“We’re not sure Jack will play on the PGA Tour.”

That’s what Jack Nicklaus’ dad told my dad just hours before Jack teed off alongside Ben Hogan at the 1960 U.S. Open. What happened next turned into one of the most memorable weekends in golf history.

In this episode of The Ultimate Backstage Pass to Sports, I share stories from behind the scenes at Cherry Hills. My father, Jim Burris, served as the tournament’s publicity director, which gave us a front-row seat to legends like Hogan, Palmer, and a young Jack Nicklaus. From Hogan’s icy response to the press, to a stat my dad tracked that has never been printed, this episode gives you an insider’s view you won’t hear anywhere else.

⛳ It was grit, pressure, and history all coming together. And somehow, our family was right in the middle of it.

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“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?” That’s just one of the unforgettable lines from the man, the myth, the mystery: Satchel Paige.

In this special episode, Bob Burris shares personal memories of one of the most electric and enduring legends in baseball history. Before he ever pitched in the major leagues at age 42, Satchel Paige had already traveled the globe, redefined the game, and racked up more wins than anyone could count. But what made Satch unforgettable wasn't just the stats. It was the stories, the charisma, and the larger-than-life personality.

From lighting up stadiums with his talent to striking out Josh Gibson in the Negro League World Series, Bob recounts his time with Satchel in vivid detail. Hear how Paige got his nickname, how he invented night baseball, and how a spontaneous media event turned into one of the greatest promotions in Denver Bears history.

⚾ This is more than a baseball story. It’s a tribute to grit, charm, and one of the most remarkable athletes of all time.

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The Most Legendary Mascot in Sports History – The Chicken

He never hit a home run, threw a pitch, or even made the roster—yet he packed stadiums across America and changed the way baseball entertained fans. This is the untold story of The Chicken—the most legendary mascot in sports history.

In this episode, Bob Burris reveals how a $4,000 gamble on a man in a chicken suit turned into the biggest draw in Denver Bears history. With his father—baseball traditionalist and Babe Ruth-era insider Jim Burris—standing firmly against it, Bob had to call in a few favors to bring the Chicken to town… and it paid off in ways no one could have imagined.

🐔 From slammed fists and shattered glass to sold-out crowds and roaring laughter, this is the story of how one costumed act broke the rules, stole the spotlight, and rewrote the playbook on fan engagement in baseball.

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