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Come and Take It
Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#170: Phi Slama Jama
24 minutes
Download MP3 audioThey were the ‘Tallest Fraternity in Texas’. For three years in the 1980s, the University of Houston popularized collegiate basketball in the Lone Star State, and revolutionized the sport nationwide. Today we look back at Phi Slama Jama.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite Texas Cattle Trail?
- ESPN story about the 1983 semi-final game between Houston and Louisville, which popularized the dunk and “above the rim” basketball.
- 30 for 30 episode about Phi Slama Jama
- Houston Chronicle article about the 30 for 30 documentary
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