Chasing Hardware

Hall of Famer Rick Barry made the All Star team each of his first 12 years in the NBA and ABA. He played for championship squads in both leagues, and was named to the 50th and 75th Anniversary teams. He is the only man to have won scoring titles at the NCAA, ABA, and NBA levels. And in addition to being a 2-time all state basketball player in HS, he was also 2-time all state in baseball. Great stories from a legend.

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Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Shutt tells some great stories about his career in Montreal. It was once said of him that "when you say the name Steve Shutt, you think of two things: goals and Stanley Cups." Hard to imagine a bigger compliment.

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Nolan Cromwell was one of the greatest athletes of his era. All-State in football, basketball, and track in high school, he then went to Kansas where he was an All Big 8 defensive back early on, and then an Honorable Mention All American QB. He also competed in the decathlon against Bruce Jenner (he lost) and qualified for the '76 Olympics as a hurdler. And then all he did was play 11 years in the NFL as an All Pro Safety for the Rams, 4x being named Defensive Back of the Year for the League. Great stories from a legend.

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After his playing career at Alabama ended, Danny Ford would become the youngest Head Coach in history to win a National Championship when his 1981 Clemson Tigers knocked off Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Through his career his teams beat squad's coached by the likes of Joe Paterno, Woody Hayes, Vince Dooley, Barry Switzer, Bobby Bowden, and Tom Osborne. Ever humble, he makes clear that his kids won those games, not him. Listen for some great stories from a fun era in college football.

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The NFL Network ranked John Hannah as the greatest Guard in NFL history. Bear Bryant called him the greatest offensive linemen he ever saw. Grab a seat and listen to John "Hog" Hannah talk about his days growing up in Alabama, playing for the Bear, and then his 13 years in New England and the NFL..

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Whether leading the Houston Oilers to consecutive AFC Championship games, whipping a football 87 yards downfield (true story), or winning drag races vs 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits, Dan Pastorini has always been a 'must-see' athlete. On the latest Chasing Hardware, Dan and I talk about being drafted by the Mets, his Santa Clara years, and being part of the first 'Year of the Quarterback' draft class along with Jim Plunkett and Archie Manning. Great stories from the leader of the 'Luv Ya Blue' Oilers.

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Cowboys legend Charlie Waters discusses his career in Dallas where he played in 5 Super Bowls, winning 2. He is still tied for the most postseason interceptions all time, and along with Cliff Harris formed one of the greatest safety tandems ever. Fun stories from a mainstay of the Doomsday Defenses of the 70's.

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Larry Robinson's name appears on the Stanley Cup an astounding 10 times; 6 as a Hall of Fame Defenseman for Montreal, 2 as an assistant coach with New Jersey, 1 as the head coach for New Jersey, and 1 as an executive with St Louis. Also, he is the NHL's all time leader in +/- at +722, over 25% ahead of the next closest, Bobby Orr. Listen as Larry tells some great stories about legendary players and teams.

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Rob McClanahan was one of the leading scorers on the most iconic team in US sports history, the 1980 Miracle squad at Lake Placid. He was on the ice for the last crazed minutes of the seminal Russia game, and two days later his his 3rd period goal vs Finland clinched the gold medal. In addition to the many stories about Herb Brooks and that Olympic team, he also talks about his days growing up in Minnesota and playing at the 'U', and then his years in the NHL. Great stories from an American sports hero.

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Bill Raftery had a stellar career as a player in New Jersey and at LaSalle, and then went on to coaching success at FDU and Seton Hall. But 42 years ago he turned to broadcasting, and a Hall of Fame career began. When we are not talking 'onions' and 'Send it in Jerome', we are talking about all the players, coaches, and broadcasters he has crossed paths with (and maybe bent an elbow with) over the last 4+ decades. Great stories from a legend.

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