Friday 03 February 2023
CYInterview would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of baseball great Mel Stottlemyre. The former New York Yankee pitcher and pitching coach for the New York… Continue reading "RIP Mel Stottlemyre: Yankee Great Passes at 77; We Look Back at Our CYInterview with the Pitcher/Pitching Coach"
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter passed away today. He was 76 years old. Mr. Carter, who initially rose to fame as a boxer, is best remembered for his incarceration and subsequent battle with the criminal justice system, based on his protestations of innocence. After being convicted of murdering three people at a tavern in New Jersey in 1966, Mr. Carter's conviction was overturned in 1985 after having served 19 years in prison. No doubt, many know Rubin Carter's story owing to the 1999 movie The Hurricane. Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington portrayed the incarcerated pugilist in that film. In 2011, I spoke with Mr. Carter for over 35 minutes. In our CYInterview, he told me prison was the best thing that ever happened to him, even though he always maintained his innocence. Rubin also spoke about Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, the Canadian family who assisted in getting him released from prison, inaccuracies in the movie The Hurricane, as well as many other topics.
Last year we brought you a timely and important panel on the subject of coaching [see here]. We were joined by CYInterview regular, Washington State head football coach Mike Leach, former President of CBS Productions Andy Hill and financial services professional Rob Gill. One year later, we welcome back Coach Mike Leach and Rob Gill, with featured columnist Jay Bildstein joining us this time, for an important discussion about coaching and training fundamentals, which can help lead individuals and organizations to success.
Last month we reported on the 19th edition of The Blacks’ Annual Gala, held at the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach [see here]. Additionally, there were CYInterviews direct from the gala’s red carpet with everyone from Taylor Hicks to the cast of The Real Housewives of Miami [see here and see here.] Now, we bring you some coverage of the sports stars who were in attendance at this year’s annual gala. We spoke with three time winner of The Indianapolis 500, racecar driver, Helio Castroneves, as well as retired baseball star Sammy Sosa.
It has been reported that legendary sports broadcaster Pat Summerall has died. He was 82 years old. Many know Pat from his days in the broadcasting booth, calling NFL games with John Madden. But prior to his sports broadcasting career, he was a football player in the NFL back in the 50s and 60s. Playing for the New York Giants, Detroit Lions and Chicago Cardinals, he gained ample insight into a game he would then spend time calling for many years. From Vince Lombardi to Mickey Mantle, Tom Landry to Howard Cosell and most of all John Madden, Mr. Summerall knew a who’s who of athletes and sports broadcasting greats.
With a challenging economy and millions of unemployed and underemployed Americans, we could all use some inspiration right about now. With that, we thought it would be a good idea… Continue reading "CYInterview Coaching Panel: In Pursuit of Excellence – A Roundtable Discussion on the Importance of Coaching; Featuring Mike Leach, Andy Hill and Rob Gill"
Over 10 plus years, we at, CYInterview, have had the honor and privilege of interviewing great individuals in a variety of fields like sports, entertainment and business. Getting to speak… Continue reading "CYInterview Remembers Baseball Legend Harmon Killebrew: A Look Back At Our 2007 CYInterview"
February is Black History Month. Civil rights and many related issues will, no doubt, be discussed. One man’s story – which seemingly disappeared for more than a decade – is… Continue reading "Rubin Carter: The Hurricane Still Has Force"
As college basketball season tipped off this week, a deep loss resounded. John Wooden – 10 national titles in a 12-year span at UCLA and over 600 wins – died… Continue reading "Andy Hill: Motivation’s B-Ball King of the Hill"
In an era where fighters come and go, Randy Couture has stayed through it all. The 45-year-old MMA legend is taking his status to the acting realm now staring in… Continue reading "Randy Couture"
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