POPULARITY
Scott and Crew talk about Tommy John, Max Meyer, Miami Marlins, Francisco Lindor, Al Oliver, and More. #orlandodreamers #barrylarkin #mlb #miamimarlins #claytonmccullough #danielalvarez #wbc #olympics #maxmeyer #randyjohnson #franciscolindor #teampuertorico #aloliver #tommyjohn #tommyjohnsurgery #bionicarm #budblack #krisbryant #Cheflemon #detroittigers #evanlongoria #clinthurdle #warrenschaeffer #brucebochy #texasrangers #fergusonjenkins #pitchclock #maxmeter #universityofminnesotabaseball #floridapanthers #sergeibobrowsky #sandyalcantara #tropicanafield #joshbeckett #donsutton #nolanryan #luistianx #nohitter #tucsontoros #ronlefler #kennylofton #seaworld #i-4 #georgesteinbrennerfield #oaklandballers #robmanfred #floridatunrpike #robertoclements #williestargell #fredmcgriff #peterbendix #donmattingly #wayneholzenga #miguelcabrera #dontrellewillis #jimleyland #sparkyanderson #clevelandindians #chicagocubs #chicagowhitesox #trevorstory #nolanarenado #dickmoffery #stevekemp #alantrammell #lanceparrish #louwhitaker #williehernandez #vinscully #joegarasida #wadeboggs #tomseaver
On the 81st anniversary of the shortest nine-inning game in American League history, an 89 minute affair between the White Sox and Senators, Mike and Bill try to finish their episode about it before the game itself would have ended. Along the way, they talk about Luke Appling, knuckleballers, exactly what the Washington baseball team's nickname was at any given time, and whether Mickey Vernon is the gateway to getting Al Oliver into the Hall of Fame. Plus, happy birthday to Gil McDougald and Newt Allen! And farewell to Bill Plummer and Jim McAndrew.
I've been particularly inspired lately by some athletes and fitness experts in my life. There's no shortage of basic life principles to be gleaned from sports and athletics. Among them none is perhaps more foundational than taking complete responsibility for your life. People in the business of pushing their bodies to their full potential understand that results are always in their own hands and shifting blame onto others serves absolutely no purpose. They go about their daily disciplines with the intent of building themselves a beautiful body—movement by movement, lift by lift, step by step, brick by brick—the same way I encourage you every week to get out there and build yourself a beautiful life. It's inspiring. I'm all for it. And this week it reminded me of one of the big lessons.Without question, one of the hardest but greatest lessons in my life has been accepting that I am responsible for literally everything that has ever happened to me.I know, I know, I hear you thinking, “Well that's just not true. Terrible things have happened to me at the hands of others. Things I didn't invite or encourage. Things I couldn't stop. Things I absolutely wasn't responsible for.” Me too. Me too. I'm splitting a hair here but if there's ever been a hair worth splitting this is it. In the English language we unfortunately have come to use the word responsibility as a synonym for blame or guilt, and we really shouldn't. We ask, “Who is responsible for this mess?” When what we really mean is, “Who is to blame?”The reason this is so very important is because assigning blame and guilt—identifying who did what and when—is all about sorting the past. But responsibility, is always about what happens next. In our family we see responsibility as our response-ability. Our ability to respond to whatever has happened and whatever is happening. When you are as small, short-lived and powerless a creature as we all are there is an endless list of things life can throw at you that you will have no power to stop. But the one power, sometimes the only power, that nothing and no one can take away from you is your power to respond. Your response-ability is the seat of your true power. That is why it's so important to accept responsibility for everything in your life.By the way, side note—taking full responsibility for what happens next is the secret behind the power of forgiveness. When people have wronged me I want to forgive them as quickly as possible. Not because it clears them of blame. That's for them to deal with, or not, doesn't matter to me. No, it's because I'm not going to sit around waiting for the person who hurt me to heal me. In some cases I'd be waiting forever. I don't want others responsible for me. That's a victim mentality. “I forgive you,” means I'm firing you from the responsibility to fix me. It means, thank you very much, I will continue to be response-able for myself.My high-school football coach, Al Oliver, played for UCLA and then the Rams before succumbing to a knee injury and ending up at my little school. Al shared a lot of wise things with me. He was a great coach, a gentle giant who asked a lot from us, and far more influential in my teen years than he knows. When he was pushing me to get something done on the field he used to say, “Dean, there are reasons, but no excuses.” He expected me to take response ability for what I did out there regardless of what anyone else did, right or wrong. Never lay down your power.PHD nutritionist and fitness expert Layne Norton put it this way just this last week … “Excuses don't improve your life. Blaming other people doesn't improve your life. Blaming the government doest improve your life. Blaming big corporations doesn't improve your life. The only thing that improves your life is consistently executed actions.”Someone else may be to blame for what just happened to us, but you and I need to be responsible—response-able—for whatever happens next. Forgive, then go get yourself healed. Never lay down your power. It's the only way to consistently, choice by choice, step by step, brick by brick, build yourself a beautiful life.
