The Sports Experience Podcast with Chris Quinn and Dominic DiTolla

Episode 297 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block of episodes on the greatest players in the history of the Negro Leagues.Someone who could be considered the “Black Ty Cobb,” Cool Papa Bell was a generational ballplayer.Born in Mississippi, Bell was originally a successful knuckleball pitcher after he moved to St. Louis, Missouri in the 1920s. He began his career in the Negro Leagues as a pitcher, for the St. Louis Stars.However, his ridiculous base stealing speed, ability to hit, ability to learn how to switch-hit and fielding talent in the outfield led to a position change with monumental success.His career with the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays was incredible, and he was one of the league's brightest stars. He hit .337 for his career in the Negro Leagues, won two World Series and won eight batting titles. Moreover, his career overseas in Mexico saw him win a Triple Crown.Though he sadly never was able to play in Major League Baseball, his dominance and big play ability as a baserunner made him a legend. Then in 1974 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #coolpapabell#baseballplayer#baseball

Episode 296 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block of episodes on the greatest players in the history of the Negro Leagues.Arguably one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, Satchel Paige was an absolute legend on the mound.After he ran into legal trouble in his youth in Alabama, Paige focused on his love of baseball and learned to pitch in a reform school. Upon his release, the young right-handed Paige became a star in the Negro Leagues. Armed with a devastating fastball, an array of breaking pitches and multiple release points, Paige dominated the competition as a member of the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Kansas City Monarchs.Paige was a six-time All-Star, won a World Series in 1942 and even displayed his talents in the California Winter League against legends like Joe DiMaggio. Paige even found success outside the Negro Leagues in places like Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.In 1947, Paige and Bob Feller went on a barnstorming tour of the country which played integrated exhibition games between some of the top talent in baseball.Though a past injury had limited his fastball, Paige became the first African American pitcher in Major League Baseball in 1948 for the Cleveland Indians. What made that even sweeter was the fact that he pitched in and was part of Cleveland's World Series winning team that season.Paige then made two All-Star teams in 1952 and 1953 as a member of the St. Louis Browns in 1952 and 1953, and even pitched at age 59 for the Kansas City Athletics in 1965!Paige ultimately received the highest honor in the sport in 1971 when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #satchelpaige#baseballplayer#baseball

Episode 295 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're beginning our block of episodes on the greatest players in the history of the Negro Leagues.Arguably one of the greatest power hitters of all-time, Gibson established himself as one of professional baseball's most feared threats at the plate during the 1930s and 1940s.Gibson was a fantastic catcher for the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawford during this span, and was a 12x All-Star, 3x Negro NL batting champion and 2x Negro League World Series champion.Sadly, despite his success in the United States, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba, Gibson was unable to play in Major League Baseball due to the racist, “Gentlemen's Agreement.” This barred any ball players of color from playing in MLB until the Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson in 1947.Though the statistics vary, many posit Gibson could've hit close to 800 home runs during his professional career. After MLB's decision to include Negro League stats in 2021, Gibson became the league's career leader in batting average!Sadly, Gibson suffered from inner demons and died in 1947 of a stroke. Though he never played in Major League Baseball, he still made the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 due to his amazing impact on the game!Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #joshgibson#baseballplayer#baseball

Episode 294 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Ty Cobb.One of Major League Baseball's best and meanest players of all-time, Cobb was a tortured soul who overcame the tragedy of his Mother killing his Father right before his big league career started with the Detroit Tigers.An intense centerfielder, Cobb established himself as one of the greatest hitters and base stealers of all-time in Detroit during the 1900s and 1910s. Overall, Cobb helped the Tigers win three pennants in a row (1907, 1908 and 1909), won 12 batting titles, won a Triple Crown in 1909, won an AL MVP in 1911 and led the AL in stolen bases six times.Cobb's volatile attitude got him in trouble with teammates, opponents and fans on several occasions during his career. Nevertheless, he was the premier player of the “Dead Ball Era.”When he finished his career, he was MLB's all-time leader in hits, stolen bases, runs scored and consecutive seasons batting .300 or better.Cobb remains a controversial figure to this day. However, his impact on baseball will forever remain important.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #tycobb#detroittigers#mlb#baseballplayer#baseball

Episode 293: “Dynasty Established” - Super Bowl XIII (Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys)Episode 293 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're concluding our block on some of professional football's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing Super Bowl XIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.In what was a rematch of Super Bowl X, both the Steelers and Cowboys battled to become the first NFL team to win three Super Bowl titles.In a game which featured Hall of Fame coaches (Chuck Noll and Tom Landry) and dozens of Hall of Fame players on both teams, Super Bowl XIII was the most exciting installment of this game to this point in history.Pittsburgh's offense found success against Dallas' “Doomsday Defense” towards the end of the first half, and quarterback Terry Bradshaw threw three touchdown passes to John Stallworth (2x) and Rocky Bleier to give the Steelers a 21-14 lead at halftime.The Cowboys mounted a great second half drive against “The Steel Curtain” and could've tied the game at 21-21 until tight end Jackie Smith dropped a Roger Staubach pass which forced a field goal.Pittsburgh responded with a huge Franco Harris rushing touchdown, and took advantage of a fumble on the ensuing kickoff. Bradshaw hit Lynn Swann on the first play from scrimmage for a touchdown which put Pittsburgh's lead at 35-17.To the Cowboys' credit, they responded in the fourth quarter and made the game 35-31 late. Sadly for Dallas, they ran out of time, and Pittsburgh became the first team to win three Super Bowls.Terry Bradshaw won Super Bowl MVP in the only game of his career where he threw for 300+ passing yards. Moreover, the Steelers established themselves as the NFL's: “Team of the 70s.”Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #pittsburghsteelers#dallascowboys#cowboys#nfl#superbowl#nflplayoffs

