Episodes
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
E52: Roger Clemens Lone Star Luncheon Highlights
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.
Friday May 08, 2020
Ep. 13: Greg Swindell -- In the Dugout with Greg Swindell
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Greg Swindell is a University of Texas pitching icon. He still holds school records over 30 years after creating history. The Cleveland Indians selected Swindell as the second-overall pick in baseball's amateur draft in June of 1986 and he was already pitching in the majors for good by that August. Swindell pitched for 17 seasons at the major league level. He was a member of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks World Series championship team. He made the American League All-Star team in 1989.
Greg Swindell shares stories of winning the state baseball championship in high school, playing for legendary Texas baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, and his pitching approaches against iconic hitters of the 80s and 90s. He also takes us behind the scenes of the dramatic 2001 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees in the aftermath of 9/11.
This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites Waco North. The podcast is produced and hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game Before the Money and writer/director of We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!
Monday May 13, 2019
Ep. 8: 2019 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
The 2019 Texas Sports Hall of Fame welcomed seven new members in 2019: Maureen Connolly Brinker (aka "Little Mo"), Tony Franklin, Andre Johnson, Nancy Lieberman, Loyd Phillips, Greg Swindell, and Jason Witten.
Listen to memories of the induction ceremony, hearing great stories from the living inductees as well as Maureen Connolly's daughter, who accepted the honor on her behalf. We also hear from Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Lilly, sharing about the early years of his Hall of Fame NFL career.
Highlights include hearing about Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson's pre-game ritual, Jason Witten's thoughts on returning to the Cowboys in 2019 and how his grandfather influenced his life and career, what it was like for Nancy Lieberman to win a medal for the United States in the Olympics, why kicker Tony Franklin chose to kick barefoot, what Maureen Connolly did immediately after winning her first U.S. Open tennis championship, Greg Swindell's reflections on winning the World Series with the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, and what life lessons Loyd Phillips learned from legendary coach Frank Broyles.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is hosted and produced by Jackson Michael and sponsored by the Hampton Inn Waco North.
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Ep. 3: Cliff Gustafson -- In the Dugout with Cliff Gustafson
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Cliff Gustafson coached the University of Texas baseball team from 1968 - 1996. He won national championships in 1975 and 1983. He coached many future major league stars including Burt Hooton, Roger Clemens, Greg Swindell, and Keith Moreland. Hear amazing stories from Texas Sports Hall of Famer Cliff Gustafson's life as well as the backstories to the national championships from him and featured guests Roger Clemens and Keith Moreland. Also hear from longtime Texas SID Bill Little, Austin-American Statesman writer Kirk Bohls, and assistant coach Jimmy Raup.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game Before the Money. The podcast is brought to you by the Hampton Inn Waco North.