PASSED BALL SHOW #91 7/30/2013 Part 2 WITH GEORGE RILEY AND STEVE SPRINGER; I open with my interview with former Cubs, Giants and Expos LHP George Riley. George talks about his experiences in MLB and how much he enjoyed the game of baseball. He also talks about the opportunity to play in the Phillies organization close to his home in Reading. He expresses a little remorse as he did not have the opportunity to pitch after the invention of the left handed specialist. I talk a little about who is to blame for the struggles of the Angels as well as why Al Oliver belongs in the Hall of Fame. I finish off with my interview with founder of Quality At Bats and former MLB infielder Steve Springer. We talk about the struggles of keeping interest in baseball as well as the launch of his new instructional video
Host Bill Donohue talks with former New York Rangers forward Bernie Nicholls and longtime MLB outfielder/first baseman Al Oliver.
A new MP3 sermon from Abounding Grace Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 5 Marks of Character Speaker: Al Oliver Broadcaster: Abounding Grace Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/9/2022 Length: 62 min.
8.7.22 - Al Oliver, Visalia Rescue Mission by If I Had An Opinion
Al Oliver preaches from 2 Corinthians
On this episode, Cory Giger talks with former Pirates great, Al Oliver. Al tells stories of the 1971 World Series Championship team, what it was like to play with Roberto Clemente, and gives his thoughts on the state of baseball and the Buccos today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, you will hear about a family man and friend who is selfless to all. We discuss the origins of the Talkin'21 podcast and why it's important to him. As a teacher, he continues to inspire our future generations in the classroom. As a journalist, he is a master storyteller giving us front row seats to each piece that he writes. From Nueva York to Pittsburgh and all things Clemente, I introduce to you, host of the Talkin'21 podcast, Danny Torres. GUEST Danny Torres Journalist, Educator and Host, Talkin'21 Podcast Apple Podcasts | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Our Esquina | @DannyT21 Twitter Hispanic Outlook On Education Magazine | Clippings.Me HOF Baseball History Series: 50 Years Ago, The Big Apple Honored The Great One | HOF Pop Ups Series: Roberto Clemente Day | HOF Roberto Clemente | Roberto Clemente Foundation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-21-podcast-with-danny-torres/id1530872812 https://www.instagram.com/talkin21podcast/?hl=en https://twitter.com/Talkin21podcast https://www.facebook.com/Talkin21Podcast NOTABLE MENTIONS Roberto Clemente, Roberto Clemente Foundation, Luis Clemente Jr., Talkin'21 Podcast, Ras Guevara, Señor Basil (Jerry), National Baseball Hall of Fame, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Ballpark, MLB, Tony Pérez, Jaime Moyer, Bob Costas, Phil Dorsey, Phil Dorsey Jr., Pernil, Arroz y Habichuelas, Tostones, Maduros, Pasteles, Christmas, 3 Kings Day, El Dia De Los Reyes, December 25th, Famila Torres, Papi, Bella, Abuelita, Bendición, Tony Bartirome, Dock Ellis, Baseball Hall of Fame, Nicaragua, Longboat Key, Pirate City, Spring Training, Bradenton Florida, Latin America, Puerto Rico, 1971 World Series, 1972 3000th hit, Teacher, Les Banos, Manny “Sangy” Sanguillen, Willie “Pops” Stargell, Al Oliver, Carol Brezovec Bass, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Panama, Hungary, Jewish, Bruce Lee, Canoe Cologne, Luis Rodriguez Mayoral, Nelson Feliciano y Su Orquesta, Junior Cordova Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spalwaysforward/support
