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25 Nov, 2013

Blake Leeper interview

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Hall interviews Leeper on The Arsenio Hall Show. They talk about his confidence in being the first disabled Olympic medalist, his favorite idol Bo Jackson and his discovery of the Blades. Jackson makes a surprise guest experience.

My father coached me so I had to be the best player on the team right. So playing sports has always been very huge in my life, I was able to show the community that regardless of my disability, regardless of where I come from of who I am respect me on the basketball court, respect me on the baseball field then they respect me in life.

Blake Leeper on The Arsenio Hall Show 11/25/13

1 Aug, 1989

Bo Jackson interview

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Jackson is interviewed by Hall on The Arsenio Hall Show. They talk about his weaknesses, his reluctance to have his sons play sports, and how critics respond to his decision to play two sports.

I’m not trying to sound conceited, but I can’t do nothing without the sports writers saying ‘Ah you’re the greatest, you’re the greatest.’ Ah bull, two years ago they were ripping me up and down, ‘Uh this guy can’t do this and this guy can’t do that’.

Bo Jackson on The Arsenio Hall Show 1989