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#RussellMania - Wilt and Russ: Good friends, better enemies

#RussellMania - Wilt and Russ: Good friends, better enemies

FromOver and Back: Stories About NBA History


#RussellMania - Wilt and Russ: Good friends, better enemies

FromOver and Back: Stories About NBA History

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jason and Rich are joined by Yago Colas (author of the upcoming book Ball Don't Lie) to discuss one of the famous rivalries in sports: Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain. Discussions include the designation of the word rivalry, the myth of the rivalry, why people felt they had to choose between the two, racial ramifications, the much-hyped first game between the two, Wilt's playoff failures, Russell's teammates, Russell vs. Wilt: By the Numbers and the lasting legacy of their battles. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Mar 22, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Over and Back podcast tells stories about NBA, ABA & pro basketball history. Hosted by Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch.Part of The Step Back NBA Podcast Network, powered by Fansided.