Walter Wright Thompson died before he could fulfill his dream of walking Augusta National during the Masters. His son took that walk for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Secret History of Tiger Woods
The death of his father set a battle raging inside the world's greatest golfer. How he waged that war–through an obsession with the Navy SEALs–is the tale of how Tiger lost his way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived On
Ted Williams’s ambitions shaped his legacy but wrecked his relationships. It was only in the 11th hour of his life that the Williams family’s cycle of suffering had a slim chance of being broken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Last Days of Tony Harris
What drove the former college basketball star to his death in the Brazilian Jungle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shadow Boxing
Muhammad Ali Fought 50 men. Only one disappeared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From one of America's most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports.
There is only one Wright Thompson. His work includes some of the most read articles in the history of sports journalism. But to say his pieces are about sports barely scratches the surface. Wright Thompson shows us the humanity behind the legendary. Whether it be Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods or Ted Williams, he strips away the self-serving myths and fantasies to fully reveal his characters, and what drives them, in a way that few others can.
This podcast adapts Wright’s catalog of articles, profiles, and dispatches into original audio pieces. It is an anthology of one of the most unique voices in sports. In it, you’ll hear Wright share his process and thoughts on his work, archival footage from the events unfolding in front of him, and original scoring. It features 8 episodes ranging from sports profiles to personal tales of loss and growth.
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