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This week, we're thrilled to welcome a true legend of grit and perseverance — former NFL quarterback Dan Pastorini ("Taking Flak: Life In The Fast Lane"). Born and raised in the Bay Area, Pastorini made his mark early at Bellarmine College Prep before starring at nearby Santa Clara University, where he etched his name into the school's record books and shined as the Most Outstanding Player of the 1971 East-West Shrine Game. Drafted third overall by the Houston Oilers during the famed "Year of the Quarterback" in 1971, Pastorini became a symbol of toughness and innovation — famously pioneering the use of the flak jacket to play through brutal injuries. During his nine seasons with the Oilers, Pastorini led the team through the beloved "Luv Ya Blue" era under coach Bum Phillips, playing alongside greats like Earl Campbell and Elvin Bethea. His leadership helped fuel dramatic playoff victories and brought Houston to the brink of Super Bowl glory in both 1978 and 1979. It's a revealing conversation, which includes Pastorini thoughts about: His upbringing, early sports dreams, and why he chose football over a potential MLB career after being drafted by the New York Mets. Life in the NFL trenches: the hits he took, the historic games he played, and the deep bond he formed with the city of Houston. The controversial 1979 AFC Championship loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — and the call that still sparks debate. His transition to Top Fuel drag racing, where he broke barriers once again by winning major NHRA events and clocking speeds over 270 mph, AND His passion for giving back through the Be An Angel Foundation and reflections on a life lived at full throttle. From quarterback to drag racer, businessman to philanthropist, Dan Pastorini's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and heart. + + + SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106   SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE 417 Helmets (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://417helmets.com/?wpam_id=3 GRILL LIKE A PRO: Dan Pastorini's Texas Style BBQ Rubs & Spices: https://dpqualityfoods.com/ GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS: Be An Angel Fund: https://beanangel.org/ FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/

Host Robert Land celebrates the 45th anniversary of the iconic Luv Ya Blue Pep Rally with Luv Ya Blue TE Mike Barber, who shares memories of the Astrodome Pep Rallies, Earl Campbell, Dan Pastorini, Bum Phillips, Ken Stabler & Carl Mauck. Plus, he gives he thoughts on CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans & the Titans wearing his old jersey.(1:35) What was it like to honor Bum Phillips at his Memorial?(2:12) Barber remembers Dolphins & Patriots playoff games in '78(4:05) What was '78 AFC Championship game vs. Steelers in ice like?(5:20) 1st Luv Ya Blue Pep Rally(7:47) How do DeMeco, Texans bring Luv Ya Blue back to Houston?(10:30) Pastorini, Elvin Bethea & Vernon Perry's Pep Rally memories(15:07) 2nd Oilers Pep Rally(16:25) Renfro catch changed NFL starting Instant Replay(17:40) How Houston fans reacted during Luv Ya Blue(19:47) Pastorini dates Farrah Fawcett!(20:43) Bum Phillips stories(23:43) Robert Brazile memories(24:32) Carl Mauck memories(25:25) Kenny Stabler memories(26:00) Titans wearing Oilers jersey(28:10) Earl Campbell memoriesSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani

#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.

Dante "Dan" Pastorini reached legendary status in the 1970s as the dashing young quarterback of the Houston Oilers. Selected No. 3 overall in the 1971 NFL Draft out of the University of Santa Clara in California, Pastorini arrived in Houston with the expectation he could rescue the moribund team and take them to the top of the league. It didn't take long for Houstonians to truly embrace Pastorini, and with salt-of-the-earth head coach Bum Phillips and colorful teammates like Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, Elvin Bethea and Earl Campbell, the memorable "Luv Ya Blue" era was born. Before long, the entire country was shaking Columbia Blue pom-poms for the Oilers and Pastorini's legacy -- bolstered by a record-setting role in the 1974 Pro Bowl -- was cemented in place.After his playing years were over, Pastorini remained in the embrace of his adopted hometown and with an "Official Texan" decree signed by the governor himself, Pastorini laid down roots in the energy capital of the world. Immediately after his 13-year NFL career concluded, Pastorini stayed in sports by piloting a variety of racecars and boats, winning events and setting records along the way on both land and water.Always anxious to give back to the city that still reveres him, Pastorini has supported countless charities throughout the years, none more so than the Be An Angel Foundation, which helps profoundly deaf children and families supporting multiple children with disabilities. Pastorini currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the well-respected entity.Pastorini also progressed in the business world, owning and operating DP Quality Foods, working as a consultant for human resources giant Insperity, serving as a Senior Account Manager for DataWorks Plus and filling the role of COO at Turbine Metal Technology. Through the years, Pastorini helped with the marketing efforts of industry leaders like Seagram's Spirits, the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, Lamborghini Motorcars, Coors Light, Mopar Performance, Kendall Oil and Champion Spark Plugs. More recently, Pastorini was inducted into the Houston Sports Authority Hall of Fame alongside fellow honorees George Foreman, A.J. Foyt and Jackie Burke. Pastorini also is enshrined in the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame, the Impact A Hero Hall of Fame and is one of Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats. In 2019, the prestigious Houston Touchdown Club named Pastorini "Touchdowner of the Year." In 2020 he is selected for the East West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame in Tampa, FL. A veteran of football broadcasting, both in radio and television, Pastorini remains in the spotlight to this day, living in the shadow of downtown Houston.

