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“Seeking to Restore Thorpe’s Gold Medals, More Than 100 Years Later.”That headline caught my attention because of course Jim Thorpe is a Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma. He was known as the greatest athlete from the first 50 years of the 20th century.I interviewed Jim Thorpe’s son, Bill Thorpe, August 3rd, 2015 at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame museum in Oklahoma City. When I asked Bill who is father was, he said “Jim Thorpe, greatest athlete in the world”. Listen to Bill talk about growing up as the son of this “greatest athlete”. Once again, our Oklahoma Voices are relevant to the headlines of the day.You can hear the full interview with Bill Thorpe on our website: https://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/interview/thorpe-jim/

Allan Trimble won more state high school football championships in 22 seasons at Jenks than any head coach in Oklahoma history.  But his first state title as a head coach was with the Jenks girls track team in 1995. Tremble had a 242-41 overall record and his Jenks teams made 17 state finals appearances. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and was No. 15 on MaxPreps’ 50 Greatest High School Football Coaches of All-Time. Since 2016 he battled ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, which caused his death on December 1, 2019.  He was 56. Don King, Jenks Trojans football play-by-play broadcaster, conducted this interview with Coach Trimble in April 2018 for Cox Communications.  The recording was never released until now on Voices of Oklahoma. You will hear Coach talk about his early coaching days, his best Jenks team, the Jenks community, his ALS diagnosis, and you will hear his Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame speech.You can find more about Allan Trimble on our website: https://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/interview/trimble-allan/

On this episode I sat down with Oklahoma Olympian Jeff Bennett. Myself and Justin Lenhart of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame have partnered up to interview Oklahoma HOF's to create more awareness for the inductees. Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @oksportshof.Jeff Bennett was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma and graduated from Vinita High School in 1966.He was the state champion in the pole vault, and placed in the top 3 in long jump during hissenior year.Bennett attended Oklahoma Christian College, 1966-1970, and is considered the greatest athletein Oklahoma Christian University’s history. While at Oklahoma Christian, he won the NAIAchampionship in the decathlon in 1969 and 1970. In 1968, he was the NAIA champion in the400-meter intermediate hurdles and was runner-up in the pole vault in 1970. The four-timeNAIA All-American still holds Oklahoma Christian records in the 400 hurdles (51.44 seconds)and the decathlon (8,071 points). He received his bachelor’s degree in science education andlater completed a master’s degree in school counseling. Bennett was inducted into the NAIAHall of Fame in 1976 and was a charter honoree of the Oklahoma Christian Athletic Hall ofFame in 1991.Upon graduation from Oklahoma Christian, Bennett was drafted by the U.S. Army. While in thearmy, he competed in the army track and field program. He won the International MilitaryGames decathlon in 1971 and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team in 1972. As a member of the1972 U.S. Olympic Team, Bennett placed fourth in the decathlon with 7,974 points at theOlympic Games in Munich. He set a personal record of 8,121 points when he won the AmericanAmateur Union national decathlon championship in 1973.Bennett served as Oklahoma Christian’s assistant track and field coach from 1974 to 1985. Hespent 28 years in public education, working as a teacher, counselor and administrator for schooldistricts in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2003, he retired as a lieutenant colonel afterserving for 32 years in the U.S. Army National Guard.Jeff began his second stint as an Oklahoma Christian assistant track and field coach in 2003,working primarily with field-event and multi-event competitors. In addition to his coachingduties, Bennett also served as associate dean of students from 2003 to 2016, when he retiredfrom that position.In 2007, Jeff Bennett was named as one of the top 100 Oklahoma athletes of the state’s first 100years by The Oklahoman. Bennet lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with wife, Lisa. They have 2daughters, Lauren Weeks and Raley Bennett. He continues to coach track and field at OklahomaChristian University.Thanks for listening make sure to follow @oksportshof and us here @thisisoklahoma 

On this episode we have something a little different. I am happy to announce my partnership with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. This partnership will be co hosted by head curator or the museum Justin Lenhart. Justin has a huge passion for sport, showing off Oklahoma's amazing moments and the artifacts that come along with it. This is my first episode of the partnership with non other than Oklahoma Hall of Famer and BMX legend, Mat Hoffman. Mat grew up in Edmond and is known as the Condor for his record setting heights off the big ramp. Mat invented the big ramp used in X Games all over the world and in his career has done some unbelievable things. Listen in as Mat shares his best moments, what Oklahoma means to him and what his plans are for the future of BMX in Oklahoma. Follow Mat on Instagram @condorbmxFollow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @okshofand us here @thisisoklahomaThanks for listening and as always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

Episode 299 Patty Gasso is the head softball coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. In a word, she's a legend. Gasso came to the Sooners in 1995 and since then, has led her clubs to 12 Women's College World Series and is a 4-time WCWS champion.  She was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and is a 12-time Big 12 Coach of the Year. In 2019, the Sooners have won an NCAA record 39 consecutive games and entering the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship, they are the number one seed after winning an incredible 49 of 51 games.  Gasso was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Hall of Fame in 2012. On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Patty about the Sooners' success achieved thus far in 2019, dealing with adversity in the midst of winning, her awesome testimony of coming to faith in the Lord on a softball field in Long Beach, California, being open about her faith as a coach, and why her husband is her spiritual leader.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

