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New Zealand All Blacks – One Color. Always Black. | Hall of Teams The New Zealand All Blacks are the most iconic team in rugby history. From the haka to the silver fern and the legendary black jersey, the All Blacks built a legacy of dominance that reshaped the sport and inspired a nation. In this episode of Hall of Teams, host Kirk Jensen — World Champion and Sports Historian — takes you deep into the All Blacks’ story. From the birth of the black jersey to their legendary early tours, and from the power of the haka to their World Cup triumphs, this is the journey of rugby’s most legendary side. From muddy pitches to modern stadiums, discover how the All Blacks built a legacy that still echoes around the world. Along the way, you’ll hear Trivia from the Hall — surprising facts and hidden gems that bring sports history to life. Every inducted team also finds its place on the Hall of Teams – Wall of Honor, a growing collection celebrating the greatest clubs across sport, across time, and across the world. 👉 Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite episode this season. The team with the most likes, comments, and subscribers will be crowned Team of the Year in our season finale. ________________________________________ ⏳TIMELINE 00:00 Ep 003 The New Zealand All Blacks - One Color Always Black 02:00 Chapter 1: Shadows and Gods 07:39 Trivia from the Hall #1 - The Try That Time Forgot 08:47 Chapter 2: Wearing the Silver Fern 10:39 Trivia from the Hall #2 - The Fern That Grew from War 11:30 Chapter 3: The Call of the Haka 16:03 Chapter 4: When Giants Bruise 18:29 Trivia from the Hall #3 - Why It’s Try and a Test 19:40 Chapter 5: The Unbroken Thread 22:07 Chapter 6: Always Black 24:02 Chapter 7: Why They Matter 24:25 Induction into Hall of Teams 26:11 Next Time - The Green Bay Packers ________________________________________ 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW HALL OF TEAMS 🎵 Spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts 📚 Amazon Music ▶️ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4NgLRAJbTgOrebXMTb_gBQjInb46p8K_&si=AsgAgPYrdFhKMrye ________________________________________ 📌 CONNECT WITH HALL OF TEAMS 🌐 Website: https://hallofteams.com 🎥 YouTube: / @hallofteams 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HallofTeams 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HallofTeams 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@HallofTeams 👉 Follow for behind-the-scenes, trivia clips, and updates on new episodes! ________________________________________ 📖 ABOUT HALL OF TEAMS The Hall of Teams is where history’s greatest sports teams are remembered, honored, and brought to life. Each episode blends cinematic storytelling, historical accuracy, and immersive sound design to rival the best sports documentaries. From football to baseball, rugby to hockey, cricket to basketball — every team’s story reveals why sports matter to us all. Across Sport. Across Time. Across the World. ________________________________________ 🙌 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe to help grow the Hall. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #AllBlacks #RugbyHistory #NewZealand #HallOfTeams #SilverFern #Haka #KaMate #KapaOPango #WorldCupRugby #Dynasty #EdenPark
New Zealand All Blacks - One Color. Always Black.
Sheffield F.C. – The World’s First Football Club (1857) | Hall of Teams EPISODE 02 In 1857, two cricketers from Sheffield — Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest — founded the world’s first football club. Sheffield F.C. became the birthplace of the organized game, writing the earliest set of rules and laying the foundations for the global sport we know today. In this episode of Hall of Teams, host Kirk Jensen — World Champion and Sports Historian — takes you back to football’s origin story. From the creation of the Sheffield Rules to the first derby against Hallam F.C., and from “married vs. singles” matches to innovations like free kicks and corners, this is where football’s DNA was written. From the muddy pitches of 19th-century England to the chants still heard today, discover how a small club from Sheffield left a legacy felt in every stadium across the world. Along the way, you’ll hear Trivia from the Hall — surprising facts and hidden gems that bring sports history to life. Every inducted team also finds its place on the Hall of Teams – Wall of Honor, a growing collection celebrating the greatest clubs across sport, across time, and across the world. 