Dan Campbell's decisions in the NFC Championship game - Exploring the historical precedent for success - Episode 109 How Dan Campbell's style reminds us of the story of Gerald "Gee"  Walker As was said in 1933 of Gee, '... we want the wild mustang of the range, no one wins the race with old dobbin.' An amazing passage attributed to Aidan Hutchinson You won’t find tears in Detroit. If you want excuses, you won’t hear them coming from Ford Field. As hard as today’s loss was, it is not a definition of the Detroit Lions culture. It’s a testament to how far we have come and how far we can go ..read more

The Forgotten Champions  Episode 108: NBC lists the wrong year of the Lions first Championship Did you know? The Lions won their first Championship in 1935 and NOT 1932! Jamie and Charles explore this major error of historical inaccuracy presented by NBC during the Lions vs Buccaneers playoff game. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 107: The Other Champions of 1935: Newell Banks - Checkers Should there ever be any debate about Detroit’s claim to “The Greatest Season in American Sport history,” one need only point to the 33rd championship: Newell Banks, the 1935 checkers champion was from Detroit! https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 106: The Other Champions of 1935: Azucar and the first Santa Anita Handicap While the name Seabiscuit is synonymous with horse racing in the 1930’s, there was another who rose to the greatest height on the largest stage: Azucar. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 105: The Other Champions of 1935: Stanley Kratkowski & Joanna De Tuscan “From a room full of sweet mamas and papas to a lunatic asylum…” The stories of Stanley Kratkowski and Joanna De Tuscan are presented alongside a unique insight into the 1936 Berlin Olympics. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 104: The Other Champions of 1935: Gar Wood Jr. Gar Wood, the King of Speed on Water. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the story of the crown prince: Gar Wood Jr. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 103: The Other Champions of 1935: Jimmy Gilhula, Tom Haynie and the D.A.C. Swim Team On the first weekend of July, 1935, Detroit swimmers would add three more national amateur championships to the city’s crowded victory mantle. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 102: The Other Champions of 1935: Jake Ankrom The parade of Champions continues with the exploration of Jake Ankrom, winner of the 1935 National Amateur Three-Cushion Billiards Championship. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 101: The Other Champions of 1935: Bill Bonthron Jamie and Charles broadcast on location from the Emperor’s throne room on the Death Star and investigate one of the great untold stories of 1935: Bill Bonthron’s 1500 meter world record. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more

Episode 100: The Other Champions of 1935: Herbert Mendelson Episode #100! Jamie and Charles reflect on the 99 previous episodes and find a little time to explore Herbert Mendelson, winner of the 1935 President’s Cup race. Thanks to everyone who has joined us live or on the feed. Thanks to everyone who has commented on the video and audio tracks. 200 here we come. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com ..read more