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Lovie Smith, “The Star of Big Sandy”

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin
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Here’s one of the first stories about the humble East Texas upbringing of Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith, “The Star of Big Sandy.” http://www.austin360.com/arts/star-of-big-sandy-1554831.html

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All Over the Map (part 2): Gil Askey

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin
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All Over the Map “All Over the Map” is available at amazon.com. If I do a second segment of “All Over the Map,” I’d include this chapter on Gil Askey who was 85 in February when I interviewed him. GIL … Continue reading →

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