Get IN. with Nate Spangle Inside the 1987 Pan American Games with Milt Thompson
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
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