Muhammad Ali Fought 50 men. Only one disappeared. 

Muhammad Ali Fought 50 men. Only one disappeared.

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.

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.

The Cost of These Dreams

Shadow Boxing

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