Sportsreel: The Legend of Tommy Hitchcock

English · Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

This Sportsreel program focuses on Tommy Hitchcock, the celebrated American polo player known for his remarkable skill and influence on the sport. The title presents the broadcast as a profile of Hitchcock and his legacy.

Sportsreel is a sports-oriented radio program, offering listeners a narrated look at an athlete or sporting subject. This installment’s subject is polo, a fast-moving game played on horseback, and the story of one of its most prominent figures.

The result is a concise sports feature centered on achievement and reputation rather than a fictional drama. It offers an introduction to Hitchcock’s place in polo history and the appeal of hearing a sporting legend brought to life through radio.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.