Pieces of Manley
Footage shot for documentary about Manley High School on the West Side of Chicago, and their successful basketball team. Continue reading
Home » Sports
-
-
Connie “The Hawk” Hawkins
Connie Hawkins (born July 17, 1942) left us on October 6, 2017 at the age of 75. He is remembered for: being one of the greatest players of all time, the playing years he lost in his 20’s due to false accusations, his four years with the Harlem Globetrotters, and especially for the way his graceful, floating, offensive style helped revolutionize the way the game was played. He showed great promise during his years at Boys’ High School in Brooklyn, but … Continue reading
-
[Boxing at Fuller Park]
Ben Hollis interviews boxers training at Fuller Park in Chicago at 46th and Princeton. Continue reading
-
Best of Wild Chicago, no. 309: Sports
Episode 309 of Wild Chicago features a Sports theme. Eclectic sports like turtle racing, Jello wrestling, and an art exhibit turned into a mini-golf course are seen alongside an Italian-American sports museum and some pugilist philosophy. Continue reading
-
Will the Cubs finally grant Bill Murray’s 1984 wish?
“The World Series… that’s what I really was shooting for.” Tonight the Cubs and Cleveland Indians will play game three of the World Series at Wrigley Field. They will be joined by Cubs superfan Bill Murray, who will sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Murray has been a fixture of the 7th inning stretch for years. However, when he appeared on Time Out while the Cubs were in the National League playoffs in 1984, he had other ambitions. Will … Continue reading
-
![[Centerfield]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/651139865_640-228x160.jpg)
[Centerfield]
A mock news report highlighting the win of the Arthur Anderson staff baseball team, the PM&S Premiers, over the AA&Co softball team. Continue reading
-
