The Grantland Rice Story is a radio series based on the autobiography "The Tumult and The Shouting" by Grantland Rice, one of the most important sportswriters in American history. First aired in 1955, the series comprised fifty-two 15-minute installments following the text of Rice's book, narrated by sportswriter and announcer Jimmy Powers. The show provided comprehensive insight into Rice's career during the golden age of American sports in the 1920s, including notable figures like Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Man O' War, and the Notre Dame football team coached by Knute Rockne. Through this series, listeners could learn more about the era's sports legends, the impact of radio, and the importance of sports journalism in the early 20th century.