Chasing Hardware

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Oakland great Phil Villapiano talks about growing up at the Jersey Shore, catching the eye of Al Davis while at Bowling Green, and his years with the swashbuckling Raiders of the '70s. Hear great stories about Matuszak, Tatum, John Madden, and more.

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Billy Kilmer recalls his UCLA days, including playing basketball for John Wooden. He talks about being a running back early in his career, the ups and downs of playing with the expansion Saints, and the fun he had with Sonny Jurgensen in Washington.

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