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Basketball History 101Episode 250 - The Zev Eleff Exclusive: The Greatest Of All Time, pt. 2Today, Rick finishes his interview with Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and professor of Jewish-American history, as well as the author of recent title The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession. Here in the second part of this two-part interview, Rick and Zev dive into the qualities that define greatness for us, and how that impacts who we actually view as being the greatest.Buy Dr. Eleff's book here!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher...
2025-05-2725 min
Basketball History 101Episode 249 - The Zev Eleff Exclusive: The Greatest Of All Time, pt. 1Today, Rick hosts an interview with Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and professor of Jewish-American history, as well as the author of recent title The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession. Here in the first part of this two-part interview, Rick and Zev dive into what qualifies something to be considered the greatest, how that applies to a discussion of basketball players, and the uniqueness this category seems to be to the United States.Buy Dr. Eleff's book here!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head re...
2025-05-2026 min
Basketball History 101Episode 221 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 5The Oakland Oaks were able to make a huge splash by signing Rick Barry away from the San Francisco Warriors. The reason they were able to do this was because the guy that ran the Oaks was Barry’s father-in-law. The team would later become the Washington Capitols and then the Virginia Squires where they brought in Dr J. and George Gervin. It was a wild history.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan...
2024-11-0518 min
Basketball History 101BBH Moments Special - LeBron's 40k PointsLeBron James just reached 40,000 regular-season career points. In order to commemorate this living moment in basketball history, Rick discusses the guys that first reached 10k, 20k, and 30k points, as well as what would be required in order for LeBron's record to ever be broken...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Broken" by AJ PRO"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
2024-03-0609 min
Basketball History 101Episode 178 - When the Warriors Sued Rick BarryBack in 1967, the San Francisco Warriors sued Rick Barry because he tried to jump to the Oakland Oaks of the ABA. This sent shockwaves through both leagues. What was Barry going to do... stay with the Warriors, or go with the Oaks?Vote for BBH.101 in the Sports Podcast Awards here!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKspor...
2024-01-0918 min
Basketball History 101Christmas 2023 Special - Wayne Embry's Missing UniformMerry Christmas! In today's bonus episode, Rick shares the short story of when Wayne Embry showed up for his very first NBA game without his uniform...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Christmas Village" by Aaron Kenny"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbbal...
2023-12-2506 min
Basketball History 101Episode 174 - The Kent Washington Exclusive: An American Behind the Iron CurtainToday, Rick interviews Kent Washington, the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. He shares his experience as an African-American playing in a communist country. He has an amazing story.To purchase a copy of Kent Washington’s book, click here: kentomania:%20A%20Black%20Basketball%20Virtuoso%20in%20Communist%20Poland%20https%3A//a.co/d/1jZKzK0CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKs...
2023-12-1229 min
Basketball History 101NBA Season Special - Ursa MajorIn this bonus episode of BBH.101, Rick shares the story of Wilt Chamberlain’s custom-built home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. It was built with a 7-footer in mind, and it possessed an unusual name...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketb...
2023-10-2406 min
Basketball History 101Episode 155 - Bob Knight, pt. 2In part 2 of this profile on Coach Bob Knight, Rick covers his first two National Championships and a few of his controversial incidents. The man had no problem berating people, and he often got himself in trouble.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.faceb...
2023-07-2519 min
Basketball History 101Episode 154 - Bob Knight, pt. 1In this first part of the Bob Knight story, we cover his early days from childhood through his time coaching at West Point Military Academy. He is an absolute conundrum who said detestable things. He is also a man who tirelessly raised money for a former player who was paralyzed in a car accident. So who was he, really? That's what Rick hopes to unpack in these Bob Knight episodes.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"60s & 70s Roc...
2023-07-1819 min
Basketball History 101Episode 142 - The Dave Zarum ExclusiveToday, Rick interviews Dave Zarum, author of the basketball history book NBA 75: The Definitive History. He is a Toronto-based sports journalist specializing in the Toronto Raptors and the wider NBA, including the history of the league. Dave and Rick walk through a variety of impactful moments from the history of the NBA, sharing in their love of basketball history.Buy Dave's book here!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPOR...
2023-04-2528 min
Basketball History 101Episode 138 - The Dana Auguster Exclusive: A Historically Speaking Chat Regarding Bob CousyRecently, we here at BBH.101 did a two-part episode on the great Bob Cousy, the role model for the modern point guard. Today, Rick sat down with Dana Auguster, the founder and host of Historically Speaking Sports, another podcast on the Sports History Network. Dana is a die-hard Celtics fan, and he and Rick had a conversation about the legendary Bostonian player who changed the game of basketball forever.Historically Speaking Sports covers topics from sports history that happened within the current week of years long past. A former sportswriter and broadcaster, Dana Auguster rewinds time to un...
