Podcast appearances and mentions of herb score

The Kenny & JT Show is live from Progressive Field, and we're joined by the Voice of the Cleveland Guardians, Tom Hamilton before tonight's Guardians game with @Yankees . The Hall of Fame broadcaster talks about his upcoming HOF induction, some of his favorite broadcasting memories with Herb Score and others, his thoughts on this year's Guardians so far, and more...

Mark Udall, former Democratic US Senator and House member from Colorado, comes from the famed Udall family of the Mountain West - including his father, Congressman Mo Udall, and uncle, former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall under both JFK & LBJ. But Mark Udall largely stayed away from politics until his mid 40s - having an entire career within the outdoor leadership organization Outward Bound. However, once he flipped the switch to politics, his ascent was rapid: elected to the Colorado State House in 1996, the US House in 1998, and the US Senate in 2008. In this conversation, Senator Udall talks his famous political family, his own early relationship to politics, and memories of 20+ years in elected office that span both highs and lows - with great stories and insights from someone with one of the most unique arcs in American politics. IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up between Tucson, AZ and Washington DC...Lessons about public service learned from his mother...Growing up in a political family of with a Congressman for a father and Cabinet Secretary for an uncle...The political legacy of his father, Mo Udall....The famous friendship between John McCain and Mo Udall...Old Mountain West connections among the Udalls, Goldwaters, and Romneys...The Udall brothers' opinions of both Presidents Johnson and Kennedy...Mark works New Hampshire for his father's 1976 presidential campaign...The 20-year career he had before entering politics...Running for office for the first time in his late 40s...Mark rolls out his Bill Clinton impression...What surprised him most - both positives and negatives - about serving in Congress...The behind-the-scenes machinations of why he didn't run for Senate in 2004 and did run in 2008...Why he was caught flatfooted in his 2014 Senate re-election...Memories of some of the most intense moments on the floor of the House and Senate...The now-infamous role the issue of abortion played in his 2014 race against Cory Gardner...Why he was one of the few members of Congress to list "no religious affiliation" in his bio...The current projects he's most interested in...The Mark Udall recommendations for traveling through Colorado...AND 50 mile hikes, Michael Bennet, Sherry Boehlert, Hale Boggs, Jimmy Carter, Grover Cleveland, Rocky Colavito, Democratic bankers, Denver Nuggets, Don't Ask Don't Tell, William O. Douglas, Fort Wayne Pistons, James Garfield, Gabrielle Giffords, Gary Hart, Jay Inslee, Bobby Kennedy, David King, Lady Bird Johnson, Dick Lamm, John Larson, Monica Lewinsky, Bob McNamara, John McCormack, mercurial marriages, George Miller, Minneapolis Lakers, Minnie Minoso, the NBL, the NRA, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Barack Obama, Tom Osborne, Outward Bound, Bill Owens, Nancy Pelosi, plural marriage, Harry Reid, Ranger Rogers, Roy Romer, George Romney, John Salazar, Ken Salazar, Pat Schroeder, Herb Score, Sonia Sotomayor, tough cookies, Mark Uterus, Tim Wirth, Willard Wirtz & more!

September 12, 1911 - In a game billed as a pitchers' duel, Boston's Cy Young and the Giants' Christy Mathewson face each other for the first time before 10,000, Boston's largest crowd of the year. Young gives up three homers and nine runsin less than three innings. With a 9 - 0 Giants lead, John McGraw lifts Mathewson, who pitched just two innings, preferring to save his ace for the pennant race against Chicago and Philadelphia. This would end up being the only time the two pitchers ever face each other. The Giants coast to an 11–2 win.September 12, 1979 - Carl Yastrzemski, an eighteen time All-Star, and the last man to win the Triple Crown in major league baseball, reaches the 3000 hit milestone, singling off Yankee Jim Beattie. Yaz had one of the longest careers inmajor league history, appearing in 3,308 games over twenty-three seasons. He is second on the all-time list for games played and third in at-bats.September 12, 1984 - Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters in a 2 - 0 victory over the Pirates to break Herb Score's major league rookie strikeout record of 245. Doc's whiff of Marvell Wynne raised his season total to 246 to set the new standard.September 12, 1998 Cubs OF Sammy Sosa becomes the 4th player in history to reach the 60-home run mark for a season when he slugs number 60 off Valerio de los Santos of the Brewers in the 7th inning of the 15-12 Chicago win.

