Detroit City of Champions
1935. The Great Depression. Detroit is ranked as the hardest hit city in America. Speramus Meliora Resurgent Cineribus Akin to a miracle something incredible began to happen. Detroit began to win in a way that had never been seen before…or since. The Tigers, Lions and Red Wings all won their first Championships. An unknown Joe Louis would rise to international super stardom. Speed boat racing, tennis, track and field, golf, bowling, swimming, firearms…champions all and all from Detroit. In this calendar year the city could claim 33 national championships. A celebration followed that has no equal in the annals of American sport. Holidays were declared, a plaque was signed by the president as well as every governor in the country recognizing Detroit as THE City of Champions… …and then…the story was forgotten. What happened in 1935? How did it happen? Why was it forgotten? Why should we care? These topics and many more will be explored by veteran radio host Jamie Flanagan a
Episodes
117 episodes
The Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development: Del Baker- EP 115
Ever wondered how a single year could define a city’s sports legacy? Join us as we revisit the exhilarating year of 1935 when Detroit's Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings each clinched their first championships, earning the city the moniker "City of ...
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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting & Development Pt 5: Bob Coleman Ep 114
Step into the golden era of Detroit sports with us as Jamie Flanagan and Charles Avison unveil the meticulous research and dedication that brought the legendary athletes of 1935 back to life. Journey through time as Charles recounts his thrilli...
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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development - Jack Zeller (pt.4) - Ep 113
What if a city could be crowned the "City of Champions" in a single year? Travel back to Detroit in 1935, a pivotal moment when the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and the legendary Joe Louis collectively put the city on the sports map. In this episo...
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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development -Eddie Goosetree (pt.3) - Ep 112
What if the scouting strategies of the 1930s are the secret to modern baseball success? Join us as we journey through the foundational era of the Detroit Tigers, where the Mississippi River became a strategic dividing line for talent acquisitio...
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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development (pt.2) Wish Egan - Ep 111
What if you could walk through Detroit's most glorious sports memories and meet the legends who lived them? This episode takes you on a nostalgic journey back to 1935, the year Detroit earned the title "City of Champions" with victories from th...
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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development (pt.1) Billy Doyle - Ep 110
What if one year could define an entire city's sports legacy? Travel back with us to 1935, a year when Detroit was crowned the "City of Champions," and discover how the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and boxing phenom Joe Louis made an indelible mar...
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Dan Campbell's decisions in the NFC Championship game - Exploring the historical precedent for success - Episode 109
Dan Campbell's decisions in the NFC Championship game - Exploring the historical precedent for success - Episode 109How Dan Campbell's style reminds us of the story of Gerald "Gee" WalkerAs was said in 1933 of Gee, '... we...
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NBC lists the wrong year of the Lions first Championship - Episode 108
The Forgotten Champions Episode 108: NBC lists the wrong year of the Lions first ChampionshipDid you know? The Lions won their first Championship in 1935 and NOT 1932! Jamie and Charles explore this major error of historica...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Newell Banks - Checkers - Episode 107
Episode 107: The Other Champions of 1935: Newell Banks - CheckersShould there ever be any debate about Detroit’s claim to “The Greatest Season in American Sport history,” one need only point to the 33rd championship: Newell Banks, the 1...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Azucar and the first Santa Anita Handicap - Episode 106
Episode 106: The Other Champions of 1935: Azucar and the first Santa Anita HandicapWhile the name Seabiscuit is synonymous with horse racing in the 1930’s, there was another who rose to the greatest height on the largest stage: Azucar.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Stanley Kratkowski & Joanna De Tuscan - Episode 105
