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May 30, 2024 60 mins

OSP 5/26 Memorial Day Special episode 10 



Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who have served in the military, so it might be fitting to tie in sports themes that honor and respect the sacrifices of service members.We will be honoring Memorial Day through the lens of sports, whether by celebrating veterans in athletics, examining the connections between sports and military service, or reflecting on iconic sports moments tied to the holiday weekend sports has always been instrumental in America’s history. Each of us will be sharing a bit of a bio on a variety of athletes and their accomplishments.

Spontaneous Reaction: 

How do you celebrate Memorial Day? Who gets invited? Favorite “backyard sport” that you may play? Favorite foods to have? Beverage of choice? 

Do you watch car racing? Formula 1, Nascar, Indy? Driver past or present that intrigues you and why? 

Main Segment

  1. How does military experience influence a veteran's approach to sports, both mentally and physically?

  2. What impact have veterans had on the culture and ethos of professional sports teams?

  3. What skills or qualities do veterans often bring to their professional sports careers that set them apart from other athletes? 

Famous Stories about Veterans:

 

Rashene T-Sizzle Maradei

Roger Staubach Yogi Berra Joe Louis

Pat Tillman       Willie Mays Arnold Palmer

 Rocky Bleier       Bob Feller Jack Dempsey

Alejandro Villanueva       Ted Williams David Robinson

 

Michael “Chops” Mills @therealbigchops 

Terry “T-sizzle” Young : Instagram and Twitter @1youngterry

Rashene “Real Deal” Hill: Facebook @RasheneHill and Instagram @miramaitamshene

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