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Undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman in 1967, Larry Little turned a $750 free agent signing bonus with the San Diego Chargers into a Hall of Fame career with the Miami Dolphins. Little led the way for Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, and Jim Kiick during the Dolphins run of three straight Super Bowl appearances, back-to-back championships, and the NFL's only perfect season. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the1972 Miami Dolphins Perfect Season, OJ and Seth revisit one of their favorite episodes featuring three legends from that championship team: Larry Csonka, Larry Little, and Mercury Morris. There were many factors that contributed to the perfect 17-0 record. One reason was their fearsome rushing attack that helped Miami become the first team in NFL history to feature two backs who each rushed for 1,000 yards in the same season. Those two backs were Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka and the electric Mercury Morris. Paving the way for Csonka and Morris was an all-star offensive line lead by Hall of Fame guard, Larry Little. This legendary trio dives in to The Tank and it is no surprise that the result is one of our most spectacular episodes to date. From Csonka and Jim Kiick sneaking out of the team hotel through the bushes, to Little earning his poultry inspired nickname, to Morris' supernatural exploits with “The Root Man,” these guys are as dynamic on the mic as they were on the field! Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's enshrined as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his record-breaking, two-time consensus All-American fullback rushing career at Syracuse in the mid-1960s. He's an inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, most notably for his dominant rushing prowess with the Don Shula-coached Miami Dolphins of the early 1970s - and his leading role in the club's three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, two back-to-back NFL titles, and its unparalleled perfect undefeated season in 1972. But in our conversation this week with legendary gridiron star Larry Csonka ("Head On: A Memoir"), we digress (and obsess) into some of the lesser-known chapters of an impressively unique career - including his first professional years with Miami as part of the old American Football League in the late 60s; a bombshell move (along with Dolphin teammates Paul Warfield and Jim Kiick) to the upstart World Football League's Memphis Southmen (née Toronto Northmen) in 1974; and front office roles with the original USFL's Jacksonville Bulls (1984-85). + + + Get up to $100 in matching deposit credit when you sign up to try PrizePicks - and use promo code GOODSEATS!
Larry Csonka, the late Jim Kiick, and Mercury Morris are still remembered for achieving something that no other NFL team ever has: Perfection. These three running backs were a part of what is still seen in history as the best football team of all time: the 1972 Miami Dolphins. “We did one thing: we hit perfection. When you become a definition, not just a number, then you are in a special place.” – Larry Csonka In this documentary, Kiick and Morris traveled to Alaska where they are reunited with Csonka. The three teammates reminisce about their past while fishing, highlighting the incredible bond that was forged between them.
Love the NFL? Like to listen to a good conversation? Tune in to superfan and host, Matt Johnson, alongside his team of Andrew Lenz, Brian Finch, Ryan Holt Bailey, Jack and David Talebkhah, Vince Mease, Edward Jessie, Nick Wojton and Jacob Miller, and their takes on the NFL in his football talk podcast, “The 2-pt Conversation” , featuring daily content Monday through Friday. Matt and Andrew explore what the Miami Dolphins might look like if Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick and Paul Warfield didn't defect to the World Football League in the middle of the 1970's. Could Miami have been the team of the 70's? Many questions Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com
Youngstown State professor Denis Crawford ("The Life and Teams of Johnny F. Bassett: Maverick Entrepreneur of North American Sports") joins the 'cast for a jam-packed deep dive into the life of one of the most underrated, yet enormously influential pro sports figures of the 1970s/80s. A third-generation scion of a prominent Canadian industrialist family steeped in both media and sports team ownership, John F. (Johnny) Bassett distinguished himself from his elders as a marketing-savvy showman with a P.T. Barnum-esque flair for spectacle and a penchant for challenging the traditional conventions of professional sports - notably with teams in leagues predicated on bucking the establishment: The World Hockey Association's Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls; The World Football League's Toronto Northmen/Memphis Southmen; World Team Tennis' Toronto-Buffalo Royals; AND The United States Football League's Tampa Bay Bandits Through all his adventures, Bassett catered to the common fan, demanded fair treatment of athletes, and forced traditionalist sports owners to take hard looks at the way they did business. Crawford helps us unpack some of Bassett's most notable escapades, including: a quixotic attempt to compete with the NHL's Maple Leafs; raiding the NFL for Miami Dolphins stars Larry Czonka, Jim Kiick and Paul Warfield; battling the Canadian government over American football; an audacious attempt at marketing pro hockey in the Deep South; and his bitter rivalry with a greedy Donald Trump for the soul of the USFL. Support the show by downloading the DraftKings app NOW and using promo code GOODSEATS to join the free One Million Dollar College Hoops Survivor Pool!