Episode 292 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of professional football's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 1962 AFL Championship between the Houston Oilers and the Dallas Texans.In a matchup between the upstart AFL's best teams of 1962, this game did not disappoint.Houston was going for a third straight AFL title, and the talented Texans were playing their final game before moving to Kansas City to become the Chiefs.Dallas raced to a 17-0 lead at halftime thanks to some spectacular plays by running back Abner Haynes and two interceptions off of George Blanda by the Texans' defense.As champions always seem to do, Houston fought their way back into the game in the second half. Thanks to touchdowns by Willard Dewveall and Charlie Tolar, sandwiching a Blanda field goal, Houston tied the game at 17 and it went to overtime.Haynes made an incredible blunder after Dallas won the toss when he told officials, “We'll Kick to the Clock.” Dallas was not only forced to kick off in sudden death, but their offense had to go into the wind.Luckily for the Texans, they mounted a drive late in the first overtime period after a Bill Hull interception, and were able to drive with the wind in the second overtime period.Tommy Brooker nailed a 25-yard field goal 2:54 into the second overtime period to give Dallas the win, 20-17, and the AFL title.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #houstonoilers#dallastexans#afl#tennesseetitans#kansascitychiefs

Episode 291 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 1958 NFL Championship between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts.How did professional football become America's most popular sport? It's this game.Played on a cold day at Yankee Stadium, the Baltimore Colts took on the New York Giants for the NFL title for the 1958 season.Though it was marred by turnovers and mistakes, this tight game featured so much excitement and was littered with Hall of Fame coaches and players.The Colts raced to a 14-3 lead at halftime thanks to quarterback Johnny Unitas, running back/flanker Lenny Moore and wide receiver Raymond Berry.New York stopped the bleeding in the second half with a goal line stand, and ended up taking a 17-14 lead after a Frank Gifford touchdown reception from Charlie Conerly.Unitas then took over with a Two Minute Drill and led to Colts into New York territory before time expired in the fourth quarter. A Steve Myrah field goal tied the game at 17 apiece which set up the first sudden death overtime scenario in an NFL Championship Game.After stopping the Giants on their first overtime possession, Unitas and Berry went to work and Baltimore ended the game with a one yard touchdown run from Alan Ameche to win 23-17.Due to the game being so exciting and being broadcast to the country on NBC, the American public was enthralled by professional football. Over the course of the next ten years, the league expanded, the AFL was formed and professional football became the most popular sport in the United States of America.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #baltimorecolts#newyorkgiants#nfl

Episode 290 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 1983 NFC Championship between the Washington Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers.Expectations were high for a game which featured the Super Bowl champions from the previous two seasons.Washington dominated the first half of play with their defense, and led San Francisco 7-0 at half time.The lead could have been bigger had kicker Mark Moseley not had an off day.Washington took a commanding 21-0 lead by the time the third quarter ended thanks to a touchdown run by John Riggins and touchdown catch by “Downtown” Charlie Brown.At that point, all appeared lost for the 49ers until Joe Montana led a furious comeback. In just over eight minutes, Montana threw three touchdown passes to tie the game with 7:08 to play.Washington then went on a drive which lasted 6:12, and were assisted by two controversial penalties by San Francisco's Eric Wright and Ronnie Lott.It all came down to Moseley, who had missed four field goals in the game, to make a 25 yard field goal to put the Redskins ahead 24-21. Moseley drilled the kick and Washington was off to Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #washingtonredskins#sanfranciscofortyniners#nflplayoffs

Episode 289 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 2018 AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.In a game which featured two of the biggest dynasties of the 21st Century in the NFL, the Chiefs and Patriots did not disappoint on a cold January evening at Arrowhead Stadium.It appeared like business as usual for the Patriots during the first half. Led by Tom Brady, New England raced out to a 14-0 lead with a ball-control offense. In addition, their stout defense appeared to be helping their team capture a third straight AFC title, and fourth in five years.Yet in the second half, league MVP Patrick Mahomes helped Kansas City storm back into the game.Down 17-7 entering the fourth quarter, Damien Williams scored three touchdowns for the Chiefs. Unfortunately for him, Sony Michel & Rex Burkhead were scoring for New England. In a see-saw final quarter, 38 total points were scored. The last three came off the toe of Kansas City's Harrison Butker with 0:08 in regulation, and his crucial kick sent the game to OT.Not wanting to cede supremacy over the NFL to the young and hungry Chiefs, Brady and teammates like Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman came up big on the only drive of OT. New England's offense executed a drive of 13 plays over 75 yards which ended with a Burkhead touchdown run and a 38-31 score.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #kansascitychiefs#newenglandpatriots#nflplayoffs

