The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

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Texas Tech and Green Bay Packers legend Donny Anderson discusses growing up in Stinnett, Texas and his tremendous football career. He shares memories of playing in the Ice Bowl, being on the cover of Dave Campbell's Texas Football in 1965, and his high school football career. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is presented by the TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.

In this week's episode we hear from this year's induction class from the TSHOF Induction Banquet Press Conference.

Legendary Baylor football coach Grant Teaff reflects on leading Baylor to its first-ever Cotton Bowl. In 1974, the Bears won the Southwest Conference for the first time in 50 years, and Coach Teaff was name Coach of the Year. Sportswriter John McClain also shares memories. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.

1971 Masters Champion Charles Coody shares about growing up in Stamford, Texas, his college days at TCU, and his thrilling Masters victory. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. The program is produced and hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

1956 Masters champion Jack Burke shares golf tips. 1971 Masters champion Charles Coody and sportswriter Kenny Hand share memories of Jack Burke, who also won the 1956 PGA championship. This is the first of two episodes to celebrate Masters week. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the TownePlace Suites Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the podcast.

Head coach D.X. Bible shares memories of his time coaching the Texas A&M football team. Members of the 1921 Aggies also recall that season. This episode is in conjunction with a previous episode, "An Oral History of the Texas A&M 12th Man Tradition." The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.

D.X. Bible shares his favorite memories from his days as head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns football team. Highlights include memories of the 1941 Longhorns and the story behind them almost playing in the Rose Bowl and the 1939 win that he thought made Texas a winning program. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. The podcast is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

Davey O'Brien and Ki Aldrich share memories of TCU's 1938 national championship football season in lost interview clips recently converted to MP3. Dana X. Bible also shares memoires of TCU coach Dutch Meyer. Also, Upton Bell, son of Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell, shares personal memories of Davey O'Brien. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. The program is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

Nolan Richardson shares stories celebrating the 30th anniversary of leading the Arkansas Razorbacks to the national championship in the 1994 NCAA basketball tournament. He also shares memories of growing up in El Paso, playing basketball for legendary coach Don Haskins, and details his final days as head coach at Arkansas. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.

Head coach Dana X. Bible and members of the 1921 Texas A&M football team share how the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition started in this second episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's Lost Interview series. These priceless clips are firsthand memories of what started the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition during an upset bowl game victory for the Aggies in the 1922 Dixie Classic. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. It is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

Filmmaker Thaddeus Matula shares how his 30 for 30 documentary Pony Excess came to be, a storyline that he wishes he could have included, and about his other 30 for 30, Brian and the Boz. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the podcast.

Highlights of an interview with Bear Bryant discussing his time at Texas A&M, with stories about the 1956 Hurricane Game against TCU and his 1957 squad. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame has recently digitized some of its cassette collection of interviews. Watch for more interviews in upcoming episodes. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco and hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at TSHOF.org. MwqshZQ0D0XPrA6ObD43

Texas Rangers players, coaches, and play-by-play announcer Eric Nadel share stories about the magical 2023 season and World Series victory. The conversation was recorded live at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Lone Star Luncheon series and the 2024 Texas Rangers Winter Caravan. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites Waco North and is hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

In 1892, Galveston Ball teacher James Perkins Richardson established the Lone Star State's first high school football team. His grandchildren share the story in this episode, presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is the largest sports hall of fame in the nation. Learn more at TSHOF.org. The podcast is hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.

Highlights of inductees sharing their stories at the 2023 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon. Inductees included Kevin Scanlon (Arkansas), Terry Teagle (Baylor), Jolanda Jones (Houston), Ken Stadel (Rice), Amy Benz (SMU), Shaun Jordan (Texas), Terry Price (Texas A&M), Bubba Thornton (TCU), and Gary Ashby (Texas Tech). The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Hampton Inn Waco. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org).

Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Lilly hosts a golf tournament at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame each year. The event is attended by many Texas sports legends. Listen to some of their stories in this episode. Learn about Texas Sports Hall of Fame events at Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org). The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.

The 1952 Dallas Texans lasted only one season but were the first NFL team based in Dallas. They are often confused with Lamar Hunt’s Dallas Texans which later became the Kansas City Chiefs. Author Mike Cobern tells the story of the 1952 Texans, a forgotten team unknown to most football fans. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.

MLB legend Roger Clemens was the guest at the most recent Lone Star Luncheon hosted by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Listen to him tell the backstories behind one of his 20 strikeout games and why he didn’t spend his entire career in Boston. Also, learn some pitching secrets from the only pitcher to win 7 Cy Young Awards! The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.

Highlights from the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction featuring clips from NFL stars Michael Strahan, Robert Brazile, Adrian Peterson, and Priest Holmes, along with baseball star Jose Cruz, Olympians Cynthia Potter and Carlette Guidry, and Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.