Hello Old Sports is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear). EPISODE SUMMARY This week on Hello Old Sports we continue our look back at some of the sports figures who passed away in 2020. Join us as we discuss the lives and legacies of Bob Watson, Jerry Sloan, Eddie Sutton, Wes Unseld, Ken Riley, Jim Kiick, John McNamara, Horace Clarke, Lute Olson, John Thompson, Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Gale Sayers, and Bob Gibson. Special thanks to our Sports History Network Colleagues: https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/sports-forgotten-heroes/ (Sports' Forgotten Heroes) and https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/pigskin-dispatch/ (Pigskin Dispatch) for helping us out with this week's episode. BOOKS TO COMPLIMENT THIS SERIES https://amzn.to/2M08CZg (Birth of a Dynasty: Behind the Pinstripes With the 1967 Yankees) https://amzn.to/2KrjEGk (The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sport's Guy) https://amzn.to/2WFXK4F (One Pitch Away: The Player's Stories of the 1968 LCS and World Series) https://amzn.to/3nJNx3h (October 1964) https://amzn.to/34Bs197 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac: 2017 Edition) https://amzn.to/3nVsQl7 (Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball) HELLO OLD SPORTS BACKGROUND Each week on “Hello, Old Sports” Andrew and Dan Neumann examine a different sports history topic—baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and anything else that comes to mind. We'll travel back to 1920 to relive the founding of the Negro Leagues and Babe Ruth's first season with the New York Yankees. Or to 1967 to relive the closing drive of the “Ice Bowl” between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. Maybe even all the way back to 1884 and the first “World Series” between the Providence Grays of the National League and the New York Metropolitans of the American Association. Andrew and Dan Neumann are your hosts and these brothers know a thing or two about living in some crazy sport's towns. Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports (www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports)
On today’s DolphinsTalk.com Daily Podcast Mike is joined by Allie Kiick the daughter of Miami Dolphins legend Jim Kiick. We talk about what it was like being the daughter of a superstar football player, what it was like to see her father go through CTE, what she has heard from the Miami Dolphins in how they may be honoring her father, and so much more. Also, on today's show, we talk about the Dolphins signing of Nate Holley who played last year in the CFL and was the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2019 and where he may be a fit for the Dolphins in this 2020 season and what his odds are of making this roster. We also talk about the Week 1 point spread for the Dolphins-Patriots game in a few weeks.
It's a YUGE show! ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas joins us to talk about legendary #21's, his appearance on The White Shadow, Young Jeezy, the state of college sports in a COVID-19 world, taking Barney the Dinosaur to court and more! It's an absolutely jam-packed show!Our GuestJay Bilas is one of the foremost analysts in college basketball today. A 4-year starter at Duke where he played on the first of Mike Krzyzewski's 12 Final Four teams. He also won back-to-back National Championships as a Duke assistant and got a law degree. He's a 5X Emmy nominee, actor, author, likes Young Jeezy and has a first-rate Twitter account.2:08 – “Well, thank you for having me.”ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas joins us to dive right in on a jam-packed show. He reveals that he liked #21 because of Roberto Clemente. Plus he talks about The White Shadow, I Come In Peace, the state of college sports, taking Barney the Dinosaur to court, Young Jeezy and more.18:50 – “There are so many great number 21's . . .”Tom starts with the baseball list of notables which includes Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Mike Hargrove, Ruben Sierra and Terry Puhl. The Greatest Generation gets some love with an accounting of the accomplishments of Hall of Famers Warren Spahn and Bob Lemon. Finally, we hit the contenders, Sammy Sosa (barely), Roger Clemens (begrudgingly) and Roberto Clemente.22:40 – “It's a great number for basketball.”Rudy hits the basketball contenders starting with Tim Duncan. Then Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Garnett