In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back to 1964, when Jackie Gleason moved his CBS television program to the Miami Beach Auditorium and brought South Florida into America's homes on a weekly basis.

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Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

The Great One: Jackie Gleason | 60 Minutes Archive

JackieGleason.com - The Official Home of "The Great One" Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) - Find a Grave Memorial

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Merrett R. Stierheim and his singular contributions to Miami-Dade County.

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Merrett Stierheim, former Miami-Dade County manager, dead at 90 | Miami Herald

Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Bob Graham by looking back at his first race for governor, and the "Workdays" that were essential in his 1978 statewide victory.

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Bob Graham in the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program - UF Digital Collections (ufl.edu)

Bob Graham Timeline of Service & Online Materials - Bob Graham Center for Public Service (ufl.edu)

Graham House | 20+ Photo | Abandoned Florida

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title.

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The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence (Hardcover): https://shop.booksandbooks.com/aff/thisdaymiamipod_34958/book/9781496220431

The Wizard of College Baseball (ronfraserbook.com)

Ron Fraser Book on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonFraserBook

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Interview with David Brauer about Ron Fraser, Miami Hurricanes baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDiV9a_dsR8

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.

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#7 - The Kefauver Committee report on organized crime - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library

U.S. Senate: Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce

Kefauver Committee First Hearing - The Mob Museum

1619-1-19 MIA Herald -Gambling was a safe Bet as early MIA lured tourist (miamibeachfl.gov)

Organized crime in Miami : Bash, Avi, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Grand Jury Reports - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle (miamisao.com)

Florida Gubernatorial Politics: The Fuller Warren Years (ucf.edu)

Magic City | Episode 3 Scene Clip "Secret Six" | STARZ (youtube.com)

Daniel P. Sullivan, a major figure in Miami's fight... - UPI Archives

Crime & The Committee - The Kefauver Hearings (1958) (youtube.com)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the sinking of the SS Potrero del Llano. It represented the arrival of World War II on Miami's doorstep, but also played a pivotal step in changing the international face of the war itself.

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Potrero del Llano (Mexican Steam tanker) - Ships hit by German U-boats during WWII - uboat.net

German U-Boats and Battle of the Atlantic (uboataces.com)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Roxcy O'Neal Bolton, arguably South Florida's most important feminist. On this day in 1970, Roxcy took her South Florida fight to a national stage.

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Women's Park - Miami-Dade County (miamidade.gov)

Florida Memory • Roxcy Bolton: A Force for Equality

Civic activist, feminist, trailblazer Roxcy Bolton dies at 90 | Miami Herald

NOW’s Fourth National Conference « National Organization for Women (brynmawr.edu)

Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss arguably the most important sporting event in South Florida's history. It's the 60th anniversary of Sonny Liston's defeat at the hands of Cassius Clay, who would go on to become Muhammad Ali and change the course of history.

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The Greatest Weekend - 60th Anniversary of Clay vs. Liston Fight Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Muhammad Ali | Washington Ave. BID (washavemb.com)

AP Archive - YouTube - Clay AND Liston

Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

Watch Muhammad Ali | Full Documentary by Ken Burns

King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero by David Remnick

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami | Miami-Dade Public Library System (iiivega.com)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Tommy Phillips, the author of "The Orange Bowl: A Complete History." New Year's Day is historically connected to the game, and Tommy and Matthew talk about the game's evolution over nearly 90 years.

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The Orange Bowl: A Complete History | McFarland

The Orange Bowl: A Complete History | Books & Books

Tommy Phillips (@TommyAPhillips) on X (formerly Twitter)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Joe Shaw of "25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it," about the team that preceded Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer and its 2000 attempt to win the trophy that the Herons are competing for tonight. We also talk about family, loss, and preserving memories.

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25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it (miamifusionpod.com)

25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it on Apple Podcasts

Miami Fusion Reunion & Live Podcast Recording! Tickets, Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

FCAs Voting - Football Content Awards

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