Welcome to a brand-new month on The Tom Barfield Show! The guys kick off July 1st by celebrating International Reggae Day before diving into a massive episode packed with Texas football lore.

On today's program, Tom and Lark share an unforgettable conversation with the legendary John McClain. Pro Football Hall of Fame writer, former Houston Chronicle and Waco Tribune-Herald scribe, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame board member. Recorded as part of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame audio podcast series, John takes a deep dive into the history of the Hall, his deep Waco roots, and incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his 30+ years covering Texas sports.

John opens up about how sports media figures were first voted into the Hall (including a sheepish bylaws change), his childhood memories of sneaking into the old Waco Coliseum for Baylor basketball games, and emotional, personal encounters with Dallas Cowboys icons like Tom Landry and Chuck Howley.

Plus, the guys look at the upcoming NFL training camp calendar, break down today’s Major League Baseball slate for the Rangers and Astros, and tease tomorrow's interview with Olympic legend Sanya Richards-Ross!

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