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Simply Superior, September 17, 2021

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Chuck Frederick (left), author of "Leatherheads of the North" holds his book; on the right is the Christopher David Hanson Band with drummer Jim Pietila (left), Christopher David Hanson (center) and bassist Shane Kingsland (right)
Chuck Frederick (left), author of “Leatherheads of the North,” holds his book and the football George Clooney tossed him at the Duluth premiere of the “Leatherheads” movie in 2008. Pictured on the right is the Christopher David Hanson Band with drummer Jim Pietila (left), Christopher David Hanson (center) and bassist Shane Kingsland (right); Photos courtesy of Chuck Frederick and Christopher David Hanson. 

Today on “Simply Superior,” host Robin Washington looks back to when Duluth had its own NFL team. Guest Chuck Frederick, author of “Leatherheads of the North,” tells the story of the Duluth Eskimos and the Superior duo that led them. We then hear from area musician Christopher David Hanson as he shares his roots rock music and the influences behind it.

Episode Credits

  • Robin Washington Host
  • Paul Damberg Producer
  • Dawn Jewell Producer
  • Chuck Frederick Guest
  • Christopher David Hanson Guest

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