Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice

McGraw of the Giants

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Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice presents sports stories associated with the celebrated sportswriter Grantland Rice. This installment is identified as “McGraw of the Giants,” pointing to a story about John McGraw, the longtime manager of the New York Giants.

The program offers a spoken presentation centered on sports history and storytelling, bringing a notable figure from baseball into focus. Its appeal lies in hearing a classic sports narrative rather than following a live game: the emphasis is on the people, memories, and events that made the subject memorable.

For listeners interested in baseball history or the traditions of American sports writing, this episode offers a concise encounter with the world of the Giants and the legacy of McGraw, framed through the series’ focus on favorite sports stories.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.