2023-03-2826 min
Basketball History 1012023 NBA Scoring Record Special - The NBA's Scoring KingsAs of February 7, 2023, LeBron James is the NBA’s new scoring king, taking the long-standing record from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In this special edition of BBH.101, Rick goes back in time and takes a look at every player who has held the title in NBA history.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.faceb...
2023-02-0819 min
Basketball History 101Episode 128 - How To Build the 31st NBA TeamHave you ever wondered what it takes to start a brand new NBA team from scratch? Today, Rick shares the story of the founding of the Chicago Bulls in 1965. What they did back then is still a solid blueprint for what new teams are required of today.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"50's Music" by Dar Golan"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podc...
2023-01-1720 min
Basketball History 101Episode 125 - Born to Play: Pistol Pete Maravich, pt. 1On our first 3-part episode, Rick covers the story of the great “Pistol” Pete Maravich, one of the most influential players in NBA history. In this first episode, we cover his family history and childhood, especially how his father, Press Maravich, provided him with college-level coaching from day 1 and pushed him to be the best he could be... and more.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde"Horizons" by Roa SPO...
2022-12-2718 min
Basketball History 101Episode 120 - Welcome To The RuckerOn today's edition of BBH.101, Rick visits the Rucker, Harlem's playground basketball tournament that gave birth to streetball. While it featured mostly amateur players, it also managed to attract even NBA All-Stars like Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. This is the story of the tournament's creation and its current impact on today's NBA.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"This or That" by Reks"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HI...
2022-11-2220 min
Basketball History 101Episode 116 - Why Center Jumps Were EliminatedBack in the early days of basketball, there was a center jump after every made basket. The problem? This resulted in a terribly slow and boring game. So today, Rick unpacks the story of how that rule was changed and how it led immediately to higher scoring, both in college and in the professionals. This single rule change is what launched the game from its humble origins into a wildly popular attraction.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"The...
2022-10-2514 min
Basketball History 101Episode 112 - The Van Arsdale Story, pt. 2Today, Rick concludes our story on the Van Arsdale twins as he covers their NBA careers. Not only were they identical in appearance, but they each finished with nearly identical statistics, including going to exactly three All-Star games each. While they had played together all through college, they were on separate teams for their entire NBA careers -- until their final season, that is, when they were reunited as teammates on the Phoenix Suns.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC
2022-09-2718 min
Basketball History 101Remembering Bill Russell - In MemoriamIn remembrance of Bill Russell, Rick decided to make this bonus episode dedicated to him. While not a full profile, Rick shares some thoughts on the great man who not only won 11 NBA rings but also was a major civil rights activist. His book Second Wind is what first lit the spark that would become Rick's love of basketball history. Without him, this podcast would not exist. The impact of this great man cannot be denied. Rest in peace, Bill Russell. You will be missed.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJa...
2022-09-1308 min
Basketball History 101Episode 107 - Harvey Pollack: Super StatHarvey Pollack is the only statistician to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He invented the tracking of rebounds, assists, blocked shots, turnovers, and triple-doubles. He was also the last original NBA employee still working for the league until he passed away in 2015. Today, Rick tells his story.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
2022-08-2320 min
Basketball History 101Episode 105 - Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, pt. 2In this conclusion of our two-part story on Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Rick tells of his NBA career with the Bullets and the Knicks, including his championship run in 1973 with one of the most balanced teams in NBA history.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.f...
2022-08-0918 min
Basketball History 101Episode 102 - When I Rebounded for Steve NashOnce again, we here at BBH.101 have a more personal story to tell about basketball history. Rick and Steve Nash attended Santa Clara University together, and one day the Cleveland Cavaliers held a practice at the school's gym. Seeing his opportunity to prove himself, Nash started firing off shots in front of the Cleveland coach. Rick, who was friendly with him, decided to jump in and help out by grabbing Nash's rebounds.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"O...
2022-07-1916 min
Basketball History 101Episode 98 - The History of FIBAThe International Federation of Basketball (FIBA) is, at first glance, an organization designed to oversee basketball on a global level. But how did it rise to the position it holds today? What authority does it actually have? Most importantly, how has FIBA affected the game of basketball throughout the years? Rick tackles these questions and more as he unpacks the history of this organization.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Deep House" by MokkaMusic"Horizons" by Roa...
2022-06-2116 min
Basketball History 101NBA Finals 2022 Special - The Three Original TeamsThe 2022 NBA Finals feature two of three original NBA teams that still play today. The Warriors, Celtics, and Knicks were part of the NBA for the first season in 1946-47. But what happened to the other 8 teams from that first season? This is the story Rick shares with us today. CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ ...
2022-06-1607 min
Basketball History 101Episode 96 - Why Are NBA Players Paid So Much?Even accounting for inflation, today's NBA players make 800x as much as their 1946 counterparts did when the league was formed. The average annual salary in the NBA today is $6.4 million! While it is not uncommon for professional athletes to make the money most Americans only dream of, we here at BBH.101 decided to tackle the question of exactly how their paychecks came to be at the level they are. Just why are NBA players paid so much? Today, Rick shares with us the story of the salaries.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice...