We consult a higher authority this week to help us dig into the story of the NFL's former Houston Oilers - one of the American Football League's founding franchises in 1960, and the predecessor to today's Nashville-based Tennessee Titans.   Before decamping for divinity school in the late 1990s and a second career as a vicar in the US Anglican church, Fr. Ed Fowler ("Loser Takes All: Bud Adams, Bad Football & Big Business") spent over 30 years as both a writer and columnist for sports sections at major newspapers such as the Austin American-Statesman, Kansas City Star, Chicago Daily News, and finally, the Houston Chronicle - where he spilled plenty of ink on the trials and tribulations of Houston's first professional football team.   The Oilers were owned throughout their existence by Houston oil industry entrepreneur Bud Adams - and dominated the AFL's early years by winning titles in 1960 and 1961, and barely missing out on a third (a double-OT loss to the Dallas Texans in the 1962 AFL Championship Game).   Post-merger, the Oilers spent the bulk of the '70s as NFL also-rans until the coach "Bum" Phillips-led "Luv Ya Blue" era (1978-80), that netted two straight (though losing) AFC Championship Game appearances and featured stars like Elvin Bethea, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson and rookie RB sensation Earl Campbell.   Though the team consistently made the playoffs from 1987-93 behind the QB wizardry of CFL star Warren Moon, the Oilers posted losing records in virtually every season otherwise. Adams, who first threatened to move the team in the late 1980s, followed through at the end of the 1996 season and relocated the Oilers to Tennessee - where they became the "Tennessee Oilers" for the 1997 (Memphis) and 1998 (Vanderbilt Stadium) seasons, before permanently converting to the "Titans" in 1999.  The Titans retained the team's previous history and records, and the Oilers name was officially retired by then-league Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, preventing the name from ever returning.  The NFL would return to Houston just three years later with a new franchise, the Texans.

Ep 165! The Elvin Bethea episode! This episode, we talk LeBron and the Lakers winning the 2020 NBA Finals, Playoff Rondo and why he's so important, breakdown and hopefully put a stop to these LeBron vs MJ discussions, recap Week 5 in the NFL, and so much more! Link to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXoVDloijnrYv7pZYuStHw/videos Make sure you follow the podcast on all social media and use the hashtag #LeftHandLayups to send in all questions you'd like answered on the next episode! IG - https://www.instagram.com/shopheirlooms/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShopHeirlooms Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on the iTunes Podcast App!

Today we spotlight Elvin Bethea, the first NFL player from North Carolina A&T to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Today we spotlight Elvin Bethea, the first NFL player from North Carolina A&T to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea on 3HL

Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea on 3HL

With the announcement that Oilers legend Robert Brazile will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, we replay host Robert Land's conversation with Brazile a couple years ago. The 7 time Pro Bowl Outside Linebacker talks about Earl Campbell, Elvin Bethea, Coach Bum Phillips, J.J. Watt, dealing with personal tragedy and who might introduce him at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. You can 'Like' Houston Sports Talk on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast.

Pro Football Hall of Famers Kenny Houston and Elvin Bethea joined Jerome for a quick chat that centered around the good old days of the NFL, where even if a trainer held up three fingers and a player thought he saw five, the result was “Coach, he’s OK, he’s ready to go,” said Bethea. In the 1970s, there was no such thing as concussion protocol. “It was something that was overlooked,” Bethea said. “In most cases, if you didn’t go back out there, you were going to lose your job. Back then it was survival. You just pushed our body to the max, whether you got hurt or not, you kept going.” Enjoy two all-time greats discuss the game in this episode. And Jerome caps it off with a quick “Moral Victory Monday” nod to the Texans, who have lost three games in a row. Moral victories is all they have managed in the past few weeks.

Today we celebrate Hall of Fame football player Elvin Bethea

Today we celebrate Hall of Fame football player Elvin Bethea