Episode 288 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 1999 AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans.In a game which featured two of the most physical defenses in the AFC, the Nashville crowd got their money's worth.Tennessee employed a ground and pound offensive strategy with running back Eddie George and a relentless pass rush led by rookie Jevon Kearse to race out to a 12-0 Halftime lead.Buffalo found their offensive stride in the second half with backup quarterback Rob Johnson and eventually took a 13-12 lead in the fourth quarter on the strength of two touchdown drives.Tennessee then converted a go-ahead field goal with 1:48 to go which appeared to have won them the game. Yet after a long kickoff return, Buffalo was able to get Steve Christie into field goal range where he drilled a 41 yard field goal with 20 seconds to go.All seemed lost for Tennessee until a perfectly executed kickoff return which featured a controversial across the field lateral from Frank Wychek to Kevin Dyson allowed Dyson to score the game-winning touchdown with 16 seconds to play!Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #buffalobills#tennesseetitans

Episode 287 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 2001 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders.On a snowy night in what was the last game ever played at Foxboro Stadium, the New England Patriots took on the Oakland Raiders in one of the most controversial games in NFL history.Oakland steadily built a 13-3 lead behind quarterback Rich Gannon towards the end of the 3rd Quarter, and all seemed to be going the Raiders' way.New England, led by their former backup quarterback Tom Brady, however mounted a valiant comeback in the final quarter.A Brady touchdown run cut the deficit to 13-10, and an enormous stop on 3rd and 1 before the Two Minute Warning allowed the Patriots to regain possession for one final drive in regulation.On that final drive, controversy reared its ugly head. On what was a complete and total fumble forced by future HOF cornerback Charles Woodson, the referees stepped in and brought out “The Tuck Rule” which ruled the play incomplete and New England retained possession.Adam Vinatieri kicked an amazing field goal to tie the game and send it to overtime. Then in sudden death, Vinatieri iced the game with a field goal to hand the Patriots the win, 16-13.This in turn led to an eventual Super Bowl victory for the Patriots, and two decades worth of dominance of professional football.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #oaklandraiders#newenglandpatriots#nflplayoffs

Episode 286 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time.In this episode we're discussing the 1981 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers.In a clash of styles, these two teams lived up to the hype. The “Air Coryell” Chargers sped out to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter with some incredible plays on offense & special teams.Don Shula's Dolphins eventually hit their stride when they inserted backup quarterback Don Strock, and they only found themselves down 24-17 at Halftime after a “Hook & Lateral” play at the end of the first half led to a touchdown by Tony Nathan.On a hot & muggy evening in Miami, both teams battled back and forth in the second half. The Dolphins almost won the game in regulation until Dan Fouts threw a touchdown pass to James Brooks late in the fourth quarter.Miami responded when they set up Uwe von Schamann for a field goal attempt to clinch the game on the final play, but Kellen Winslow blocked the game-winning field goal attempt to force OT.During the marathon extra period, both San Diego and Miami could not convert field goal attempts. However, Fouts, Charlie Joiner, Wes Chandler and Winslow helped the Chargers set up a 29 yard field goal attempt for Rolf Benirscke towards the end of OT. Benirscke drilled the kick & San Diego won what many consider to be the greatest postseason game in NFL history.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast#miamidolphins#sandiegochargers

Episode 285 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're beginning our block on some of the NFL's best postseason games of all time. In this episode we're discussing the 1992 AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Oilers. The Oilers ran out to a 28-3 Halftime lead over the two-time defending AFC Champion Bills via their aggressive Run N' Shoot offense piloted by HOF quarterback Warren Moon. All seemed lost when on the first drive of the second half, Frank Reich threw a pick-six to Bubba McDowell which extended Houston's lead to 35-3. However, Buffalo came storming back with four touchdowns in the third quarter to tighten the game and eventually took a 38-35 lead in the 4th Quarter. Houston tied the game late with a field goal, but a costly interception in OT allowed Buffalo to win the game 41-38 in what remains the biggest postseason comeback in NFL history. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #buffalobills #houstonoilers

Episode 284 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the gridiron discussing Steve Spurrier. A three sport athlete as a high schooler in Tennessee, Spurrier spurned the Volunteers and attended the University of Florida. Spurrier brought success to the Gators' program and won the program's first Heisman Trophy in 1966 as a quarterback. Though Spurrier suffered through an up-and-down NFL career with San Francisco and the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he found his ultimate calling in coaching. Spurrier enjoyed successful stints as an assistant with Duke, as a head coach in the USFL with the Tampa Bay Bandits and then as a head coach back at Duke with his pass happy offensive scheme. Yet it was at his alma mater in Gainesville where he became one of college football's best head coaches. Spurrier brought the “Fun ‘n' Gun” passing offense to the run heavy SEC in 1990, and then proceeded to dominate college football. In 12 seasons with the Gators, they finished 122-27-1, won 10+ games eight times, captured the 1996 NCAA title and won six SEC titles. After a stint with the lowly Washington Redskins from 2002-2003, Spurrier was hired to lead the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2005. Then over the next 10+ seasons, Spurrier helped South Carolina achieve more success than at any point in their program's history. Overall, Spurrier won 228 games as a college head coach, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017 and has been best remembered for bringing pass happy offenses to the SEC. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #stevespurrier

