Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice

Second Wind

English · Sports Fiction

“Second Wind” is presented as part of Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice, a radio program centered on sports stories associated with the celebrated sportswriter. The title suggests a focus on the resilience and renewed effort that can carry an athlete through a demanding contest.

Grantland Rice’s sports writing brought the drama of competition to life through vivid storytelling and attention to the people behind the performances. This program offers a spoken-story format rather than a live account of a game, inviting listeners to follow the human stakes and turning points of sports through narrative.

The appeal lies in hearing sports treated as a source of character, perseverance, and memorable moments. “Second Wind” offers a compact entry into that storytelling tradition, with the familiar language of athletic struggle and renewed determination at its center.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.