Episodes
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Ep 54: Bob Lilly Golf Classic Stories
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 Dec 12, 2022
Ep 46: 2022 Induction Highlights
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 Jan 17, 2022
Ep 32: Dallas Cowboys Hail Mary Game Stories
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Dallas Cowboys legends Charlie Waters and Billy Joe DuPree share their memories of the Hail Mary Game, the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff against Minnesota that ended with Drew Pearson's famous touchdown.
Before the Cowboys got the ball back for Pearson's touchdown, Waters made one of the biggest plays of his career to allow Dallas to get the ball back with time enough to score. DuPree played a key role in the game-winning play.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. The program is produced and hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at their official website.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Ep 27: 2020-2021 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Hear stories from the 2020-2021 Texas Sports Hall of Fame class! Inductees included track and field stars Leroy Burrell, Francie Larrieu Smith, and Michele Carter, as well as basketball legends Teresa Weatherspoon and Sophia Young-Malcolm, and football stars DeMarcus Ware, Derrick Johnson, Shane Lechler, and Charlie Waters. Stories were taken from the press conference and induction ceremony.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites Waco North. The show is produced and hosted by author Jackson Michael.
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Ep 24: Drew Pearson’s Greatest Moments
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Drew Pearson shares about making some of the most celebrated plays in Dallas Cowboys history. Pearson takes us onto the field for his famous Hail Mary catch and his game-winning touchdown against Atlanta in the 1980 NFL Playoffs. He also walks us through his journey to making the Cowboys roster as an undrafted rookie.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Hosted by author Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money).
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.
Friday Dec 21, 2018
Ep. 4: Raymond Berry -- In the Locker Room with Raymond Berry
Friday Dec 21, 2018
Friday Dec 21, 2018
Texas Sports Hall of Fame member and NFL legend Raymond Berry shares stories from his life and career. Raymond discusses the details of playing with Johnny Unitas and in the legendary 1958 NFL Championship Game, and coaching the New England Patriots into Super Bowl 20. He also talks about growing up in Paris, Texas and playing college football at SMU with Forrest Gregg and Lamar Hunt.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees Gil Brandt, Cotton Davidson, and Tony Franklin share memories of Raymond as a teammate, assistant coach, and head coach.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is hosted by Jackson Michael (author of The Game before the Money and writer/director of We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!). The podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco North.
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Ep 2: Gene Stallings -- In the Locker Room with Gene Stallings
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Gene Stallings -- a Junction Boy and revered head coach. Stallings discusses his life and career. Hear his memories of playing and coaching under Bear Bryant, coaching Texas A&M to the Cotton Bowl, working as an assistant under Tom Landry with the Dallas Cowboys, and winning the national championship as head coach with Alabama.
Former players Cliff Harris and Tommy Maxwell also share stories, along with writer Mickey Herskowitz. Herskowitz shares the wonderful story of the "Texas Special."
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn, Waco North. The podcast is hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money and writer/director of We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era.