46 episodes
This Day in Miami History Podcast Matthew Bunch
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This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.
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June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title.
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The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence (Hardcover): https://shop.booksandbooks.com/aff/thisdaymiamipod_34958/book/9781496220431
The Wizard of College Baseball (ronfraserbook.com)
Ron Fraser Book on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonFraserBook
Ron Fraser Book on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonFraserBook/
Interview with David Brauer about Ron Fraser, Miami Hurricanes baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDiV9a_dsR8
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May 26 and 27, 1950: The 'Kefauver Commission' begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.
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#7 - The Kefauver Committee report on organized crime - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library
U.S. Senate: Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce
Kefauver Committee First Hearing - The Mob Museum
1619-1-19 MIA Herald -Gambling was a safe Bet as early MIA lured tourist (miamibeachfl.gov)
Organized crime in Miami : Bash, Avi, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Grand Jury Reports - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle (miamisao.com)
Florida Gubernatorial Politics: The Fuller Warren Years (ucf.edu)
Magic City | Episode 3 Scene Clip "Secret Six" | STARZ (youtube.com)
Daniel P. Sullivan, a major figure in Miami's fight... - UPI Archives
Crime & The Committee - The Kefauver Hearings (1958) (youtube.com)
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May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the sinking of the SS Potrero del Llano. It represented the arrival of World War II on Miami's doorstep, but also played a pivotal step in changing the international face of the war itself.
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Potrero del Llano (Mexican Steam tanker) - Ships hit by German U-boats during WWII - uboat.net
German U-Boats and Battle of the Atlantic (uboataces.com)
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March 20, 1970: Roxcy Bolton elected vice president of National Organization for Women
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Roxcy O'Neal Bolton, arguably South Florida's most important feminist. On this day in 1970, Roxcy took her South Florida fight to a national stage.
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Women's Park - Miami-Dade County (miamidade.gov)
Florida Memory • Roxcy Bolton: A Force for Equality
Civic activist, feminist, trailblazer Roxcy Bolton dies at 90 | Miami Herald
NOW’s Fourth National Conference « National Organization for Women (brynmawr.edu)
Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College
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February 25, 2024: Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeats Sonny Liston to claim the Heavyweight Title
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss arguably the most important sporting event in South Florida's history. It's the 60th anniversary of Sonny Liston's defeat at the hands of Cassius Clay, who would go on to become Muhammad Ali and change the course of history.
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The Greatest Weekend - 60th Anniversary of Clay vs. Liston Fight Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Muhammad Ali | Washington Ave. BID (washavemb.com)
AP Archive - YouTube - Clay AND Liston
Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College
Watch Muhammad Ali | Full Documentary by Ken Burns
King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero by David Remnick
Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami | Miami-Dade Public Library System (iiivega.com)
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January 1, 1935: The First Orange Bowl (with Tommy Phillips, author of "The Orange Bowl: A Complete History")
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Tommy Phillips, the author of "The Orange Bowl: A Complete History." New Year's Day is historically connected to the game, and Tommy and Matthew talk about the game's evolution over nearly 90 years.
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The Orange Bowl: A Complete History | McFarland
The Orange Bowl: A Complete History | Books & Books
Tommy Phillips (@TommyAPhillips) on X (formerly Twitter)
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