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- Episode 37 - Adolph Rupp, pt. 2
We finish our story on Adolph Rupp as we discuss allegations of racism. This issue came to a head in 1966 at the NCAA championship game when Rupp’s all-white Kentucky squad faced Texas Western University's all-black starting lineup. To hear the beginning of Rupp's story, go check out Part 1 from last week!
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
23 min - Episode 36 - Adolph Rupp, pt. 1
Today we bring you the story of Coach Adolph Rupp from the University of Kentucky. He proved himself as a coach time and again by winning four NCAA championships. Part 2 is out now.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
23 min - Episode 35 - Chaminade vs. Virginia
Today, Rick shares the story of the biggest upset in college basketball history. Tiny Chaminade University took on the top ranked team in the nation, the University of Virginia, and won. This is a classic David-and-Goliath story, where the underdog takes the crown.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rock You" by RockSounds
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
21 min - Episode 34 - The Washington Generals: Basketball's Lovable Losers
Today we tell the story of The Washington Generals, the opponent of The Harlem Globetrotters. They have lost over 17,000 games to the Globetrotters over nearly 70 years. We will share with you how they got started and what keeps them going.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
22 min - Episode 33 - Gary Vitti: Head Trainer
Today, we are shining a light on the support staff that contribute significantly to basketball history. The focus is Gary Vitti, who was the Head Trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 32 years and contributed to 8 NBA Championships.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rock You" by RockSounds
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
18 min - Episode 32 - Iverson's Deadly Crossover
Our focus today is on Allen Iverson’s deadly crossover. Rick will share the story of where Iverson learned the move and how he used it to score against Michael Jordan in an iconic play.
REFERENCES
Highlight of Iverson crossing Jordan up: https://youtu.be/zJMi5lvQqq8
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
18 min - Episode 31 - The Philadelphia SPHAs
Today, we shine our spotlight on the Philadelphia SPHAs, one of the great teams from basketball’s first 50 years. They dominated their local Philadelphia leagues and the barnstorming circuit of the 1930s and 1940s. That team, while under a different name, still plays to this day.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
18 min - Episode 30 - Nate Thurmond & The First Quadruple Double
Today, Basketball History 101 is putting the spotlight on Nate Thurmond, one of the most underrated superstars in NBA history. He is one of only four players to grab 40 or more rebounds in a single game. His real claim to fame, however, is that he was the first player in league history to officially record a quadruple double. He was named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players and is in the Hall of Fame.
REFERENCES
Nate Thurmond highlight video 1: https://youtu.be/FyPYVp9f4Ag
Nate Thurmond highlight video 2: https://youtu.be/7Ibdkj3eoUg
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Take Care" by Julian Avila
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
16 min - Episode 29 - The Billion Dollar Contract
The Silna Brothers, Ozzie and Daniel, took an investment of $1.5 Million and turned it into nearly $1 Billion for themselves and their families. This is the story of how they bought into the old ABA and negotiated the most lucrative buyout in sports history. Rick will take you all the way back to the 1970s for this episode of Basketball History 101.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
23 min - Episode 28 - The Original Celtics
The Original Celtics are considered by many to be the best team from the first 50 years of basketball. They dominated the 1920s in a way that earned the team a place in the Hall of Fame. The team featured four future Hall of Famers: Dutch Dehnert, Johnny Beckham, Nat Holman, and Joe Lapchick. This is their story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
21 min
About Basketball History 101
From the publisher's feed
I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history.
I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And starting then, I just couldn’t get enough of this amazing game.
And the purpose of this podcast and blog is to bring back some of the old stories from basketball’s history. I want to bring you a new story each week from the older days of basketball before there were 22 cameras and instant highlights on your device. Of course, any story from anywhere in basketball history is up for grabs. But I want the focus to be on those stories that are interesting and impactful but long forgotten.
I’ll be covering stories going all the way back to the invention of the game in the 1890s, to the barnstorming days of basketball in the 1920s and 30s, to the creation of the current NBA in the 1940s and beyond.
So, if you love basketball as much as I do, or you just want to hear a few stories from basketball’s past, then go ahead and subscribe to the podcast and come back to this blog to hear or read a new story each week.
For me, this is a labor of love as I get to work with my older son, Jacob Loayza, who serves as my editor and producer. Until next time…
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