Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
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Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
On this episode, Lang and Russ talk about the Chuck Taylor All-Star. Chuck Taylor wasn't the exceptional athlete one might expect, but rather, he was a salesman. Hear about some of the most iconic athletes to wear this shoe in their profession careers like, Mickey Johnson and Sugar Ray Leonard. They also explore the evolution of the Chuck Taylor shoe, transitioning from its origins as athletic footwear to becoming a prominent symbol in lifestyle fashion.
History of Basketball In 15 Sneakers
Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
