BackStory

The following are individual show segments included in the BackStory episode “Turf War: A History of College Sports”, broadcast in September 2012. You can listen to the entire episode here.

Cutting It Out

Radio producer Ramona Martinez tells the History Guys the story behind the University of Chicago’s decision to discontinue its football team.

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Boy-sterous Boys

Helen Horowitz discusses the early days of PHYS ED programs at American universities.

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Great Expectations

The History Guys speak with John Thelin about the development of the idea that college campuses should be places that fostered a well-rounded student mind…and body.

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Running Back

BackStory producer Eric Mennel joins the History Guys to share the story of Andrew Pernell, one of the first African-American players on University of Alabama’s football team.

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Gym Teacher

An audio postcard from the University of Virginia’s Memorial Gym resurrects a famous speech given there by FDR.

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Listener Calls

Peter, Ed, and Brian take calls from listeners.

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Money Talks

The History Guys talk frankly about the role of money in college sports.

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