Episodes
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep 55: 2023 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Induction
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
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).
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.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Ep 48: 2022 Southwest Conference HOF Induction Highlights
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.
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.
Friday Feb 11, 2022
E34: Dave Campbell Memories with Greg Tepper
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper shares his memories of Dave Campbell, the founder of the iconic magazine. Mr. Campbell, a great friend to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, passed away in December of 2021. Greg Tepper talks about the early days of the magazine and shares a great story about Dave at Darrell Royal’s birthday party. The episode is the second of two in honor of Dave Campbell. The first was with Houston Chronicle writer John McClain.
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. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at https://tshof.org.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Ep 33: Remembering Dave Campbell with John McClain
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle shares his memories of Dave Campbell, the longtime editor-in-chief of Texas Football. Mr. Campbell was an icon in the state of Texas and an important part of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame community. He passed away in December of 2021. This is episode is the first of two tributes to Dave Campbell.
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. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at https://tshof.org.
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Ep 31: Cotton Bowl Classic Stories
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Players share memories of playing in the Cotton Bowl in the 1960s and 1970s and the seasons leading up to the big game. Featuring Edd Hargett of Texas A&M, Jerry LeVias of SMU, and Alois Blackwell of Houston. Also included are humorous stories from sportswriter Mickey Herskowitz about coaches Bear Bryant and Gene Stallings in the 1968 Cotton Bowl Classic between Alabama and Texas A&M. Groundskeeper George Toma also shares about changing the field over from the Cotton Bowl Classic to the 1966 NFL Championship Game overnight.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. The show is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael (of The Game Before the Money).
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Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Ep 30: Treasures: Sammy Baugh’s 1937 College All-Star Game Jersey
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Texas Sports Hall of Fame curator Jay Black tells the story of one of the Hall’s treasured pieces, the jersey worn by the great Sammy Baugh in the 1937 College All-Star Game. The college all-stars, led by Slingin’ Sammy, defeated the Green Bay Packers, champions of the 1936 NFL season.
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. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at https://tshof.org.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Ep 26: Remembering Gabe Rivera with Author Jorge Iber
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Gabe Rivera was a Parade All-American in high school at San Antonio Jefferson. In college, he was a consensus All-American defensive tackle at Texas Tech. A car accident tragically left him paralyzed during his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Author Jorge Iber discusses Rivera's life and his biography of Rivera, Senor Sack: The Life of Gabe Rivera in this episode.
This episode is presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast, and is hosted and produced by author Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money).
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Ep 17: First Annual Southwest Conference Legends Golf Tournament and Reunion
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Hear legends of the Southwest Conference swap stories in this episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast. Southwest Conference greats such as Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware and Texas A&M football coach Jackie Sherrill were on hand the first annual Southwest Conferece Legends Golf Tournament and Reunion.
The socially-distanced event was hosted by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at the Clubs of Kingwood in Houston and featured an array of stars playing a round of golf with attendees and a lively reception afterward. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast was on site to record interviews with Ware and Coach Sherrill, along with Bubba Bean, Matt Wingo, Sean Gay, Alois Blackwell, Trevor Cobb, Edd Hargett, and several other of the many SWC athletes who attended the special gathering.
This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites Waco North. The podcast is hosted and presented by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money and Red, White, and Columbia Blue: Chasing the Dream with the 1979 Houston Oilers.