The Official PFRA Podcast

By: Sports History Network
  • Summary

  • The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players. Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series. Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for the Infinity Sports Network and SiriusXM NFL Radio covering all Cleveland Browns home games.
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Episodes
  • Official PFRA Podcast: Upton Bell
    May 8 2025

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    LINKS

    The Official PFRA Podcast Website

    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Jon and George interview Upton Bell. Bell is a former NFL Personnel Director and GM, former WFL Owner and GM, and the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell.

    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND

    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • PFRA Podcast: Former NFL RB Leroy Hoard
    Apr 25 2025

    The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    LINKS

    The Official PFRA Podcast Website

    The Professional Football Researchers Association Website

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    Jon & George chat with former University of Michigan stand-out Leroy Hoard. The bruising back played for the Browns, Vikings, Ravens & Panthers.

    THE OFFICIAL PFRA PODCAST BACKGROUND

    The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

    Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

    Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers
    Apr 24 2025

    Digits Dynasty is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

    HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY

    “Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history.

    Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes across all of sports history, that highlight the legends who wore it. From iconic moments to personal stories, we break down the impact these athletes had on their teams and the game itself.

    Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

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    3 mins
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