Alan Eagleson | 85

Alan Eagleson | 85

Author: Kathy Kenzora January 25, 2023 Duration: 32:12

For over 25 years Alan Eagleson ruled the professional hockey world by convincing the players he represented through his roles as agent and union boss that he was a benevolent leader with their best interests in mind.  

When cracks started to appear in the façade he had created it would take the efforts of dozens of players like Carl Brewer along with other hockey agents and dedicated journalists to finally knock Eagleson off his perch.   

On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks at the rise and fall of Alan Eagleson. 

Guest Info: 

David Shoalts, retired sportswriter for The Globe and Mail and author of multiple books including Greed and Glory: The Fall of Hockey Czar Alan Eagleson which he co-wrote with William Houston.  

Twitter: @dshoalts 

Show Contact Info:  

Instagram: @that90spodcast

Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca


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Step into a time machine set for dial-up internet, mixtapes, and defining cultural shifts with History of the 90s. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a deep, thoughtful excavation of the decade that built our modern world. Host Kathy Kenzora guides listeners through a complex tapestry, weaving together pivotal moments from the tragic to the triumphant, the frivolous to the foundational. Each episode focuses on a specific story, person, or phenomenon, examining not just what happened, but why it mattered then and how its echoes are still felt today. You'll hear about the legal battles of Ruth Bader Ginsburg alongside the global pop conquest of the Spice Girls, the seismic impact of Columbine contrasted with the unifying humor of *Seinfeld*, and the athletic revolution of Air Jordan. The podcast moves beyond simple recap, offering context and connections that reveal the 90s as a period of rapid technological change, evolving social norms, and cultural clashes. It’s for anyone who lived through the decade and wants to understand it better, or for those curious about how the events of those ten years shaped everything from politics and film to society and television. Tune in for a richly detailed, narrative-driven exploration that treats the recent past with the seriousness and curiosity it deserves. New episodes arrive every other Wednesday, courtesy of Curiouscast.
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