after listening to this interview. We couldn't get into all of them, so I grabbed a few to talk about and asked Tim to share some stories about each. As with his podcast, Tim did not disappoint. Here are a few of the episodes we and topics we get into: Arena Football League history (including the origin and a moment in time that Tim shares with the founder of the league) Birmingham and Memphis's never-ending quest for a Pro Football team The World League of Football and NFL Europe WFL (World Football League) history The original XFL What league Tim would use my converted DeLorean to bring the entire league to modern times to watch it play out and survive And much more.... AUTHOR BIO - TIM HANLON Tim Hanlon is the host and producer of the "Good Seats Still Available" podcast -- the culmination of a life-long fascination, and downright unhealthy obsession with the defunct, abandoned and otherwise abjectly forgotten corners of professional North American sports.  Though hotly debated in professional psychology circles, most people believe the original source of Tim's questionable, borderline-perverse passion for lost sports history dates back to his unmitigated childhood love affair with his first true professional sports mistress -- the (original) New York Cosmos of the (original) North American Soccer League.  The "http://www.miramax.com/movie/once-in-a-lifetime-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-new-york-cosmos/ (Once in a Lifetime)" thrills of witnessing some of the world's greatest soccer players prancing about the sparkling-new Giants Stadium Astroturf beginning in 1977, left an indelible mark on an impressionable 11-year-old suburban New Jersey kid -- whose head spun trying to keep track of an unending procession of NASL teams the Cosmos played, each with bold and distinctive names like Rogues (Memphis), Lancers (Rochester), Tea Men (New England, then Jacksonville), Sting (Chicago), and Blizzard (Toronto).  A mere seven years later, however, the Cosmos and the NASL were gone -- just as fast as they seemed to arrive. By then, Tim had spread his allegiances to the upstart Major Indoor Soccer League (including season tickets to the lamentable 1981-82 New Jersey Rockets); the brash United States Football League (with its braggadocio of an owner, Donald Trump); and the fledgling Major Indoor Lacrosse League's (1988) champion New Jersey Saints. And each time, losing them to eventual disappointment and oblivion. Now, many years later, Tim seeks to figure out the people, places and circumstances behind some of the most interesting professional sports teams and leagues that once were, and now are not. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/ (The Football History Dude) is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I'm your host, Arnie Chapman, and I'm just a regular...

A NEW YORK METS SHOW WITH FRANCHISE ICONS ED KRANEPOOL AND JAY HOOK. Some hot stove nostalgia with two players who hold distinct places in Mets history. Kranepool is the longest tenured player in team history, spending his entire 18-year career with Mets, and holds the franchise record for most games played. He's the only player who was there from the original Amazin's of Casey Stengel, through the Miracle Mets of ‘69, and the back-from-the-dead pennant winning season of ‘73. Hook was the very first winning pitcher in Mets history with a complete game five-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team lost its first nine games. He shares his memories of Casey, the Polo Grounds, Marvelous Marv Throneberry, and the record-setting losing season of 1962. www.sportsracx.com/

Host Steven Maggi chats with former NBA great and Olympic Gold Medalist Spencer Haywood. Plus Upton Bell on Chicago Bears' legendary running back Gale Sayers. www.sportsracx.com/

Upton Bell, son of NFL commissioner Bert Bell who invented the draft, tells the real history of the NFL Draft. Upton also shares his drafting experience as an executive with the Colts and Patriots.  Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforethemoney.com. #NFLDraft #NFLHistory #BertBell

We're talking Dodger baseball - and not just the Los Angeles Dodgers, Brooklyn Dodgers, too! It's part one of our discussion with All-Star, MVP, and World Series champ Carl Erskine who played his entire career with the Dodgers  - in Brooklyn and L.A. www.sportsracx.com/

Former NFL executive Upton Bell joins Clark and Ian to discuss the latest changes to NFL overtime. Plus, Clark and Ian react to the retirement of Bruce Arians and the slap heard round the world.

Very Special guest Upton Bell (former GM of the New England Patriots, radio and television host) joins Don Charabin to discuss his amazing life in and out of the NFL (recorded August 4, 2021).

WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN SPORTS WITH UPTON BELL Power couple Howard and Karen Baldwin share their experiences as NHL Owners (including the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins) and Hollywood Producers (Ray, Hoosiers, and more).