Episode 283 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Albert Belle. Keeping his temper and attitude under control was a constant battle for Albert Belle during his baseball career. The battles included trying to fight an unruly and bigoted fan in the SEC Tournament in college, issues regarding hustle with numerous MLB managers, outright berating media members and even taking a bat to the thermostat and Kenny Lodton's boombox with Cleveland. Nevertheless, there were few if any more feared hitters in the American League during the 1990s than Belle. His 1995 campaign included an AL Pennant and the first 50 home run and 50 double season in big league history. Belle made five All Star teams, won five silver sluggers and led the AL in RBIs three times during his prime. Sadly, a hip condition erased what could have been a potential Hall of Fame career after the 2000 regular season. Listen while we discussing the ultimate highs and ultimate lows of one of MLB's angriest yet most dangerous power hitters of his era. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #clevelandindians

Episode 282 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back saddling up on the bike discussing Lance Armstrong. It was supposed to be the greatest comeback in the history of American sports. Lance Armstrong was supposed to provide inspiration to the American public after suffering through Stage Three testicular cancer, resuming his promising cycling career and returning to the Tour De France in 1999. And guess what? Armstrong did exactly that. Armstrong not only won the 1999 Tour De France, he proceeded to win the next six in a row! He was a hero not only in America, but a hero throughout the world. He was a celebrity athlete who gave hope to the hopeless. Moreover, Armstrong's charitable work focused on fighting cancer and cancer research was seen to make him an immortal hero. Sadly, his cycling achievements were built on performance enhancing lies. Like so many in his sport, Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs to assist his success. When the lies began to unravel, the enemies he made along the way pounced on the opportunity to bring the truth to light. A pariah to so many now, the fascinating rise and fall of Lance Armstrong remains one of the biggest scandals in 21st Century sports. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #lancearmstrong

Episode 281 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing J.R. Richard. One of the greatest high school athletes in the history of Louisiana, the enormous J.R. Richard (6'8” 225 Lbs.) was a star in basketball, baseball and football. Though he considered playing college basketball, Richard chose baseball after the Houston Astros selected him with the 2nd overall pick in the 1969 MLB Draft. The hard-throwing right-hander displayed flashes of greatness in the minors. However, issues with control did not allow him to become a full-scale force in Houston's rotation until the 1975 season. Then in 1976, Richard found consistency on the mound and began an incredible run of success. That season he won 20 games and displayed his devastating fastball and slider combination which rendered the National League helpless. He won 18 games during each of the following three campaigns, led MLB in strikeouts in 1978 and 1979 and MLB in ERA in 1979 as well. 1980 appeared to be Richard's and Houston's year after the team acquired fellow ace Nolan Ryan. Richard started the year 10-4 with a 1.90 ERA and made his first All-Star team. Sadly, midway through the season a blood clot in his neck caused a stroke and he never fully recovered enough to pitch in Major League Baseball for the rest of his life. Richard then proceeded to fall into some financial difficulties, and by the 1990s he was homeless & living beneath a highway overpass in the Houston area. Through his MLB pension and church, Richard rebuilt his life and eventually became a minister. Tragically, Richard's life came to an end in 2021 due to illness. Though he is not brought up as often as he should be in the history of MLB's best power pitchers, Richard was a shooting star across the National League. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #houstonastros --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 280 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the hardwood discussing Nate “Tiny” Archibald. One of the best point guards in NBA history, Archibald's basketball career almost never materialized. Though he was a playground legend in New York City with slick moves, incredible passing ability, a solid outside shot and a toughness to drive to the basket, Archibald did not fully display his talents until his senior year of high school. Poor grades forced “Tiny” to begin his college career at Arizona Western in Yuma until he dazzled his final three seasons at Texas Western (UTEP). Archibald (6'1” 150 lbs.) was then selected 19th overall (2nd Round) in the 1970 NBA Draft and became a star for the Cincinnati/Kansas City-Omaha/Kansas City Kings. Though his team was short on talent, Archibald proved to be one of the NBA's best in a big man's league. In 1972-1973, he became the first player in history to lead the league in scoring and assists and even helped the lowly Kings into postseason contention. Unfortunately, injuries and short stints with the New York Nets and Buffalo Braves almost finished Archibald's career until a tremendous second act with the Boston Celtics. Nate helped the Celtics capture the NBA title after the 1980-1981 season, and in turn cemented his legacy as one of the league's best all-time players. Overall, Archibald finished his career with 18.8 PPG, 7. 4 APG, made the All-NBA 1st Team three times, All-NBA 2nd Team twice, was a 7x All-Star, was named to the 50th and 75th NBA Anniversary teams and inducted into the Naismith HOF in 1991. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #bostonceltics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 279 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the ice discussing Teemu Selänne. “The Finnish Flash” was a star in his native Finland before he joined the NHL in 1992-1993. Though selected 10th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, the Right Winger's skill, speed and grace were worth the wait for the Winnipeg Jets. Teemu set all-time records for goals and points in a season as a rookie and helped the Jets to the postseason. Though he remained a star in Winnipeg, a trade to Anaheim paired him with fellow star Paul Kariya helped Selänne reach new heights. Though injuries and stints in San Jose & Colorado almost derailed the prime of his career, “The Finnish Flash” enjoyed a second act in Anaheim which proved to be quite fruitful. In addition to being named one of the NHL's “100 Greatest Players,” Teemu helped the Ducks capture the franchise's first Stanley Cup title after the 2006-2007 season, and he remained a scoring threat until his retirement after the 2013-2014 campaign. In addition to his NHL success, Selänne shined on the international stage for his native Finland. He helped his country win a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics and bronze in 1998, 2010 and 2014. Teemu played in 10 NHL All-Star Games, won the 1992-1993 Calder Memorial Trophy (ROY), won the Masterson Trophy 2005-2006 (Dedication & Perseverance), won a Stanley Cup in 2006-2007 and still holds the record for most points recorded in Olympic competition. Overall, the 2017 Hockey Hall of Famer recorded 684 goals, 773 assists and 1,457 points. All of which are records for Finnish-born players. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #anaheimducks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

