Inside the 1987 Pan American Games with Milt Thompson

Episode

72

Duration

1:21:23

Guest(s)

Milt Thompson

Podcast Summary

I sat down with Milt Thompson, who is a legend in Indiana and beyond. 

Milt was the General Counsel for the Pan American games and during this conversation he reconts all the hard work that went into securing the Pan American games and his journey to Cuba in the 80's... where he met Fidel Castro. (It's CRAZY.) 

You are going to learn about: 

  • The growth of sports in Indiana

  • The Capital Improvement Board

  • Indiana's elevation to global status

Check Out These Great Clips: 

01:06 Milt Thompson's Early Life and Career
01:41 High School Challenges and Achievements
05:34 College and Professional Journey
07:47 The 1987 Pan American Games
15:05 Diplomatic Mission to Cuba
43:20 Cuban Team Anecdotes
45:03 The Designated Hitter Rule
45:36 Pan American Games Preparations
46:39 Sponsorship Challenges
49:23 Boxing Incident
52:05 Economic Impact of Events
54:39 Capital Improvement Board
01:13:57 Indiana's Volunteer Spirit
01:19:27 Final Thoughts and Advice

Guest(s)

Milt Thompson

Date Published

November 20, 2024

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