Mar62019

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…

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Mar62019

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

1970s, Austin, Austin City Limits, Country Music, Entertainers, Folk Music, Music, Music Concerts, Pop Music, Rock N Roll Music, Steven Fromholz, VideosLeave a comment

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…

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Mar62019

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

1980s, Basketball, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dominique Wilkins, earl monroe, Highlights, Interviews, Julius Erving, K. C. Jones, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, NBA 3-Pt Shootout, NBA All Star Game, NBA Hall of Fame, NBA Slam Dunk Contests, Pat O'BRien, Rick Barry, Rick Berry, Tom Heinsohn, VideosLeave a comment

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…

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Mar62019

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

1960s, 1964 World Series, Baseball, George Grande, Great Games, Highlights, Interviews, Legends, Lou Brock, Mickey Mantle, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB Managers, MLB MVP, MLB World Series, New York Yankees, NYC, Roger Maris, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony Kubek, Videos, Yogi BerraLeave a comment

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…

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Mar62019

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

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Casey Kasem, Music, Music Concerts, Pop Music, R & B Music, Rhythm & Blues Music, Soul Music, The Temptations, VideosLeave a comment

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…

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Mar62019

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

1980s, Akeem Olajuwon, Basketball, Boston Celtics, CBS, Charles Barkley, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dick Stockton, Dr J, Highlights, Interviews, Julius Erving, Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, Lew Alcindor / Kareem Abdule-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan, NBA, NBA All Star Game, NBA Eastern Conferrence Finals, NBA Finals, NBA Hall of Fame, NBA Playoffs, NBA Western Conference Finals, Specials, Tom Heinsohn, VideosLeave a comment

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…

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Mar62019

MLB – 1920 To 1990 – Inside Baseball – World Series Legends – With Barry Tompkins + Tim McCarver

1920S, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Babe Ruth, Barry Tomkins, Baseball, Bob Gibson, Brooklyn Dodgers, Don Drysdale, Don Larsen, HBO, Highlights, History, Interviews, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Bench, Legends, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB MVP, MLB Records, MLB World Series, New York Giants Baseball, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Reggie Jackson, Ron Swoboda, Specials, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim McCarver, Tommy Agee, Videos, Willie Mays, Yogi BerraLeave a comment

This video clip from HBO’s Inside Baseball is another “nugget of gold” in our treasure chest of vintage memories here at ImaSportsphile….as co-hosts Barry Tompkins and Tim McCarver take a look at legendary figures from World Series past…..when they start with Yanks Babe Ruth hitting 3 HR’s in two different World Series wins…..then come highlights of Giants…

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Mar62019

Music – 1978 – The Kingston Trio – M T A + Greenback Dollar – Live At The Coconut Grove

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Blue Grass Music, Folk Music, Music, Music Concerts, Pop Music, Specials, The Kingston Trio, VideosLeave a comment

The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950’s to late 1960’s. The group started as a San Francisco Bay Area nightclub act with an original lineup of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds. It rose to international popularity….which was fueled by unprecedented sales of LP records….as their music helped alter the direction of popular…

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Mar52019

NBA – 1985 – Special – Tribute To Celtics Red Auerbach – With Roy Firestone + Stu Black

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Basketball, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics, Highlights, History, John Havlicek, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA Hall of Fame, Records, Red Auerbach, Roy Firestone, Specials, Sports Look, Stu Black, VideosLeave a comment

Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was an American basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics.  As a coach, he won 938 games…which was a record at his retirement….plus he won nine National Basketball Association (NBA) championships in ten seasons….which Phil Jackson surpassed with 11 titles in eighteen seasons. As general manager and team president of the Celtics, he won…

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