September 12, 1911 - In a game billed as a pitchers' duel, Boston's Cy Young and the Giants' Christy Mathewson face each other for the first time before 10,000, Boston's largest crowd of the year. Young gives up three homers and nine runsin less than three innings. With a 9 - 0 Giants lead, John McGraw lifts Mathewson, who pitched just two innings, preferring to save his ace for the pennant race against Chicago and Philadelphia. This would end up being the only time the two pitchers ever face each other. The Giants coast to an 11–2 win.September 12, 1979 - Carl Yastrzemski, an eighteen time All-Star, and the last man to win the Triple Crown in major league baseball, reaches the 3000 hit milestone, singling off Yankee Jim Beattie. Yaz had one of the longest careers inmajor league history, appearing in 3,308 games over twenty-three seasons. He is second on the all-time list for games played and third in at-bats.September 12, 1984 - Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters in a 2 - 0 victory over the Pirates to break Herb Score's major league rookie strikeout record of 245. Doc's whiff of Marvell Wynne raised his season total to 246 to set the new standard.September 12, 1998 Cubs OF Sammy Sosa becomes the 4th player in history to reach the 60-home run mark for a season when he slugs number 60 off Valerio de los Santos of the Brewers in the 7th inning of the 15-12 Chicago win.

- Harry Wismer- Herb ScoreIn this 1958 audio clip, listeners are presented with an interview featuring Herb Score, a promising young pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, whose career was notably impacted by an injury early on. At this point in time, Score was coming off a challenging season, having been struck in the face by a line drive in May 1957, which significantly affected his playing career. Before this incident, Score was considered one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball, with a blazing fastball that led him to be named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1955 and achieving All-Star status in both 1955 and 1956. This interview likely covers his recovery process, his feelings about returning to the game, and his perspectives on the future following a severe and life-altering setback.The context of this interview is significant, as it captures a moment in baseball history where a player's career trajectory was altered in an instant, highlighting the inherent risks of the sport. It provides insight into the challenges athletes face in the aftermath of serious injuries, both physically and mentally. The year 1958 was a time of uncertainty for Score, making this interview a poignant reflection of personal resilience and the unpredictable nature of sports careers. This piece serves as an important document for understanding the human aspects of baseball, far removed from the statistics and scores, focusing instead on the individual struggles and triumphs of the players.#HerbScore #ClevelandIndians #1958Baseball #BaseballHistory #ComebackStory

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Tom Hamilton, the play-by-play announcer for the Guardians, discusses his career in broadcasting and shares insights into his experiences calling Game 7s of the World Series. He reflects on his childhood dreams of becoming a broadcaster and the influence of legendary announcer Herb Score and so much more. We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.

The Cleveland Guardians Bullpen melts down, but is that a bad thing? We get into the game, who stood out, and who disappointed. Then we switched to Tanner Bibee's historic place in Cleveland Baseball History. Is he the most successful rookie pitcher since Herb Score? We dig into how this bullpen is not as bad as it seems but seems to continually disappoint. We discuss how Cleveland might end up with an important series to end the year and are you rooting for them to finish strong or better draft position?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LockedOn. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Cleveland Guardians Bullpen melts down, but is that a bad thing? We get into the game, who stood out, and who disappointed. Then we switched to Tanner Bibee's historic place in Cleveland Baseball History. Is he the most successful rookie pitcher since Herb Score? We dig into how this bullpen is not as bad as it seems but seems to continually disappoint. We discuss how Cleveland might end up with an important series to end the year and are you rooting for them to finish strong or better draft position? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LockedOn. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

September12, 1911 - In a game billed as a pitchers' duel, Boston's Cy Young and theGiants' Christy Mathewson face each other for the first time before 10,000,Boston's largest crowd of the year. Young gives up three homers and nine runsin less than three innings. With a 9 - 0 Giants lead, John McGraw liftsMathewson, who pitched just two innings, preferring to save his ace for thepennant race against Chicago and Philadelphia. This would end up being the onlytime the two pitchers ever face each other. The Giants coast to an 11–2 win. September12, 1979 - Carl Yastrzemski, an eighteen time All-Star, and the lastman to win the Triple Crown in major league baseball, reaches the 3000 hit milestone, singlingoff Yankee Jim Beattie. Yaz had one of the longest careers inmajor league history, appearing in 3,308 games over twenty-three seasons. He issecond on the all-time list for games played and third in at-bats.September12, 1984 - Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters in a 2 - 0 victory over the Piratesto break Herb Score's major league rookie strikeout record of 245. Doc's whiff of MarvellWynne raised his season total to 246 to set the new standard. September12, 1998 Cubs OF Sammy Sosa becomes the 4th player in history to reach the60-home run mark for a season when he slugs number 60 off Valerio de los Santosof the Brewers in the 7th inning of the 15-12 Chicago win.

