Texas Sports Hall of Fame members share stories about their lives and careers. Hosted by Jackson Michael of "The Game Before the Money" and presented by the Hampton Inn -- Waco North.
On this week's episode, Former Rockets Player, Scout, Coach, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame Member, Rudy Tomjanovich. This is part two from his Lone Star Luncheon visit at the Hall of Fame on May 8th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Former Rockets Player, Scout, Coach, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame Member, Rudy Tomjanovich. This is part one from his Lone Star Luncheon visit at the Hall of Fame on May 8th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of the podcast Pete visits with Long Time Sports Writer and Radio Host, Randy Galloway, about some of his favorite moments from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this weeks episode we listen to the final part of this years Induction Banquet including speeches from Carla Overbeck, Chris Plonsky, Richmond Webb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this weeks episode we listen to the first part of this years Induction Banquet including speeches from Todd Dodge, Brittney Griner and Ed "Too Tall" Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this weeks episode we listen to the first part of this years Induction Banquet including the Grant Teaff Team Award and Cedric Benson's Induction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode we hear from this year's induction class with the last half of the TSHOF Induction Banquet Press Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode we hear from this year's induction class with the first part of the TSHOF Induction Banquet Press Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dallas Cowboys in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with voter Mike Foreman about the History of the Heisman Trophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with Assistant AD Baylor University, Broadcaster John Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cedric Benson - Spent eight years as a running back in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and won the Doak Walker Award in 2004. Todd Dodge - Football coach and former player, and current head coach at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin where he played quarterback for the Longhorns, Dodge went into coaching, primarily at the high school level. Brittney Griner - Professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star. Ed "Too Tall" Jones - Former professional football player who was a defensive end for 15 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. In 1979, he left football to attempt a career in professional boxing. Biz Mackey - Catcher and manager in Negro league baseball. He played for the Indianapolis ABCs, New York Lincoln Giants, Hilldale Daisies, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Philadelphia Stars, Washington / Baltimore Elite Giants, and Newark Dodgers/Eagles. Carla Overbeck - Former soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for the Duke Blue Devils women's soccer team. Captain of the United States national team from 1993 to 2000, she helped lead the team to two FIFA Women's World Cups and an Olympic gold medal. Chris Plonsky - urrently part of Texas' chief of staff as executive senior associate AD & SWA. Former UT women's athletics director (2001-2018). While at command for the Longhorns, the women's athletics programs won a total of 3 National Championships and 64 Big 12 Conference Championships Plonsky supervised revenue areas in sponsorship, licensing, and television. Served as past presidents of NACDA, NACMA, and Women Leaders in College Sports. Became the fifth woman in history to serve as NACDA President. Prior to her legacy at the University of Texas, Plonsky worked in roles of public relations and assistant/associate commissioner capacities with the former Big East Conference under Dave Gavitt and Mike Tranghese. Retired board member of the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame. Richmond Webb - Richmond Jewel Webb is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals. Webb played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was selected by the Dolphins as the ninth overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft. TSHOF 2025 Induction Banquet SATURDAY 02/15/2025 06:00 PM CST The BASE at Extraco Event Center 4401 Bosque Blvd Waco TX 76710 For Information and Tickets: https://www.tshof.org/induction.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas Sports Hall of fame Lonestar Luncheon featuring Legendary Sports Broadcaster Verne Lundquist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with the legendary Jody Conradt, former Head Coach of the women's team at the University of Texas at Austin (UT). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with Legendary Announcer Eric Nadel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Blake Executive Vice President, Public Affairs/Senior Adviser for the Texas Rangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Players and Coaches talk about Former Baylor Coach, Houston Rockets coach, and GM Carroll Dawson after his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with board member Bruce Gietzen · Former Director of Student Media at Baylor University · Former Director of Communications at Waco ISD · Former News Anchor at KXXV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks about his respect of broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist, and the upcoming Lone Star Luncheon at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete is on the road talking to Andy Greenstone about His Amazing Memories and Collectables from the 8th Wonder of the World, The Astrodome in Houston Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lone Star Luncheon featuring Mean Joe Greene 4x Super Bowl Champion and 10x Pro Bowler. The Luncheon was moderated by Hall of Fame Journalist John McClain and was held at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks with author Robert Darden Talks about Andy Cooper and His Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete talks to Jay Shelton, his book, and memories of the South West Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Robicheau is the official artist of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Some of his impressive commissions: Official Artist of the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Official Artist of the 2011 MLB All Star Game Commissioned by the NFL to do the signature painting for Super Bowl 50 which was unveiled at the NFL Honors Banquet Commissioned by the Houston Rockets to do the signature painting for the 2006 NBA All Star Game Selected as one of the top 30 sports artist for NAMOS' inaugural 'Commitment to Excellence in Art & Sport' exhibit Commissioned by the Houston Astros to do a painting commemorating Roger Clemens' for becoming 2nd on All-Time strike out list Commissioned by the Houston Rockets to do a painting commemorating the career of Rudy Tomjanovich Commissioned by the Houston Rockets to do a painting commemorating the career of Moses Malone Commissioned by the Houston Rockets to do a painting commemorating the career of Dikembe Mutombo Commissioned by Lamar University to do a painting commemorating the tenure of outgoing president Jimmy Simmons Check out more about the artist and his work at https://www.jasonrobichau.