Afleveringen
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Join us for a full interview with the logo of the NBA - Jerry West.
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Third and final part of a Docu-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump. Part 3 recalls the Pump brothers trek from basketball camp directors all the way to foundation philanthropists.
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Second of a three part Docu-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump. Part 2 recounts the exodus of blue chip players in the 1980’s to “ESPN friendly”conferences in the East and the Pump brothers response that revitalized college basketball in the West.
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First of a three part Docs-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump. Part 1 focuses on the twins beginnings in Northridge and the launching of their basketball camp and club.
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The Jerry West Collection - SSDL partnered with Allport Productions and the Alpha Command Unit for the edited 40-minute documentary/interview “The Definitive Jerry West”, which takes a historical look at the impact of one of the all-time greats of basketball. The interview took place in November of 2020 at Buck Studio ( formerly 7428 Studio) in the Centinela Adobe Corridor.
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In this special edition of SSDL - Host Denny Lennon has been 86'd. SSDL correspondent Alexandria Haro interviews Best selling author's including: Wesley King, who collaborated with Kobe Bryant to write the highly popular “Wizenard” series. Wayne Coffey, a New York Times best selling author of “The Boys of Winter”. Jean Hastings Ardell best selling author of Making My Pitch. Dan Coonan author of "Presidential Spirits." Jeff Pearlman, best-selling author of Three-Ring Circus. We hope you enjoy this Alexandria takeover.
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ESPN anchor Neil Everett joins host Denny Lennon on this special episode of SSDL.
Neil joined ESPN in July 2000 as an anchor for ESPNEWS and SportsCenter after working with various affiliates in Honolulu for 15 years. He moved to the company’s Los Angeles production facility in 2009 to co-host the late-night edition of SportsCenter with Stan Verrett.
With his immense audience and connections he continues to make a large impact as a board member of Heroes Movement - a non profit organization supporting our veterans. To learn more visit www.heroesmovementusa.org
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In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a title awarded to a three-year-old Thoroughbred horse who wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
Our guest today, Doug O'Neill is a thoroughbred horse trainer. He trained the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, I'll Have Another, and 2016 Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist.
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In this episode we sit down with Author Jean Hastings Ardell to discuss the Ila Borders story and her book, "Making My Pitch"
Making My Pitch tells the story of Ila Jane Borders, who despite formidable obstacles became a Little League prodigy, MVP of her otherwise all-male middle school and high school teams, the first woman awarded a baseball scholarship, and the first to pitch and win a complete men’s collegiate game.
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We are celebrating the one year anniversary of the 90th AAU AAU James E. Sullivan Award - hosted virtually by SSDL
The AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States. Representatives from the AAU created the AAU Sullivan Award with the intent to recognize amateur contributions and achievements from non-professional athletes across the country
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Is there anything a sports fan loves more than a good sports movie? Judging by the astronomical amount of them out there, it is safe to to say no.
Our Guest today- Dwier Brown had a small but significant role in Field of Dreams, playing the late, estranged father of Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) in that memorable final scene!
In this episode we sit down with Dwier Brown and discuss his book, “If You Build It…” a memoir about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams.
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Royce Clayton He was drafted out of St. Bernard HS in Playa del Rey in the first round - 15th pick overall - of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft - and who was the man hitting him ground balls in practice in High School? Denny Lennon!
Join SSDL for our MLB All-Star Special
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Where were YOU when Kirk Gibson hit the infamous home run in 1988?
Our guest today, Tim Leary, will recall exactly where he was!
In Game 1, Leary rescued Belcher and pitched three shutout innings. Without those three impeccable innings, it is possible Kirk Gibson never gets off the bench?
Tune in to hear his incredible stories of being a part of that 1988 World Series Championship team.
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Ever since the Dodgers’ Julio Urías put the finishing touch on the 2020 World Series last Oct. 27, we’ve been counting down to this day!
Five months later, MLB is ready to go, with the traditional 162-game marathon beginning in festive fashion. But this day has not always been this glorious.
