Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball
From 1959 to 1986 Virginia City High School captured 16 Nevada State Boys Basketball State Championships. Listen to the players and coaches as they reminisce about the good, the bad, and the ugly during this historic run of success. Created and produced by the students and staff at Virginia City High School, this podcast chronicles and preserves a landmark achievement in the history of Nevada high school athletics.
Podcasting since 2023 • 47 episodes
Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball
Latest Episodes
A Conversation With Joyce Hess
Joyce Hess has watched Virginia City Basketball for over 60 years, having seen three generations of family play Mucker hoops; her husband, her three children, and her seven grandchildren. We visited with Joyce at her home in Virginia City...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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13:26
A Conversation With Shari Andreasen
Shari Andreasen is the youngest daughter of Virginia City basketball legend Tom Andreasen. Shari sat down with us at the home of Fred Andreasen, Tom's brother, and shared memories of her father. Here is our conversation with Shari Andreas...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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15:23
A Conversation With Fred Gladding
Fred Gladding is arguably the most significant figure in the history of Virginia City Basketball, having played on three state championship teams as well as coaching five title teams. Fred is also a member of the NIAA Hall of Fame. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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56:11
A Conversation With Todd Hess
Todd Hess captured four state championships at Virginia City High School and would leave with a perfect career record of 84-0. After graduating from the University of Nevada-Reno he would return home for a 30 year career in educatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:43:27
A Conversation With Chris O'Brien
Chris O'Brien arrived at Virginia City High School at the start of 10th grade, with limited basketball experience. He would blossom into an all-league player and be part of state championship teams in 1985 and 1986. Here is our conv...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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55:22