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7 days ago
E96: 2023 NFL Wrap Up with Upton Bell
7 days ago
7 days ago
Upton Bell, a former executive with the Colts and Patriots, looks back at the 2023 NFL season and how it rates historically. He also discusses how he approached the NFL Draft, the state of the NFL in modern times, and who he thinks is the best player in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
E94: First Ever AFC Championship
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Baltimore hosted the first-ever AFC Championship Game. Former Baltimore executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the game and building the Super Bowl 5 champion Baltimore Colts. He also shares memories of the 1957 Lions-49ers playoff and predicts this week's NFC Championship and AFC Championship.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
E92: Upton Bell Chats 2023 NFL Season
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Upton Bell, a Colts executive in the 1960s and with their Super Bowl 5 championship team, gives his thoughts on the current NFL season. Topics include offensive line play, coaching, and officiating. The program is hosted by oral historian and author Jackson Michael.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
E86: Upton Bell 1960s NFL Draft Stories
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Former Colts executive Upton Bell shares NFL Draft stories from the 1960s, including stories previously never told about the NFL/AFL war. He also discusses scouting star players he drafted and his conversations with Colts head coach Don Shula.
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Friday Feb 10, 2023
E85: Three Super Bowl Interviews
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Super Bowl 30 MVP Larry Brown of the Cowboys, two-time Super Bowl winner Dan Neil of the Broncos, and Colts executive Upton Bell share their Super Bowl memories and insight into this year’s game. Upton’s father founded the Philadelphia Eagles, and adds a special touch to the show. The three guests have a combined seven Super Bowl's worth of experience.
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Saturday Jan 07, 2023
E81: Upton Bell Discusses Damar Hamlin
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell provides perspective on Damar Hamlin's injury, based on his lifetime of pro football experience.
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
E77: Thanksgiving Football with Upton Bell
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell shares the history of Thanksgiving NFL games. He discusses his favorite moments, how NFL Thanksgiving games have changed, and the first televised NFL Thanksgiving game -- a broadcast set up by his father, NFL commissioner Bert Bell.
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Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Ep 75: Remembering Charley Trippi with Upton Bell
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Former NFL executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the great Charley Trippi, including meeting him at the Cardinals training camp in 1947 and seeing Trippi score two touchdowns in the 1947 NFL Championship Game.
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
E73: NFL War Heroes with Upton Bell
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Upton Bell, son of NFL commissioner Bert Bell, shares about NFL icons were American heroes off the football field during World War I and World War II. He also tells the story of how his father may have saved the NFL from collapse during World War II.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
E64: The REAL Story of the NFL Draft - Upton Bell
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Upton Bell, son of NFL commissioner Bert Bell who invented the draft, tells the real history of the NFL Draft. Upton also shares his drafting experience as an executive with the Colts and Patriots.
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