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.

Stories from Brooks Smith...

A Coaching Legend

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Brooks Smith recalls legendary high school coach Maxie Robinson.

"The Old Lions" Will Run the Marathon Again

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Brooks Smith tells about the six men who have competed in the Richmond Marathon for 33 years.

A Fish Tale

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Rediscovering Richmond's sports history, Brooks Smith takes up fishing.

Richmond's Tradition in Motor Sports

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Brooks Smith recalls the early years of stock car racing in Virginia's capital.

A Boxer Named Black Jack

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

Smith: Rowing on the James

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Brooks Smith continues to rediscover Richmond sports history.

When Richmond Hosted World-Class Cyclists.

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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

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

Baseball Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge, Richmond native

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

Tennis, Anyone?

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Brooks Smith recalls a big tennis event.