Episodes
Monday Jul 31, 2023
E88: The Legend of Charley Trippi with TJ Troup
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Football historian and author T.J. Troup outlines the greatness of Hall of Famer Charley Trippi.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
E86: Upton Bell 1960s NFL Draft Stories
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Former Colts executive Upton Bell shares NFL Draft stories from the 1960s, including stories previously never told about the NFL/AFL war. He also discusses scouting star players he drafted and his conversations with Colts head coach Don Shula.
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Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Ep 75: Remembering Charley Trippi with Upton Bell
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Former NFL executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the great Charley Trippi, including meeting him at the Cardinals training camp in 1947 and seeing Trippi score two touchdowns in the 1947 NFL Championship Game.
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
E61: Orlando Pace On Dick Vermeil and Rams Super Bowl Win
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Hall of Fame offensive lineman Orlando Pace talks about playing for Coach Vermeil and winning Super Bowl 34 with the Rams. Coach Vermeil shared his stories on Episode 49 of The Game Before the Money Podcast.
Orlando Pace was the first-overall pick of the 1997 NFL Draft. This episode gives listeners a great perspective of what it was like to play for Coach Vermeil and provides a firsthand account of Super Bowl 34.
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Saturday Dec 12, 2020
Ep 39: HOUSTON OILERS -- Luv Ya Blue! 1978 and 1979 NFL Seasons
Saturday Dec 12, 2020
Saturday Dec 12, 2020
Members of the Luv Ya Blue era Houston Oilers reflect on the magical seasons of 1978 and 1979. Join Elvin Bethea, Robert Brazile, Dan Pastorini, Mike Renfro, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, Kenny Burrough, Mike Barber, Carl Mauck, Willie Alexander, Coach Ed Biles, Gregg Bingham, Vernon Perry, Rich Caster, and Andy Dorris for a wonderful trip down memory lane.
Interview clips are taken from the new book Red, White, and Columbia Blue: Chasing the Dream with the 1979 Houston Oilers as well as the DVD We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!
Both the new book and DVD were written by The Game before the Money Podcast host and producer Jackson Michael. The Game before the Money Podcast usually comes out on a weekly basis and often features interviews with NFL, AFL, and NCAA football legends. Learn more at https://TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com. Learn more about the Houston Oilers projects at https://Houston79.com.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Episode 5: Terry Baker -- 1962 Heisman Trophy Winner
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
TERRY BAKER won the 1962 Heisman Trophy. He also played in the 1963 Final Four. Sports Illustrated named him Sportsman of the Year in 1962, and he was the first-overall pick of the 1963 NFL Draft. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams.
Hear his amazing stories about winning the Heisman, playing in the Final Four, and meeting President Kennedy. Also hear the story behind his record-breaking 99 yard touchdown run.
The Game Before the Money Podcast is hosted by Jackson Michael, author of The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL, published by the University of Nebraska Press. The podcast is presented by NBAutographs.com.