Chasing Hardware

Lou Whitaker formed one half of the greatest double play combination in Major League Baseball history. He went to 5 All Star games, won 4 Gold Gloves and 3 Silver Slugger awards. His WAR is 7th highest all-time among second basemen, and of the 6 in front of him, 4 played before WWII. He was also a key member on one of the greatest teams ever, the 1984 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers. Listen for some great stories and observations.

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On the latest Chasing Hardware, Hall of Famer Dan Hampton talks about his days at Arkansas and then with the iconic Bears of the 80s. He was one of the anchors of the '85 defense which is heralded as the best of all time. Tons of great stories about playing for Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan, as well as Frank Broyles, Lou Holtz, Jimmy Johnson, and Monte Kiffin, and alongside legends like Dent, Mongo, Singletary, and Walter Payton.

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Jan Stenerud's path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame might be the least likely of all enshrines. He was a ski jumper from Norway on scholarship at Montana St when he got discovered almost by accident. 27 years later he was the first pure kicker ever to put on a gold jacket. Great stories from a football legend.

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Dan Dierdorf grew up a mile and change from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He went to the groundbreaking in 1962. What he never would have guessed on that day was that 34 years later, after a stellar career both at Michigan and then with the St Louis Cardinals, he himself would be putting on a gold jacket and finding his place among the immortals of the game. Beyond that, all he did was spend 30 years in the broadcast booth alongside the likes of Bob Costas, Verne Lundquist, Dick Enberg, and Greg Gumbel. Oh, and 12 years on Monday Night Football with Al Michaels. Great stories from a legend.

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Rick Dempsey was one of the best defensive catchers of his generation, and he caught 11 different 20-game winners over his career (as well as 4 19-game winners). He elevated his play in the post-season, batting 70 points above his career average while leading the '83 Orioles (he was MVP) and '88 Dodgers to World Series titles. Hear some great stories about playing for Billy Martin (2x), Earl Weaver, and Tommy Lasorda.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich talks about his days at Michigan and then his amazing 33-year run in the Rockets organization. He led Houston to two titles, and then coached the US men to Olympic gold in 2000 in Sydney. Great stories from a basketball legend.

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In the last 50 years, 9 managers have won multiple World Series titles. Tom Kelly is one of them. The Minnesota Twins championship in 1991 is arguably the greatest WS ever; it featured 5 1-run games, 4 games decided on the final play, 3 extra-inning contests, and a 10-inning, 1-0 win in Game 7 that is one of the most iconic games in MLB history. Hear all the stories from a Twins legend.

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The latest Chasing Hardware features an interview with Super Bowl XXV MVP OJ Anderson. OJ was one of the players who laid the foundation for the Miami Hurricanes' rise to prominence. He was a perennial 1,000 yard rusher with the Cardinals where he was both Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowler. And then, after a trade to the Giants, he racked up 2 Super Bowl wins, scoring TDs in each, and was voted Comeback Player of the Year in 1989. Listen for some great stories from a Hurricane, Cardinal, and Giant legend.

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Ken Bowman was the primary Center on Vince Lombardi's last 3 Championship teams. Those Packers are 1 of only 2 squads in NFL history to win 3 straight titles, and the other was over 90 years ago. In the legendary Ice Bowl game, he was a key figure on one of the most heralded game-winning drives in NFL lore, and he and Jerry Kramer teamed up to make one of the most iconic blocks ever, paving the way for Bart Starr's go-ahead touchdown. Listen for some great stories from a guy who was in the middle of it all.

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NFL and College Football Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff was the MVP of Super Bowl XI. He retired as the most prolific receiver in post-season history. The nations's top collegiate receiver each year is honored with the Biletnikoff Award. And he is part of the only QB & receiving trio in league history where all 4 are in the Hall (Stabler, Branch, Casper, and himself). Great stories from a true legend.

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