Highlights: Congratulations to outdoors writer D'Arcy Egan, a Hall of Famer; Our trips to the Upper Peninsula and Ireland; Northeast Ohioans are everywhere, even on mountaintops; The Guardians are 59-66 and 6 games behind the Twins. Is it over? Should Guardians fans be upset? And if so, why? The front office is taking the heat -- which is exactly what they anticipated would happen after the trade deadline; Terry visits with Chase DeLauter, the prospect who might just be the Guardians' next big bat; How the Guardians are using Gabriel Arias; Terry says Juan Brito's hitting approach reminds a scout of a Cleveland franchise-great hitter; As Cade York tries to shake off two bad kicks, here's why we think the Browns should sign a veteran kicker; The Browns say they'll play their starters 20-25 plays vs. the Chiefs on Saturday: Is that the right amount? Terry's reflections on his column on Doug Dieken;  A fan question about how much the Cavs will miss Lamar Stevens; and another one on how they should handle Ricky Rubio's absence; And this week's Hey, Terry! letters about Cleveland sports parents; and a Herb Score story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957. Written by: Tim ScottHosted by: Nina InnstedProduced by: Thadd ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the most recent episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Cleveland Guardians voice Tom Hamilton details his early days with the franchise where he worked with Herb Score. Hamilton also discusses two of his favorite times behind the mic in Cleveland - the 2016 World Series and 22-game winning streak in 2017. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6-7-2023 Passed Ball Show. John wonders what the best single sport merger in history in light of the PGA LIV golf tour unification. John wants you to let him know if there was a more effective one than the AFL/ NFL football merger. John then spends a couple of minutes talking about how much he has enjoyed watching Jacob deGrom pitch over the past several years. He then wonders whether Jake can effectively dial down his fastball or he can only operate at throwing every pitch over 100 miles per hour. During today's #SavingSportsHistory segment, John remembers several number one (1) overall MLB draft picks, including the Mets decision to not draft Reggie Jackson, some French Open Champions including Chris Evert, the Seattle Supersonics, Thurman Munson, Allen Iverson, and Herb Score.

On this special two-part episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton. In this Part 1 episode, the Sabol Brothers chat with Tom about his close friendships with the late Herb Score and Mike Hegan. Tom also tells two funny Bob Feller stories involving a Seattle Mariners security guard tackling Bob and how Feller almost got Tom fired! John and Scott also get Tom's thoughts on the new 2023 MLB Rule changes and what he thinks are his favorite home run calls during his time as the radio voice of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, and much more. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin' Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets' minor league system. Tampa native Doc Gooden set the Major League Baseball record for most strikeouts on this date in 1984, ending the season with 276, breaking prior record set by Herb Score in 1954. The guys discuss other players from the baseball hot spot of Tampa in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, they review how the Mets' minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, they discuss the recent effort for minor league baseball players to unionize. What might we expect from a unionized minor league baseball system? As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens at gmail dot com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve is (@stevesypa), Lukas is (@lvlahos343), Ken is (@kenlavin91), and Thomas is (@sadmetsszn). Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List's unofficial official historian Mat Kovach makes a triumphant return for our 8th episode to reminisce about and rank pitchers who might some of the greatest what-ifs of all time in Herb Score, Mark Prior and James Paxton!  Show Notes: List Coming into the Episode: Greg Maddux Ichiro George Brett Adrian Beltre Clayton Kershaw Edgar Martinez Sandy Koufax Tony Gwynn Kenny Lofton Addie Joss David Ortiz Steve Carlton Robin Yount Paul Molitor Kyle Hendricks Evan Longoria Shawn Green Ryan Braun Whitey Ford Matt Williams Jose Bautista Robin Ventura Aramis Ramirez Intro Mat Kovach Intro: 00:01:51 Mat Kovach: 00:03:03 Mark Prior: 00:35:13 James Paxton: 00:56:03 Ranking: 01:08:20 Herb Score, 75, Indians Pitcher Derailed by Line Drive, Dies Indians Clinch 1995 - Herb Score Tony Pena - The Walk Off - Herb Score & Tom Hamilton Chicago Heat: Mark Prior and Kerry Wood's Season of Dominance ZiPS Time Warp: Kerry Wood and Mark Prior | FanGraphs Baseball Mark Prior had an ELECTRIFYING MLB Debut Mark Prior career altering collision with Marcus Giles Relive every out from James Paxton's no-hitter James Paxton's Pitching Repertoire James Paxton strikes out a career-high 16 vs. Oakland

