Episode 117
1975 in Sports Part 1
We travel back in time to half a century ago and discuss the major events in sports in the year 1975. In the first of two parts we cover baseball and boxing--highlighted by the Thrilla in Manilla and one of the most exciting World Series in baseball history. Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, Jack Nicklaus, and Bruno Sammartino all come up as well. Enjoy and look out for Part 2 soon!
Books to Complement This Episode:
The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring
The 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing: The Untold Stories
Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier
Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 World Series
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