Erick Strickland: A Journey from Bellevue West to the NBA
From all-state high school stardom to a nine-year NBA career, Erick Strickland is one of Nebraska’s greatest athletes. In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston sits down with Erick to explore his remarkable journey. Erick shares stories of his early […]
The Unmatched Legacy of Tom Kropp
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston welcomes a true athletic legend in Nebraska. As a high school, college, and professional athlete, and collegiate coach, Tom Kropp set a standard that few in Nebraska’s history have matched. From dominating in […]
Legends of the 80s: Victor Breakfield & Steve Reddick Share Their Story
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston welcomes two 1980’s Omaha sports legends, Victor Breakfield and Steve Reddick. Listen in as they share their high school sports experiences, reflect on memorable coaches and athletes such as Scottie Harris, Ron Kellogg, […]
Monte Kratzenstein: From Cornhusker to Community Champion
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston talks to Monte Kratzenstein, a former Nebraska Cornhusker Tight End and high school football coach at Bellevue East and Millard West. Monte shares his journey growing up in Gothenburg, walking on at NU, […]
Martie Cordaro: Leading Omaha Sports and Living the Beat
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston sits down with a legend in the Omaha sports world, Martie Cordaro, President of the Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha. Martie takes us back to his roots in Ruston, Louisiana, sharing stories […]
From Saxophones to Scrimmages: Chad Stoner’s Journey from Athlete to Musician
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston, talks to Chad Stoner—a multi-talented musician and former athlete, about his roots, sharing where he grew up, details about his family, and the charming story of how he met his wife, Elaine. While […]
From Sports to Spotlight: The Rob McCartney Story
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, we sit down with legendary KETV anchor, Rob McCartney. From his early days growing up in a military family to becoming a beloved figure in broadcasting, Rob shares stories that shaped his career and life. We reminisce […]
Bruce Rasmussen: Coaching, Creighton, and Olympic Tales
Welcome to Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame! On this episode host Chuck Johnston, is joined by Bruce Rasmussen, a legendary figure in Creighton athletics. Bruce will share stories about his early life in Iowa, his coaching career—including working with Bruce Jenner—and unforgettable moments from the 1984 […]