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JOHNNY BLOOD TALKS TO JIM “4 HORSEMAN” CROWLEY

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Here’s my radio script copy that I was too gutless to run: RADIO SCRIPT

 

ANNOUNCER: Today we’re interviewing two ghosts of Packers past. Take it away, gentlemen:

BLOOD: Hi. I’m Johnny Blood. Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers.

CROWLEY: And my name’s Jim Crowley. I grew up in Green Bay. And I’m still remembered as one of Notre Dame’s all-time greatest ball carriers.

BLOOD: One of the Four Horsemen, weren’t you, Jim?

CROWLEY: You betcha. The Four Horsemen, Knute Rockne… those were the days, eh Johnny?

BLOOD: That they were, my friend.…. But the reason were talking to you today, is that you can read about many of our exploits—

CROWLEY: (Laughs): Both on and off the field—

BLOOD: — Along with Curly Lambeau, Tom Hearden, and many other great players in the entertaining new football novel SHOOT FOR THE STARS. It’s chock full of behind-the-scene stories many fans have never heard of.

CROWLEY: Where can folks get ahold of this book, Johnny?

BLOOD: Any bookstore can order it. Or Amazon. Or Barnes and Noble. Or most ebook sites.

CROWLEY: So maybe we settle our long-time bet? Who the greatest running back in Green Bay history really was?

BLOOD: Let’s let the fans decide. They’re usually right.

CROWLEY: SHOOT FOR THE STARS. What football was like back when men were men, and their broken noses proved it.

BLOOD: By the way, Jim. You’d be a lot better looking today if you’d played with a facemask.

CROWLEY: At least I didn’t play with a constant hangover…

They argue as voices FADE: … I think I’ve still got a few loose teeth, Jim…. And likely still a hangover… Just a little tired, my friend… Remember that time against the Bears…?

ANNOUNCER: SHOOT FOR THE STARS… The perfect gift for every football fan you know. Order your copy today.

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