On this episode your host Mike sits down with Lauren Schlepp, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame museum curator. Established in 1986 originally as the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame main goal is to promote Oklahoma, while honoring and recognizing great Oklahoman’s who have represented the state positively at not only the state level, but also the national and international levels. In August of 2013, the two brands, which were literally the same organization with the same administration, same board of directors and same values, selected the name "Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame" as the cohesive umbrella brand of the organization going forward. “OUR MISSION...To encourage excellence through sports, academics, health and fitness; preserving our sports heritage, while building pride in Oklahoma in the spirit of Jim Thorpe.” The Hall of Fame is now located in the Bricktown Ballpark on the second level. This is a free museum, so next time you’re in Bricktown you should definitely stop by! Follow The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame on Instagram @oksportshof and online at oksportshof.org. Thanks for listening, tell one friend about this episode and don’t forget to leave a review. 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

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Find out how you can bridge the gap between one generation and the next through the life saving message of Jesus Christ.  Learn practical steps as a dad to lead your kids and their friends to Jesus Christ.  If you’re struggling right now with leading your children closer to God you will gain some practical steps and solutions on today’s Men Unplugged podcast episode.  Young people today do not understand the older generation and where they cam from World War 1, World War 2, Vietnam, 9/11 in terms of the wisdom they have in helping them know Jesus Christ.  You’ll learn how the older men can impact youth of today. My guest today is a two time Collegiate football National champion with the 1955 and 56 Oklahoma Sooners. He played for the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the former AFL Dallas Texans.  Recently retired from 32 years of full-time ministry and a recent inductee into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.  Joining me now is current Chaplain for the Dallas NFL Retired Players Assocaiton, Bill Krisher. Bill sees it as a generational glitch between those who are older and the new tech oriented millenials.   Jeff states that social media is a big contributing factor to this gap. Bill notes that to not knock the Church but the Church has failed in a lot of ways of reaching our youth with the Gospel as it is in God’s Word. Fathers can bridge this gap by spending more time with their children.  Young people need their fathers to fill this gap.  Many women, wives are raising their children. Learn practical steps as a dad to lead your kids and their friends to Jesus Christ.  Learn the importance of going to church, prayer and financial giving.   Give don’t just take. If you’re struggling right now with leading your children closer to God we have some practical steps and solutions for you on today’s podcast episode. Jeff notes that he had to realize that he was a child of God and this his father.  Once he got that he was able to show that to his kids everyday. Words of encouragement to overcome your focus on career and instead relax and be themselves to not be the guru or most intelligent or hardest worker in the family. It’s important as dads to finish well. Bill talks about his days in the National Football league as Jeff asks him if he learned anything about his days in the NFL to impact youth.  Bill states that during his time with FCA he shared the importance with the youth how important their relationship with Jesus Christ is. Bill and Jeff talk about different sports, football, tennis, and others. Jeff asks Bill to share about his days being recruited by Notre Dame University, Oklahoma State and the University of Oklahoma.  Bill shares a funny story about being recruited by the head coach of Notre Dame and then accepting a scholarship at the University of Oklahoma under head coach Bud Wilkinson. Bill Krisher talks about the only game he lost at the University of Oklahoma the only game he ever lost was against Notre Dame University against legendary quarterback   Bill shares a funny story about a game in 1956 playing for Oklahoma against the University of Texas Longhorns.  He shares a story about snapping off the face mask off the Longhorn center in the Cotton Bowl. He played with Bobby Lane during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill Krisher shares his story of personal salvation.  Trusting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Jeff states that when you share your testimony when someone else you are reminded how much God loves you and how far he has taken you. Jeff and Bill talk about Jeff’s evangelism training book that is being edited and will be published in 2018.  To pre-order the book send an email to jeff@MenUnplugged.net. Bill states the best moment of his life was when he met his wife.  He met his wife at Coach Tom Landry’s 70th birthday celebration.  He talks about having kids and grandkids. Jeff mentioned his affinity for the Dallas Cowboys and how much he respected the late and great Tom Landry and how he was a man of character and integrity.  Bill confirms that and asked Bill to run the southwest region for FCA. Bill shares the last moment of his career when he lost the game to Notre Dame in the last three minutes.  They lost that game six to zero.  Bill shares that that loss was such a loss to the Sooner fans that nobody left the stands.  Jeff asks if the fans were thinking that maybe there was more time on the clock that they were stunned that they lost. Bill shares a personal habit or discipline that attributes to his success was that he was guick on his feet and he enjoyed hitting people on the football field. Tools and resources to help you out.  Number one is to get God’s Word in you and share that with others.  Secondly, to pray. Jeff and Bill talk about Psalm 46:10 - be still and know that He is God. Favorite verses for Bill Krisher Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 1:3. Jeff’s favorite verses Psalm 119:32 and Philippians 4:13.  Psalm 119:32 Jeff talks about how the psalmist notes that he runs in the path of God's commands not just walks.  A sense of excitement and eagerness doing what God commands. Bill Krisher recommends book by Howard Hendricks. Updates about Men Unplugged podcast and website.  Revamped Start Here, About and Speaking pages.  Show notes and new podcast player that allows you to share the show to your friends, buddies and co-workers. 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Guest: Minkah Fitzpatrick, former defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide and winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Since 1986, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame has picked the best defensive back in college football as the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe award. This year’s winner, Minkah Fitzpatrick from the University of Alabama, lead the Crimson Tide to two different national championships, winning the 2018 game against the Georgia Bulldogs. In this special HR Break Room interview, we will discuss: leadership lessons from Minkah what makes an organization attractive to today's top talent how grit and determination are key traits to a successful team or organization Learn more about how to find and recruit top talent like Minkah by reading our Discover Better Candidates By Automating the Recruitment Process executive summary.