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| From the Golden Archives | Vince Lombardi, Basketball Coach |
| Football Short Story | Innovators and the Rough Rider |
| Baseball Short Story | Lasorda & God and Ott Was Ready |
| Pivotal World Series Plays | 1954 - Willie's Catch and Dusty's Home Run |
| Baseball Quiz | Birthplaces of Louisiana Hall of Famers |
| LSU Short Story | Sparky Wade: A Legend of His Era |
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From the Golden Archives
Basketball Snapshot - Vince Lombardi, Basketball Coach
The 1908 National League pennant race has gotten much attention because of the "Bonehead Merkle Game." But the American League staged a barnburner that year too.
Football Short Story
Innovators and the Rough Rider
President Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed attending the Army-Navy game. But the violence of football led him to initiate changes.
Baseball Short Story
Tommy Lasorda & God
"I never prayed on the pitchers mound but this time ...
Ott Was Ready
The Senators thought they had Mel scouted for the 1933 World Series.
Pivotal World Series Plays
1954 - Willie's Catch and Dusty's Home Run
The Giants were heavy underdogs to the Indians, who just won 111 games. But key plays by their centerfielder and ace pinch hitter started the Big Apple team on a sweep.
Baseball Quiz
Both questions are inspired by the Hall of Fame's 2020 Yearbook which, as a member, I received this week.
Five members of the Baseball Hall of Fame were born in Louisiana. Match each player with his birthplace.
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Match each Hall of Famer with the country in which he was born. One country is the answer for more than one Hall of Famer.
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LSU Short Story
Sparky Wade: A Legend of His Era
Sparky led LSU to the mythical national basketball championship in 1935. He also pioneered trash-talking.
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