Upton Bell was the owner of the long defunct Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League, a short-lived league that played one full season in 1974 and half of the 1975 season. But, man, it was an exciting time! This story has an unlikely cast of characters, from a world-renowned TV mogul to a world-class con man, a cantankerous sports announcer, an immortal pro golfer, and hey, what story would be complete without a world famous kidnapping victim? The Charlotte Hornets football team was also a financial nightmare! But Upton Bell wouldn't change one minute of it!

Former NFL executive Upton Bell joins Clark and Ira to remember the former Baltimore Colt and recently departed Tom Matte, his father and former NFL commissioner Bert Bell, and much more!

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell, "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas, Upton's Picks, "Vegas Crime Blotter" with Mr. Big, and more https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/ Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi.

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On the 50th anniversary of the  New England Patriots playing in Foxboro, former Patriots' General Manager, Upton Bell, joined Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse to talk about that first year at then Schaefer Stadium. From the traffic jams and the overflowing toilets, Upton tells great stories about the Patriots beginning in Foxboro! Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC

Upton Bell is a former National Football League executive, currently a talk show host and commentator. He is the son of former National Football League commissioner Bert Bell and Broadway actress Frances Upton. Bell was the NFL's youngest General Manager.  One of his notable and lasting accomplishments as Manager with the The Patriots organization was the recommendation of the name change from The Bay City Patriots to the New England Patriots. Bell later bought the team New York Stars in the World Football League.During Upton's earlier tenure with the league, he was instrumental in organizing the Colts to two NFL Championship games and two Super Bowl games, winning Super Bowl V in 1971. This is tip of the iceberg of Upton's fascinating history and connection with American Football. Check out his recollection of historical events behind the scenes in Football. Hear the stories you never knew in our interview with Upton Bell on A Mick A Mook and A Mic.

Johnny sits down with former Patriots GM Upton Bell, who is the son of Eagles founder Bert Bell. Upton talks about how his mom is truly responsible for the Eagles franchise, about the insane phone call he got from the FBI while he was owner of a WFL team, and about his book, Present at the Creation. If you enjoy fascinating and hilarious stories from a gentleman who has been affiliated with the NFL since his childhood in the 1930s, you're in for a treat.

For our seventh episode on the https://www.sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network), CFL fan and Grey Cup attendee https://www.uptonbell.com/ (Upton Bell), joins us. Upton is the former director of personnel of the Baltimore Colts, general manager of the New England Patriots, and owner of the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. After football, Upton transitioned into sports broadcasting in the New England area where he was the host of "Calling All Sports", "Sports Nightly", "Sports Line", and "Sports Beat." Upton was also the color commentator for the Boston Breakers, Boston Celtics, Boston College and Ivy League football, as well as an interviewer for the Patriots pregame show. He also served as co-host of the first nationally televised NFL draft on PBS in 1977. In the 1980s Upton transitioned to talk radio in Boston where he interviewed three presidents and countless other national figures.  Upton is the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, and, in 2017, he, along with Ron Borges, authored "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game."

For our seventh episode on the Sports History Network, CFL fan and Grey Cup attendee Upton Bell, joins us. Upton is the former director of personnel of the Baltimore Colts, general manager of the New England Patriots, and owner of the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. After football, Upton transitioned into sports broadcasting in the New England area where he was the host of "Calling All Sports", "Sports Nightly", "Sports Line", and "Sports Beat." Upton was also the color commentator for the Boston Breakers, Boston Celtics, Boston College and Ivy League football, as well as an interviewer for the Patriots pregame show. He also served as co-host of the first nationally televised NFL draft on PBS in 1977. In the 1980s Upton transitioned to talk radio in Boston where he interviewed three presidents and countless other national figures. Upton is the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, and, in 2017, he, along with Ron Borges, authored "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game."

