Heroes & Ballyhoo

Michael K. Bohn: Author - sportswriter

Heroes & Ballyhoo: How the Golden Age of the 1920s Transformed American Sports

His latest book Heroes & Ballyhoo profiles the ten most prominent Golden Age heroes and describes their effect on sports and society.

 

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Monthly Archives: April 2011

The NFL’s First Draft, 1936: A Turning Point in League History

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mike

MCT  April 27, 2011 As the NFL team owners drifted into the hotel meeting room, the talk among them gradually moved from friendly banter toward the business challenges at hand—rising player salaries, uneven competition between teams, and revenue streams.  Given … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports Writing | Tagged Heisman Trophy, Jay Berwanger, NFL Draft

Sports on the Radio, 1921: The First Wireless Revolution

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Mike

MCT  April 17, 2011 With smart phones at the ready, today’s sports fans can now follow real-time video streaming from the game du jour.  Most recently, they followed college basketball’s March Madness bounce by bounce using wireless technology that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports Writing | Tagged Harold Arlin, radio, sports

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