Sports History Now

Episode #20 with Russ Chadwell

In Episode #20 of Sports History Now, host Randy Mills talks with Russ Chadwell about his remarkable basketball career. Chadwell reflects on earning All-State honors and winning the 1987 Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Championship at Clay County High School. He also shares insights from his time at Georgetown College, where he led the Tigers to two NAIA Final Four appearances and was twice named an All-American.

Episode #19 with Mike Fields

In Episode #19 of Sports History Now, host Randy Mills sits down with Hall of Fame journalist Mike Fields for a compelling look back at over four decades of Kentucky high school sports. Drawing from his years covering the action for the Lexington Herald-Leader, Mike shares firsthand stories of the legendary coaches, unforgettable teams, and standout athletes who helped shape the state’s rich sports tradition.

Episode #18 - Ernie Lewis, “The Sundance Kid”

In this episode of Sports History Now, host Randy Mills sits down with Ernie Lewis—one of Kentucky’s all-time most skilled and flamboyant multi-sport athletes. From leading Elizabethtown High School to state championships in football and baseball to turning down Alabama and Notre Dame to play quarterback for Coach John Ray at the University of Kentucky, Ernie’s story is one of talent, dedication, and loyalty.

Episode #17 - Jason Booher, ‘The Next Challenge’

In this episode of Sports History Now, host Randy Mills talks with Jason Booher, a survivor of the 1988 Carrollton Bus Crash. Jason shares how that tragedy shaped his life, from playing in the Kentucky High School State Tournament at North Hardin to coaching Shelby Valley to the 2010 “Sweet 16” State Championship. He also reflects on his completion of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in his quest to honor and bring awareness to the 27 lives lost in the crash.

Episode #16: The Boys Who Saved the “Sweet 16”

In episode #16 of Sports History Now, host Randy Mills sits down with the legendary “Super 6” of the remarkable Edmonson County Wildcats squad who captured the 1976 Kentucky State Basketball Championship at Louisville’s Freedom Hall. Led by colorful, Hall of Fame coach Bowman 'Bo' Davenport, the 1976 Edmonson County team will forever be recognized as the “boys who saved the Kentucky High School Sweet Sixteen.”