Chasing Hardware

Hall of Famer Paul Krause has more interceptions than anyone in NFL history, and it is a record that will not broken in the foreseeable future. Iconic coach Bud Grant said Krause personified the term 'free safety', and former teammate Sam Huff said Paul was football's Willie Mays. Listen for some great stories from a legend.

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Tony Perez grew up playing baseball on a club team sponsored by a sugar mill in central Cuba. In a few short years he was starring on Cincinnati's iconic Big Red Machine World Series champs of the 70's. Listen for some great stories about Sparky Anderson, Pete Rose, Wade Boggs, blooper pitches and more.

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Cardinals QB Jim Hart tells some great stories about his friendship with Walt Frazier at Southern Illinois and then the St Louis years with the likes of Don Coryell, Dan Dierdorf, Conrad Dobler, Terry Metcalf and OJ Anderson. And don't miss the great anecdotes from his final year in Washington with the Hogs and John Riggins and Joe Gibbs...beers in the shed....too funny.

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Frank White won 8 Gold Gloves, went to 5 All-Star games, and helped lead the Royals to the '85 World Series title over the course of his 18 year career. He and George Brett formed one of the most enduring partnerships in MLB history. He is also the most thoroughly 'Kansas City-guy' you will ever come across. He was raised there, went to HS there, played exclusively for the Royals for 2 decades before working for the team in a number of capacities, and then has been in local politics for the last decade as County Executive and a member of the legislature. Great stories from a legend.

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After growing up in Harlem and playing at legendary courts like Rucker, Charlie Scott was a 2x All America at UNC, a 2x All ABA with Virginia, and a 3x All Star with Phoenix. In 1976 his Celtics team beat the Suns in 6 games for the NBA title, and in the deciding game he led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds. We cover Earl 'the Goat' Manigault, Larry Brown, Dean Smith, Red Auerbach, JoJo White, Paul Silas, Dr J, George McGinnis, and many more. Great stories from a legend.

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Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Cliff Harris did not start in high school until his senior year, his only college scholarship was from Ouachita Baptist, and in his first training camp he was one of 120 free agents. But he persevered, became the starting Free Safety his rookie year and played in five Super Bowls in his 10 year career, winning two. Great stories from a legend.

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Nancy Lieberman was in the Hall of Fame BEFORE she played in the inaugural season of the WNBA at age 39 and then coached in 4 leagues, 3 of them men's. There are so many great stories in this interview it's impossible to know where to start, but how about this one: she was Pat Riley's first starting Point Guard for the Lakers. Legend. Pioneer. Great stuff from 'Lady Magic'.

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Saints HOF LB Rickey Jackson used the 'muck' in FL to help build his speed. He then went on to play for some loaded teams at Pitt before joining New Orleans and being part of the greatest LB corps in NFL history. And as a final act? Two productive years in San Francisco where he won a Super Bowl. Great stories from a legend.

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When Lou Lamoriello came on board in New Jersey, he needed a player with toughness, grit, and skill to build around. He found that player in Ken Daneyko. What followed was a 20 year career with the Devils, where Ken became a critical part of one of the best defensive units ever assembled as he helped them win 3 Stanley Cups. Great stories from a Devils legend.

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Ken Anderson was an all-around athlete in Batavia, IL whose friend and neighbor was NBA Hall of Famer Dan Issel. After four years at Augustana College he became Bill Walsh's protege in his new passing scheme called the West Coast offense. 4 passing titles and an MVP award later, it's pretty clear that #14 was up to the task. Great lessons from a legend.

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