Chasing Hardware

Bill Madlock is simply one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. 14 guys have won 4 or more batting titles and only 5 of those have come in the last 50 years. He is one of them. His performance in the '79 Series for Pittsburgh is legendary. And he recounts playing for Billy Martin, Chuck Tanner, Tommy Lasorda, and Sparky Anderson. Give a listen for some great stories and interesting perspec...

No coach in NHL history has won more regular season games, playoff games, or Stanley Cups than Scotty Bowman. And on top of his 9 championships in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, he won 5 more as an executive. He tells some great stories about building teams, the importance of good goaltending, and how you have to adapt to keep your edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Dolphins legendary Safety Dick Anderson talks about playing for Don Shula, the 'No-Name Defense', & the back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Plus some great stories about his Defensive Backfield mate in college at Colorado - Hale Irwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Cedric 'Cornbread' Maxwell led UNC-Charlotte on an improbable Final Four run in 1977, and then was the MVP of the '81 NBA Finals with Boston. And then before Game 7 in the '84 Finals vs the Lakers he told the team to get on his back. 24 points, 8 boards and 8 assists later, they were Champs again. Hear Cornbread's great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

NHL Hall of Famer Denis Potvin discusses his 15 year career with the Islanders, including the four consecutive Stanley Cup wins and his 3 Norris Trophies. And to be clear, he didn't suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Calvin Hill discusses growing up in Baltimore, going to prep school in NYC, playing for a nationally ranked Yale team, and then his career in the NFL w/ Dallas, Washington, and the Browns. He also talks about when he knew his son Grant was the best basketball player in the house. Great stories from a great guy who had a great career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Hall of Famer and former US Congressman Steve Largent retired with more catches for more yards and more touchdowns than anyone in NFL history. Hear his stories about growing up in Oklahoma, backing up Drew Pearson at Tulsa, and then his record-breaking NFL career that got off to a bumpy start. And then hear about his time in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Basketball Hall of Famer Billy Cunningham played at North Carolina for Dean Smith, won a title in Philly with Wilt Chamberlain, and then coached Dr J and Moses Malone to another championship with the 76ers. He tells some great stories...listen to them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez tells some great stories about growing up in New Mexico, playing at Tulsa, and her many years on the LPGA tour. Her amazing career included 3 Player of the Year Awards, 3 major championships and one of the most impressive winning streaks any sport has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

In the history of Major League Baseball, nobody has umpired more games than Joe West. You might not always agree with the call, but you will agree that he tells great stories. Give it a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

John Madden once said if a Martian landed in his backyard and wanted to know what a football player was, he'd go find Jack Youngblood. Listen to Jack talk about his Hall of Fame career at Florida and the LA Rams. And yes, we talk about him playing 4 games on a broken leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Bob Lilly is "Mr. Cowboy." Listen to him talk about growing up in Texas, playing at TCU, and his 14 years in Dallas. Great stories from his Hall of Fame career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Maguire was recruited to the Citadel by Al Davis, won 3 AFL titles with San Diego and Buffalo, and then spent over four decades behind a microphone on NBC and ESPN. And he enjoyed every single minute of it. Hear his stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Hall of Famer Ron Yary talks about growing up in LA, his days at USC, and playing for Bud Grant's legendary Vikings teams. He also discusses the offensive and defensive linemen he admired and respected most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore talks about growing up in Florida, the Final Four run with Jacksonville, his ABA days in Kentucky and then the Bulls and Spurs years in the NBA. And hear his takes on the various centers he went up against in a great era of NBA big men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Lenny Wilkens discusses his amazing career, which includes membership in the basketball Hall of Fame as a player, a coach, and a member of the '92 Dream Team. He retired with more assists than any player in history, and retired as a coach with more wins than anyone before him. Hear his stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Bert Jones talks about his years at LSU and with the Baltimore Colts. The '76 MVP also discusses his father Dub and what it was like growing up with a dad who played for the legendary Paul Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Bob McAdoo tells some great stories about growing up in Greensboro and playing for Dean Smith at UNC, winning the NBA MVP in '75, enduring a number of rebuilds, and then getting two rings with the Lakers. And then he enjoyed even more success in Italy and as a coach and scout for the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Listen as Hall of Famer Mel Blount talks about growing up in Georgia, playing against stiff competition at Southern University, playing for the Steelers dynasty of the 70's, and the Mel Blount Youth Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Chuck Foreman broke the mold for running backs in the NFL by being a dual-threat rusher and receiver for the 1970's Vikings. Listen as he talks about growing up in Maryland, playing at Miami, and being coached by Bud Grant.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Listen as Mercury Morris talks about his years at West Texas St, his rivalry with OJ Simpson, the perfect '72 Dolphins, and being a part of arguably the greatest backfield of all time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Gary Fencik retired he was Chicago's all-time leader in interceptions and tackles. He was the starting free safety on the dominant '85 Bears defense, and he tells great stories about Buddy Ryan, Mike Ditka and Walter Payton among others. John Madden once said that Gary Fencik playing at Yale was like saying 'clean dirt'. Enjoy this interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Verne Lundquist's career as an announcer spans over 6 decades and includes some of the most iconic calls of all time. Listen as he gives the background on some of those calls, talks about the Masters, the SEC, the NFL and the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Greg Pruitt talks about his days at Oklahoma, including playing in the Game of the Century, and then the Browns and a Super Bowl win with the Raiders. He recounts stories about Barry Switzer, Johnny Rodgers, Leroy Kelly, Lyle Alzado, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Bill Curry talks about winning 3 championships and playing for Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, and Don McCafferty. He snapped the ball to Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. And then he coached at Georgia Tech, Alabama, and Kentucky. He has led a football life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...