2022-06-0721 min
Basketball History 101Episode 95 - The 1991 NBA Finals1991 was the only year that Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan faced each other in the NBA finals, and unlike most stories on this podcast, this one is told from the first person. Host Rick Loayza was at Game 3 of those very Finals as a teenager and recounts his experience that day at The Forum in Southern California.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETW...
2022-05-3122 min
Basketball History 101Episode 86 - Dave Bing: Man of SteelA member of the NBA's 75 List, Dave Bing is definitely one of the greatest NBA players of all time. A contemporary of Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, he was an incredible scorer and team player. Even after retirement from basketball, he started a legitimate steel processing company and became an award-winning businessman. Despite all of this, however, he is so rarely talked about today. In hopes of figuring out why, Rick investigates just what led to him being so forgotten as he explores the fascinating story of Dave Bing.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer...
2022-03-2916 min
Basketball History 101Episode 82 - The Lister Blister and The Dunk of DeathBreaking from tradition today, Rick tells two stories of some of the greatest dunks in basketball history. All great dunks have names, and these two are no exceptions. The Lister Blister was performed by Shawn Kemp of the Seattle SuperSonics when he windmill jammed over the head of Golden State's Alton Lister, and Le Dunk de la Mort, or The Dunk of Death, was tomahawked by Vince Carter over French player Frederic Weiss at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Link to YouTube highlight of The Lister Blister: https://youtu.be/l2GaAWdHwsw
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2022-03-0114 min
Basketball History 101Episode 81 - Wilt and Kareem: The NBA's FrenemiesWilt Chamberlain and Lew Alcindor began their relationship as great friends with Wilt playing the big brother to Lew. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse when Lew, now going by the more recognizable name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, joined the NBA. While Wilt was much older, their careers overlapped by a few years -- and Kareem began to outplay his friend. Slowly but surely, jealousy crept into Wilt's life, culminating in his all-time NBA scoring record being broken by Kareem. By the 1980s, the two were no longer on speaking terms. Today, Rick tells the tragic tale of...
2022-02-2217 min
Basketball History 101Episode 79 - The Highest-Scoring GameIn 1983, the Detroit Pistons challenged the Denver Nuggets in an NBA game. The final score? 186-184, the highest score in league history. Four players scored over 40 points that night, but why? Even thirty years later, that kind of score is unheard of. What exactly happened to create such a record? Today, Rick investigates the events of that cold December night.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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2022-02-0815 min
Basketball History 101Episode 76 - The Coach Who Cut Charles BarkleyIn 1984, American basketball coach Bob Knight was selecting his Olympic squad from about 100 college athletes. Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, and John Stockton -- three players who would soon join the NBA and eventually end up in the Hall of Fame together -- all were at the tryout, and Coach Knight decided to cut all three of them. What led to Knight ignoring some of the greatest basketball talent in history that had fallen into his lap? Today, Rick tells that story.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
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2022-01-1816 min
Basketball History 101Episode 75 - Sam Jones: An Overshadowed SuperstarDespite being one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, Sam Jones is talked about shockingly little. His ten championship rings are unmatched by any except Bill Russel's eleven, so why is he rarely discussed? Today, Rick tackles that question in hopes of reviving the memory of this incredible athlete.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"This or That" by Reks
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2022-01-1113 min
Basketball History 101Episode 70 - Mr. Basketball: The Legend of George Mikan, pt. 2Today Rick tells the second half of the legend of George Mikan, the former greatest basketball player. Winning seven titles in eight years across two leagues, this giant of a center was so unstoppable that the NBA changed their rules to limit him. His talent and dominance eventually landed him a friend in the much-younger Shaquille O'Neill -- a rookie center who respected the greatness of his predecessor.
Make sure to listen to part 1, which covers his grandparents' immigration, an average childhood, and an incredible five-year college run!
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2021-12-0720 min
Basketball History 101Episode 69 - Mr. Basketball: The Legend of George Mikan, pt. 1After months of planning and research, Rick finally takes on the story of Mr. Basketball, the great George Mikan himself, in a two part episode. From his grandparents' emigration from Croatia to America, to his prolonged college career, Rick tells the story of the former greatest player.
Part 2 is out now, where we cover his dominance in two different professional leagues and the effect he would have on another, much younger, Hall-of-Fame center!
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
2021-11-3018 min
Basketball History 101Episode 68 - The Game That Nobody SawThis story is about an illegal game between a black team and a white team in the racially segregated South of the United States, a game meant to be kept a total secret. Both teams were dominating their respective competition and wanted a chance to see which of them was better. After all, the teams were only located three miles from each other. Rick shares the context leading up to the game and then the game itself -- as well as what happened afterward.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
2021-11-2322 min
Basketball History 101Episode 63 - When Magic Johnson Fired His CoachWhen Magic Johnson was just 22 years old, he demanded a trade after disagreeing with the offense Coach Paul Westhead was running. Westhead was fired later that day, making Johnson look like the epitome of a spoiled athlete.