One of the most unlikely success stories in MLB history, Fernando Valenzuela rose from humble beginnings on a farm in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico to superstardom. Valenzuela was the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day starter for the 1981 campaign & began one of the most impressive rookie seasons for a Pitcher. “Fernandomania” took over Los Angeles that year & the crafty, screwball-throwing lefty made the All-Star team, won the NL Rookie of the Year award and the NL Cy Young award. He helped the Dodgers beat the Astros & the Expos in the postseason, then won Game 3 of the World Series to help the Dodgers capture a World Series title! One of the league's most dominant pitchers during the 1980s, Valenzuela made the All-Star team the next five seasons (1982-1986) and was consistently pitching the Dodgers into the postseason. And in 1990, he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sadly, the hefty amount of innings pitched during his early years led to injury problems and an exit with the Dodgers in 1991. Fernando, however, had a solid second act in 1995 and 1996 with the San Diego Padres. Not only did he help the Friars capture the NL West title in 1996, he started for San Diego in the first MLB regular season game played in Mexico that season. Fernando was even a threat in the field (1986 Gold Glove) and at the plate (1981 & 1983 Silver Slugger. Most of all he was a hero to the Hispanic community of Los Angeles who came out in droves to watch him pitch during his career. Overall, Valenzuela finished his MLB career with a 173-153 record, a 3.54 ERA, 2,074 Strikeouts and was inducted into the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Eventually, Valenzuela began doing Spanish-speaking broadcasts for the Dodgers in 2003. He remained in that role until 2024 when he passed away October 22, 2024. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #dodgers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

