Episode 107: The Life of Charlie Gardiner (Part I) - Winnipeg
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Today we begin a new series on goaltender Charlie Gardiner. We talked about Charlie about forty-or-so episodes ago, but this time we are going far deeper than just his death. This episode covers his early life from Scotland to Winnipeg to Chicago. He grows up playing a myriad of sports, including baseball, rugby, and hockey. We see him turn pro with the Winnipeg Maroons hockey team, which forces him to forfeit his amateur status in all other sports. He meets Myrtle Brooks, the love interest (gotta have one of those, right?) and then, rather suddenly, finds himself on his way out of Winnipeg. ---------- A member of Big Heads Media Network Today's Sponsors:  Vintage Ice Hockey Tee Shirts Relive the good old days with Vintage Ice Hockey! Get 15% OFF your order when you enter the promo code HISTORY15 at check out! Or, check out the Affiliate Link. Podcast Shirt. Audible Get a FREE audiobook by following the link, or text HOCKEY to 500-500. Sign up for a free 30-day trial membership, download your free book, and keep it forever; even if you cancel your membership! Give it a shot! Listen: Spotify iTunes Podbean YouTube Tune In Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Overcast Pocketcast Castro Listennotes Social/Contact: Twitter Instagram Facebook Podcast Website [email protected] Donate: Patreon
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