Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

Clark Gable at the Indianapolis 500

May 24, 2018 | by Al Hunter

I originally wrote this article back in May of 2010 and in the years since, I have been informed by a longtime friend (and Irvingtonian) Bruce Gable that there is an Irvington connection, so I figured I’d update it and run it again. For the most part, here it is … Read More

The Story of the ABA 50th Anniversary Rings, Part 2

May 17, 2018 | by Al Hunter

On Saturday April 7, 2018, Indianapolis was the setting for the 50th anniversary reunion of the American Basketball Association hosted by the Dropping Dimes Foundation. A special Saturday event was held at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University. The choice of venue was not by accident. Hinkle … Read More

The Story of the ABA 50th Anniversary Rings, Part 1

May 10, 2018 | by Al Hunter

A month ago, I was part of a once-in-a-lifetime event at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Basketball Association. The highlight of that day’s festivities included a special ring presentation ceremony. Every player in attendance received a specially designed ring celebrating their individual service in this … Read More

Mary Lincoln — Opium Addict? Part 2

May 3, 2018 | by Al Hunter

In last week’s article, I described how author Harry E. Pratt’s research incorrectly pegged our 16th President as a cocaine user shortly before he was elected in 1860. However, Pratt cannot be blamed entirely because other historians found evidence that the Lincoln family had purchased other powerful drugs in 1853 … Read More

Abraham Lincoln — Cocaine Addict?, Part 1

April 26, 2018 | by Al Hunter

In the fall of 1860, just one month before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln walked into the Corneau & Diller drug store in Springfield, Illinois and purchased Cocaine. The statement is a fact that cannot be denied but asking a Lincoln buff for clarification is akin to asking, “So, do you … Read More