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David Hegler
Apr 17, 20236 min read
The Man Behind the Myth: Wally Pipp
There are few names that are as synonymous with sports as Wally Pipp. After all, the man did become famous for missing a game due to a...
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David Hegler
Apr 15, 20233 min read
Wrigley Field
For over a century, baseball fans from all over the world have heard of Wrigley Field. They are at once in awe of its friendly confines...
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David Hegler
Apr 14, 20237 min read
Bill Russell's Swan Song
By the fall of 1968, Bill Russell had already won 10 world championships but hungered for more. He hadn't told anyone yet, but the...
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David Hegler
Apr 12, 20234 min read
Through My Eyes: The Giants-Dodgers Rivalry
I've always been fascinated with rivalries in sports. When I played football in high school, my Valley Christian Warriors were consumed...
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David Hegler
Apr 11, 20235 min read
Home Advantage in the Playoffs
Since the dawn of time, home-field advantage has always been an important factor in sports but it takes on a different meaning when it...
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David Hegler
Apr 10, 202315 min read
Earl Morrall: The Ultimate Backup
While it is not often considered until it is too late, the position of backup quarterback is often vital to the success of a great team....
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David Hegler
Apr 7, 20235 min read
The Star-Crossed Downward Spiral of Aldon Smith
It's often sad to see just how much can change in a dozen years. When Aldon Smith stepped across the stage in the 2011 NFL Draft, no one...
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David Hegler
Apr 6, 20235 min read
The Man Who Designed the Coliseum
Over the past 99 years, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has hosted a spectacular number of events, ranging from the Olympics and the...
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David Hegler
Apr 5, 20237 min read
The Walton Brothers
Through the years, Bill Walton has distinguished himself on the hardwood and the airwaves. In the process, he has become a national icon...
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David Hegler
Apr 4, 20236 min read
Michael Carter
The San Francisco 49ers of the late 1980s were a nearly unstoppable force, boasting a slew of athletes that read like a Hall of Fame...
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David Hegler
Apr 2, 20234 min read
The Ascent of the Aztecs
San Diego has been through a lot. When the Chargers first moved to town in 1961, great things were expected and good things came about,...
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David Hegler
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Houston: The Birth of the Modern Final Four
The Final Four is one of the most anticipated sporting moments of the year. Four of the best teams from the NCAA gather together to...
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David Hegler
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Aaron Judge and His Beast of a Burden
Ever since he first swung his mighty bat in the Spring of 2017, the weight of the world has been on Aaron Judge's shoulders. As a rookie,...
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David Hegler
Mar 29, 20235 min read
The Giants and the Yankees
The Giants and the Yankees have shared a unique relationship over the years. Since the 1920's, the trajectory of both clubs has...
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David Hegler
Mar 28, 20235 min read
Brandon Crawford: The Last Man Standing
When you look back on it, Brandon Crawford has truly lived the life that every baseball fan in America could only dream they could live....
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David Hegler
Mar 24, 20236 min read
Steve Kerr and the Arizona Wildcats
When Steve Kerr was recruited to the University of Arizona, the school had failed to reach the NCAA Tournament for the past six years and...
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David Hegler
Mar 22, 20235 min read
The Legend of Hank Gathers
Every year as March rolls around, stories spring anew about Loyola Marymount's most legendary player, Hank Gathers. He was a true...
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David Hegler
Mar 21, 20232 min read
In Memoriam: Willis Reed
There is a certain glow to New York City, a type of arrogance and self-reliance that attracts much of the world. The city offers so much,...
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David Hegler
Mar 21, 20234 min read
World Baseball Classic: A Tale of Two Pitchers
There is nothing quite like the World Series. After so many years of struggle and hard work, teams filled with players from all over the...
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David Hegler
Mar 19, 20235 min read
Tommy McDonald
Football is quickly becoming America's National Pastime for a myriad of reasons. Some love the collisions while others prefer the big...
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