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Brooks Smith

Brooks Smith

Brooks Smith is a Richmond lawyer, writer and storyteller. His Rediscovering Richmond commentary series has aired regularly on WCVE Public Radio since September 2005. Through these commentaries, Brooks has reprised all manner of forgotten tales that tell the story of Richmond.

A Boxer Named Black Jack

by Brooks Smith in Essays

September 2, 2010

Brooks Smith has resdiscovered the career of boxer Black Jack Billy Fox.

Smith: Rowing on the James

by Brooks Smith in Essays

August 19, 2010

Brooks Smith continues to rediscover Richmond sports history.

When Richmond Hosted World-Class Cyclists.

by Brooks Smith in Essays

August 5, 2010

Brooks Smith recalls the Tour duPont, which for a time put Richmond on the map as a venue of international bicycle racing.

Rediscovering Richmond's sports past

by Brooks Smith in Essays

July 22, 2010

Brooks Smith has discovered that the first cricket games on record in America were in Richmond.

How Richmond Missed a Chance to be an Amateur Sports Mecca

by Brooks Smith in Essays

July 8, 2010

Brooks Smith recalls an ill-fated effort to bring a world Olympic festival to Richmond.

Baseball Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge, Richmond native

by Brooks Smith in Essays

June 24, 2010

Brooks Smith has been rediscovering Richmond's sports history. Today, he recalls the career of baseball star Ray Dandridge.

Tennis, Anyone?

by Brooks Smith in Essays

June 10, 2010

Brooks Smith recalls a big tennis event.

Strawberry Hill and Camptown

by Brooks Smith in Essays

June 3, 2010

Essayist Brooks Smith, rediscovering Richmond's sports history, tells about two distinctively different horse races.

Soap Box Derby Days

by Brooks Smith in Essays

June 3, 2010

Essayist Brooks Smith -- rediscovering Richmond sports history -- retells some memories of the Soap Box Derby.

When Richmond Hosted a Major Golf Tournament

by Brooks Smith in Essays

June 3, 2010

Essayist Brooks Smith, rediscovering Richmond's sports history, recalls the high point of the city's connection with golf.