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Past Our Prime

Past Our Prime

著者： Scott Johnston
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概要

 Growing up on boxscores, the Game of the Week, and Sports Illustrated, three longtime Sports TV Producers reflect back on the world of sports through the lens of old issues of SI from 50 years ago. Larry Csonka and the Dolphins; Reggie Jackson and The Swinging A's; The Wizard of Westwood; The Golden Bear and Muhammad Ali are just a few of the many heroes showcased weekly by Scott, Bill and Marc on the Past Our Prime podcast. Stay up to date on what happened in the past as they go back in time and return to the glory days of sports week by week, issue by issue of Sports Illustrated starting in January of 1974 アメリカンフットボール 野球・ソフトボール
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  • 120. Pete Demers: Royalty's Hall of Fame Trainer

    120. Pete Demers: Royalty's Hall of Fame Trainer
    2026/04/19
    The April 19, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated had Ray Floyd on the cover after he absolutely ran away with the Masters, winning by eight shots at 17-under par in a wire-to-wire masterpiece. The story made it clear this was a different Floyd — more mature and more locked in than ever— while still giving props to guys like Ben Crenshaw who finished second. It was classic Augusta in the middle of the Bicentennial spring. On the baseball side, SI was excited about the Giants’ fresh start after new owners kept the team in San Francisco and packed the house for Opening Day. But while there was new found enthusiasm in SF, Brooks Robinson's days were nearing an end in Baltimore. The greatest defensive third baseman ever, was still grinding at the plate even as his hitting had slipped from his MVP days. quite a bit. The issue also had some wild stuff — a diver going into the giant shark tank at the New England Aquarium, Honest Pleasure looking like a Derby monster, and notes on the Yankee Stadium renovation. It was a fun snapshot of spring sports in 1976, mixing big moments with the raw edge of the era. And speaking of raw, the NHL section delivered with the “Week of Disgrace on the Ice,” where multiple Philadelphia Flyers players were charged with assault after a violent playoff game in Toronto. The piece also introduced readers to Pete Demers, the longtime head trainer for the Los Angeles Kings, who later earned his place in the LA Kings Hall of Fame, the PHATS Hall of Fame, the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame, and the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Demers was the guy stitching up faces and taping ankles through all the blood and chaos of 1970s hockey — a true behind-the-scenes legend. Pete joins us on the podcast to talk about his time in the NHL, how tough the players were that he treated back then and how the players lined up at his door for treatment in order to play. He talks to us about how Wayne Gretzky almost cost him his job after his trade to L.A. and how the difference between owners Jack Kent Cooke and Bruce McNall. And he tells us how a beer he kept in his drawer for almost 20 years was the best tasting beer he ever had in 2012. It's a week of golf, horse racing, baseball, and the crazy days of 1970's NHL action relived by a man who saw it all... Pete Demers on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 34 分
  • 119. Joe Morgan through the eyes of ESPN's Tim Kurkjian

    119. Joe Morgan through the eyes of ESPN's Tim Kurkjian
    2026/04/12
    In the April 12, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated, Joe Morgan is portrayed as the driving force behind the modern Cincinnati Reds’ dominance, embodying the perfect blend of speed, discipline, and power that made him one of baseball’s most complete players. As the Reds’ second baseman, Morgan’s ability to control games with both his bat and his baserunning helped define “The Big Red Machine,” and the article emphasizes how his intelligence and patience at the plate separated him from more aggressive hitters of the era. The piece highlights Morgan’s unique approach to the game, particularly his selective hitting style and his knack for drawing walks, stealing bases, and delivering in clutch situations. It also underscores his leadership on a star-studded Reds roster, where his presence elevated the team’s offensive and defensive consistency. Morgan is framed not just as a great athlete, but as a cerebral player whose understanding of situational baseball made him invaluable during Cincinnati’s championship run. Joe Morgan’s impact in the article is tied directly to his MVP-caliber performance and his reputation as one of the most complete players in baseball history, a status that would eventually earn him back-to-back MVP awards in 1975 and 1976 and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Tim Kurkjian brings a Hall of Fame-level reputation of his own in baseball journalism to the Past our Prime podcast. Over almost five decades of covering the national pastime at ESPN and Sports Illustrated, Kurkjian has become one of the most respected and insightful voices in the game, known for his deep knowledge, storytelling ability, and passion for baseball history. Plus, he’s also just plain funny with a keen ability to poke fun at himself. He tells us about working with Joe Morgan and how Joe made it clear who the real Hall of Famers were. He goes on to tell us about his first time meeting another Hall of Famer, Orioles Manager Earl Weaver, who had a unique way of introducing himself to baseball’s version of Tiny Tim. He recalls when he did one of his first live reports, and forgot in the middle of it the subject he was reporting on and he tells us what we can expect about the 2027 baseball season and the impending work stoppage. It’s a Past Our Prime you won’t want to miss with two little Giants of the game… Tim Kurkjian and Joe Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 41 分
  • 118. The Perfect Season: Bobby Wilkerson and the '76 Hoosiers

    118. The Perfect Season: Bobby Wilkerson and the '76 Hoosiers
    2026/04/05
    It’s time, for Past Our Prime… and this week we turn the clock back to April 5th, 1976—when the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team completed one of the most iconic seasons in sports history. On the cover of Sports Illustrated is Scott May, and inside the story is perfection: 32–0, a national title, and a team that still stands alone as the last undefeated champion in men’s college basketball. The POP crew dives into a week packed with unforgettable moments—from college hoops glory to drama across the sports world 50 years ago. This episode shines a spotlight on that legendary Indiana run under Coach Bobby Knight—a team built on discipline, defense, and relentless preparation. The guys revisit how close this program came to back-to-back titles, how Scott May’s prior injury shaped the journey, and why this team’s dominance still resonates today. From the pressure of staying undefeated to the defining moments in Philadelphia, it’s a deep dive into what made the ’76 Hoosiers truly special—and why no one has matched them since. And to bring it all to life, the show welcomes back a key piece of that championship puzzle: Bobby Wilkerson. Known as the glue guy of that historic lineup, Wilkerson offers firsthand insight into the mindset, chemistry, and toughness that powered Indiana to perfection. From guarding the opponent’s best player to navigating Coach Knight’s demanding system, his perspective adds a personal, behind-the-scenes layer to one of college basketball’s greatest teams. Beyond Indiana’s perfect season, the episode covers a full slate of stories from that week in 1976—baseball expansion drama, Olympic-level performances from Nadia Comaneci, rising rookies in MLB, and unforgettable moments across golf, racing, and more. But at its heart, this show is about greatness achieved—and remembered. Fifty years later, the 1976 Hoosiers remain the standard, and Past Our Prime brings you right back to when perfection was reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 27 分
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