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Collections Spotlight: Sports Byline USA

April 30, 2014 by PSN Leave a Comment

This Library of Congress online collection offers audio recordings of a selection of Sports Byline USA radio program. This radio series has featured interviews with athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, owners, writers and other sports figures since 1988. Auto racing Jimmie Johnson 2011 Baseball Hank Aaron 03-05-1999 Jose Canseco 03-07-2005 Mickey Mantle 1994 Willie Mays 05-25-2000 Basketball Charles Barkley 2007 Elgin Baylor 09-09-1997 Bill … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Althea Gibson & Tennis

July 6, 2012 by PSN 1 Comment

Today in History–July 6–the Library of Congress features Althea Gibson, who won the women's singles title at Wimbledon on this date in 1957. This tennis star fought hard against racism just for the right to compete. In addition to more Wimbledon singles and doubles titles, Gibson won U.S. Nationals titles as well as French and Italian Open titles. Find out more about this fantastic athlete in the Today in History section, then click the links below to access portraits of Althea Gibson and … [Read more...]

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