One of the most unlikely success stories in the history of the NFL, Brett Favre was picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd Round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Unmotivated and playing so poorly that he dropped to QB3 on the depth chart, the Falcons were stunned when the Green Bay Packers offered them a 1st Round pick for their struggling signal caller before the 1992 season. Favre joined Head Coach Mike Holmgren and a bevy of young and successful assistant in Green Bay & made the most of his opportunity after starter Don Majikowski went down with an ankle injury in Week 3 of the 1992 campaign. From then on, Favre became an NFL legend. He led the Packers to a Super Bowl title in 1996, another NFC title in 1997 and won three NFL MVPs. With his carefree attitude and toughness, he became a fan favorite & continued an NFL record streak of 297 regular season games started in a row. Favre's later career was marred by controversy. From the Packers' decision to replace him with Aaron Rodgers, his mediocre stint with the Jets, and a sour ending to his career in Minnesota, Favre was unable to win another Super Bowl despite setting numerous NFL records. These didn't include issues which ranged from going to rehab for Vicodin and alcohol, sending pictures of his junk to a “Jets Gameday” host and a current welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi. Scandals aside, Favre finished his career with then-NFL records 71,838 passing yards and 508 passing touchdowns. Both of which made him a shoo-in as an inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #brettfavre --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Lightly recruited out of High School, Aaron Rodgers received zero scholarship offers. Nevertheless, in one season and Butte Community College and another two at California, the strong-armed signal-caller appeared to be destined to be the first player selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Rodgers the proceeded to fall to the Green Bay Packers at 24 overall & immediately became the backup and eventual successor to the legendary Brett Favre. Rodgers assumed the starting role in 2008 and then enjoyed one of the finest careers for a quarterback in NFL history. From 2008-2022, Rodgers started 223 games for Green Bay. Over this span, he threw for 5,8726 yards, 474 touchdowns, won four MVPs, a Super Bowl title (MVP of Super Bowl XLV) and made 10 Pro Bowls. Rodgers was then traded to the New York Jets where he lost his first season to an Achilles injury and is struggling through his second. Never someone to not make his opinion on certain issues known, Rodgers has been in the media for off-field statements and controversies. Despite the late career swoon, Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer and could be in the argument of one of the greatest players in NFL history. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #aaronrodgers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Sports was a way out of the poverty and crime ridden area of Newport News, Virginia for the incredibly talented Brooks. During his time at Ferguson High School, Brooks was a standout in football and basketball on the same levels as his peer Allen Iverson. After two seasons as a starter at the University of Virginia, the athletically talented but raw Brooks (6'4” 205 lbs.) was seen as a project of a prospect heading into the talent-rich 1999 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers however saw Brooks' potential and took the signal-caller in the fifth round. After a season as the backup quarterback to Favre and Matt Hasselbeck, Brooks was traded to the New Orleans Saints to sit behind Jeff Blake before the 2000 campaign. When Blake went down with an injury two-thirds of the way through the 2000 season, Brooks stepped in to lead the Saints to an NFC West title and an upset of the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Wild Card Game. What made the win so fantastic was Brooks threw for four touchdowns & it was New Orleans' first postseason win in franchise history. Over the next four seasons, Brooks was one of the league's best dual-threat quarterbacks like his younger cousin, Michael Vick. Though New Orleans did not achieve the type of postseason success during the next four seasons as they did in 2000's, Brooks piloted a lethal offense with the likes of Joe Horn and Deuce McAllister at his disposal. Sadly, 2005 proved to be a rough season for Brooks, the Saints and the city of New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Brooks then played an injury-riddled and tumultuous season with the Oakland Raiders in 2006. Which was sad as it was the last time he played in the NFL. While many speculate he was black-balled due to comments he made about the NFL and Saints & their handling of the 2005 season, there was a four-year window where he was one of the NFL's best. Overall, Brooks passed for 20,261 yards and 123 touchdowns and is considered by many to be one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the New Orleans Saints. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #saints --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 274 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & were continuing our block of episodes on the most famous of Brett Favre's backups. The son of a former NFL player, Matt Hasselbeck was destined for a career on the gridiron. A two-year starter at Boston College, Hasselbeck illustrated he possessed the physical skills and acumen to play in an NFL-style offense despite the program's limited success during his tenure. As they always did during the 1990s, the Green Bay Packers took a chance on the former Golden Eagle in the 6th Round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Hasselback spent three years as Brett Favre's backup until the spring of 2001 when he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks to start for the Head Coach who had drafted him previously in Green Bay, Mike Holmgren. Though he struggled his first two seasons in Seattle, Hasselbeck had the Seahawks in the postseason by 2003 & helped the team win their first NFC West title in 2004. By 2005, Hasselbeck was his team's best player and led Seattle to an NFC Championship and their first Super Bowl appearance. Despite the loss in Super Bowl XL, Hasselbeck helped Seattle capture two more division crowns in 2006 & 2007. Hasselbeck was not only one of the best signal-callers in the NFC from 2003-2007, but was one of the best in the entire NFL. Though injuries and a new coaching staff led to Hasselbeck leaving Seattle in 2011, he continued his career as a backup with the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts until the end of the 2015 season. Overall, Hasselbeck made the Pro Bowl three times with the Seahawks, won five NFC West titles, finished his career with 36,638 passing yards and 212 touchdown passes. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #seahawks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 273 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block of episodes on the most famous of Brett Favre's backups. After a 1990 season which saw Brunell lead Washington to a PAC-10 title, many believed the Rose Bowl MVP quarterback would lead the Huskies to an undefeated season in 1991. Unfortunately, a knee injury in spring practice derailed Brunell's 1991 season. He lost his starting job to Billy Joe Hobert, and Washington won a share of the National Championship. Brunell regained his starting job in 1992 after Hobert was suspended, and Green Bay took a chance on the athletic signal-caller in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. Though Brunell did not see much playing time his first two pro seasons, he flourished after he was traded (the first ever trade in franchise history) to the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars before the 1995 season. It did not take long for Brunell & the Jaguars to find success in the NFL. By the end of 1996, Brunell led the league in passing yards, led the Jaguars to their first postseason berth, upset both Buffalo and Denver on the road in the playoffs and made the franchise's first AFC Championship Game. One of the league's best teams during the late 1990s, Brunell led a lethal passing attack complimented by Keenan McCardell & Jimmy Smith. It was also during his career with the Jaguars (1995-2003) that Brunell made all three of his Pro Bowls. The crafty left-hander then spent the next four seasons starting with Washington (2004-2007). He followed his stint with the Redskins as a backup in New Orleans (2008-2009) where he won a Super Bowl after the 2009 season. Finally, Brunell rounded out his pro career as a backup with the New York Jets (2010-2011). Presently, Brunell is back in the NFL as the Quarterbacks Coach of the Detroit Lions. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #jaguars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 272 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're beginning our block of episodes on the most famous of Brett Favre's backups. After a successful high school career in Texas, Ty Detmer appeared to be headed for a successful career in college. While many believed his smaller frame and lack of physical traits would hinder him, Detmer was extremely smart and used his knowledge of coverages to his advantage at B.Y.U.. In the mold of so many signal-callers who came before and after him in Provo, Detmer became a star for the Cougars. In 1990, he led Brigham Young to an upset win over Miami (FL), won the Davey O'Brien Award as the country's top quarterback and won the school's first Heisman Trophy. As a senior in 1991, Detmer led the Cougars to another WAC title, won the O'Brien Award again and finished his career as the NCAA's leader in touchdown passes and passing yards. His success with B.Y.U. led to his induction into the College Football HOF in 2012. In 1992 he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was a backup there until he signed with Philadelphia in 1996. Filling in for an injured Rodney Peete, Detmer led the Eagles to a postseason berth in his first season with the team. Though he was a backup for almost the entirety of his professional career, Detmer was a coach on the field for many teams during his time in the NFL. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Producer: @ty_englestudio Instagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcast If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #byu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 271 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Nomar Garciaparra. After an incredible college career at Georgia Tech, Garciaparra was selected by the Boston Red Sox 12th overall in the 1994 MLB Draft. Garciaparra was Boston's starting Shortstop by Opening Day of 1997, and he became one of the league's best and brightest stars. Garciaparra won A.L. Rookie of the Year and a Silver Slugger during his first season, and continued to be one of the best hitters in MLB. He was the first right-handed batter to win consecutive batting titles (1999 & 2000) since Joe DiMaggio, and was arguably the biggest reason why the Red Sox developed into title contenders during the early 2000s. Sadly, a devastating wrist injury & contract dispute led to his exit out of Boston in 2004. Even though a series of other injuries ruined a potential spot Hall of Fame, Garciaparra still finished his career as a 6x All-Star and with a .313 batting average. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 270 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the hardwood discussing Gilbert Arenas.It was an uphill climb to NBA stardom for Arenas. Homeless for a brief period as a child, Arenas was also lightly recruited coming out of the Los Angeles area during the late 1990s.Many scoffed that he would be able to earn a single minute of playing time for the powerhouse Arizona Wildcats. However, Arenas proved his doubters wrong. Wearing number “0,” he started as a Freshman & then helped lead the Wildcats to an NCAA Title Game appearance as a Sophomore.An outstanding shooter and scorer who could play both the Point and Shooting Guard positions at 6'4” 215 lbs., many predicted Arenas would be a lottery pick. Yet poor interviews and an injury sustained during a workout led to a slide at the beginning of the second round which stopped with the Golden State Warriors at 31 overall in the 2001 NBA Draft.By his second season with the Warriors Arenas was named the NBA's Most Improved Player. This in turn led to a lucrative Free Agent contract he signed with the Washington Wizards. Overall, Arenas was a 3x All-Star in Washington & led them to three postseason trips.Sadly, injuries and poor judgement which included him pleading guilty to a felony firearms charge derailed his career before his 30th birthday.Nevertheless, “Agent Zero” despite the controversy remains one of the best players in the histories of the Arizona Wildcats and the Washington Wizards.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast#gilbertarenas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 269 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the hardwood discussing Nick Van Exel. After a tumultuous childhood & difficult stint in Junior College, Van Exel would then lead Cincinnati to a Final Four in 1992 and appeared to be a lottery pick headed into the 1993 NBA Draft. However, poor interviews and workouts sent his stock into the second round. Van Exel though was of the first post-“Showtime” era stars for the Lakers' during the 1990s. A slick, left-handed point guard who could shoot and distribute, Van Exel was an All-Star by his final season in Los Angeles. Issues with the team's new stars as well as the coaching staff led to his exit before the Lakers' dynasty of the 2000s. Nevertheless, Van Exel was a scoring machine with Denver & valuable bench player towards the end of his career. #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #lakers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 268 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Grover Cleveland Alexander. Known by his nickname “Pete,” Alexander was one of MLB's most dominant Pitchers of the “Deadball Era.” Armed with a great fastball & devastating curveball, Alexander was a star for the Phillies and the Cubs during the 1910s. Sadly, his tour of duty in the Army during WW1 left Alexander with an injury to his pitching arm, PTSD and exacerbated his issues with drinking. Nevertheless, the right-handed ace relied on guile, location and intelligence through the rest of his big league career. He was the hero of the 1926 World Series for the Cardinals with his incredible starts and relief appearance in Game 7. Moreover, he finished his MLB career tied for third in career Wins with 373! Overall, “Pete” won three Pitching Triple Crowns, led the NL in Wins and Strikeouts six times, led the NL in Strikeouts four times & was in the first class of inductees elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. #sportspodcast #comedypodcast #baseballplayer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 267 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the gridiron discussing Donovan McNabb. After a successful career at Syracuse, McNabb was taken second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. Though some Philadelphia fans were not happy with the selection at the