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadcasting veteran Brad Sham has been the “Voice of the Cowboys” for four incredible decades. Debuting in 1976 as a color analyst alongside legendary play-by-play Verne Lundquist, Sham started his pivotal career on the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network. Within eight short years, Sham would take the play-by-play helm and launch one of the team's most celebrated careers of all time. Having won the National Sports Media Association Texas Sportscaster of the Year award eleven times, Sham is part of the sporting institution. Revered amongst peers and critics alike, Sham has also been honored in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. To this day, Sham is the longest-standing broadcaster with the team. Sham was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Longtime sports columnist for the Houston Chronicle, John McClain spent the last 40 years covering the NFL. Before his time in Houston, the Waco native graduated from Baylor in 1975, and worked at the Waco Tribune-Herald from 1973 - 1976. In addition to being an inductee in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the former president of the Pro Football Writers of America also has a plaque in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. McClain is memorialized in Canton, Ohio as the winner of the Dick McCann Memorial Award in 2006. He was also named a Texas Gridiron Legend in 2015, the only other media members who are Gridiron Legends are fellow Texas Sports Hall of Famers Dave Campbell and Mickey Herskowitz. Beyond being honored in multiple halls of fame, McClain also plays a key role in honoring others through those organizations. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors Committee, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. McClain was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete Talks About the New Class With Brice Cherry, Sports Editor of The Waco Tribune Herald, Former Texas AP Sportswriter of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dinn Mann talks with Pete about his grandfather, Roy Hofheinz. One of the founding fathers of the Astros, Judge Roy Hofheinz was the first owner of the Houston franchise. A state legislator at age 22, a Harris County judge at age 24 and the mayor of Houston at age 40, Hofheinz played an instrumental role in getting the Colt .45s to Houston in 1962, and in 1965 renamed the club the Astros to coincide with the opening of the first domed stadium in professional sports history, the iconic Astrodome. Hofheinz revolutionized baseball and the sports industry in many ways, including his decision to utilize an artificial playing surface in 1966 which he dubbed “AstroTurf”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pet talks with Legendary College Football Coach Jackie Sherrill about his legacy and being inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Barbara Jacket was known as one of the greatest women's track and field, Friends and family of Jacket said it would take a week to list all of her accomplishments. Michael Hurd, author, talks to Pete Sousa about the late great Barbara Jacket.
Roy Hofheinz One of the founding fathers of the Astros, Judge Roy Hofheinz was the first owner of the Houston franchise. A state legislator at age 22, a Harris County judge at age 24 and the mayor of Houston at age 40, Hofheinz played an instrumental role in getting the Colt .45s to Houston in 1962, and in 1965 renamed the club the Astros to coincide with the opening of the first domed stadium in professional sports history, the iconic Astrodome. Hofheinz revolutionized baseball and the sports industry in many ways, including his decision to utilize an artificial playing surface in 1966 which he dubbed “AstroTurf”. Barbara Jacket Barbara J. Jacket was an American track and field coach. She was the women's track and field head coach for Prairie View A&M from 1965 to 1991. While with the university, Jacket won ten National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics titles and was promoted to athletic director in 1990. Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, winning several awards and honors as a senior in 2009 and ranking second all-time in games won by an FBS quarterback. Jackie Sherrill Jackie Wayne Sherrill is an American former college football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Washington State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Texas A&M University, and Mississippi State University, compiling a career head coaching record of 180–120–4. Bubba Thornton Bubba Thornton is a retired track and field coach. He coached Texas Christian University from 1982 to 1995 and served as the Texas Longhorns men's track and field coach at the University of Texas at Austin from 1996 to 2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet 2024 Part 1 Part 1 Crista Williams is an American, former collegiate three-time All-American, two-time Gold Medal winning Olympian, retired three-time pro All-Star, right-handed hitting softball pitcher originally from Houston, Texas. Bob Kendrick Negro League Baseball Museum for Andy Cooper. Bob Kendrick (born 1962) is the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri. Andrew Cooper nicknamed "Lefty", was an American left-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. An alumnus of Paul Quinn College, Cooper played nine seasons for the Detroit Stars and ten seasons for the Kansas City Monarchs, and briefly played for the Chicago American Giants. Jamaal Charles is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. Cody Leach for former Head Coach of Texas Tech Mike Leach. Mike Leach was an American college football coach who primarily coached at the NCAA Division I FBS level. Nicknamed "The Pirate," he was a two-time national coach of the year, three-time conference coach of the year and the mastermind behind the NCAA record-setting air raid offense. He was the head coach at Texas Tech University from 2000 to 2009, where he became the winningest coach in school history.
