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Sports Wax

Sports Wax

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Relive the greatest sports stories of yesteryear with Sports Wax, a podcast that brings forgotten legends, iconic games, and vintage sports nostalgia back to life. From classic Super Bowls to underdog triumphs, we dig into the moments that defined generations — featuring legendary calls, historic rivalries, and the voices that made them unforgettable. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good sports story, Sports Wax delivers deep dives into the past, packed with rich storytelling and archival audio that make history feel alive. Brought to you by http://GrumpyBuck.com. Subscribe for a new episode every week.
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  • 9: An Encore for the Express
    Apr 21 2025
    At 44 years old, Nolan Ryan took the mound on a quiet night in Texas — and delivered one of the most unforgettable performances in baseball history. No local TV. No warning. Just pure greatness. This is the story of Ryan’s seventh career no-hitter, and how, more than two decades after his World Series debut, the Ryan Express still had one last masterpiece left in the tank.

    Sports Wax is a weekly documentary that explores sports stories from yesteryear — memories of players, coaches, and teams that takes us back in time. Subscribe to get the Sports Wax newsletter.
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    21 mins
  • 8: Middle Age Man Does the Impossible
    Apr 7 2025
    Some sports moments are so transcendent, so unbelievable, they feel almost like fairy tales in hindsight. That's certainly the case with the 1986 Masters, where 46-year-old Jack Nicklaus made a back-nine charge for the ages, chasing down his younger competitors to win his sixth green jacket.

    Sports Wax is a weekly documentary that explores sports stories from yesteryear — memories of players, coaches, and teams that takes us back in time. Subscribe to get the Sports Wax newsletter.
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    25 mins
  • 7: Sports Wax 100 for March 28: The Night Michael Jordan Scored 69
    Mar 28 2025
    Thirty-five years ago today, on March 28, 1990, Michael Jordan torched the Cleveland Cavaliers for a career-high 69 points — plus 18 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals — in one of the most dominant performances in NBA history. Just a year after "The Shot," MJ returned to Cleveland and delivered another all-time moment.

    This is Sports Wax 100 — the short-form companion to the Sports Wax podcast. One unforgettable moment in sports history told in 100 seconds or less.
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    2 mins

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