NFL and College Football Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff was the MVP of Super Bowl XI. He retired as the most prolific receiver in post-season history. The nations's top collegiate receiver each year is honored with the Biletnikoff Award. And he is part of the only QB & receiving trio in league history where all 4 are in the Hall (Stabler, Branch, Casper, and himself). Great stories from a true legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
Phillies legend Larry Bowa talks about his nearly 50 years in a major league uniform as a player, coach and manager. Larry went to 5 All Star games and retired as the best fielding shortstop of all time. He was a spark plug of the 1980 World Series champ Phillies, batting .375 and notching 3 stolen bases. He also led the Cubs to their first postseason in nearly 40 years, and he won an NL Manager of the Year award. Listen for some great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 42
John Salley won 4 NBA rings with 3 teams in 3 decades in 2 millenniums. He was an original member of Detroit's Bad Boys and a practitioner of the Jordan Rules, and then won w/ MJ & Phil Jackson in Chicago and Shaq & Kobe in LA as a believer in the Triangle. He also tells some great stories about the fabled NYC basketball scene in the late 70's and early 80's, and then the golden years of the ACC with Georgia Tech under Bobby Cremins. As he himself said, "I played well in big games becaus...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 41
Talk about a winner; Rocky Bleier's HS team went undefeated 3 straight years, then he won a National Title at Notre Dame (where he was also Captain), and then 4 Super Bowl rings with the Steelers. Oh, and he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star in Vietnam. Great stories from a real hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 40
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White tells great stories about growing up in Delaware, choosing University of Maryland football over signing with the Phillies, and of course, the Dallas years. Hell, he is even in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame for his work as a cutting horse champ. Tune in and be entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
NFL Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure talks about being a true Great Lakes player...from growing up in Detroit to playing for Michigan State, Buffalo and Cleveland. Joe was the first player to block for both a 2,000 yard rusher and a 4,000 yard passer, and he played for some of the most prolific offenses in the history of the league. He was also diagnosed with CTE and dementia over 10 years ago and talks about it very candidly. Great stories from a great player. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
When Ron Cey retired he was in the top 5 of Third Basemen all-time in almost every offensive category. He was a 6-time All Star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, led them to 4 World Series appearances and was the co-MVP of the '81 WS. He also helped lead the Cubs to the playoffs in '84 after a nearly 40 year drought. AND he was part of the most iconic infield in MLB history. Great stories from a baseball legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 37
George Rogers is on the very short list of men who have won a Heisman Trophy and a Super Bowl championship. He rushed for over 7,000 yards in 7 seasons (2 strike-shortened), and tells some great stories about playing with and for Bum Phillips, Earl Campbell, John Riggins, Darrell Green and many more. Give a listen to the former Gamecock, Saint, and Redskin legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 36
Dale Murphy was the most prolific hitter of the 80's...he had more hits and RBI's, and the second most HR's, of any player in the decade. He is one of only 4 outfielders in history to win back-to-back MVP awards. And the guys from R.E.M. even wrote a song about him. Hear his stories on the latest Chasing Hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 35
World B. Free was one of the most electrifying players of his generation. He played with, and tells some great stories about, Dr J, Darryl Dawkins, George McGinnis, Bill Walton, Bernard King, & Hakeem Olajuwon. From his days in Brownsville Brooklyn and Guilford College through to the NBA, he played with style and heart. Get ready for a great listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 34
Hall of Fame Coach Nolan Richardson talks about his '40 minutes of hell' mentality, his championships at Arkansas and Tulsa, and some of the greats who influenced him, including Don Haskins, John Thompson, Don Chaney, and George Raveling. Great stories from a coaching legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Ken Houston is on the very short list of best strong safeties in NFL history. He is a first-ballot Hall of Famer who recorded 49 INTs and 21 fumble recoveries in his career, as well as a then-record 12 TDs. Hear some great stories and takes from the pride of Prairie View, the Houston Oilers and the Washington Redskins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 32
NHL Hall of Famer Gerry Cheevers led the Boston Bruins to 4 Stanley Cup finals in the 70's, winning 2. He helped change the economics of the NHL by jumping to the WHA for 4 years. As a coach, he still ranks in the top 15 all time in win % for those with over 250 games coached. And, without a doubt, he has the most iconic goalie mask of all time. Listen to some great stories from a hockey legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 31