Make sure to check out today's bonus episode, where Rick shares some thoughts on the new 75th NBA season, beginning tonight!
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2021-10-2023 min
Basketball History 101NBA Season Special - 75th AnniversaryWe here at Basketball History 101 are so excited to see the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season, and we hope you are too! Rick shares a couple of thoughts on the new season.
Make sure to check out today's usual episode as well, where we discuss the time when Magic Johnson got his own coach fired after a disagreement on game strategy.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"Horizons" by Roa
2021-10-1906 min
Basketball History 101Episode 61 - Kevin McHale's Torture ChamberKevin McHale’s low post moves were known as the Torture Chamber, and any defender trying to stop him was in for a long night. He is one of the 50 greatest players in NBA for a reason, but he also had a huge impact as an NBA executive as he ushered in the high school era of the late 1990s.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"Rock You" by RockSounds
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2021-10-0621 min
Basketball History 101Episode 60 - Dutch Dehnert: Perfector of the PivotDutch Dehnert is credited with perfecting the concept of the pivot in basketball. He played for the Original Celtics and his ideas about how to create cutting lanes led the Celtics to dominate their era. Dehnert and three of his teammates are all in the Hall of Fame today.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
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2021-09-2814 min
Basketball History 101Episode 59 - The Continental Basketball AssociationThe Continental Basketball Association, or the CBA, was the primary development league for the NBA prior to the formation of the G-League. It originally started as a rival to the NBA before settling as America’s secondary league. Eventually, because of some bad decisions by Isaiah Thomas, the league folded.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-09-2218 min
Basketball History 101Episode 58 - Phog Allen: The Father of Basketball CoachingToday, we cover the story of Forrest “Phog” Allen, the Father of Basketball Coaching. His books on basketball became the foundation for how other coaches approached the training of their players. He set the template that is still followed today regarding the development of players.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-09-1516 min
Basketball History 101Episode 57 - Havlicek Stole The BallWe cover arguably the most famous defensive play in NBA history, the night where Havlicek stole the ball. His steal bailed out Bill Russell, who had just made a devastating turnover.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-09-0715 min
Basketball History 101Episode 56 - Paul ArizinOn today's episode of Basketball History 101, we profile one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players: Paul Arizin. He was one of the NBA’s early stars and one of only four players in NBA history to make the All-Star Game in every season he played!
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-08-3115 min
Basketball History 101Episode 55 - Bob Davies: 1940s SuperstarThis week, Rick covers Bob Davies, the most forgotten player in basketball history. Despite deserving to be added to the list of the top 50 basketball players of all time, his name is nowhere to be found on said lists.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
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2021-08-2432 min
Basketball History 101Episode 54 - The Kentucky ColonelsThe Kentucky Colonels were one of the most successful ABA teams, winning the ABA Championship in 1975. Yet, just one year later they were excluded from the ABA/NBA merger. This is their story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-08-1719 min
Basketball History 101Episode 53 - James Naismith, The InventorIn this episode we explore the life of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Rick will share about his early life and how he came to be in a position to create a brand new game.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa
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2021-08-1020 min
Basketball History 101Episode 52 - History of the Three-Point LineToday, we cover the history of the three-point line and how it got its start in the early 1960s. Abe Saperstein, owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, introduced it into mainstream basketball through his own startup league, the ABL.
REFERENCES
Larry Bird winning the 1988 Three-Point Contest: https://youtu.be/MrE_NeoQQEY
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-08-0318 min
Basketball History 101Episode 51 - Yugoslavian BasketballThe breakup of Yugoslavia as a nation had a major impact on the national basketball team, which was the best team in the world at the time. They had won two European Championships and the Basketball World Cup.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"At Sunrise" by the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Vera Nikolaevna Gorodovskaya, Vitaly Gnutov, and Rudolf Belov
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2021-07-2720 min
Basketball History 101Episode 50 - Maurice Stokes and Jack TwymanFriendship and sacrifice is at the heart of today’s story. Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman developed a bond few ever get to experience. Their story is an inspiration.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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"60's and 70's Rock" by Hyde
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2021-07-2024 min
Basketball History 101Episode 49 - Kutsher's Hotel and Country ClubKutsher’s Hotel and Country Club was the place where some of the best basketball in the country was played during the summer months. NBA All-Stars would regularly travel to upstate New York to get together and play at this mountain resort.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-07-1318 min
Basketball History 101NBA Finals 2021 Special - The Shot That Didn't CountThis bonus episode covers a shot from Game 1 of the 1952 NBA Finals where the referees failed to see a shot go in. Therefore, the basket was not counted in the official score. If the referees had seen the shot go in, it could have changed the outcome of the entire series.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY...
