In the 1970's, Pittsburgh was known as the "City of Champions" with the Steelers, Pirates, and University of Pittsburgh winning titles throughout the decade. The Penguins, however, had minimal success during those years. All of that would change in 1984 when they drafted Mario Lemieux. The 6'4" center from Montreal was phenomenal his first few years in the NHL, but he needed a strong supporting cast to make Pittsburgh a contender. Enter 5 time Stanley Cup winning coach Scotty Bowman, the Penguins drafted a prodigy in Jaromir Jagr, acquired a Czech-mate for the right winger, and made a blockbus ..read more

If you were to create a cartoon with the biggest sports stars on the planet, who would it be? In 1991, a short lived animated series called ProStars featured the 3 greatest athletes in the world: Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky. Every Saturday morning, The ProStars teamed together to help kids all over the globe, from The Australian Outback to the Amazon Rainforest. Among these adventures, these superheroes take on wacky villains with high-tech sports gadgets, and even rescue the Stanley Cup! Was this a good cartoon? Depends on who you ask, but we breakdown all of the cartoon hij ..read more

It’s our 18th episode and it's only fitting that we’re talkin’ golf! In this episode we’re chronicling the career of John Daly, one of the most colorful characters in the history of the sport. We discuss what makes the Diet Coke drinkin', cigarette-smokin', Loudmouth wearin' golfer such a beloved figure in the game.  From humble beginnings in Dardanelle, Arkansas, John Daly had a natural talent for the game.  When he burst on to the scene in 1991, he resonated with regular working class people almost overnight. Driving the ball longer than anyone else at the time, John attracted a ne ..read more

By the age of 20, Monica Seles was the #1 ranked player in the world. Her unique style of play and vocal intonations on the court made her a captivating pop culture phenomenon, with fans like Johnny Carson and Jerry Seinfeld. But on April 30, 1993, it would be a fan of one of her biggest rivals that would change the trajectory of her career and the tennis world forever. In this episode, we chronicle the legendary career of Tennis Hall of Famer, Monica Seles. From her development as an amateur at the Bollettieri academy, to winning her first 6 grand slam finals as a professional, few have had a ..read more

Long before he was selling millions of grills, a hamburger loving George Foreman surprised many in April of 1991. Proving that age is just a number, the 42 year-old Foreman sought to reclaim the Heavyweight title after being retired for 10 years against the 28 year-old champion, Evander Holyfield. We discuss the careers of both boxers leading up to the fight, including their Olympic Medals, the most infamous call in boxing history, and the fight in Zaire with Muhammad Ali that transcended sports. This highly anticipated match had many celebrities making their predictions for the fight, includi ..read more

In this episode we’re taking you back to April 1991 as we chronicle Duke’s rise to prominence. We’ll be talking about Mike Krzyzewski's humble beginnings in Chicago, his time in the U.S. Army, his first few seasons coaching Duke, and this historic national championship run. After 4 straight final four appearances and a devastating 30 point loss in the national championship game to UNLV the previous year, Duke was determined to finally win the big one. Christian Laettner and Bobby Hurley were joined by freshman phenom Grant Hill, who helped lead them to an undefeated regular season at Cameron I ..read more

We go from one Superbowl to the next as WrestleMania VII ushers in a newwwww era in the company's history. The U.S. was still fresh into the war in Iraq, and to capitalize on the current climate, Vince McMahon cooked up a main event like no other: "Super-Stars and Stripes Forever" brother! Sgt. Slaughter, an Iraqi  sympathizer and WWF Champion vs. Hulk Hogan, The All-American hero and face of the company. In a match that symbolized the real world state of affairs, tensions were pabable throughout Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena among the 16,000+ in attendance.  The event also feat ..read more

After a much needed break, we’re back for season 2 and kicking things off in 1991 with Super Bowl XXV.  The Buffalo Bills & New York Giants face each other in a Super Bowl that had a patriotic backdrop and a national anthem no one will ever forget. With the US entering the Gulf War, tensions were high at home and abroad. In front of over 73,000 fans there were several lead changes, no turnovers, and 2 legendary head coaches in a game that came down to the final seconds. We break down the contrasting styles of the Bill & Giants, the nostalgic commercials of the era, and the unique ..read more

We’re baaaaack! Dave made his way out west to record this episode in L.A. and we couldn’t have had a better time! The best part of the trip? We finally got a chance to record the podcast in person for the first time! In the season one finale, we recap the year that was 1990 and relive all the sports moments that made that year memorable. From Super Bowl XXIV to the knockout heard round the world, the world of sports saw some unique events take place. We cover all of it, including a West Germany World Cup victory, Andre’s Agassi’s near “wardrobe malfunction," and a pair of All-Star games in Mia ..read more

Long before the likes of Federer and Nadal, there was one rivalry that dominated the sport of tennis: Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. Arguably the greatest server and returner of their era, their contrasting personalities and styles of play made for must see TV every time they stepped on the court. We'll discuss their impact on the sport itself, as their 22 combined Grand Slam titles helped define an entire generation of men's tennis. Questions, Comments, Concerns, Critiques? Let us know what you think at sportsinthe90s@gmail.com. You can also comment on our social media feeds: https://www.face ..read more