Remastered version. Paul Staroba — Flint native, University of Michigan standout, Big Ten leader in receptions, NFL wide receiver and punter — sits down with Arthur Busch to share the story of a lifetime.
From backyard football on Flint’s east side to catching touchdowns in the Big House under Bo Schembechler, Staroba reflects on the coaches, teammates, and moments that shaped his career. He opens up about:
Growing up in a working-class Flint neighborhood
How Coach Jack Pratt pushed him to believe he could play big-time football
Becoming a Wolverine and adjusting to Bo’s famously brutal practices
Leading the Big Ten in receptions and punting
Playing for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers
The 1975 NFL players’ strike and his unforgettable Green Bay arrest
How Flint’s grit and loyalty prepared him for life after football
This episode blends sports history, Michigan culture, NFL insight, and the emotional arc of a Flintstone who made it big — without ever forgetting where he came from.
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Remastered version of the video released in 2020. Video remastered as to sound quality and to reflect affiliation with The Mitten Channel.
