The All American Sports Show

The All American Sports Show

What is it that makes sports so great? Is it the traditions that connect us with the earliest players of the game, the fierce contest between athletes giving their all, or the quiet determination of those who rise to greatness? NBC’s The All American Sports Show celebrated all of these elements by dramatizing great moments in sport and the background that led up to them. This digital collection brings together 8 classic episodes from 1953, totaling 3 hours and 40 minutes of stirring sports storytelling that will captivate any vintage radio enthusiast or sports history buff.

Collection Highlights

• Inspiring Profiles of Legendary Athletes: Hear the remarkable story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, still competing at championship level golf while battling cancer, and the unforgettable tale of undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano at the peak of his career.
• Behind the Scenes of Coaching and Tradition: The show profiled Tennessee football coach General Robert Neyland the week before his retirement, offering a rare glimpse into the discipline and legacy of one of college football’s most revered figures.
• Dramatic Storytelling with a Unique Sound: Each episode uses a studio organ that would feel right at home on any soap opera—a fitting choice, since sport can be more dramatic than any afternoon tearjerker. The series also explores the rise of lawn tennis ahead of the U.S. Open, the world of jockeys, and the colorful career of legendary announcer Graham McNamee.
• A Tribute to Baseball’s Beloved Underdogs: One episode takes a close look at the Brooklyn Dodgers, capturing the heart and hope of a team that defined an era of baseball.

Track Listing

Show all 16 tracks (3 hours, 40 min)

• All-American Sports Show 530717 Ben Hogan
• All-American Sports Show 530724 Rocky Marciano
• All-American Sports Show 530731 Jockeys
• All-American Sports Show 530814 General Robert Neyland
• All-American Sports Show 530828 Babe Didrikson Zaharias
• All-American Sports Show 530904 Lawn Tennis
• All-American Sports Show 530918 Graham Mc Namee
• All-American Sports Show 530925 Brooklyn Dodgers
• All-American Sports Show 530717 Ben Hogan
• All-American Sports Show 530724 Rocky Marciano
• All-American Sports Show 530731 Jockeys
• All-American Sports Show 530814 General Robert Neyland
• All-American Sports Show 530828 Babe Didrikson Zaharias
• All-American Sports Show 530904 Lawn Tennis
• All-American Sports Show 530918 Graham Mc Namee
• All-American Sports Show 530925 Brooklyn Dodgers