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Leigh Montville

Leigh Montville

FromLegends Of Sport


Leigh Montville

FromLegends Of Sport

ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Some Legends of Sport... wrote the legends themselves! Andy chats with writer/author Leigh Montville! The former columnist for The Boston Globe & senior writer for Sports Illustrated shares his path to becoming a writer, how the art of sports writing has changed, his opinion of modern sports journalism, and his book, "Tall Men, Short Shorts 'The 1969 NBA Finals: Wilt, Russ, Lakers, Celtics, And A Very Young Sports Reporter'". Andy & Leigh also discuss Wilt Chamberlain vs Bill Russell, why he calls the 1969 Los Angeles Lakers the first 'Super Team', and Leigh tells a few stories about Johnny Most & Chick Hearn.
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.