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Past Our Prime

Past Our Prime

De: Scott Johnston
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Growing up on boxscores, the Game of the Week, and Sports Illustrated, three longtime Sports TV Producers reflect back on the world of sports through the lens of old issues of SI from 50 years ago. Larry Csonka and the Dolphins; Reggie Jackson and The Swinging A's; The Wizard of Westwood; The Golden Bear and Muhammad Ali are just a few of the many heroes showcased weekly by Scott, Bill and Marc on the Past Our Prime podcast. Stay up to date on what happened in the past as they go back in time and return to the glory days of sports week by week, issue by issue of Sports Illustrated starting in January of 1974 Béisbol y Sóftbol Fútbol (Americano)
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  • 118. The Perfect Season: Bobby Wilkerson and the '76 Hoosiers

    118. The Perfect Season: Bobby Wilkerson and the '76 Hoosiers
    Apr 5 2026
    It’s time, for Past Our Prime… and this week we turn the clock back to April 5th, 1976—when the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team completed one of the most iconic seasons in sports history. On the cover of Sports Illustrated is Scott May, and inside the story is perfection: 32–0, a national title, and a team that still stands alone as the last undefeated champion in men’s college basketball. The POP crew dives into a week packed with unforgettable moments—from college hoops glory to drama across the sports world 50 years ago. This episode shines a spotlight on that legendary Indiana run under Coach Bobby Knight—a team built on discipline, defense, and relentless preparation. The guys revisit how close this program came to back-to-back titles, how Scott May’s prior injury shaped the journey, and why this team’s dominance still resonates today. From the pressure of staying undefeated to the defining moments in Philadelphia, it’s a deep dive into what made the ’76 Hoosiers truly special—and why no one has matched them since. And to bring it all to life, the show welcomes back a key piece of that championship puzzle: Bobby Wilkerson. Known as the glue guy of that historic lineup, Wilkerson offers firsthand insight into the mindset, chemistry, and toughness that powered Indiana to perfection. From guarding the opponent’s best player to navigating Coach Knight’s demanding system, his perspective adds a personal, behind-the-scenes layer to one of college basketball’s greatest teams. Beyond Indiana’s perfect season, the episode covers a full slate of stories from that week in 1976—baseball expansion drama, Olympic-level performances from Nadia Comaneci, rising rookies in MLB, and unforgettable moments across golf, racing, and more. But at its heart, this show is about greatness achieved—and remembered. Fifty years later, the 1976 Hoosiers remain the standard, and Past Our Prime brings you right back to when perfection was reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 27 m
  • 117. The perfect season with Kent Benson

    117. The perfect season with Kent Benson
    Mar 29 2026
    The March 29, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated featured Kent Benson soaring toward the basket on its cover, captured during Indiana’s hard-fought 65-56 victory over Marquette in the Mideast Regional Final. Benson dominated the paint that night with 18 points and 9 rebounds, helping send the undefeated Hoosiers to the Final Four. Exactly 50 years to the day after that iconic cover hit newsstands, Benson returns to the Past Our Prime podcast for a second time — and he’s especially thrilled that Indiana has just completed a perfect 2025-26 football season and won the national championship. That 1976 regional final against Marquette proved to be the toughest test on Indiana’s road to perfection. With Benson anchoring the defense and controlling the interior, the Hoosiers pulled away in the second half to advance. They would go on to defeat UCLA in the national semifinal and Michigan for a 3rd time that season, 86-68 in the championship game, where Benson posted 25 points and 9 rebounds to earn Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors. The Hoosiers finished the season a perfect 32-0, becoming the last team in Division I history to win the national championship without a single loss. For Kent Benson, appearing on the March 29, 1976 Sports Illustrated cover was the crowning moment of a breakout college career. After playing a key role as a sophomore the year before, he emerged as the centerpiece of Bob Knight’s disciplined machine in 1976. Fifty years later, he returns to POP to reflect on that magical undefeated basketball run while also celebrating Indiana’s remarkable football achievement — completing a perfect 2025-26 season and winning the national championship. It’s a rare double dose of Hoosier perfection across two different eras, and Benson couldn’t be prouder on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 25 m
  • 116. Tracy Austin: A Star is Born

    116. Tracy Austin: A Star is Born
    Mar 22 2026
    At just 13 years old, Tracy Austin was already doing things most players twice her age could only dream about—right down to landing on the March 22, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline “A Star is Born.” And they weren’t kidding. With a calm, unshakable presence, she was already beating older, more experienced players with a sharp baseline game, all while still juggling school and family life—playing a semifinal in Rome one week and taking a social studies test the next. The wins came quickly. In 1979, she became the youngest player ever at 16 to win the US Open, defeating Chris Evert, and two years later she did it again, beating Martina Navratilova for her second title at Flushing Meadows. She also captured a mixed doubles championship at Wimbledon Championships with her brother John, and by 1980, Austin had risen to No. 1 in the world at just 17—the youngest ever to do it. But her story became just as much about resilience as dominance. Injuries, particularly a persistent back issue, began to slow her down, and a serious car accident in 1989 ultimately cut her career short. Still, her legacy was already secure—two-time major champion, world No. 1, and the youngest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1992. More than anything, Tracy Austin’s grace through adversity became just as memorable as her brilliance on the court. She tells us what it was like to be on the cover of SI when she was barely a teenager. She recalls what it was like on the tour and reveals that not everyone was welcoming the 14-year old from Southern California. Tracy talks about going up against the all-time greats and how she went from opponents on the court to lifelong friends with Chrissy, Martina and Billie Jean. And she makes it clear that she wasn’t pushed into a life of tennis by her parents, but rather, how they had to race to keep up with her as she chased and then knocked down her dreams of being a champion… and the best player in the world. Tracy Austin on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 29 m
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