Upton Bell is a former NFL front office executive and the author of Present At The Creation, an autobiography of his life in National Football League. In this conversation, Upton takes Aron through the course of his football life that begins with his father, Commissioner Bert Bell, and carries on through his days in the front offices of the Baltimore Colts, the New England Patriots and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. https://www.thefootballodyssey.com/ https://twitter.com/FootballOdyc https://www.instagram.com/thefootballodyssey/ https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Present-Creation-Life-Rise-Americas/dp/149620039X --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Baltimore Colts Director of Player Personnel Upton Bell takes us behind the scenes of Super Bowl 3 between the Colts and the New York Jets. We all know about Joe Namath and the story of the Jets playing for the pride of the entire AFL that day, now hear inside stories about Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom's planned victory party, what was discussed on the Colts bus going to the game, and how Super Bowl 3 was the precursor to modern Super Bowls. This episode is Part 3 of a three-part series called, "Three Games that Changed the NFL" with Upton Bell. Learn more at https://TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com

A SALUTE TO JACKIE ROBINSON AND BRANCH RICKEY WITH AUTHORS JONATHAN EIG, LEE LOWENFISH AND SPORTS RACX CONTRIBUTOR UPTON BELL Lee Lowenfish, “Branch Rickey: Baseball's Ferocious Gentleman," Jonathan Eig, author of “Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season,” along with Upton Bell, who had personal relationships with both Robinson and Rickey, provide detailed looks at the events leading up to that historic contract signing and the ensuing challenges endured by both of these baseball pioneers. Topics discussed include: * Separating the truths and myths associated with both Rickey and Robinson * The similarities and differences that bound these two men * The unwelcoming environment presented by Major League Baseball * Was New York the only baseball city where this experiment could succeed? * The lasting impact on both professional sports and society as a whole

Upton Bell's father Bert Bell was NFL Commissioner when the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants in overtime to claim the 1958 NFL Championship Game. The game is often called “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” Hear Upton share his memories of attending the game and how Johnny Unitas' leadership and poise still inspire him decades later. The episode also recaps the game by recalling lost moments and illustrates how the drama of the 1958 NFL Championship permanently lofted the NFL to new heights and sent the league on its way to becoming the most popular sports league in U.S. history. This episode is Part 2 of a three-part series, "Three Games that Changed the NFL, featuring guest Upton Bell." Part 1 is Episode 40 of The Game Before the Money Podcast -- "1948 NFL Championship -- The Cornerstone of Super Bowl Sunday." Part 3 will focus on Super Bowl 3. Episodes of The Game before the Money Podcast are released every other week, except for certain episodes that may take longer to create. The show is produced and hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL, published by the University of Nebraska Press. Many episodes feature interviews with pro and college football legends. Learn more at https://TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com. Sound effects and original music produced and composed by 11 Productions.

Here are some of the headlines we hit on in this episode: What an honor we had to speak with an NFL legend himself, Upton Bell to discuss and pay tribute to his Father, Commissioner Bert Bell, who contributed so much to the NFL we know now, and probably saved the League from itself! Upton has generously shared his family's football nostalgia with the world by securing it in the http://exhibits.library.umass.edu/scua/s/upton-bell/page/welcome (UMass Amherst's Upton Bell Collection.) I strongly suggest visiting the site while you listed to see some of the outstanding memorabilia Upton has collected and contributed to the museum. Upton Bell is very active on Twitter as he can be followed @UptonBell . His books and even more info about this remarkable man and his legendary football family can be found https://www.uptonbell.com/ (Here for More Upton Bell)! Come join us at the https://pigskindispatch.com/ (Pigskin Dispatch website) to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ https://pigskindispatch.com/home/Email-subscriber (Email-subscriber) We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff & great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database). Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!) We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today. Support this podcast

Upton Bell shares his memories of attending the 1948 NFL Championship Game with his father, NFL commissioner Bert Bell, in this episode of The Game before the Money Podcast. This episode also includes an interview clip from Al Wistert, a Philadelphia Eagles lineman and 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist. The 1948 NFL Championship Game was the first televised NFL Championship Game and laid the foundation for what has become Super Bowl Sunday. Hear how Bert Bell's foresight helped grow the NFL's future through the powerful new technology of television. The 1948 NFL Championship Game featured a rematch of the previous year's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals). The teams played in a blizzard and battled both the elements and their opponents. Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren nearly missed the game because of the weather before scoring the game's winning touchdown, powered by perhaps one of the greatest blocks in NFL history. You will also learn how both teams utilized versions of modern NFL offenses rather than the “three yards and a cloud of dust” adjective that is often erroneously used to describe the era. Episodes of The Game before the Money Podcast are released each week, except for certain episodes that take about two weeks to create. The show is produced and hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL, published by the University of Nebraska Press. Many episodes feature interviews with pro and college football legends. Learn more at https://TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.

