Detroit City of Champions

Send us Fan Mail Episode 94: Champions Day - 87th Anniversary & Visual Tour of the 1st Champions Day The only known Champions Day newspaper makes its internet debut for the 87th anniversary of the day it was printed to celebrate. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Episode 93: Special Guest - Tom Eurich Iron Man Game Poster Show and Tell Tom Eurich and Randy Trombley stop by to show off a new poster created by the Helmar Brewing Company. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Episode 92: The Other Champions of 1935: Firearms - Detroit Police and Henry B. Joy Jr. In January 1936, Detroit Times Editor, Bud Shaver, wrote a story about five “forgotten champions” of 1935. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles discuss these marksmen and the role they played as police and in Henry B. Joy’s case: high society. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJam...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 91: Coat of Arms & Daily Detroit: Special Guests: Christopher Boerma and Jeremiah Staes Longtime contributor, Christopher Boerma, joins us to detail the show’s coat-of-arms while Jer Staes is in studio for a conversation about his work at Daily Detroit and preview the upcoming Champions' Day event.  https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 90: The Other Champions of 1935: Clark Haskins The “Detroit Atlas,” Clark Haskins and the Detroit Police Field Day are explored. Some interesting side stories today. Information and images in the video version from The Detroit News archives and The Library of Congress. A great history of the Detroit Police Department. Marie Owen the first police person in the United States...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 89: The Other Champions of 1935: Dick Degener The “Fred Astaire of diving” Dick Degener and the Billy Rose Aquacade are explored. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Black & Blue - The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and 1934 University of Michigan Football. Our guest today is producer-director Brian Kruger. What is the story behind the now infamous U of M - Georgia Tech game of 1934? What part did Fielding H. Yost play in the events leading up to the benching of Willis Ward for that game and how Gerry Ford almost quit Michigan Football....

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Send us Fan Mail Episode 86: The Other Champions of 1935: Special Episode - Willis Ward In his day Willis Ward was regarded as the greatest athlete ever produced by Detroit. In today’s special episode, Jamie and Charles explore the rise of this academic and athletic wunderkind. This is the online exhibit from UofM https://exhibits.bentley.umich.edu/s/willisward/page/introduction https://linktr.ee/...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 85: The Other Champions of 1935: Eddie Tolan “The Midnight Express” (Part 2) Although he had ascended the heights of international acclaim, Eddie Tolan’s financial well-being had descended to a level of near despair. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the ensuing events which led “The Midnight Express” onto the podium of Detroit’s 1935 pantheon of Champions. http...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 84: The Other Champions of 1935: Eddie Tolan “The Midnight Express” (Part 1) The first African American to hold the title of “World’s Fastest Man,” Eddie Tolan was an icon in his own day but nearly forgotten in ours. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles begin the exploration of Tolan as well as the other champions of 1935. See the video of the photo finish https://youtu.be...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 83: Special Episode: Portsmouth Spartans - New Revelations Jamie and Charles explore new information from the Jim Kennedy collection regarding the reason for Dutch Clark’s absence at the first NFL Championship game. Also presented are two letters from Ox Emerson on the importance of the Portsmouth Spartans when seeking to understand the Detroit Lions 1935 Championship. htt...

Send us Fan Mail Detroit City of Champions – Detroit vs Green Bay the Rivalry Continues with Neal Ruhl- Episode 82 Neal Ruhl of Big D Energy at Woodward Sports joins us to discuss the importance of the Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers coming up to decide a playoff spot. Neal is the voice of the Golden Grizzlies and Detroit City Football Club (DCFC).  Jamie and Charles recap the visit to Portsmout...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 81: Special Episode: Portsmouth Spartans “Iron Man Game” - 90th Anniversary Celebration The Iron Man Game. In the long history of the NFL perhaps no contest ever played evoked the essence of pro football’s soul like that which occurred in Portsmouth, Ohio on December 4th, 1932. Fired by the passion of a blazing feud the City of Portsmouth, its raucous multitude of fans and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 80: Walter Hagen Part 15: Conclusion In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore how Walter Hagen fits into the larger City of Champions story. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Episode 79: Walter Hagen  Part 14: Open Mic - Musings Jamie and Charles discuss the past, present and future of the Detroit City of Champions Podcast. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Episode 78: Walter Hagen  Part 13: The First Ryder Cup With the rise of the American Professional golfer came a continually growing public interest for a UK vs USA, head-to-head competition. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles will explore Walter Hagen’s pivotal role in the first Ryder Cup. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com

Send us Fan Mail Of all the luminaries which orbited around Walter Hagen, the man with whom he is most associated is the legendary golfer: Bobby Jones. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles will explore the genesis of that association in the 1926 “Match of the Century.” https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www. DJJamieDetroit.com www. WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions ww...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 76: Walter Hagen Part 11: Hagen in the Roaring 20’s The “Roaring 20’s” in America is often remembered from the perspective of the New York/Wall Street boom, the imagery of Hollywood, dancing “flappers” or prohibition gangsters. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles will explore a different perspective: The Florida Land Boom. In which, Walter Hagen would take center stage. h...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 75: Walter Hagen Part 10: Birth of the Golf Tee For over 400 years golfers had sculpted their own golf tee, with a handful of dirt, at every hole! Over the course of a single exhibition tour in 1922 Walter Hagen and his trick shot partner, Joe Kirkwood, would relegate that practice into the realm of “Ripley’s Believe it or Not.” In today’s episode, Jamie and Charles explor...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 74: Walter Hagen Part 9: Third Time’s the Charm By the end of 1921 Walter Hagen’s mantle glittered with the trophies of every significant golfing championship in the world…save ONE. The (British) Open had thus far eluded him on two occasions. However, before Hagen could make his third attempt he needed to raise money for the trip. In today’s episode, Jamie and Charles expl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 73: Walter Hagen Part 8: The American Invasion (Cont.) The conclusion of Hagen’s first attempt at winning The (British) Open and the impacts of American golfing culture on Great Britain. Following a year of absolute dominance of American Professional golf, in 1920 Walter Hagen set his sights on Britain. In today’s Episode Jamie and Charles explore Hagen’s first attempt at...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 72: Walter Hagen Part 7: The American Invasion Following a year of absolute dominance of American Professional golf, in 1920 Walter Hagen set his sights on Britain. In today’s Episode Jamie and Charles explore Hagen’s first attempt at The (British) Open and the many influences that US golfers would introduce as a result of this “American Invasion.” https://linktr.ee/Detroi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 71: Walter Hagen Part 6: The Haig Moves to Detroit Walter Hagen, born in Rochester, NY, golfed with kings, dined with maharajas and was arguably the most well traveled sports star of his era. How then did he come to identify Detroit as his “home?” In today’s episode Jamie and Charles will explore this question as well as his early impact on the burgeoning Motor City. https...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 70: Walter Hagen Part 5: The Great War’s profound impact on Pro Golf The First World War had a tremendous impact on all American pro sports but the one which was arguably influenced the most, is, ironically, the least discussed: Golf. In today’s episode, Jamie and Charles explore that impact and Walter Hagen’s role at the very center of it all. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCit...