• 1977 Denver Broncos and The "Orange Crush Defense"

  • Jul 30 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
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1977 Denver Broncos and The "Orange Crush Defense"

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  • Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Whenever football fans talk about great teams of the past that failed in their quest to win the Super Bowl, the 1977 Denver Broncos get overlooked. Perhaps it’s because this was the team's first successful season in its 18-year existence. Before 1977, the Broncos had only three winning seasons in seventeen years. Whatever the reason, they tend to get overlooked, in my opinion....

    You can read the full blog post here.

    YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

    Host 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 Time

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