Son of NFL president Bert Bell, former NFL executive, long term radio host and social commentator Upton Bell discusses his donation of his family's memorabilia collection to the University of Massachusetts/Amherst https://www.sportsracx.com/

The son of Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Art. Jr, was there from the creation, when his father purchased this flagship NFL franchise with gambling winnings. As team scouting director, Art Jr. supervised the drafts that built the legendary 1970's dynasty teams. During this time the Steelers drafted 10 future Hall of Fame players. In 1974, Rooney's scouting department produced five Hall of Famers, including draft picks Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster and free agent Donnie Shell. Upton Bell, son of NFL president Bert Bell, former NFL executive, long term radio host and social commentator Upton Bell discusses his donation of his family's memorabilia collection to the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. Kirstin Kay: As the Mark H. McCormack Archivist for Sports Innovation at UMass Amherst, Kirstin curates a number of significant displays, including the recently acquired Upton Bell Collection. Kirstin discusses the significance of the Bell collection, which features more than 125 football-related historic pieces accumulated by the Bell family. In addition to the Bell collection, Kirsten handles the collection of legendary pioneer sports agent Mike McCormack https://www.sportsracx.com/

On the latest episode of The Gridiron & Beyond, Bob Socci talks with Upton Bell, the former Patriots general manager and Boston radio-TV host and commentator. Bell discusses the legacy of Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee Bill Nunn, a super scout who helped build the Steelers into a 1970s dynasty, by scouting talent-rich Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Bell also shares his experiences as a young evaluator with the Colts, traveling and scouting in the Jim Crow South during the 1960s and tells us about a former Patriots quarterback who belongs in the Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talked to the world's most interesting man, Upton Bell, former Patriots General Manager, former Director of Player Personnel for the Baltimore Colts and the son of the NFL's first commissioner, Bert Bell. Upton was the youngest Director of Player Personnel in NFL history, when he was hired by Don Shula in 1965. Upton talked about how he met Shula, what it was like, how he became Patriots, GM, how Shula feels about Bill Belichick and that time he interviewed President George H. W. Bush......the day the Persian Gulf War started.

Author R.D. Rosen joins Dan to talk about his new book Tough Luck, the story of the NFL's Hall of Fame quarterback Sid Luckman, who changed the way pro football was played, and his father, Meyer, a member of Murder, Inc. Also in studio, former National Football League executive, talk show host and sports commentator Upton Bell.

Dan Buettner, Upton Bell. Dan Buettner shares recipes that could add years to your life, as he discusses “The Blue Zones Kitchen” and author, former NFL executive, and broadcaster Upton Bell talks about his family’s long connection with the NFL.      

The World Football League The World Football League was a short-lived professional football league, and Upton Bell was the owner of one of the teams, the Charlotte Hornets.  In this episode, we pick right back up with the last part of the Upton Bell episode.  This time we fire up that DeLorean and head back to November 22, 1959.  The reason for this is because this is the day the Boston Patriots officially became a member of the American Football League. Upton didn't know on this date he would end up working for the Boston Patriots in the future, let alone the fact he would make the suggestion to rename them the New England Patriots.  He also was not aware of his father passing away a month and a half before the Patriots were born would ultimately lead to him owning a team in the WFL. Life is crazy, and you never know what's going to happen.  Upton passes this message to listeners of the show throughout the interview.  Note - if you have not listened to the first 2 parts of the interview, then I suggest you do so first.  It's a chronological kind of deal for Upton's life. Part 1 - Growing Up With Bert Bell Part 2 - Learning From Don Shula and Johnny Unitas   Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization.  And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time.  Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking.  This is the 10,000 Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.  So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  There was never a dull moment, and I highly suggest you pick it up.  The interview is a 3-part series, but it would take triple that to cover everything in this book (maybe more).  It's mostly a chronology of Upton's life.  The book starts at the beginning, giving you an inside look into why Bert Bell was considered the First Great Commissioner.  Then it walks you through his days with the Baltimore Colts, on to the craziness of the disorganized "Boston" Patriots, up to his time as an owner in the WFL, and then as a broadcaster.  Of course, there's plenty more in between. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode https://thefootballhistorydude.com/about-the-show/ (Visit me on the web - my about page) https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Contact the show) https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter) Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. http://www.myfootballmoment.com (Click here to share your favorite football moment) Tweet LINKS FROM THE SHOW http://www.mattalgeo.com/home.html (Matthew Algeo Website) NFL Films - The Story of the Steagles The Steagles -... Support this podcast