Roman Gabriel was the NFL's MVP with the Rams, the Comeback Player of the Year with the Eagles, and a 2x All-American and 2x ACC Player of the Year at North Carolina State. Tom Landry called him one of the strongest players in pro football. Listen to some great stories from one of the toughest QB's to ever take a snap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Bill Madlock is simply one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. 14 guys have won 4 or more batting titles and only 5 of those have come in the last 50 years. He is one of them. His performance in the '79 Series for Pittsburgh is legendary. And he recounts playing for Billy Martin, Chuck Tanner, Tommy Lasorda, and Sparky Anderson. Give a listen for some great stories and interesting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2022•43 min•Ep. 29
No coach in NHL history has won more regular season games, playoff games, or Stanley Cups than Scotty Bowman. And on top of his 9 championships in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, he won 5 more as an executive. He tells some great stories about building teams, the importance of good goaltending, and how you have to adapt to keep your edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
Dolphins legendary Safety Dick Anderson talks about playing for Don Shula, the 'No-Name Defense', & the back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Plus some great stories about his Defensive Backfield mate in college at Colorado - Hale Irwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 27
Cedric 'Cornbread' Maxwell led UNC-Charlotte on an improbable Final Four run in 1977, and then was the MVP of the '81 NBA Finals with Boston. And then before Game 7 in the '84 Finals vs the Lakers he told the team to get on his back. 24 points, 8 boards and 8 assists later, they were Champs again. Hear Cornbread's great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 26
NHL Hall of Famer Denis Potvin discusses his 15 year career with the Islanders, including the four consecutive Stanley Cup wins and his 3 Norris Trophies. And to be clear, he didn't suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 25
Calvin Hill discusses growing up in Baltimore, going to prep school in NYC, playing for a nationally ranked Yale team, and then his career in the NFL w/ Dallas, Washington, and the Browns. He also talks about when he knew his son Grant was the best basketball player in the house. Great stories from a great guy who had a great career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 24
Hall of Famer and former US Congressman Steve Largent retired with more catches for more yards and more touchdowns than anyone in NFL history. Hear his stories about growing up in Oklahoma, backing up Drew Pearson at Tulsa, and then his record-breaking NFL career that got off to a bumpy start. And then hear about his time in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
Basketball Hall of Famer Billy Cunningham played at North Carolina for Dean Smith, won a title in Philly with Wilt Chamberlain, and then coached Dr J and Moses Malone to another championship with the 76ers. He tells some great stories...listen to them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez tells some great stories about growing up in New Mexico, playing at Tulsa, and her many years on the LPGA tour. Her amazing career included 3 Player of the Year Awards, 3 major championships and one of the most impressive winning streaks any sport has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 21
In the history of Major League Baseball, nobody has umpired more games than Joe West. You might not always agree with the call, but you will agree that he tells great stories. Give it a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 20
John Madden once said if a Martian landed in his backyard and wanted to know what a football player was, he'd go find Jack Youngblood. Listen to Jack talk about his Hall of Fame career at Florida and the LA Rams. And yes, we talk about him playing 4 games on a broken leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Bob Lilly is "Mr. Cowboy." Listen to him talk about growing up in Texas, playing at TCU, and his 14 years in Dallas. Great stories from his Hall of Fame career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 18
Paul Maguire was recruited to the Citadel by Al Davis, won 3 AFL titles with San Diego and Buffalo, and then spent over four decades behind a microphone on NBC and ESPN. And he enjoyed every single minute of it. Hear his stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
Hall of Famer Ron Yary talks about growing up in LA, his days at USC, and playing for Bud Grant's legendary Vikings teams. He also discusses the offensive and defensive linemen he admired and respected most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 16
Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore talks about growing up in Florida, the Final Four run with Jacksonville, his ABA days in Kentucky and then the Bulls and Spurs years in the NBA. And hear his takes on the various centers he went up against in a great era of NBA big men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 15
Lenny Wilkens discusses his amazing career, which includes membership in the basketball Hall of Fame as a player, a coach, and a member of the '92 Dream Team. He retired with more assists than any player in history, and retired as a coach with more wins than anyone before him. Hear his stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 14
