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Podcast: NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORK
Episode: THIS WAS THEN: The Charlotte Hornets — North Carolina’s First Pro Football Team
Description: The Forgotten History of the Charlotte Hornets Football TeamIn this episode of 'This Was Then,' Tim Peeler and Todd McGee sit down with former World Football League players Ray Parson and Darrell Bunge (both former Minnesota Golden Gophers) to delve into the history of North Carolina's first professional football team, the Charlotte Hornets. The discussion covers the players' personal experiences, the challenges of playing in different cities, the cultural shifts between New York and Charlotte, and the struggles faced by the league. The episode provides a comprehensive look at the landscape of professional football in the 1970s and...