On today's episode we sit down with Eric Nusbaum author of "Stealing Home", a book about how Dodger Stadium came to be situated at Chavez Ravine, and the lives of those affected by decades worth of decisions in Los Angeles. We also welcome SSDL correspondent Jake Downey to the show.
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Join us for our March Madness Special!
In this episode we include interviews from:
1995 NCAA Champion Toby Bailey, John Wooden's grandson-in-law Craig Impelman as he discusses Arizona coach and legend Lute Olson. We also have our #nNverSceneLA which features street muralist Jonas Never and one of his first murals at Tower Pizza of Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Join us for our John Wooden Special - Part 2!
John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an American basketball player and coach. Wooden won ten NCAA Championships in a 12-year period as head coach for UCLA including a record seven in a row.
Join us and we revisit some interviews with figures that have a special connection to Coach John Wooden.
Lynn Guerin - CEO of The John R. Wooden Course, and the President and “Head Coach” of his family-owned coaching, training, and performance development firm, Guerin Marketing Services in Temecula, California
Jerry West - Basketball Legend
Jimmy Lennon Jr - Hall of Fame Boxing Announcer
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Join us for our John Wooden Special!
John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an American basketball player and coach. Wooden won ten NCAA Championships in a 12-year period as head coach for UCLA including a record seven in a row.
Join us and we revisit some interviews with figures that have a special connection to Coach John Wooden.
Andre McCarter- In 1975, his junior year, he helped lead the Wooden-coached Bruins to their 10th straight NCAA Championship, and the last for Coach Wooden.
Randy Rosenbloom recalls his time calling basketball games with the great John Wooden.
Sam Lagana is currently the chairman of the John R. Wooden Award. The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players.
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Join us for our Olympics Miracles Special - Part 3/3
In this episode, we revisit some of our previous guests that are associated with the Olympics including:
Chris McGee - In 2008 he was the MC for Volleyball at the Beijing Olympic Games announcing both of the U.S. gold medal matches.
Jerry West - West was part of the original Dream Team, the 1960 United States Olympic gold medalist basketball team coached by Pete Newell.
Karch Kiraly - Kiraly won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games He went on to win the gold medal again at the 1996 Olympic Games for Beach Volleyball. He is the only player (man or woman) to have won Olympic gold medals in both the indoor and beach volleyball categories.
Bert Mandelbaum - Mandelbaum recalls a story of Cliff Meidl who competed in 1000 m kayak events at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. He was honored as the U.S. flag bearer at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Mandelbaum was part of his recovery team reconstructing Cliff's legs after a horrific work accident.
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Join us for our Olympics Miracles Special - Part 2/3
In this episode, we revisit some of our previous guests that are associated with the Olympics including:
Rusty Buchanan - Buchanan has achieved his Olympic dream – though perhaps not the way he would have expected. Listen to hear how he finally received his Olympic Medal!
Rudy Tomjonovich - Tomjanovich Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and Hall of Fame coach. He coached Team USA to the gold medal in men's basketball at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Norm Bass - Norm Bass was the first Black American Post WWII to play professional baseball and football. After Rheumatoid Arthritis took him out of the game, he overcame all odds and made his Olympic Dreams a reality!
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Join us for our Olympics Miracles Special - Part 1/3
In this episode we discuss a book by Wayne Coffey, The Boys of Winter which is about the he Miracle on Ice. The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. It was played between the hosting US and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, Though the Soviet Union was a four-time defending gold medalist and heavily favored, the United States upset them and won 4–3.
We also sit down with Randy Rosenbloom. Randy is a long time Southern California sportscaster who has worked as a play by play voice for NBC on three Olympic games. Randy has been a play by play sports announcer for Time Warner in Los Angeles, calling hundreds of local events every year. He is perhaps best known for his dramatic call at the 2004 Olympics when he declared "The Drought is over!" when the USA Men's rowing team finally earned a long awaited gold medal.
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