and Bill Sharman.26:27 – “I almost named my son World B. Free.”Sentimental favorites include scorer supreme World B. Free, former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Vlade Divac – the first guy who could get you 20 pts., 12 rebounds and smoke 4 cigarettes in a game. Notables include Michael Cooper, Sleepy Floyd and Alvin Robertson.28:23 – “Cam Neely. Who is really known more for #8.”Hockey notables include Neely, Guy Carbonneau and Brent Sutter. Sentimental favorites are Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming and all-everything female Cammi Granato. Contenders are Stan Mikita, Peter Forsberg and Mike Eruzione.31:15 – “Wow! I love it. You're teasing Screen Stars.”Rudy really comes around on Screen Stars, tipping his hand on who this week's honoree will be. Go to 39:24 to hear Screen Stars which includes big-time actors Jesse Plemons, Matt Damon and Patrick “Don't Call Me McDreamy” Dempsey.31:34 – “One legendary #21 that drove a car for a living.”Rudy shouts out NASCAR legend David Pearson before hopping into football, where the notables are Charles Woodson, Tiki Barber, Eric Allen and James Brooks. Sentimental favorites are Barry Sanders, Desmond Howard, Jim Kiick, John Hadl and Cliff Branch. Contenders are LaDainian Tomlinson and Neon Deion Prime Time Sanders.44:19 – “An official unit of measure, the buttload.”We segue into the Derrick Rose Award:Curt FloodSean TaylorKen CaminitiAnd the Hall of Shame:Rumeal RobinsonJay Johnstone50:04 – “I'll attack this list with vigor.”Heat Check for #21:Joel EmbiidWalker BuehlerZeke ElliottTodd GurleyFrank GorePatrick PetersonZach Grienke Todd FrazierHassan WhitesideBrayden Point54:35 – “Remind us of the order that Jay put it in.”Our first disagreement as a married couple on the Hall of Fame List:Roberto Clemente (Rudy would have Tim Duncan here)Tim DuncanRoger ClemensDeion Sanders Stan Mikita Buy Jay Bilas' book Toughness HERE. You can see him on TV just by turning it on.
En este episodio, Angel Márquez, "el Tigrillo", dedica unas palabras a Jim Kiick y nos cuenta de la decisión que tomó la familia del ex corredor de los Miami Dolphins de donar su cerebro a la ciencia. ¡Los Dolphins no terminan y nosotros tampoco! Sigue a 3 y Fuera Dolphins en https://twitter.com/3yfueradolphins (Twitter), https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/3-y-fuera-dolphins/id1523902548 (Apple Podcasts) y https://open.spotify.com/show/6bPfqyHejzQksvnPoK8Cbe?si=RNpDwpKGReCdjSEVyw3QlA (Spotify). Sigue a 3 y Fuera NFL en https://youtube.com/3yfuera (Youtube), https://twitter.com/3yfueranfl (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/3yfuera_nfl/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/3yfuera (Facebook), https://bit.ly/3yFueraItunes (Apple Podcasts) y https://bit.ly/3yFueraSpotify (Spotify). Conductor: Ángel Márquez (https://twitter.com/Master_Tigrillo (Master_Tigrillo))
In der neuen Woche sprechen wir vor allem über die Hausaufgaben von Micho an Rico und damit über College Football und wie die neue Saison aussehen könnte. Wie wirkt sich das auf den NFL-Draft und die NFL Saison aus. Wie könnte überhaupt ein Draft aussehen, wenn kein College Football und sogar keine NFL Saison gespielt wird. Wir gedenken zudem dem vor kurzem verstorbenen Jim Kiick, RB der Dolphins und Teil des Teams aus Perfectville. Ruhe in Frieden! Nach all der Aufregung in New York um Jamal Adams sprechen wir darüber, ob der Saftey des Rivalen ein Spieler für die Dolphins wäre. Was spricht dafür und was spricht dagegen? Das erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge. Zusätzlich sprechen wir darüber, wie es mit dem Fantasy Football läuft und das ihr bald Post bekommt, wenn ihr als Gast im Dolphins Drive auftreten wollt. Als Schmankerl haben wir in der nächsten Saison den Statistik Papst Roman Motzkus zu Gast. Der Kommentator von Ran gibt sich die Ehre und stellt sich euren Fragen! Stay Tuned & Fins Up!
John Congemi goes one-on-one with former first-round pick Christin Wilkins in this week's Sit Down. Listen as Christin talks about this offseason, playing for Coach Flores, what he's been up to in quarantine and more (starts at 5:35). Then in X's and Bo's, Kim and John take a look at the defensive line and discuss who they are excited to see line up and what they need to do to improve on last season (starts at 24:51). Then the guys will relive some of their favorite memories of the late great Jim Kiick (starts at 38:30).
