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EPISODE SUMMARY
This week Mark interviews Mike Richman, a journalist and author of many books about the Washington Redskins. This interview focuses mostly on Mike's latest book, George Allen: A Football Life, but they touch on other Redskins' history.Below you can learn more about Mike.
GEORGE ALLEN: A FOOTBALL LIFE (Amazon affiliate link)
ABOUT MIKE RICHMAN
Here’s my career by the numbers. I’m a veteran journalist who has authored four books: George Allen: A Football Life; The Redskins Encyclopedia; the Washington Redskins Football Vault; and Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy. I’ve also written thousands of feature and news articles, showing a flair for telling compelling human interest stories, as well as press releases, background papers and talking points, among other types of journalistic and promotional material.
My articles have focused on a wide range of topics and have appeared in a myriad of major publications, including The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and Sports Illustrated magazine. I’ve also written and voiced scripts for television and radio broadcast, hosted a podcast and have interviewed countless interesting people.
YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.
No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time