Chasing Hardware
Join host Rich Lumelleau as he interviews athletes and others tied to the world of sports. The one thing each guest has in common is that they were trying to win titles and championships....they were Chasing Hardware.
Episodes
Former Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker tells countless great stories about his time at the Hall, recounting conversations with, and anecdotes from, legends like John Madden, Bronko Nagurski, Brett Favre, Randy Moss, Derrick Brooks and so many more. Get ready to be inspired!
Lemar Parrish was one of the original shutdown cornerbacks in the NFL. When he was in Cincinnati and then Washington, the left side of the field was closed for business. Great stories from one of the most dynamic players of his era, and of all time. We cover Paul Brown, OJ Anderson, Ken Anderson, Ken Riley, Bill Walsh, Ken Houston, Joe Gibbs, and so many more.
Bucky Dent followed Ted Hendricks in high school and Steve Carlton and Mickey Rivers in college, and then went on to a Major League career where he played in 3 All Star games, won 2 World Series, was named MVP of one of them...and hit one of the most iconic home runs in baseball history. Great stories from Bucky "Effing' Dent.
So many great stories from Kansas City Chief icon and NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Bell. An all-around athlete growing up in Shelby, NC, he went to the University of Minnesota, won a National Title, and finished third in the Heisman race despite being an interior lineman. In KC, he went to 9 Pro Bowls, never missed a game, won a Super Bowl, and redefined how the Outside Linebacker position is played.
John Franco went to 4 All Star games, was the MLB saves leader 3x, and was Reliever of the Year 2x in his iconic 22-year career. A New Yorker to the core, he went to the same HS in Brooklyn as Sandy Kofax, played college ball at St John's with Frank Viola, and then Captained the Mets (a rarity for a pitcher). When he retired, he was 2nd all-time in saves (he is still 7th), and no lefty has saved more games. Great stories from a pit...
The definition of a Renaissance man, NFL Hall of Famer & Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page shares some great stories from an extraordinary life.
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So many great stories from Heavyweight prizefighter Gerry Cooney on the latest Chasing Hardware.
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Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts shares some great stories from his iconic career in San Diego.
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World Golf Hall of Famer and 3-time Major winner Nick Price shares some great stories from his legendary career.
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Bob Golic shares some great stories from his days growing up in Cleveland in a true football-playing family, his iconic run at Notre Dame, and his All Pro career w/ the Patriots, Browns, and Raiders. You will be laughing all the way. Legend.
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Peter Mahovlich is an all-time great hockey player, as well as a legendary storyteller. He won four Cups with Montreal in the 70s and played key roles in the '72 Summit Series and the '76 Canada Cup. He shares some great anecdotes from a golden era of hockey; we cover his brother Frank, Gordie Howe, Ken Dryden, Scotty Bowman, Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Vladislav Tretiak and many more.
Hall of Famer Larry Little was the anchor of one of the greatest Offensive Lines of all time, which in turn blocked for one of the greatest backfields of all time. Great stories from one of the only residents of "Perfectville."
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Great stories from Dwight Hicks who won 2 Super Bowls and went to 4 Pro Bowls as the leader of one of the most dynamic defensive backfields in NFL history. In the 105 years that pro football has been played, only his '84 49ers and the '76 Pittsburgh Steelers have sent all 4 DB's to the Pro Bowl. Legendary.
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Hometown hero Kent Hrbek is the ultimate Minnesota guy. He could see the lights of the old Metropolitan Stadium from his bedroom window, and he spent his entire 14-year career with the Twins, winning two World Series titles. He even went duck hunting the morning of Game 7 in '87! Great stories from an icon.
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Hockey icon Brad Park tells some great stories from his Hall of Fame career in New York, Boston, and Detroit, as well as sharing really interesting insights from the 72 Summit Series classic between Canada the Soviet Union.
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Hall of Famer Andre Dawson went to 8 All Star games, won 8 Gold Gloves, 4 Silver Sluggers, and a National League MVP. Great stories about Gary Carter, Tony Perez, Pete Rose, Spaceman Lee, Ryne Sandberg, Popeye Zimmer, Mitch Williams, Roger Clemens, Larry Doby, Duke Snider, Greg Maddux, and Bruce Sutter...the toughest pitcher he ever faced.
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Will Perdue won 4 NBA titles; 3 in Chicago with the Michael Jordan-led Bulls and then another in San Antonio, helping give Gregg Popovich his first championship. Terrific stories from the former SEC Athlete of the Year.
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No player scored more points in the 1980's than Alex English. The Hall of Famer went to 8 All-Star games in an era defined by amazing talent at the small forward position. Give a listen for some terrific stories on the NBA of the 70s and 80s as the league went from finals being played on tape delay to being the global phenomenon it is today.
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From junior college ball in Napa to the Rose Bowl with UCLA and ultimately a Super Bowl title with the Rams, HOF coach Dick Vermeil tells some great stories about the legends he coached, as well as the legends he coached for, with, and against. Terrific memories from an icon.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Pat Gillick is one of only 3 General Managers in history to win World Series titles with multiple franchises (Toronto in 92 & 93, Philadelphia in 08). He is also one of only 5 GM's enshrined in the HOF. In all, he led 4 different franchises to League Championship series (Baltimore and Seattle also). Fascinating to hear his stories as he discusses each of those unique situations (from expansion slow-builds to ...
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