Al Hunter’s Story Archive

The Ghosts of Kings Island, Part 2

May 23, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Indianapolis has many sister cities, Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati principal among them. Kings Island amusement park is a one tank trip that most Hoosiers have taken in their lifetime. But most visitors don’t realize that the park is haunted. More still have no idea that upon pulling into the north … Read More

The Ghosts of Kings Island, Part 1

May 16, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Summer time is just around the corner and no doubt your mind is drifting towards vacation. Maybe you’re thinking about heading down to Cincinnati to see a Reds game, visit the aquarium or art museum, tour the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center museum or spend a day at Kings Island. … Read More

Chicago Cubs: The Curse of Billy Goat Sianis

May 9, 2013 | by Al Hunter

It’s not often these days that goats make the news. You may have heard recently that a severed goat’s head mysteriously appeared outside of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. To the uninitiated observer, the news of a blood-soaked box containing the mortal remains of a Capra … Read More

Dave “The King” Wilson

May 2, 2013 | by Al Hunter

The term “legend” gets thrown around a lot these days. Play a few seasons with the Colts or Pacers, you’re a legend. Get elected to political office a couple times, you’re a legend. Appear on a reality show or in a B-movie, you’re a legend. We hear the term so … Read More

Ebbets Field — 100 Years Ago

April 25, 2013 | by Al Hunter

I’m an anniversary guy. Nothing gets me to daydreaming faster than when I find out that something important happened on this date however many years ago. This month, we passed another anniversary that I really didn’t hear much about. April 9th was the 100th anniversary of the opening of Ebbets … Read More