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Tom Rinaldi Presents
Sacred Acre
Step into the world of Sacred Acre with Tom Rinaldi, who's back for Season 2 as he uncovers the profound story of Ed Thomas, the legendary high school football coach from Parkersburg, Iowa.
In this gripping 6-part series, Rinaldi takes you back to explore Thomas’s remarkable journey—from his acclaimed role as the 2005 NFL High School Coach of the Year to his pivotal role in rebuilding Parkersburg after a devastating EF-5 tornado. Just a year later, Thomas's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered by a troubled former player.
Experience the impact of Thomas’s values of Faith,...
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4.8 stars from 305 ratings
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“Did not know this story before, great podcast.”
This podcast is five stars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“Top notch reporting, excellent narrative storytelling - A+ Tom Rinaldi delivers a gripping sad tale of one of the best young players in MLB who could have been a Hall of Famer”
Reach4TheStars⭐️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/24
Beyond amazing podcast!
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“Tom Rinaldi did a wonderful job telling this very sad story. As a fan of baseball, and someone who was born and raised in Southern California going to Angeles games, I never knew about this tragedy. Many thanks to Tom for his poignant telling of Lyman’s life.”
NikiNerdette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
Recent Episodes
In May 2008, An EF-5 ravaged Iowa and tore up most of the town of Parkersburg. The damage was near atomic. The Thomas family lost their home. Applington-Parkersburg High School was unrecognizable.
But the recovery happened immediately.
Ed Thomas was undeterred in his goal of getting the football...
Published 09/26/24
Published 09/26/24
Episode Two explores Ed Thomas's early years as head coach in Parkersburg, focusing on his first captain, Dave Becker. A standout player who set multiple tackling records, Becker formed a strong bond with Thomas, who even helped him meet his future wife, Joan.
We delve into the Becker family's...
Published 09/19/24
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