Unforgettable Gridiron Glory: Reliving Football's Greatest Moments with Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, it’s an absolute pleasure to be with you. Today, we have a very special guest who’s made a remarkable name for himself in the world of sports writing—Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski.

Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has a gift for capturing the essence of the sports we love, and today, he’s here to talk about his latest book, Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments. If you’re a football fan—or even if you’re not—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on America’s most beloved sport. Joe Posnanski will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our website for more details, and also at Smithsonian Associates site.  

Imagine the thrill of Joe Montana’s epic touchdown pass to Dwight Clark in 1981, the tension as the ball soared through the air, and the eruption of joy as Clark made “The Catch” that would forever be etched into football history. As a long time 49er Faithful fan, I remember it well.  Or think of the pure, improbable magic of Eli Manning’s “Helmet Catch” that led the New York Giants to a stunning victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. These are the moments that make football more than just a game—they’re part of our cultural fabric.

But how do we choose the greatest moments in a sport so rich in history? That’s the challenge Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has taken on.

My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski for his generous time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to Sam Heninger, Executive Producer for his help in making today’s show the high quality program it always is.  And of course my thanks to you my wonderful audience here on the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.  

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