Al Oliver, former Pirates first baseman and Bill Neal, founder of Champion Enterprises, reminisce about the 1971 World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On a late summer evening in 1971, Manny Sanguillen heard his Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Dave Cash mention that something unusual was happening inside Three Rivers Stadium. No, not unusual. Unprecedented.Sanguillen, the ebullient catcher and a native of Panama, stood at home plate and scanned the field. All of the Pirates on the artificial turf had something in common. Something other than their double-knit white uniforms with black and gold trim. We have nine brown people on the field,” Sanguillen said to himself, his amazement and delight still evident as he tells the story.Sanguillen found his close friend Roberto Clemente, the Pirates' right fielder from Puerto Rico, and pointed out the makeup of the lineup to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. “We have to win this game,” Clemente said earnestly. “Can you imagine what they'll say if we don't win with all of us on the field? Pittsburgh's lineup 50 years ago Wednesday included two future Hall of Fame players, Clemente and left fielder Willie Stargell, and four other players who were current or future All-Stars: Sanguillen, first baseman Al Oliver, third baseman Cash and a Southern California native and a Gardena High School grad, pitcher Dock Ellis.Rounding out the starters were shortstop Jackie Hernandez, second baseman Rennie Stennett and center fielder Gene Clines.. The writers ran in after the game and said to Danny, 'Do you know what you did? You started an all-Black lineup. Danny said, 'I didn't know that. I thought I was putting the best nine Pirates out on the field tonight.' “When it comes to making out the lineup, I'm colorblind and my athletes know it.”
"I think the thing that surprises me is when September 1st comes around every year...no one really talks about it." On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded the first starting nine consisting of all Black and Latino players. Bruce Markusen, author of The Team That Changed Baseball, Al Oliver and Manny Sanguillen join the boys to reflect on that historic team.
On June 28, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates play their final two games at venerable Forbes Field, which opened its doors in 1909. A crowd of over 40,000 watches the Bucs sweep the Chicago Cubs, 3-2 and 4-1. The Pirates pull even with the Mets with the twin bill sweep. Al Oliver hits the final home run in the ballpark's history. Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1970 | Al Oliver | Chicago Cubs | Forbes Field | June 28 | Pittsburgh Pirates
Should-be Hall of Famer Al “Scoop” Oliver joins the boy to talk about how he would've handled playing during the coronavirus pandemic and why being a “creature of habit” could've helped him out, playing for the history-making 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates and who his closest teammates were, the toughest pitchers he faced during his career and, of course, his new book.
The 400th Potpourri of Gambling Chalk Talk Podcast Stuff (epi 400) Jeffrey “Coach” Belanger host of the Gambling Chalk Talk Podcast in Episode 400 the Al Oliver episode. The Coach is joined by the group Gambling Chalk Talk Podcast Guys for the 400th episode in a potpourri of gambling picks, […] The post The 400th Potpourri of Gambling Chalk Talk Podcast Stuff (epi 400) appeared first on Gambling Chalk Talk Podcast.
Rev. Al Oliver
This week we're joined by former Falcons & Bengals TE Reggie Kelly, Super Agent Leigh Steinberg, and former Pirates 1B/OF Al Oliver. Plus, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 16 in the NFL and in our Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the great things that Travis Frederick of the Cowboys and Chiefs Tackle Greg Senat and our friend Mark Collins are doing in their communities.
