Flashbacks Archives - Franchise Sports

Super Bowl XLIII: The Super Bowl that had everything, the chance that got away for the Arizona Cardinals

May 20, 2019 Sean Halloran 0

Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers faced off against Kurt Warner’s underdog Cardinals in a match up for the ages. This for me ranks as one of the very best Super Bowls, filled with interesting narratives, wonderful plays and a tremendous finish. This review will take a step back to February 1st 2009 and address what could have been for the plucky Cards.

Decade-by-Decade – 1960s: Restructuring, pitching mastery, records broken

March 24, 2019 Thomas Frost 0

Thomas Frost's fascinating series continues, running through the 1960s.

Willie Mays: The Say Hey Kid, Hall of Famer, Giant

March 5, 2019 Archie Banks 0

His place in Cooperstown, donning the cap of a Giants team he led both in the East and the West, ensures his legacy will forever be alongside the legends of yesteryear, today and tomorrow.

Celebrating Tim Howard’s career: from the Imperials to Goodison Park

February 20, 2019 Greg Forbes 0

Tim Howard’s 21-year footballing career will come to a halt at the conclusion of the 2019 MLS season, as he finally hangs up the cleats at 40 years of age.

Adaptation, longevity, hardware: CC Sabathia will retire a modern great

February 16, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Whatever happens this season, though, he will retire as an influential figure in 21st century baseball. Few players have been so significant for three franchises, and only a handful have competed at the highest level for 19 years.

Super Bowl XXXVI: Where it all began for the New England Patriots

February 1, 2019 Sophie Bell 0

2002 was a very different time in the National Football League. For the New England Patriots, Super Bowl XXXVI was where it all began. It was the start of the Brady/Belichick dynasty that we are constantly reminded of today, game after game. It was also the first Super Bowl after the events of 9/11 and featured a half time show from U2, whom many considered one the greatest of half time shows.