2021-07-0608 min
Basketball History 101Episode 48 - Hal GreerAlthough in the 1960s he was considered to be at the same level as Sam Jones, Jerry West, and Oscar Robertson, Hal Greer is a relatively unknown figure in basketball history. His story, however, greatly deserves to be told. This is it.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Take Care" by Julian Avila
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com...
2021-07-0614 min
Basketball History 101Episode 47 - The 1936 Berlin OlympicsThe 1936 Olympics were the first one with basketball as a full medal sport. The American team travelled to Adolph Hitler’s Nazi Germany to compete for the gold medal.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Panzerlied" by Oberleutnant Kurt Wiehle
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
m.facebook.com/Ba...
2021-06-2823 min
Basketball History 101Episode 46 - The First NBA MergerThe NBA had its first merger after only three seasons, but this merger with the NBL was crucial to their future success. Without this event, there is a chance that the NBA as we know it today never exists.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
2021-06-2222 min
Basketball History 101Episode 45 - The Real HoosiersLittle Milan High School defeated much larger Muncie Central High School for the 1954 Indiana State Championship. This is the game that inspired the movie "Hoosiers."
REFERENCES
The real game on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Y4ne4vSCrc
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
...
2021-06-1516 min
Basketball History 101Episode 44 - Bevo Francis and the 200 PointsBevo Francis scored over 100 points in a college game, TWICE! He became a national sensation. But, after just two years of college basketball, he all but disappeared. This is his story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
...
2021-06-0821 min
Basketball History 101Episode 43 - Don BarksdaleDon Barksdale was a true pioneer of basketball. He was the first black player to be a college All-American, the first to play basketball at the Olympics, and the first to make an NBA All-Star Game. And aside from basketball, he found such success as an entrepreneur and club owner that most of his friends never realized he played professional ball.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons"...
2021-06-0126 min
Basketball History 101Episode 42 - The Rise of Bob CousyToday we bring you the almost unbelievable story of how nobody wanted to draft Bob Cousy in the 1950 NBA draft. The Blackhawks drafted him but traded him immediately to the Stags. The Stags were considering trading him again when they went out of business. Then he was reassigned to the Celtics. The rest is history.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
2021-05-2515 min
Basketball History 101Episode 41 - Rule Changes: The Second 50 YearsToday we focus on the significant rule changes from basketball’s second 50 years. Hear how the game developed during the second half of the 1900s, from 1944 to 1994. If you want to hear about the the first 50 years of rule changes, go check out Episode 20.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
...
2021-05-1817 min
Basketball History 101Episode 40 - Magic and Bird: 1978Today we share the story of the first time that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird played together as teammates on Team USA in 1978. In that tournament, they played against Cuba, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union. This experience would lay the foundation for their later friendship.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
2021-05-1120 min
Basketball History 101Episode 39 - The History of the Blocked ShotToday, Rick explains how the blocked shot came to be. He covers this defensive technique from the very beginning of the game until today. Until the 1950s, goal tending was perfectly legal. Once it was outlawed, however, the block developed as a way to stop the shot while the ball was still on its way up.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
REFERENCES
Top 60 Blocked Shots of the 2010s: https://youtu.be/bldN-4ZE530
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2021-05-0418 min
Basketball History 101Episode 38 - Chuck Connors: The RiflemanFor this story we place our spotlight on Chuck Connors, one of the original Boston Celtics. His basketball career was short lived, so he switched to playing Major League Baseball for the Dodgers and Cubs. After just a few seasons, however, he left professional sports to go to Hollywood. Landing the lead role in one of the most successful TV shows of the 1950s, The Rifleman, Connors' story is one for the ages.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
2021-04-2718 min
Basketball History 101Episode 37 - Adolph Rupp, pt. 2We finish our story on Adolph Rupp as we discuss allegations of racism. This issue came to a head in 1966 at the NCAA championship game when Rupp’s all-white Kentucky squad faced Texas Western University's all-black starting lineup. To hear the beginning of Rupp's story, go check out Part 1 from last week!
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
SP...
2021-04-2022 min
Basketball History 101Episode 36 - Adolph Rupp, pt. 1Today we bring you the story of Coach Adolph Rupp from the University of Kentucky. He proved himself as a coach time and again by winning four NCAA championships. Part 2 is out now.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
FACEBOOK
2021-04-1322 min
Basketball History 101Episode 35 - Chaminade vs. VirginiaToday, Rick shares the story of the biggest upset in college basketball history. Tiny Chaminade University took on the top ranked team in the nation, the University of Virginia, and won. This is a classic David-and-Goliath story, where the underdog takes the crown.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rock You" by RockSounds
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com...