Travis is back for another Friday Flashback taking a look at the famed 1972 AFC Championship Game. Larry Seiple made one of the biggest plays in the game, he joins us to recall that play, that game, that season, and the memory of Dolphins late great running back Jim Kiick.
In this episode of the DolphinsTalk.com Daily Podcast, we talk about a variety of topics currently in the news surrounding the Miami Dolphins. We open up remembering Jim Kiick the legendary Dolphins running back who passed away over the weekend and share our thoughts on his time with the Dolphins. We also talk about the latest Tua health update and what this means as we are getting closer to training camp and does a healthy Tua automatically take over as the starting quarterback from day 1? We talk about it and why that very well may happen. We close the show opening up the mailbag and answering your listener questions that you have sent in. We will be doing a lot of Mailbag shows moving forward before training camp starts so be sure to send your questions to DolphinsTalk1977@gmail.com
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Defo and Lubie welcome Miami Dolphins great Larry Ball to the show to say good-bye to his dear friend and Phins' legend, Jim Kiick.
Former @Dolphins HOF OL Larry Little joins @SicEm365Radio to discuss the passing of the late Jim Kiick.
Bill rambles about precocious kids, Kenny Rogers, and Jim Kiick.
Mystery of the nascar noose, the return of the King, Hammerin' Hank, Father's Day, Jim Kiick kicks bucket, ACC, Brett Favre is an idiot, Falcons player of the decade, Gator Bait chant, Muhammed Ali's son on blm, Texas Rangers refuse to be canceled, OAN vs NCAA t-shirts, how not to drive drunk in Pittsburgh, Braves signee, slowest pitchers ever, Addison Russell on how to kill an all star career by age 26, petedavis.buzzsprout.com, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Baseball History. Listen and I'll tell you where to get the best sausage in Atlanta and no that's not a euphemism
Jacob Valk eulogizes Bill Groman and Jim Kiick, recaps the Eagles draft class, and gives you the correct Red Wings Mount Rushmore!
Bubba Wallace had a noose put in his garage. RACIST COWARDS. Jamal Adams wants to go to a new team. Jets don't value their players.Does anyone believe CFB, NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB are playing in 2020? Survey says no.
Defo and Lubie solicit calls to join them in saying good-bye to Miami Dolphins legend, Jim Kiick!
Co-hosts Joe Pisapia and Craig are back after Father's Day Weekend with plenty of information, trivia, and advice to start your week. Mish Scott Bogman joins Joe and discusses IDP leagues and who may be some league-winning picks for your season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Travis is back for a Monday show taking a look at which trait makes the players on the Dolphins special. Plus, the top 10 runs of Ricky Williams Fins career, and an ode to the late great Jim Kiick.
In this episode we will look at the accomplishments of Jim Kiick who was part of the Dolphins dynasty won that included a perfect 17-0 season, why the NFLPA has advised it's players not to conduct private group workouts due to COVID-19 and a look at the Washington Redskins retiring the Number of the late Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell and renaming a part of the stadium after him as well --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-smith34/support
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep There were many factors that contributed to the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect 17-0 record. One reason was their fearsome rushing attack that helped Miami become the first team in NFL history to feature two backs who each rushed for 1,000 yards in the same season. Those two backs were Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka and the electric Mercury Morris. Paving the way for Csonka and Morris was an all-star offensive line lead by Hall of Fame guard, Larry Little. This legendary trio dives in to The Tank and it is no surprise that the result is one of our most spectacular episodes to date. From Csonka and Jim Kiick sneaking out of the team hotel through the bushes, to Little earning his poultry inspired nickname, to Morris' supernatural exploits with “The Root Man,” these guys are as dynamic on the mic as they were on the field!This episode is sponsored by: ARS & Associates https://www.arsaccounting.com/Fish Tank listeners, receive 20% off the cost of preparing your tax return. Call (305) 653-7350 and ask for Rob.A&T Dry Cleaners https://www.drycleanertoyou.com/Fish Tank listeners will receive 50% off their first order and 25% off all dry-cleaning afterwards! Call Ara at (954) 610-9383
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A multi-sport star in his native New Jersey, Jim Kiick went on to lead the Wyoming Cowboys in rushing from 1965-67 becoming the first player ever to earn first-team All-WAC honors three times. Kiick was selected by the then-AFL's Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1968 draft. He quickly forged a bond with Larry Csonka that lead to the duo being dubbed “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Kiick's versatility on the field helped him become a key figure in the Dolphins reign of the early 70's including back-to-back Super Bowl titles, which of course also featured the 1972 Perfect Season. In The Tank, Kiick fondly recalls his friendship with Csonka, while not so fondly remembering Don Shula's infamous 12-minute run. Jim discusses who did the blocking in the team's famed backfield that also featured Mercury Morris, reveals who actually placed an alligator in Coach Shula's shower, and shares some insight into where his athleticism comes from. Special thanks to Lori Musto and the staff at Independence Hall for hosting The Fish Tank and, more importantly, for the care they are providing to Jim.This episode is sponsored by: A&T Dry Cleaners https://www.drycleanertoyou.com/Fish Tank listeners will receive 50% off their first order and 25% off all dry-cleaning afterwards! Call Ara at (954) 610-9383
On today's show we are joined by Brandon Kiick the son of Legendary Dolphins Running Back Jim Kiick. Brandon shares some stories about his father, gives us an update on his health these days, and also shares some thoughts on the current state of the Miami Dolphins.
