Red Grange becomes 'the Galloping Ghost', Doug Villhard, author of 'The Golden Age of Red', and Hello Mr. October - This DiSH for Oct. 18

This Day in Sports History

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If you would like to check out Doug Villhard's book 'The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' here's a link to it on Amazon.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up with 400+ all-purpose yards, 5 TDs himself and he also threw one.

Doug Villhard, the author of 'The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' joins me for a longer discussion about Red's amazing accomplishments.

In 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first NBA player to record a triple-double.

And in 1977, it was the birth of Mr. October as Reggie Jackson hit three homeruns in the decisive game of the '77 World Series.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

Takeaways:

• Red Grange's performance on October 18, 1924, established him as a national sports icon.
• Warren Brown's description of Grange as the 'galloping ghost' captured his elusive playing style.
• Grange’s four touchdowns in the first twelve minutes shocked Michigan's formidable defense.
• Doug Vilhard's historical fiction explores the life and impact of Red Grange's career.
• The economics of football in the 1920s influenced Grange's decision to turn professional.
• Nate Thurmond's quadruple double in his Bulls debut marked a significant NBA milestone.
• New York's Reggie Jackson becomes Mr. October after belting 3 HRs vs. LA in the World Series

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com

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