2021-04-0620 min
Basketball History 101Episode 34 - The Washington Generals: Basketball's Lovable LosersToday we tell the story of The Washington Generals, the opponent of The Harlem Globetrotters. They have lost over 17,000 games to the Globetrotters over nearly 70 years. We will share with you how they got started and what keeps them going.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
2021-03-3022 min
Basketball History 101Episode 33 - Gary Vitti: Head TrainerToday, we are shining a light on the support staff that contribute significantly to basketball history. The focus is Gary Vitti, who was the Head Trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 32 years and contributed to 8 NBA Championships.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rock You" by RockSounds
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/
2021-03-2317 min
Basketball History 101Episode 32 - Iverson's Deadly CrossoverOur focus today is on Allen Iverson’s deadly crossover. Rick will share the story of where Iverson learned the move and how he used it to score against Michael Jordan in an iconic play.
REFERENCES
Highlight of Iverson crossing Jordan up: https://youtu.be/zJMi5lvQqq8
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio
"Horizons" by Roa
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2021-03-1618 min
Basketball History 101Episode 31 - The Philadelphia SPHAsToday, we shine our spotlight on the Philadelphia SPHAs, one of the great teams from basketball’s first 50 years. They dominated their local Philadelphia leagues and the barnstorming circuit of the 1930s and 1940s. That team, while under a different name, still plays to this day.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork.com
...
2021-03-0918 min
Basketball History 101Episode 30 - Nate Thurmond & The First Quadruple DoubleToday, Basketball History 101 is putting the spotlight on Nate Thurmond, one of the most underrated superstars in NBA history. He is one of only four players to grab 40 or more rebounds in a single game. His real claim to fame, however, is that he was the first player in league history to officially record a quadruple double. He was named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players and is in the Hall of Fame.
REFERENCES
Nate Thurmond highlight video 1: https://youtu.be/FyPYVp9f4Ag
Nate Thurmond highlight video 2: https://yo...
2021-03-0215 min
Basketball History 101Episode 29 - The Billion Dollar ContractThe Silna Brothers, Ozzie and Daniel, took an investment of $1.5 Million and turned it into nearly $1 Billion for themselves and their families. This is the story of how they bought into the old ABA and negotiated the most lucrative buyout in sports history. Rick will take you all the way back to the 1970s for this episode of Basketball History 101.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan
"Horizons"...
2021-02-2322 min
Basketball History 101Episode 28 - The Original CelticsThe Original Celtics are considered by many to be the best team from the first 50 years of basketball. They dominated the 1920s in a way that earned the team a place in the Hall of Fame. The team featured four future Hall of Famers: Dutch Dehnert, Johnny Beckham, Nat Holman, and Joe Lapchick. This is their story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons" by Roa
2021-02-1620 min
Basketball History 101Episode 27 - NBA Nicknames: Central DivisionThis is the final entry in our NBA Nicknames series where we go through and share the story behind every team’s nickname. In this episode we cover the teams from the Central Division. We discuss the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Milwaukee Bucks.
REFERENCES
Chicago Bulls logo history: https://logos-world.net/chicago-bulls-logo/
Cleveland Cavaliers logo history: https://logos-world.net/cleveland-cavaliers-logo/
Detroit Pistons logo history: https://logos-world.net/detroit-pistons-logo/
Indiana Pacers logo history: https://logos-world.net/indiana-pacers-logo/
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2021-02-0914 min
Basketball History 101Episode 26 - Jerry ColangeloJerry Colangelo is one of the most unassuming Hall of Famers you could ever meet. He is an excellent administrator who used those skills, combined with his love of basketball, to make the leave the game much better than he found it. He ran the Phoenix Suns and Team USA. This is his story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sportshistorynetwork...
2021-02-0220 min
Basketball History 101Episode 25 - Earl "The Goat" ManigaultEven though he never played a minute of professional basketball, he was known as “The Goat” back in the 1960s. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called him the best player he ever played with. So who exactly is Earl “The Goat" Manigault? This episode of Basketball History 101 will answer that question.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Take Care" by Julian Avila
"Horizons" by Roa
SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK
sports...
2021-01-2717 min
Basketball History 101Episode 24 - The History of the DribbleWe have a very important announcement today: Basketball History 101 is now officially part of the Sports History Network, a collection of podcasts all centered around the history of various sports! The network is headed up by Arnie Chapman, the host of The Football History Dude podcast. Go check out his podcast as well as the podcasts of all the other creators within the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports' yesteryear! Link is down below.
Today’s episode covers the history of the dribble. It was not part of the original version of the game. Instead, the dr...
2021-01-1917 min
Basketball History 101Episode 23 - NBA Nicknames: Southwest DivisionBasketball History 101 is back again with another nicknames episode. This time, we cover the Southwest Division, which includes the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets, the Memphis Grizzlies, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the San Antonio Spurs.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com
2021-01-1215 min
Basketball History 101Episode 22 - Cheryl MillerCheryl Miller is arguably the greatest women’s basketball player of all time, but her career was ended suddenly when she tore her ACL at age 22. This is a story of greatness cut short, and a story that needs to be kept alive.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Take Care" by Julian Avila
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
...