Texas Tech and Green Bay Packers legend Donny Anderson discusses growing up in Stinnett, Texas and his tremendous football career. He shares memories of playing in the Ice Bowl, being on the cover of Dave Campbell's Texas Football in 1965, and his high school football career. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is presented by the TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.
In this week's episode we hear from this year's induction class from the TSHOF Induction Banquet Press Conference.
Legendary Baylor football coach Grant Teaff reflects on leading Baylor to its first-ever Cotton Bowl. In 1974, the Bears won the Southwest Conference for the first time in 50 years, and Coach Teaff was name Coach of the Year. Sportswriter John McClain also shares memories. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.
1971 Masters Champion Charles Coody shares about growing up in Stamford, Texas, his college days at TCU, and his thrilling Masters victory. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. The program is produced and hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
1956 Masters champion Jack Burke shares golf tips. 1971 Masters champion Charles Coody and sportswriter Kenny Hand share memories of Jack Burke, who also won the 1956 PGA championship. This is the first of two episodes to celebrate Masters week. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the TownePlace Suites Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the podcast.
Head coach D.X. Bible shares memories of his time coaching the Texas A&M football team. Members of the 1921 Aggies also recall that season. This episode is in conjunction with a previous episode, "An Oral History of the Texas A&M 12th Man Tradition." The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.
D.X. Bible shares his favorite memories from his days as head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns football team. Highlights include memories of the 1941 Longhorns and the story behind them almost playing in the Rose Bowl and the 1939 win that he thought made Texas a winning program. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. The podcast is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
Davey O'Brien and Ki Aldrich share memories of TCU's 1938 national championship football season in lost interview clips recently converted to MP3. Dana X. Bible also shares memoires of TCU coach Dutch Meyer. Also, Upton Bell, son of Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell, shares personal memories of Davey O'Brien. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. The program is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
Nolan Richardson shares stories celebrating the 30th anniversary of leading the Arkansas Razorbacks to the national championship in the 1994 NCAA basketball tournament. He also shares memories of growing up in El Paso, playing basketball for legendary coach Don Haskins, and details his final days as head coach at Arkansas. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the program.
Head coach Dana X. Bible and members of the 1921 Texas A&M football team share how the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition started in this second episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's Lost Interview series. These priceless clips are firsthand memories of what started the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition during an upset bowl game victory for the Aggies in the 1922 Dixie Classic. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. It is hosted and produced by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
Filmmaker Thaddeus Matula shares how his 30 for 30 documentary Pony Excess came to be, a storyline that he wishes he could have included, and about his other 30 for 30, Brian and the Boz. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael hosts and produces the podcast.
Highlights of an interview with Bear Bryant discussing his time at Texas A&M, with stories about the 1956 Hurricane Game against TCU and his 1957 squad. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame has recently digitized some of its cassette collection of interviews. Watch for more interviews in upcoming episodes. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco and hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at TSHOF.org. MwqshZQ0D0XPrA6ObD43
Texas Rangers players, coaches, and play-by-play announcer Eric Nadel share stories about the magical 2023 season and World Series victory. The conversation was recorded live at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Lone Star Luncheon series and the 2024 Texas Rangers Winter Caravan. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Fairfield Inn and Suites Waco North and is hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
In 1892, Galveston Ball teacher James Perkins Richardson established the Lone Star State's first high school football team. His grandchildren share the story in this episode, presented by Townplace Suites, Waco Northeast. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is the largest sports hall of fame in the nation. Learn more at TSHOF.org. The podcast is hosted by author and oral historian Jackson Michael.
Highlights of inductees sharing their stories at the 2023 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon. Inductees included Kevin Scanlon (Arkansas), Terry Teagle (Baylor), Jolanda Jones (Houston), Ken Stadel (Rice), Amy Benz (SMU), Shaun Jordan (Texas), Terry Price (Texas A&M), Bubba Thornton (TCU), and Gary Ashby (Texas Tech). The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Hampton Inn Waco. Learn more about the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org).
Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Lilly hosts a golf tournament at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame each year. The event is attended by many Texas sports legends. Listen to some of their stories in this episode. Learn about Texas Sports Hall of Fame events at Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Home (tshof.org). The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.
The 1952 Dallas Texans lasted only one season but were the first NFL team based in Dallas. They are often confused with Lamar Hunt's Dallas Texans which later became the Kansas City Chiefs. Author Mike Cobern tells the story of the 1952 Texans, a forgotten team unknown to most football fans. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.
MLB legend Roger Clemens was the guest at the most recent Lone Star Luncheon hosted by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Listen to him tell the backstories behind one of his 20 strikeout games and why he didn't spend his entire career in Boston. Also, learn some pitching secrets from the only pitcher to win 7 Cy Young Awards! The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Hampton Inn Waco. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.
Highlights from the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction featuring clips from NFL stars Michael Strahan, Robert Brazile, Adrian Peterson, and Priest Holmes, along with baseball star Jose Cruz, Olympians Cynthia Potter and Carlette Guidry, and Baylor men's basketball coach Scott Drew. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Waco North. Author and oral historian Jackson Michael (The Game Before the Money) hosts and produces the podcast.
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