Upton Bell Interview - Part 2 Note - This is part 2 of a 3-part series, diving into Upton's place in Baltimore Colts history.  If you did not listen to part 1, I highly suggest you listen to last week's episode about how it was for Upton growing up with Bert Bell first. This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to October 11, 1959, the day Bert Bell passed away in front of his 2 teams at Franklin Field.  We talked about this during the Bert Bell episode, and we left last week's episode off with this untimely death, forcing Upton Bell to make a decision about his future.  In this episode, we find out what Upton did next, and how that decision ended up shaping the rest of his life.  The story is told through the experiences of Upton Bell. Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization.  And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time.  Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking.  This is the 10,000 Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.  So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  There was never a dull moment, and I highly suggest you pick it up.  The interview is a 3-part series, but it would take triple that to cover everything in this book (maybe more).  It's mostly a chronology of Upton's life.  The book starts at the beginning, giving you an inside look into why Bert Bell was considered the First Great Commissioner.  Then it walks you through his days with the Baltimore Colts, on to the craziness of the disorganized "Boston" Patriots, up to his time as an owner in the WFL, and then as a broadcaster.  Of course, there's plenty more in between. This is the movie Upton talked about during this episode that gives you an idea of Baltimore Colts history and what the team meant to the city.  He said it gives you a good idea of what it was like back then. Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode https://thefootballhistorydude.com/about-the-show/ (Visit me on the web - my about page) https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Contact the show) https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter) Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. http://www.myfootballmoment.com (Click here to share your favorite football moment) Tweet LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://www.uptonbell.com/ (Upton Bell Website) Upton Bell Interview (Part 1) - Growing Up With Bert Bell       Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. " /> Mash This Button to Subscribe to Support this podcast

Upton Bell Interview - Part 1 This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to April 15, 1904, the birthdate of Frances Upton.  Frances is the mother of this week's guest, Upton Bell.  The Football History Dude podcast happened to release on April 15, 2018, so there's a premonition going on here.  You will find out in the episode how Frances Upton and the podcast are linked in the upcoming 100th season of the NFL.  The story is told through the experiences of Upton Bell. Here you can find the dedicated Upton Bell page. Upton is the son of the First Great Commissioner of the NFL - Bert Bell.  He joins us to share stories from his book: Present at the Creation - My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game.  Upton's book walks you through a journey in the history of the NFL unlike anyone else can. He had a first-hand glimpse of the beginning of the NFL when he was the son of Bert Bell, the first Great Commissioner.  Upton was at a crossroads when his father passed away and ended up working for the Baltimore Colts and the Great Don Shula.  He was the youngest GM in the NFL at the time when he took over for the then, Boston Patriots.  He later owned the Charlotte Hornets, a World Football League organization.  And as if that wasn’t enough of a diverse background, he worked his way into the media as a sportscaster. Oh, by the way, he interviewed some of the greatest people in the nation at the time.  Some include George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, and Stephen Hawking.  This is the 10,000 foot Eagle Eye View of Upton’s life, and there’s no way I could do it justice, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.  So without further ado, I present to you, Upton Bell.  So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Upton Bell Book - Present At The Creation Note - As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  There was never a dull moment, and I highly suggest you pick it up.  The interview is a 3-part series, but it would take triple that to cover everything in this book (maybe more).  It's mostly a chronology of Upton's life.  The book starts at the beginning, giving you an inside look into why Bert Bell was considered the First Great Commissioner.  Then it walks you through his days with the Baltimore Colts, on to the craziness of the disorganized "Boston" Patriots, up to his time as an owner in the WFL, and then as a broadcaster.  Of course, there's plenty more in between. Tweet Connect with the show: Visit the show notes for this episode https://thefootballhistorydude.com/about-the-show/ (Visit me on the web - my about page) https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Contact the show) https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter) Subscribe on YouTube Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show?  This is your chance to share your story with all my listener’s. http://www.myfootballmoment.com (Click here to share your favorite football moment) LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://www.uptonbell.com/ (Upton Bell Website) Bert Bell episode   Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. " /> Mash This Button to Subscribe to the Newsletter Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Support this podcast