Bryan Curtis and Stefan Fatsis talk with Michael Lee about John Wall and the NBA playoffs. Former NFL player Stephen White joins to discuss why quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains unemployed. Bryan and Stefan discuss the NFL broadcasting prospects of retired quarterbacks Tony Romo and Jay Cutler. And Scott Price joins to discuss his recent articles about the declining health of NFL legends Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick. NBA playoffs (2:00): We talk with Michael Lee about the rise of John Wall, the Washington Wizards point guard, and the first game of the Western Conference playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs. Colin Kaepernick (12:28): Former NFL defensive lineman Stephen White breaks down the tape and argues that Kaepernick has not found a job because of his decision last year to kneel during the national anthem. NFL announcers (22:35): Bryan and Stefan discuss the quick hires of just-retired quarterbacks Tony Romo by CBS Sports and Jay Cutler by Fox Sports, and what makes a good ex-jock television broadcaster. Miami Dolphins (37:13): Scott Price joins the show to discuss his recent Sports Illustrated stories about the dementia taking over the lives of Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick, two stars of the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan Curtis and Stefan Fatsis talk with Michael Lee about John Wall and the NBA playoffs. Former NFL player Stephen White joins to discuss why quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains unemployed. Bryan and Stefan discuss the NFL broadcasting prospects of retired quarterbacks Tony Romo and Jay Cutler. And Scott Price joins to discuss his recent articles about the declining health of NFL legends Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick. NBA playoffs (2:00): We talk with Michael Lee about the rise of John Wall, the Washington Wizards point guard, and the first game of the Western Conference playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs. Colin Kaepernick (12:28): Former NFL defensive lineman Stephen White breaks down the tape and argues that Kaepernick has not found a job because of his decision last year to kneel during the national anthem. NFL announcers (22:35): Bryan and Stefan discuss the quick hires of just-retired quarterbacks Tony Romo by CBS Sports and Jay Cutler by Fox Sports, and what makes a good ex-jock television broadcaster. Miami Dolphins (37:13): Scott Price joins the show to discuss his recent Sports Illustrated stories about the dementia taking over the lives of Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick, two stars of the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John “Bull” Bramlett was the meanest, hardest hitting man in professional football. Until he found the only peace that could calm his rage. This fall, Flashlight Media Group releases a film that introduces a man who forfeited the world in exchange for his soul and discovered a life worth living. Film producer Grant Guffin joins us to share this amazing story of redemption and faith. John and Nancy Bramlett drop by to encourage you to take your family and friends to see this inspirational film. The star-studded cast includes: Joe Namath, Tony Dungy, Bob Griese, George Klein, Jim Kiick, and many others. Don’t miss this moving account of a man’s journey from the depths of depravity to the heights of a life transformed by God’s love.
John “Bull” Bramlett was the meanest, hardest hitting man in professional football. Until he found the only peace that could calm his rage. This fall, Flashlight Media Group releases a film that introduces a man who forfeited the world in exchange for his soul and discovered a life worth living. Film producer Grant Guffin joins us to share this amazing story of redemption and faith. John and Nancy Bramlett drop by to encourage you to take your family and friends to see this inspirational film. The star-studded cast includes: Joe Namath, Tony Dungy, Bob Griese, George Klein, Jim Kiick, and many others. Don’t miss this moving account of a man’s journey from the depths of depravity to the heights of a life transformed by God’s love.