Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Bill Barilko was a young hard-hitting defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was called up to the Leafs towards the end of the 1946-47 season and helped Toronto win the Stanley Cup. He helped the Maple Leafs win the Cup again in 1948 and 1949. Toronto became the first team to win the Cup three straight years. After failing to make it to the finals in 1950, the Leafs returned in 1951 and Barilko scored the Cup-clinching goal in overtime of Game 5. The Leafs had won 4 Stanley Cups in 5 years. But tragedy struck shortly thereafter and Barilko disappeared on a fishing trip never to be seen alive again! In the first of this two-part series join me along with hockey historian and author Kevin Shea for a look back at the incredible story of Bill Barilko.   Links: http://www.sportsfh.com http://www.patreon.com/sportsfh http://www.twitter@sportsfheroes ©2017 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

After leading LSU to a National Championship and winning the Heisman Trophy, Billy Cannon was selected No. 1 in the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and then GM Pete Rozelle. But the upstart AFL also had its eyes set on Cannon; and Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams offered Cannon a contract he couldn't refuse. With two contracts in hand, and both leagues claiming rights to Cannon an arbitrator was called in. Ultimately, Cannon was awarded to the AFL. Charles deGravelles, author of "Billy Cannon A Long, Long Run" and Jim Weathersby from Thesportshistorian.com join host Warren Rogan and talk about Cannon's career in the AFL, his very short stint in the NFL, and his life after pro football.    Links: http://www.sportsfh.com http://www.patreon.com/sportsfh http://www.sportsFhereos@twitter.com ©2017 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Description of Sports' Forgotten Heroes. This summary outlines the fact that a new podcast of Sports' Forgotten Heroes will be released every other Tuesday. Additionally, it details some of the great heroes we will be discussing like Billy Cannon, Bill Barilko, Ed Delahanty, and Dean Chance. Links:www.sportsfh.comwww.patreon.com/sportsfhSportsFHeroes@twitter.com©2017 Sports' Forgotten Heroes  

Billy Cannon was a Heisman Trophy winning running back for LSU. He helped lead the Tigers to a National Championship in 1958 and followed that with a stellar career in the AFL and a brief appearance in the NFL. In this two-part series of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, author Charles de Gravelles and Sports Historian Jim Weathersby join Warren Rogan to take a look back at the career of Cannon, his fall from grace after his playing days were finished, and where he is today.   Links: Sports' Forgotten Heroes website Sports' Forgotten Heroes Patreon Page Sports' Forgotten Heroes twitter ©2017 Sports' Forgotten Heroes