About this episode

Mike Stephen discusses the legacy of Isaac Murphy, community efforts by HelloBaby, and highlights Chicago Pride Hockey.

Mike Stephen explores the legacy of one of the most successful sports figures of the 19th century with Nancy Hays, author of Riding for America: The Story of Isaac Murphy, Sports Icon of the 19th Century , gets an update on the community-building work of HelloBaby from founder Debbie Frisch, and spotlights Chicago Pride Hockey .

People in this episode

Host: Mike Stephen

Guests: Nancy Hays, Debbie Frisch

Topics covered

• sports history
• community building
• LGBTQ+ sports
• Chicago culture
• 19th century sports figures

Keywords

• Isaac Murphy
• HelloBaby
• Chicago Pride Hockey
• 19th century sports
• community building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HelloBaby, Chicago Pride Hockey

Books & works: Riding for America: The Story of Isaac Murphy, Sports Icon of the 19th Century

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