This is the Books & Biceps interview with author Russ Bengtson about his new book, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers. From the minute I heard about this book I couldn’t wait to read it for three reasons: One, it’s written by Russ Bengtson, the former Editor-in-Chief of Slam Magazine (one of my favorite […]
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Why Deion Sanders in his Prime was More Fun than Coach Prime
Dads and 90s Dudes, here’s a fact: This new generation of sports fans discovering “Coach Prime” for the first time have no idea what peak 90s, full swagger Deion was like. I’m talking about Neon Deion, AKA, Prime Time, AKA, football/baseball Deion Sanders, one of the most bankable, sound-bytable, highlight-reel making sports stars in modern […]
The Real, Heartwarming Reason Ken Griffey Jr. Wore His Hat Backwards
Tens of millions of 1990s kids wore their hats backwards because of how cool Ken Griffey Jr. looked. I did it. You did it. We STILL do it. But do you know the real, heartwarming reason Ken Griffey Jr. wore his hat backwards? This is a little known, but all-time great sports dad story you’re […]