Episode #131 of The Athletes Podcast faetures Andrew Maraniss. Andrew is an American author, best known for his book Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the collision of race and sports in the south . He is also the author of Games of Deception, Singled Out and his new book Inaugural Ballers. We hope you enjoy Episode #131 of The Athletes Podcast.

What we talk about:

Intro:

Toronto Maple Leafs name Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser assistant general manager
https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/toronto-maple-leafs-name-dr-hayley-wickenheiser-assistant-general-manager/

Firebirds Hire Jessica Campbell, First Female Assistant Coach in AHL History
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/firebirds-hire-jessica-campbell-first-female-assistant-coach-in-ahl-history/2930944/#:~:text=The%20Coachella%20Valley%20Firebirds%20have,time%20coach%20in%20AHL%20history.

LeBron James - NBA Superstar & Liverpool Part Owner Joins The Billionaire Club According To Forbes
https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/lebron-james-nba-superstar-liverpool-part-owner-joins-the-billionaire-club-according-to-forbes#:~:text=In%202011%2C%20James%20became%20a,deals%2C%20most%20notably%20with%20Nike.

Conversation with Andrew:
0:00-8:20: Andrew Maraniss Book - Inaugural Ballers
8:20-12:40: Discussion of the 1976 Olympics games
12:40-20:30: Changes between the introduction to Olympic basketball in 1936 and women's Olympic basketball in 1976
20:30-26:25: Selection process for the 1976 Olympics women's basketball team
26:25-39:20: Andrew Maraniss story, how he got to where he is today
39:20-34:20: Perry Wallaces impact on Vanderbilt
34:20-41:20: How Perry Wallace impacted Andrew
41:20-42:20: Andrew tells a story about Perry Wallace
42:20-49:10:Biggest Piece of advice to that next generation of athletes
49:10-53:20: Where can you find Andrew Maraniss

Pre-Order Inaugural Ballers:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670480/inaugural-ballers-by-andrew-maraniss/

Purchase Andrew's other books:
http://andrewmaraniss.com/buy-the-books/