(LOUISIANA STATEWIDE – October 1, 2026) – From athletes and coaches across the spectrum of sports to the writers and sports figures who chronicle their achievements, BEHIND THE GLORY from Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) takes viewers behind the stats and headlines to tell the stories of the people who have helped shape Louisiana’s remarkable sports legacy. Season 4 of this award-winning, original sports series premieres Thursday, October 8 at 8:45 PM, with a new episode each Thursday night through November 5. 

Hosted by veteran sports journalist Lyn Rollins, BEHIND THE GLORY was developed as a stand-alone short-form series and spinoff of LPB’s annual live coverage of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Each episode profiles an honoree and gives audiences a closer look at their lives, careers and lasting impact.  

The premiere episode spotlights NFL standout Todd McClure. The Baton Rouge native’s professional football career didn’t get off to the most promising start, but McClure more than made up for lost time during his 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Other new episodes this fall feature journalist John James Marshall, coaches John Brady and Kathy Holloway, and NFL great Pat Williams. Five additional episodes will premiere in spring 2027 to complete Season 4. 

“Louisiana has a rich and vibrant sports culture that connects communities across the state. From our recent premiere of Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon to Behind the Glory and our weekly sports series Game Notes and Post Game Notes, LPB continues to tell stories that celebrate Louisiana’s sports traditions and the people who shape them,” says Jason Viso, LPB Director of Programming. 

BEHIND THE GLORY was recently honored by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters at the 2026 Prestige Awards for Best Series or Documentary. The series is headed by LPB Senior Producer Chris LeCoq.

Viewers can stream past episodes of BEHIND THE GLORY anytime at www.lpb.org/behind-the-glory and on the LPB YouTube channel. 

For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Promotions Manager, Louisiana Public Broadcasting at (225) 767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4453 or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.

About Louisiana Public Broadcasting: Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) has served as the statewide public television network for Louisiana, with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport as well as our affiliation with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to producing award-winning documentaries that celebrate the history, culture, and people of Louisiana, LPB is committed to educational service. Through a wide range of outreach programs, LPB helps children across the state build essential literacy, math, and science skills, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom.