St. Louis Sports Legacy, Kurt Warner, Kurt Flood, and Soccer Growth with Sue Thomas

The segment features Sue Thomas discussing the latest episode of History of the Lou, which explores the deep and often overlooked history of St. Louis sports. She highlights guest John Hancock’s expertise in jazz and Scott Joplin history, along with his role in preserving the Scott Joplin House and uncovering connections between Joplin, Stark Printing, and St. Louis’ musical heritage. The conversation then previews the upcoming episode focused on St. Louis sports history through the lens of Joey Zanaboni’s new book St. Louis Sports for Kids. The book covers major figures and moments including Kurt Flood, Kurt Warner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Arthur Ashe, Cork Ball, and the legacy of St. Louis soccer from early teams like the Steamers to modern St. Louis City SC. Sue emphasizes how the book blends historical depth with accessibility for younger audiences while also resonating with adults who grew up with these sports milestones. Hashtags: #SueThomas #HistoryOfTheLou #StLouisSports #KurtWarner #KurtFlood #JackieJoynerKersee #ArthurAshe #StLouisCitySC #SportsHistory #LocalHistory