time, McNabb was the Eagles' starting signal-caller for the next 11 seasons. A dual-threat as a runner and a passer, McNabb brought star power to the quarterback position for the Eagles. Philadelphia was one of the NFC's best teams during his prime, and he helped lead his team to Super Bowl XXXIX after the 2004 campaign. Though he ran into issues with teammates like Terrell Owens and with injuries, McNabb made six Pro Bowls and led Philadelphia to five NFC East titles during his tenure with the team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 266 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the gridiron discussing Steve McNair. An absolute stud as a dual-threat Quarterback, “Air” McNair won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the best player in Division 1-AA college football for Alcorn State. Selected third overall in the 1995 NFL Draft, McNair became a star in the NFL for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. One of the toughest signal-callers in NFL history, McNair led the Titans to an AFC title in 1999, threw for over 31K yards and 174 touchdowns and was NFL co-MVP in 2003. Though his life ended tragically and prematurely in 2009, McNair's legacy lives on as one of the best and most exciting football players of the 2000s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 265 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the ice discussing Brian Boitano. The incredible Boitano was a force to be reckoned with during the 1980s. Overall, he won four straight U.S. Championships (1985-1988), won two World Championships (1986 & 1988) and won the gold medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary over his rival Brian Orser. He also was the subject of a song in one of the greatest musicals in human history, “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 264 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back in the pool discussing Mark Spitz. Before Michael Phelps & his historic performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics, it was Mark Spitz who reigned supreme as the United States' most accomplished male swimmer. After he earned “only” two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City, Spitz shined in 1972 in Münich for the Stars & Stripes. Overall, “The Shark” won seven gold medals and set seven world records in Germany. His records stood for 36 years, and he was the third athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 263 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Ryne Sandberg. Thought by some in the Philadelphia Phillies' organization that he was nothing more than a Utility Infielder, the talented Sandberg emerged as a star during the 1980s & 1990s for the Chicago Cubs. The power-hitting Second Baseman was a 10x All-Star, a 9x Gold Glove Award honoree and a 7x Silver Slugger winner. Sandberg won the NL MVP in 1984, and helped the Cubs capture the NL East that season and in 1989. A .285 career hitter, Sandberg finished his Hall of Fame career with the then-record for most Home Runs by a Second Baseman of all-time. After he retired, Sandberg managed in the Minor Leagues for the Cubs. Then his baseball career came full-circle when served as the Manager in Philadelphia from 2013-2015. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 262 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the hardwood discussing Moses Malone. A true pioneer in professional basketball, the talented Center bypassed college & jumped straight to the ABA in 1974. After the ABA-NBA merger, Malone found a home in Houston. A dominant rebounder, Malone became the first star for the Rockets. Overall, he won two MVPs and led Houston to the NBA Finals after the 1980-1981 regular season. However, it was in Philadelphia where Malone cemented his legacy as one of the game's best front-court players. In his first season alone, 1982-1983, Malone won his third league MVP, led the NBA in rebounds, helped the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA Finals and was named MVP of the Finals. Overall, “The Chairman of the Boards” was a 12x All-Star, a 3x MVP and in 2001 was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 261 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Jack Clark. Though many remember his feuds with ownership, coaches, teammates & fans, Clark was one of the best power hitters of the 1980s. Clark made four All-Star teams, won two Silver Slugger Awards and hit an iconic three-run Home Run in the Top of the 9th in Game Six of the 1985 NLCS which to helped the Cardinals clinch the NL Pennant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Does this work good for an episode write up this week: Episode 260 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the pitch discussing Jürgen Klinsmann. One of the world's best Strikers, Klinsmann starred for a number of Europe's best professional teams during the 1980s & 1990s. Internationally, Klinsmann helped West Germany win the 1990 World Cup and helped a unified Germany win the 1996 Euros. Though his career as a national team manager with the United States and South Korea left much to be desired, Klinsmann did help Germany finish third at the 2006 World Cup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 259 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Keith Hernandez. After he won a batting title & was named co-MVP in 1979, Hernandez established himself as arguably the best First Baseman in the National League during the 1980s. The clutch Hernandez led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title in 1982. Though his time in St. Louis ended the following season under a cloud of substance abuse, Hernandez rebounded to lead the Mets to a World Series title in 1986. In addition to his prowess at the plate, Hernandez was MLB's premier defender at first base during his career and won a total of 11 Gold Gloves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Episode 258 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the gridiron discussing Roger Craig. A revolutionary player, Craig became a star for the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s. Craig was a weapon at Fullback and Running Back in San Francisco's West Coast Offense, and his skills as a runner, receiver and blocker made him an integral part of the 49ers' dynasty. Craig's valuable set of skills helped him to become the first player in NFL history to record 1,000+ rushing yards and 1,000+ receiving yards in the same regular season in 1985! The former Nebraska Cornhusker made four Pro Bowls, won the NFL Offensive POY Award in 1988 and won three Super Bowls with San Francisco. One of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's biggest snubs, Craig finished his career with 13,100 yards from scrimmage and 73 total touchdowns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Mike Modano is arguably the greatest American-born hockey player of all-time. The 1st overall pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, Modano helped the Minnesota North Stars make an incredible run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1990-1991. However it was in Dallas where Modano became an All-Star Center, captured a Stanley Cup title in 1998-1999 and became the highest scoring American-born player in NHL history (1,374 Points). In 2014, Modano was elected to the Hockey HOF & was named one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players in 2017. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

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Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support

Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio If you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support