Games People Play Historical Sports Interviews

Dive into the inspiring journey of Matt Birk, a man who went from a self-proclaimed "late bloomer" in sports to an NFL star and Harvard graduate.
In this episode of "Games People Play with Bernie Corbett," Matt shares the twists and turns of his life, from his humble beginnings in St. Paul, Minnesota, to his 14-year tenure in the NFL, and his recent venture into the political arena.
Join us as we explore how this Renaissance man continues to impact the world through his charity work, his dedication to his Catholic faith, and his passion for education.
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Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Giants legend Ottis "OJ" Anderson as he shares behind-the-scenes moments from the iconic Super Bowl 25. In this second of two parts on "Games People Play," Bernie Corbett uncovers the stories of practice pants superstitions, the psychological strategies of Bill Parcells, and the hard-hitting plays that defined a championship. Tune in for an episode that's as gripping as the final moments of a Super Bowl nail-biter.
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Dive into the exhilarating world of football legends as Games People Play welcomes in none other than Super Bowl XXV hero, Ottis "OJ" Anderson. Sit back as host Bernie Corbett takes you on a journey through OJ's illustrious career. In this first of two parts, OJ talks about getting his start in West Palm Beach, his decision to attend the University of Miami, becoming rookie of the year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and a trade to the Giants many saw as the end of his career, but as we know know, he wasn't done yet. It's a story of resilience, comebacks, and a destiny fulfilled on the gridiron. Don't miss this touchdown of an episode!
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Dive into the second part of this gripping journey of Theo Fluery, from the dizzying heights of NHL stardom to the harrowing depths of personal struggles with addiction and mental health. Join us as we unravel the story of this hockey icon, whose battle off the ice became his most formidable. In this episode, we discuss Theo's legacy, his cultural roots, and how he transformed his darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others. Don't miss this raw and revealing conversation on "The Games People Play with Bernie Corbett.

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In this episode, Bernie Corbett welcomes the electrifying presence of Theo Fleury, whose life story is a wild ride. In the first of a two-part conversation, Theo takes us from his humble beginnings in Russell, Manitoba, to the dizzying heights of the NHL. Fleury's tale is one of triumph, grit, and the transformative power of sports we love bringing you on Games People Play.

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There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete.

Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the second of a two-part conversation to talk about Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals. Plus: the “Freezer Bowl”; rehabbing knee injuries; the heartbreak of losing Super Bowls XVI and XXII; the greatness of Fred Dean and Bruce Smith; offensive line techniques, and the thrill of catching touchdown passes.

Later, Bernie shares his own small world story about Anthony’s friend and former teammate, Dave Lapham. And finally, Anthony talks about his charitable foundation where they teach “Victory Beyond Competition” in their seven mentoring programs dedicated to engaging kids mentally, physically and emotionally. To date, the Anthony Muñoz Foundation has raised $16 million dollars and helped 40,000 kids.

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There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete.

Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the first of a two-part conversation to talk about his single-parent upbringing in Ontario, CA, where he became a three-sport star at Chaffey High School before winning National Championships in baseball and football at USC. Then the pair moves on to Cincinnati to start discussing the start of Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals.

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Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA, but that distinction is just a small part of his story.

Join us today on the Games People Play podcast as Bernie Corbett welcomes the former Sullivan Award winner to discuss his unique path in life, including his ever-evolving faith in God, learning assertiveness from his older sister and the complex college recruiting challenges he faced as a two-sport star at Thomas County Central High School in Georgia.

You’ll hear about Charlie’s magnificent career at Florida State, which included a National Championship in football and a trip to the Elite-Eight in basketball, as well as what ultimately led him to choose the NBA over the NFL. Plus: living in the city as a New York Knick; playing in the 1999 NBA Finals, and which current NFL quarterback most reminds him of himself. Finally, Charlie recounts the details of his 2018 stroke while on a church mission in Mexico and his family’s many charitable endeavors benefitting youth sports, the elderly and hurricane relief victims.

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Martin St. Louis took the hard road to the highest honor in the game.

A native of Laval, Quebec, St. Louis carved out an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons from 1998-2015 despite being labeled as too small as a 5-foot-8 forward, which caused him not to be drafted or signed to an NHL contract after amassing 267 points (91 goals, 176 assists) 139 games over four seasons at the University of Vermont.

St. Louis signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 31, 2000. He scored 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 78 games the following season, proving he could be an everyday NHL player.Although a broken leg cut short his 2001-02 season, St. Louis had 70 points (33 goals, 37 assists) in 2002-03 and shot up to 94 points (38 goals, 56 assists) in 2003-04, when he won the Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Trophy and helped lead the Lightning to their first Stanley Cup championship, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime of Game 6 against the Flames to tie the series 3-3.

Only seven other players in NHL history have won the Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season.

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Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award. Please join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star, Spencer Haywood, to the program in the second of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Bernie and Spencer discuss the challenges and dark times Spencer faced, including legal battles over fraudulent contracts, an anti-trust suit against the NBA that went all the way to the Supreme Court and his long road back to sobriety following a crack cocaine addiction. Finally, Spencer talks about his new book The Spencer Haywood Rule and expresses gratitude at being recognized for all that he sacrificed for future generations of NBA players.

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