The podcast this week features Upton Bell (@uptonbell).+ Discusses his book, “Present At The Creation,” including his parents — former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell and Broadway actress Frances Upton...+ His father's impact founding the NFL Draft and leading the NFL from essentially a semi-pro league to America's Game...+ His own career as a football executive, including a season with the Boston Patriots as the NFL's youngest GM...* Johnny Unitas and Tim Brady...+ Don Shula and Bill Belichick...+ His career as a longtime Boston TV-radio sports Talk host... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bert Bell founded the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933. In 1946, he took over as NFL Commissioner. His innovations provide a backbone for the modern game and pro sports in general. A few of his innovations include: the player draft, overtime, and the weekly injury report. He also vaulted the NFL into the age of television. Learn the backstories to these innovations -- as well as Bell's role in the foundation of the American Football League -- from Bell's son, Upton Bell, in this episode of The Game before the Money Podcast.  Brought to you by NBAutographs.com.  

Football and media have grown up and exploded together in this country and former Patriots GM and media personality Upton Bell was Present at the Creation. That's also the title of Upton Bell's book. It is a compelling read outlining the early days of the NFL, AFL.World League, and the man responsible for the Boston Patriots to the Bay State Patriots to the New England Patriots. This broadcast and sports legend joins Jimmy Young in studio for a special edition of Behind the Media

Football and media have grown up and exploded together in this country and former Patriots GM and media personality Upton Bell was Present at the Creation. That's also the title of Upton Bell's book. It is a compelling read outlining the early days of the NFL, AFL.World League, and the man responsible for the Boston Patriots to the Bay State Patriots to the New England Patriots. This broadcast and sports legend joins Jimmy Young in studio for a special edition of Behind the Media. Part 2.

Football and media have grown up and exploded together in this country and former Patriots GM and media personality Upton Bell was Present at the Creation. That's also the title of Upton Bell's book. It is a compelling read outlining the early days of the NFL, AFL.World League, and the man responsible for the Boston Patriots to the Bay State Patriots to the New England Patriots. This broadcast and sports legend joins Jimmy Young in studio for a special edition of Behind the Media. Part 3

Upton Bell grew up at the knee of the National Football League’s second-ever commissioner – his father, the legendary Bert Bell – who not only saved professional football from financial ruin in the aftermath of World War II, but also became one of its greatest innovators.  Originator of the iconic phrase “on any given Sunday,” the senior Bell created lasting contributions to the NFL, such as the first pro football draft, scheduling parity, television revenue-sharing, and sudden-death overtime. For the junior Upton, it was a priceless childhood amidst pro football’s formative years – begun while watching his father draw up the league schedule each year using dominoes at the kitchen table – steeped in the personalities, lore, and economic pragmatism of a game that would ultimately dominate the American professional sports landscape like no other. In a seemingly preordained career, Upton Bell (Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America’s Game) has been an owner (the wacky World Football League’s Charlotte Hornets), a general manager (the NFL’s New England [née AFL Boston] Patriots), a player personnel director (the 1960s NFL-dominant Baltimore Colts), and long-time sports commentator/talk radio host – remaining a true and insightful “football guy” throughout. In this very revealing conversation, Bell joins Tim Hanlon to discuss his personal and professional journey through the sport he loves; the lessons learned and insights gleaned from his unique purview into the pro game’s coming-of-age era; the current state of the NFL and where it might be headed; and heretofore untold stories about the stranger-than-fiction WFL. This week’s episode is brought to you by SportsHistoryCollectibles.com, Audible (where you can listen to the audiobook version of Present at the Creation!) and Podfly.

Trags welcomes Ron Borges to the pod to discuss his new book with Upton Bell, "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game" as well as how the Patriots will fare against the Oakland Raiders this Sunday in Mexico City. 1:00 - Ron Borges of The Boston Herald & Talk of Fame Radio 2:00 - Discussing Borges' book with Upton Bell, "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game"  

Upton Bell returns to the Boston media spotlight with a new Ron Borges co-written book and a reflective exchange with Bob at our Original Wahlburgers Studio in Hingham.

Upton Bell Interview by Talk of Fame Network

Upton Bell Interview by Talk of Fame Network

The man who applied "New England" to "Patriots" talks business, football, and the January auto accident that nearly claimed his life.