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August 17, 2025 39 mins

Join Rob Fredette on this exciting episode of HODGEPOD as he welcomes back Clayton Trutor, author of Loserville, How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports. Clayton returns to dive deep into the fascinating history and transformation of Atlanta into a major sports city in the 1960s, setting the stage for the city's bid for the 1996 Olympics.

The episode explores Atlanta's strategic moves to attract major league teams, the role of public investments in stadiums, and how the region's unique culture and demographics played into its sports narrative. Clayton shares intriguing stories such as the relocation of the Braves, Atlanta's struggle with sports attendance, and the city's rise as a hub for sports and entertainment.

Don't miss this comprehensive discussion that covers the intertwining of sports history and Atlanta's social and economic evolution, offering listeners a captivating insight into why Atlanta is more than just another city with a professional sports team.

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