👉 Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite episode this season. The team with the most likes, comments, and subscribers will be crowned Team of the Year in our season finale. ________________________________________ ⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the Hall of Teams 01:01 Sheffield Football Club 01:16 Chapter 1: Where Football Was Born 02:56 Chapter 2: Writing the Rules 07:11 Trivia from the Hall #1 - The Rouge 08:19 Chapter 3: Colors and Crest 10:20 Chapter 4: Matches That Echoed 12:32 Trivia from the Hall #2 - A Message to the Future 13:26 Chapter 5: Legacy on the Line 15:26 Chapter 6: A King Visits the Cradle 17:27 Chapter 7: Why They Matter 18:20 Induction into the Hall of Teams 18:48 Team of the Year 19:45 Next Time - The New Zealand All Blacks ________________________________________ 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW HALL OF TEAMS 🎵 Spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts 📚 Amazon Music ▶️ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4NgLRAJbTgOrebXMTb_gBQjInb46p8K_&si=AsgAgPYrdFhKMrye ________________________________________ 📌 CONNECT WITH HALL OF TEAMS 🌐 Website: https://hallofteams.com 🎥 YouTube: / @hallofteams 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HallofTeams 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HallofTeams 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@HallofTeams 👉 Follow for behind-the-scenes, trivia clips, and updates on new episodes! ________________________________________ 📖 ABOUT HALL OF TEAMS The Hall of Teams is where history’s greatest sports teams are remembered, honored, and brought to life. Each episode blends cinematic storytelling, historical accuracy, and immersive sound design to rival the best sports documentaries. From football to baseball, rugby to hockey, cricket to basketball — every team’s story reveals why sports matter to us all. Across Sport. Across Time. Across the World. ________________________________________ 🙌 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe to help grow the Hall. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #SheffieldFC #FootballHistory #SoccerHistory #HallOfTeams #1857 #TheOriginals
Sheffield FC – The Birth of the Beautiful Game (1857)
The Cincinnati Red Stockings – The Birth of Pro Baseball (1869) | Hall of Teams EPISODE 01 In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the world’s first professional baseball team — forever changing the sport. In this premiere episode of Hall of Teams, host Kirk Jensen, World Champion and Sports Historian, takes you back to baseball’s earliest days: the Red Stockings’ perfect season, their daring tours across America, and the cultural impact that made them more than just a ballclub. From the iconic red stockings to the legendary players who set the standard for all who followed, discover how a team from Cincinnati left a legacy still felt in baseball today. Along the way, you’ll hear Trivia from the Hall — surprising facts and hidden gems that bring sports history to life. Every inducted team also finds its place on the Hall of Teams - Wall of Honor -, a growing collection celebrating the greatest clubs across sport, across time, and across the world. 👉 Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite episode this season. The team with the most likes, comments, and subscribers will be crowned Team of the Year in our season finale. ________________________________________ ⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cincinnati Red Stockings – Episode 1 00:59 Chapter 1 - A Game Becomes a Job 02:13 Chapter 2 - The Vision of Harry Wright 04:53 Trivia from the Hall – Bare Hands to Baseball Gloves 05:41 Chapter 3 - 1869 The Perfect Season 09:10 Trivia from the Hall - The First Curveball 12:10 Trivia from the Hall – Cranks: Baseball’s Original Fans 14:03 Chapter 4 - 1870 Southbound Thunder 15:12 Chapter 5 - The Streak Ends, the Legend Begins 18:33 Chapter 6 - A Nation Takes the Field 20:03 Chapter 7 - Why They Matter 21:33 Induction into the Hall of Teams 21:59 Team of the Year 23:03 Next Time - The Sheffield Football Club https://youtu.be/bpJBrDHtu6Y ________________________________________ 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW HALL OF TEAMS 🎵 Spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts 📚 Amazon Music ▶️ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4NgLRAJbTgOrebXMTb_gBQjInb46p8K_&si=AsgAgPYrdFhKMrye ________________________________________ 📌 CONNECT WITH HALL OF TEAMS 🌐 Website: https://hallofteams.com 🎥 YouTube: / @hallofteams 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HallofTeams 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HallofTeams 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@HallofTeams 👉 Follow for behind-the-scenes, trivia clips, and updates on new episodes! ________________________________________ 📖 ABOUT HALL OF TEAMS The Hall of Teams is where history’s greatest sports teams are remembered, honored, and brought to life. Each episode blends cinematic storytelling, historical accuracy, and immersive sound design to rival the best sports documentaries. From football to baseball, rugby to hockey, cricket to basketball — every team’s story reveals why sports matter to us all. Across Sport. Across Time. Across the World. ________________________________________ 🙌 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe to help grow the Hall. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #CincinnatiRedStockings #BaseballHistory #SportsHistory #HallOfTeams #1869 #MLBHistory
Cincinnati Red Stockings – The Birth of Pro Baseball (1869)
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