Al Hunter’s Story Archive

The Battle of Pogue’s Run

March 7, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Quick name the Northern-most battle fought on Union soil during the American Civil War? Gettysburg? Nope, but here’s a hint…it was fought in Indiana. Corydon? Nope. It was in Indianapolis…the Battle of Pogue’s Run. Okay, okay, so no shots were fired, but it’s still a great story from the archives … Read More

George Pogue and Why He Matters: Part 1

February 28, 2013 | by Al Hunter

George Pogue, a 54-year-old Carolina blacksmith, had no idea he was making history when, on March 2, 1819, he settled on a hill overlooking a stream that connected to the White River a short distance away. George had simply followed a trail blazed by Native American Indians and wildlife through … Read More

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story

February 21, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Last Friday was an important day in Indianapolis sports history. For that was the day that one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair sneakers, Roger Brown, was elected to the basketball Hall of Fame. As fate would have it, I found myself standing outside of the … Read More

Buck Jones’ Last Stand: Part 2

February 14, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Last week I told you about Vincennes, Indiana native Buck Jones. One of the best known cowboy stars in Hollywood history, Buck died tragically in a nightclub fire during World War II. Not just any fire, but the Cocoanut Grove inferno in Boston, Massachusetts; the worst nightclub disaster in world … Read More

The Buck Jones Ranger Club: Part 1

February 7, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Happy accidents of fate make my world go round. Last Monday I was puttering around playing with old stuff when I ran across an old wallet sized picture of cowboy star Buck Jones. As I turned it over in my hands I was surprised to find that it was actually … Read More