Hello Old Sports

1975 in Sports Part 1


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We travel back in time to half a century ago and discuss the major events in sports in the year 1975. In the first of two parts we cover baseball and boxing--highlighted by the Thrilla in Manilla and one of the most exciting World Series in baseball history. Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, Jack Nicklaus, and Bruno Sammartino all come up as well. Enjoy and look out for Part 2 soon!

Books to Complement This Episode:

The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring

The 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing: The Untold Stories

Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier

Ali: A Life

Red Sox Nation

Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 World Series

The Machine (1975 Reds)

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

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