Sports Episodes
Sports encompasses the evolution of sports as social, cultural, and political phenomena, examining their origins, development, and impact on society. It explores the institutions, traditions, and narratives that shape sports, tracing their influence across time and cultures.
Jan. 16, 2025
BEST OF (#47 OF 503) THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
Dec. 14, 2024
ANCHORS AWEIGH- HOW NAVY GOT ITS THEME SONG FOR THE ARMY-NAVY GAME
In 1907 Navy had been losing every year to Army in the annual Army-Navy football game.Finally they tasked Charless A Zimmerman, the new band leader, to devise a song that would put Navy over the op if it was played during the game. Zimmerman came...
Sept. 29, 2024
THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES: THE TRAGIC STORY OF LOU GEHRIG
The moving story of the life of baseball legend Lou Gehrig, whose tragic death and early retirement as a result of ALS touched the entire world. ALS has since been known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Sept. 17, 2023
THE BALLAD OF MOE BERG BASEBALL PLAYER, WWII SPY
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
June 11, 2023
CINDERELLA MAN: THE GREATEST UNDERDOG STORY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
April 15, 2021
THE TRUE STORY OF LOU GEHRIG THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (ARCHIVE)
Best Of 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
March 22, 2021
JACK JOHNSON VS THE GREAT WHITE HOPE AMERICAN BOXING HISTORY REVISITED
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
March 2, 2020
SAY IT AIN'T SO, JOE THE TRUE STORY OF BANNED BASEBALL LEGEND SHOELESS JOE JACKSON
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
May 20, 2019
THE INCREDIBLE CAREER OF JACK DEMPSEY THE MANASSA MAULER
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries