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In 1982, Alabama businessman Ron Creel received a call from the United States Olympic Committee asking him to build a grassroots sports movement in Alabama. So was born the Alabama State Games. What started in 1983 with 600 athletes and 4 sports has grown into 4,200 athletes competing in 25 sports in 2025, making the Alabama State Games the largest annual multi-sport event in the state. Producer Edie Hand (Women of True Grit) brings us the story of Creel’s vision, passion, and legacy.
Ron Creel: The Alabama State Games Preview
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