Memphis has chased major league status for decades — from the Memphis Red Sox to the ABA and the World Football League. In the early 1980s, that pursuit led to the Memphis Showboats, one of the most memorable chapters in the city’s sports history.On this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams, historian and author Dr. Keith B. Wood returns to discuss his new book The Memphis Showboats: The USFL Team & the City’s Fight for Major League Status and the leadership, vision, and belief that rallied a city.We discuss: Memphis’ push to become a major league city  How the Showboats landed in Memphis  Leadership of owner William Dunavant and GM Steve Ehrhart  Pepper Rodgers and the team’s identity  The impact of Reggie White and Walter Lewis  How the Showboats united Memphis  Why the USFL collapsed  The team’s lasting legacy For three seasons, the country took notice — but the story is bigger than football. It’s about leadership, opportunity, and belief in what a city could become.Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your brand today.  Grab your copy at sandy-adams.com/playbookSupport the showFollow The 5th Quarter Podcast:Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite platform.📺 Watch on our Youtube channelConnect with us: Website | EmailFollow Host Sandy Adams on Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube | Website