In this era of NBA superstars almost every team has managed to draft, trade or sign one or more. In my 6 decades of following the NBA I’ve seen, heard or read about numerous so-called superstars… from Wilt Chamberlain to LeBron James. I’ve selected 5 of my personal favorites: WILT CHAMBERLAIN: Wilt was born in [Read more…]
The Ever Evolving NBA
As we near the start of the NBA Playoffs I reflect fondly and amazingly on my 65+ years excitedly following basketball games on radio and TV, in newspapers and being present at so many high school, college and pro games. I’ve seen and heard many Milwaukee Washington H.S., Wisconsin Badgers, Marquette Warriors, UW-M Panthers, Pittsburgh [Read more…]
100 Years Later: Why is the Sinking of the Titanic Still Relevant?
On the eve of April 14th, while on its maiden voyage, the ship was heading sailing off the coast of Newfoundland and received warnings of iceberg fields in the area. Captain Edward John Smith dismissed the warnings and cruised ahead at relatively high speeds. At 11:40 PM the ship unable to change course quickly enough [Read more…]
” The Boys of Summer” – Baseball is Here!
I was twelve in the summer of 1945 when I realized that our neighboring Chicago Cubs were fighting for the National League pennant. We lived 90 miles north, in Milwaukee. World War II was nearing its end when I happened to discover Cubs’ baseball radio broadcasts with Bert Wilson on WIND. I instantly became an [Read more…]
The Pinnacle of Team Sport – March Madness
Most American’s like myself grow up with the desire to be a professional athletes, champions, to hit the game winning shot. Some of us play varsity sports in high school; a few lucky one’s make it to the next level and play for their college team. But most of us go on to be [Read more…]
