Texas sports legends share legendary stories in their own words about Texas sports history, unforgettable games, insights into plays, and personal moments.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
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.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
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.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
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.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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.
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductee Cynthia Potter discusses her legendary diving career, growing up in Houston, and what it was like for women athletes in the era before Title IX.
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.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductee Carlette Guidry-Falkquay interviews on the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast about her gold medal-winning Olympic career and her exceptional track and field career at Texas. Learn about the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org) and by following the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on social media.
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.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Listen to stories from the inductees of the 2022 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class, recorded live at the induction luncheon held at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Learn how to attend future Texas Sports Hall of Fame events by visiting Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org) and by following the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on social media.
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.
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Golf legend Lee Trevino headlined the first-ever Lone Star Luncheon hosted at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Listen to footage of the event, featuring engaging and often humorous stories told by Trevino in front of a live audience.
Learn about future Lone Star Luncheons by visiting Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org) and by following the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on social media.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
The 2022 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet welcomed eight new members into its illustrious corridors: Olympian Bob Beamon, NBA star Chris Bosh, Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, NBA star Tony Parker, Olympic gold-medalist Carly Patterson Caldwell, football star Mike Renfro, Baylor basketball star Suzie Snider Eppers, and Olympian Stacy Sykora.
The 2023 class has been announced! Tickets for the 2023 Induction are available at induction - Texas Sports Hall of Fame (tshof.org).
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.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Texas Sports Hall of Fame curator Jay Black tells the stories behind four historic baseballs that are part of the museum's collection, including a ball that was the final out of the 1920 World Series, a ball signed by U.S. president Warren G. Harding, and a ball signed by Babe Ruth when the Yankees traveled to Waco.
This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the podcast. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at https://tshof.org.