Horse Racing – 1986 – Breeders Cup Steeplechase – 1st Census + 2nd Kesslin + 3rd Pont Du Loop

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For several years, the “Grand National Steeplechase” ….now run as the Grand National Hurdle Stakes was known as the Breeders’ Cup Grand National Steeplechase under a licensing agreement between the National Steeplechase Association and Breeders’ Cup. However, the Grand National was never an official part of the Breeders’ Cup series. The Grand National Hurdle Stakes is an American National Steeplechase Association sanctioned steeplechase race run each…

NBA – 1984 – HSE Gme Of Week Halftime Show Rockets Vs Mavs – With Norm Hitzges + Allen Stone

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Fox Sports Southwest originally launched on January 4, 1983 as Home Sports Entertainment (HSE), a unit of Warner-Amex Cable….aAs one of the first regional sports networks in North America….when it served as the cable television home of professional and collegiate sports teams throughout Texas and surrounding states. In 1988, HSE became an affiliate of Prime Sports Networks….and like many Prime…

MLB – 1964 – Baseballs Greatest Hits – Highlights – World Series Game 4 – NY Yankees Vs StL Cards

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Cardinal starting pitcher Ray Sadecki let the first four Yankees hit safely….after a lead off double by Phil Linz….then Bobby Richardson’s RBI double put the Yankees up 1–0….and after another single….Mickey Mantle’s RBI single made it 2–0….and Sadecki was promptly removed by manager Harvey Keane….so, Roger Craig came in to pitch….only to immediately give up an…

Horse Racing – 1986 – ESPN Kentucky Derby Profile Of The Two Favorites Badger Land + Snow Chief

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This 1986 ESPN special features insightful profiles of thoroughbred race horse, Badger Land, trained by D Wayne Lukas….and Snow Chief….who were the two favorites going into the 1986 Kentucky Derby. Snow Chief (March 17, 1983 in California – May 18, 2010) was an American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse Conditioned by veteran California trainer Mel Stute, Snow Chief made 9 starts at age 2….while winning five….including…

Music – 1979 – Steven Fromholz – Everybody Is Going On The Road + Dear Darcie – Live At ACL

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Steven John Fromholz (June 8, 1945 – January 19, 2014) was an American entertainer and singer-songwriter….who was selected as the Poet Laureate of Texas for 2007. Steven Fromholz was born in Temple, Texas and attended the University of North Texas….where he was president of the Folk Music Club.  Fromholz began performing while he was serving in the United States Navy during the 1960’s. After leaving…

NBA – 1985 – 35th All Star Game Special At The Half – With Pat OBrien + Dick Stockton + Tom Heinsohn

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This video featuring the 35th NBA All Star Game special with Pat O’Brien hosting the NBA At The Half ….where he starts off featuring the All Star Saturday Night festivities including the NBA Legends Game…..which was a game between old time NBA players….who although well beyond their playing days…..still put on a great show with ex-Celtics Tom Heinsohn…

MLB – 1964 – Baseball Greatest Hits – Highlights World Series Game 1 – NY Yankees Vs St Louis Cards

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The 1964 World Series pitted the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals against the American League champion New York Yankees….with the Cardinals prevailing in the best of seven games. St. Louis won their 7th world championship….while the Yankees, who had appeared in 14 of 16 World Series since 1949…..did not play in the Series again until 1976. The Cardinals’ scouting report indicated that injuries…

Music – 1978 – The Temptations – The Way You Do The Things You Do + My Girl + Just My Imagination

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The Temptations is an American vocal group who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960’s and 1970’s. The group’s work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single “Cloud Nine” in October 1968….which pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music.  The band members are known for their choreography, distinct…

NBA – 1985 – CBS Sports Almanac Highlights – NBA Year In Review – With Dick Stockton + Tom Heinshon

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The 1984–85 NBA season was the 39th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the Boston Celtics 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals.  Highlights from the 1984 – 1985 NBA season were as follows: Michael Jordan became the only rookie in NBA history to lead a team in four…