On the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex brainstorm all possible causes for the Pirates recent losing streak. After that, the boys welcome on Matthew Trueblood of Baseball Prospectus who talks about the Buccos innovative infield strategy, the teams outlook and ownership. Finally, the show is ended as always with everyone's favorite part..... segments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/river-blast-radio/support
In the 33 years since the 1985 World Series, baseball has changed radically. Rob Neyer (@robneyer)'s new book, Power Ball, uses a relatively meaningless September contest between the Astros and Athletics to explore how the game has evolved, the ways that its thriving, and how it is struggling. Mike and Bill interview Rob about his book, and about these changes in relation to that '85 Series in the first of a two-part look at the '85 Series. Plus, happy birthday to Al Oliver and Roy Cullenbine.
"We were characters *with* character." - Al Oliver on the World Champion 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates. A career .303 hitter, Al received MVP votes in 10 of his 18 big-league seasons. Kurt Bevacqua says his former teammate deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. What do you think? #KurtBevacqua #DirtyKurtsDugout #AlOliver #PittsburghPirates #MontrealExpos #TexasRangers #BaseballPodcast
On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate we're joined by: AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Bengals LB Ricardo McDonald, former Pirates, Rangers, & Expos All-Star OF/1B Al Oliver, and former Broncos RB Olandis Gary.
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we're joined by Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former University of Minnesota & CFL star QB Rickey Foggie, former Rangers, Yankees, & Braves OF Billy Sample, and Actor turned ESPN Radio Host and Play Caller Extraordinaire Matthew Laurance. Willie Simmons shares his insights on the upcoming season for the Florida A&M Rattlers. Tony Collins talks about how he used to get so nervous at the start of training camp every year it made his stomach sick. Rickey Foggie shares his insights into the University of Minnesota's upcoming season plus what Johnny Manziel needs to do in order to be successful in the CFL. Billy Sample takes us back to the late 70's teams he played on in Texas alongside players like Al Oliver, Richie Zisk, Bump Wills and Dock Ellis. Matthew Laurance explains why we had to hear it off the streets that he is apparently drawing up plays for the Kentucky Wildcats this season and what some of those plays might look like. #fumblerooskie #coachmatt
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: CEO of the new Spring League Brian Woods, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Steelers & Falcons DB Randy Fuller, former Pirates, Rangers & Expos 1B/OF Al Oliver and the Host the Steel City Blitz podcast Marc Uhlman.
This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Cardinals & Dolphins LB E.J. Junior, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Titans DB, now Assistant Head Coach at Prairie View A&M Bubba McDowell, former Pirates, Rangers & Expos OF/1B Al Oliver and former Army Fitness Master and fitness expert Lamar Lowery.
For the second time, Sal and Steiny did a live taping of their show at Pacific Coast Brewing Company in Old Oakland. The guest this month was the affable Bill Laskey, a great baseball man and great storyteller. Lackey talks about all things Giants, A's and Bay Area baseball. The Giants have been slow out of the gate after the All-Star break, and Laskey isn't as nonchalant about the struggles as a lot of the team's fans. Lackey spent the better part of an hour talking all things baseball and it was a boatload of fun. If you're into the Giants, A's or want to hear some great talk about some old-time baseball -- Dale Murphy, Al Oliver, Will Clark, Tim Raines, Frank Robinson, etc. -- Podcast No. 70 from Sal and Steiny is worth a listen.
This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Executive Director Anne Jewell, former Pirates, Rangers & Expos All-Star Al Oliver, NBC Sports Talk Radio Host Jim Daniels, plus in our 12th Man segment with Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer, his special guest this week is former Panthers, Packers & 49ers LB Hannibal Navies, and former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins will join us for our 5 Star Picks of the Week. Join Chris Mascaro and Bob Lazzari every Thursday night from 8:00-10:00 PM EST as they talk with current and former players and coaches from around the NFL & CFL on "Thursday Night Tailgate." Chris and Bob talk football with the greats of the game year round so set a reminder, you don't want to miss an episode. Plus, check out the TNT web site: www.thursdaynighttailgate.com to keep track of upcoming guests, stream or download any of our archived episodes, plus see what players are saying about the show. “I want to congratulate you on your outstanding show. I’m extraordinarily impressed. I’ve been on a lot of shows over the years in various cities but this one is exceptional." Andy Russell, Former Pittsburgh Steelers LB