2021-01-0518 min
Basketball History 101Episode 21 - The Globetrotters vs. The LakersOn this week’s episode we take a journey back to 1948 when The Harlem Globetrotters and The Minneapolis Lakers played each other in a real game. They were considered the two best teams in the world and serious basketball fans wanted to find out what would happen if they played each other. The game came down to the final shot.
There was also another layer to the game as the Lakers were an all-white team and the Globetrotters were in all-black team. The organizers did not intend for the game to be some sort of battle of th...
2020-12-2923 min
Basketball History 101Christmas 2020 Special - Bernard KingWe just wanted to take time to say thank you to all of our loyal listeners. We will also talk about Bernard King’s 60-point scoring night on Christmas Day in 1984. Merry Christmas!
REFERENCES
Highlights of King's 60 point game: https://youtu.be/B-U86VQSFHc
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
2020-12-2508 min
Basketball History 101Episode 20 - Rule Changes: The First 50 YearsThis episode breaks down the various rule changes during the first 50 years of the game. Each rule change was an attempt to address a problem that was affecting the excitement of the game, and each change succeeded in making the game better and more exciting for the fans.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https...
2020-12-2222 min
Basketball History 101Episode 19 - NBA Nicknames: Southeast DivisionThe monthly NBA Nicknames series is back! This time, we head to the Southeast Division to discuss the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat, the Orlando Magic, and the Washington Wizards.
REFERENCES
Atlanta Hawks logo history: https://logos-world.net/atlanta-hawks-logo/amp/
Charlotte Hornets logo history: https://logos-world.net/charlotte-hornets-logo/amp/
Miami Heat logo history: https://logos-world.net/miami-heat-logo/amp/
Orlando Magic logo history: https://logos-world.net/orlando-magic-logo/amp/
Washington Wizards logo history: https://logos-world.net/washington-wizards-logo/amp/
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2020-12-1418 min
Basketball History 101Episode 18 - The First Women's GameThe first women’s game was organized by Senda Berenson at Smith College in 1892. It initially features 9 players on each team. It would take 80 years before 5-on-5 basketball for women was approved at all of the top levels. For her efforts, Berenson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa"Horizons" by Roa...
2020-12-0822 min
Basketball History 101Episode 17 - Tom Meschery, aka The Mad RussianTom Meschery had one of the most unusual paths to the NBA. Descended from Russian nobility, his family escaped the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in China. They were then captured by the Japanese during World War II. His family finally settled in San Francisco and with this newfound stability, Meschery was able to blossom as an athlete and eventually made it to the NBA.
Link to Tom Meschery’s blog, Meschery’s Musings: http://mescherysmusings.blogspot.com/?m=1
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jac...
2020-12-0115 min
Basketball History 101Episode 16 - John Wooden: 2x Hall of FamerThe legend of John Wooden only grows stronger the more you study the life of this man. He is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, and the first person to earn such honors. A life of excellence is something we can all look up to.
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: https://www.woodencourse.com/the-pyramid-of-success
Article where Bob Knight talks about John Wooden: http://es.pn/2zmNsfS
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
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2020-11-2423 min
Basketball History 101Episode 15 - NBA Nicknames: Northwest DivisionIn today’s episode, Rick covers the history of the nicknames and logos of the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland TrailBlazers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Utah Jazz.
Denver Nuggets logo history: https://www.google.com/amp/s/logos-world.net/denver-nuggets-logo-history/amp/
Minnesota Timberwolves logo history: https://logos-world.net/minnesota-timberwolves-logo-history/amp/
Portland TrailBlazers logo history: https://logos-world.net/portland-trail-blazers-logo-history/amp/
Oklahoma City Thunder logo history: https://logos-world.net/oklahoma-city-thunder-logo-history/amp/
Utah Jazz logo history:https://logos-world.net/utah-jazz-logo-history/amp/
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2020-11-1714 min
Basketball History 101Episode 14 - The CCNY Betting ScandalThe CCNY betting scandal nearly killed college basketball. Today's story explores how it happened, who was involved, and the legal implications of this crime.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CONTACT
bballhistory101@gmail.com
2020-11-1022 min
Basketball History 101Episode 13 - Magic Johnson vs. Rony SeikalyIn the Fall of 1991, Magic Johnson announced that he had HIV and would have to retire from the Lakers immediately. When he found out he would be able to play in the All-Star game and the 1992 Olympics, he knew he needed to get in shape -- but he had a hard time finding anyone to play him. That’s where Rony Seikaly came in. A simple game of 1-on-1 meant everything to Magic.
REFERENCES
1992 NBA All-Star Game: https://youtu.be/WwZFFCBoq5Q
ESPN Article: https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/sto...
2020-11-0321 min
Basketball History 101Episode 12 - Bill Walton's FeetBill Walton had one of the most unusual careers in NBA history. He missed approximately 60% of his games due to a variety of foot and ankle injuries, yet he was still voted into the Hall of Fame. This is his story.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUS...
