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The Remember Connie Hawkins Edition
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Dec 25, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Ben Strauss to discuss why academically rigorous universities like Wesleyan are betting big on football. They also speak with Rick Telander about the life and legacy of hoops legend Connie Hawkins.Division III football (3:09): Ben Strauss joins to assess the trend of elite schools investing big in sports, and what happens on campus when universities prioritize football. Connie Hawkins (23:15): Rick Telander, the author of Heaven Is a Playground, explains how Connie Hawkins—who died back in October—became a mythical figure on the New York playground scene, and why he’s a tragic figure. Afterballs (33:33):Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Dec 25, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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