Episode 105: The Other Champions of 1935: Stanley Kratkowski & Joanna De Tuscan“From a room full of sweet mamas and papas to a lunatic asylum…” The stories of Stanley Kratkowski and Joanna De Tuscan are presented alongside a unique ...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Gar Wood Jr. - Episode 104
Episode 104: The Other Champions of 1935: Gar Wood Jr.Gar Wood, the King of Speed on Water. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the story of the crown prince: Gar Wood Jr.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Jimmy Gilhula, Tom Haynie and the D.A.C. Swim Team - Episode 103
Episode 103: The Other Champions of 1935: Jimmy Gilhula, Tom Haynie and the D.A.C. Swim TeamOn the first weekend of July, 1935, Detroit swimmers would add three more national amateur championships to the city’s crowded victory mantle.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Jake Ankrom - Episode 102
Episode 102: The Other Champions of 1935: Jake AnkromThe parade of Champions continues with the exploration of Jake Ankrom, winner of the 1935 National Amateur Three-Cushion Billiards Championship.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Bill Bonthron - Episode 101
Episode 101: The Other Champions of 1935: Bill BonthronJamie and Charles broadcast on location from the Emperor’s throne room on the Death Star and investigate one of the great untold stories of 1935: Bill Bonthron’s 1500 meter world re...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Herbert Mendelson - Episode 100
Episode 100: The Other Champions of 1935: Herbert MendelsonEpisode #100! Jamie and Charles reflect on the 99 previous episodes and find a little time to explore Herbert Mendelson, winner of the 1935 President’s Cup race.Thanks t...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Dixie Oils Softball Team - Episode 99
Episode 99: The Other Champions of 1935: Dixie Oils Softball TeamAmong the most overlooked Champions of 1935 are the Dixie Oils softball team. Jamie and Charles explore their story as well the history of softball itself.Some of ...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Golden Glovers - Episode 98
The Other Champions of 1935: Golden Glovers - Episode 98While Joe Louis garnered the professional boxing headlines in 1935 there were other Detroit pugilists who would claim championships in the amateur ranks. Jamie and Charles ex...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Stroh’s Bowling Team (Part 2) - Episode 97
Episode 97: The Other Champions of 1935: Stroh’s Bowling Team (Part 2)Few teams have ever had an impact on their sport like that of Stroh’s Bowling. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore this forgotten juggernaut and their “star ...
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The Other Champions of 1935: Stroh’s Bowling Team (Part 1) - Episode 96
Episode 96: The Other Champions of 1935: Stroh’s Bowling Team (Part 1)Stroh’s Brewery is synonymous with Detroit itself. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the history of the legendary company.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Raquet Sports - Walter Kramer, Constance O’Donovan, Esther Politzer - Ep 95
Episode 95: The Other Champions of 1935: Raquet Sports - Walter Kramer, Constance O’Donovan, Esther PolitzerContinuing the tour through Detroit’s pantheon of Champions in 1935; Jamie and Charles explore the titles won in tennis and b...
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Champions' Day - 87th Anniversary & Visual Tour of the 1st Champions' Day - Episode 94
Episode 94: Champions Day - 87th Anniversary & Visual Tour of the 1st Champions DayThe only known Champions Day newspaper makes its internet debut for the 87th anniversary of the day it was printed to celebrate.
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Guest Host Tom Eurich Iron Man Game Poster Show and Tell - Episode 93
Episode 93: Special Guest - Tom Eurich Iron Man Game Poster Show and TellTom Eurich and Randy Trombley stop by to show off a new poster created by the Helmar Brewing Company.
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The Other Champions of 1935: Firearms - Detroit Police and Henry B. Joy Jr. - Episode 92
Episode 92: The Other Champions of 1935: Firearms - Detroit Police and Henry B. Joy Jr.In January 1936, Detroit Times Editor, Bud Shaver, wrote a story about five “forgotten champions” of 1935. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles discu...
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Coat of Arms & Daily Detroit: Special Guests: Christopher Boerma and Jeremiah Staes - Episode 91
Episode 91: Coat of Arms & Daily Detroit: Special Guests: Christopher Boerma and Jeremiah StaesLongtime contributor, Christopher Boerma, joins us to detail the show’s coat-of-arms while Jer Staes is in studio for a conversation abou...
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