2020-10-2719 min
Basketball History 101Episode 11 - NBA Nicknames: Atlantic DivisionIn today’s episode, Rick heads to the Atlantic Division to look at more NBA nicknames -- this time covering the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors. This is an occasional series that we will come back to about once a month.
Boston Celtics logo history: https://logos-world.net/boston-celtics-logo/
Brooklyn Nets logo history: https://logos-world.net/brooklyn-nets-logo-history/amp/
New York Knicks logo history: https://logos-world.net/new-york-knicks-logo-history/amp/
Philadelphia 76ers logo history: https://logos-world.net/philadelphia-76ers-logo-history/amp/
Toronto Raptors logo history: https://logos-world.net/to...
2020-10-2017 min
Basketball History 101Episode 10 - The Harlem Globetrotters Origin StoryIn this episode we explore the mystery of the origins of the Harlem Globetrotters. There are two stories about how the Globetrotters started, and we will discuss both and then let you decide which you want to believe. One story is told by Abe Saperstein, the acknowledged founder of the team. The other story is told by Tommy Brookins, the man who claims to be the real founder of the team.
The Harlem Globetrotters website: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
2020-10-1322 min
Basketball History 101Episode 9 - Chuck TaylorChuck Taylor had as much influence on growing the game of basketball as Michael Jordan or Yao Ming. He also helped develop the most popular basketball shoe ever worn, The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. Rick profiles Taylor through his early years as a player and his later years as, essentially, a shoe salesman. His basketball shoe dominated a larger portion of the basketball market than the Air Jordan ever did. We need to remember this Hall of Famer for his influence on the game.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
2020-10-0618 min
Basketball History 101Episode 8 - Chocolate ThunderIn today’s episode we talk about Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins and his incredible influence on pop culture because of two famous dunks that he had back in 1979. His influence was so great that his name was used as part of a punchline on Saturday Night Live in 1999. His fame stemmed from his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he also played for the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. Hailing from the planet Lovetron, he was one of the first to perform what we now call a poster dunk.
Video of Da...
2020-09-2915 min
Basketball History 101Episode 7 - NBA Nicknames: Pacific DivisionOn this week’s episode we tell the story of how NBA teams got their nicknames. We start with the Pacific Division, which is home to the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings. We will also touch on their color schemes and logos used over the years. This is a topic that we will revisit around once per month.
Golden State Warriors logo history: https://logos-world.net/golden-state-warriors-logo/
Log Angeles Clippers logo history: https://logos-world.net/los-angeles-clippers-logo/
Los Angeles Lakers logo history: ht...
2020-09-2315 min
Basketball History 101Episode 6 - Hank Luisetti and the Jump ShotIn today’s episode we talk about how the jump shot was made popular by Stanford’s Hank Luisetti. In a single afternoon at Madison Square Garden he changed what East Coast fans thought a proper shot looked like.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Big Swing Band" by Audionautix
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
BUSINESS CO...
2020-09-1513 min
Basketball History 101Episode 5 - The Shot ClockIn this episode, we cover two stories. The first is about the lowest scoring game in NBA history between the Minneapolis Lakers and the Ft. Wayne Pistons. That game led directly to the second story about the invention of the shot clock by Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.faceb...
2020-09-1015 min
Basketball History 101Episode 4 - The Lakers Plane CrashThis week, we tell the story of when the Lakers team plane crashed with the whole team on board. On January 17, 1960 the team was flying home to Minneapolis when the generator broke down and they had to make an emergency landing on a snow-covered Iowa cornfield. Imagine how the NBA would be different if the Lakers disappeared from the league on that day.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Happy Days" by Chuck Sims...
2020-09-0111 min
Basketball History 101Episode 3 - Marvin BarnesToday, Rick tells us the amazing and tragic story of Marvin "Bad News" Barnes, the consistently tardy but incredibly gifted player who could have been one of the greatest ever. He began his career with the Spirits of St. Louis of the old ABA before moving on to play for several teams in the NBA including the Detroit Pistons, Buffalo Braves, Boston Celtics, and the San Diego Clippers.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Disco...
2020-08-2517 min
Basketball History 101Episode 2 - The New York RensOn this episode of Basketball History 101, Rick Loayza tells the story of the New York Renaissance, a barnstorming basketball team from Harlem that took the game by storm in the early 20th Century... and what led to their eventual downfall.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/
...
2020-08-1721 min
Basketball History 101Episode 0 - IntroductionWelcome to Basketball History 101. This is the podcast where we go through the history of basketball to bring you the best stories each week. We will cover a number of basketball topics from the creation of the game to the modern NBA and beyond! Tune in each Tuesday as your host, Rick Loayza, brings you Basketball History 101.
CREDITS
Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
MUSIC
"Horizons" by Roa
FACEBOOK
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2020-08-1104 min