Both SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son, Will, are west coast correspondents this week, as Leigh and his wife visit Will and his wife and the duo take time out to record the show. Top of the news, of course, is the horrible injury Oakland ace Chris Bassitt sustained Tuesday when hit by a 100 mph line shot by Brian Goodwin. That got the geezer thinking back to probably the most famous case of a major league pitcher taking a shot to the head, that of Herb Score. Score, who came up with Cleveland and later pitched for the White Sox, was destined for greatness ... Rookie of the Year, led the majors in strikeouts two years in a row, perhaps the best young pitcher ever ... when hit by a rocket by Gil McDougald of the Yankees in 1957. Score recovered, but was never the same. What can be done about such injuries? The two discuss, but solve nothing. On a happier note, the discussion turns to the renaissance of Reynaldo López and the many possibilities for the back end of the rotation in the playoffs. Plus, they raise the question of how much chance you take on starters wearing out if you press to get the top seed in the American League. That one, they solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herb Score, Tony Conigliaro, Jim Rice and J. R. Richard all had sudden injuries that could have changed the fortunes of their team.Please let's not start the season too soon. We need to have a conclusion before doing something stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herb Score, Tony Conigliaro, Jim Rice and J. R. Richard all had sudden injuries that could have changed the fortunes of their team. Please let's not start the season too soon. We need to have a conclusion before doing something stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technically recorded in the 70's, Paradise By The Dashboard Light found its way onto thousands of 80's mixtapes with a thrilling combination of teenage car sex, 50's nostalgia and... baseball? How does the story stack up by today's standards? Let's discuss. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlwDownload on Apple Music here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/paradise-by-the-dashboard-light/991385383?i=991385389Enjoy with a slice of Martha Stewart's All-American Meatloaf: https://www.marthastewart.com/315282/all-american-meatloaf Herb Score is the beloved Cleveland baseball announcer that would not come to mind: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/12/sports/baseball/12score.htmlLike the show? Buy us a coffee!***AND***Visit our website at www.sickburnspod.com to leave a comment or a voicemail!Instagram @Sick_Burns_PodTwitter @Sick80sFacebook https://www.facebook.com/SickBurnsPodcastEmail us at Burningthe80s@gmail.com

The 1950 Cleveland Buckeyes were the last Negro League baseball team in Cleveland. MLB had integrated and the Negro Leagues were going out of business. The Indians were strong contenders throughout the decade. In 1954 they were American League champions. Star players for the Tribe during the Fifties included Sam Zoldak, Bob Kennedy, Mickey Vernon, Sam Jones, Hal Naragon, Harry "Suitcase" Simpson, Snuffy Stirnweiss, Birdie Tebbetts, Hank Majeski, Dave Pope, Pete Reiser, Quincy Trouppe (member of the 1945 Negro League champions Cleveland Buckeyes), Wally Westlake, Don Mossi, Ran Narleski, Sam Dente, Rudy Regalado, Vic Wertz, Herb Score, Rocky Colavito, Ralph Kiner, Cal McLish, Chico Carrasquel, Hank Aguirre, Hoyt Wilhelm, Roger Maris, Dick Williams, Gary Bell, Woodie Held, Randy Jackson, Vic Power, Al Cicotte, Jim "Mudcat" Grant, Jim Perry, Tito Francona, Billy Martin, Jimmy Piersall and many more!

There have been few pitching prospects as exciting as Herb Score, and few downfalls that have been disappointing. This week, 62 years ago, Score was struck by a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald, knocking him out of the rest of the season and, supposedly, ruining his career. But the truth is more complicated, as Mike and Bill find as they examine the rest of his comeback. Plus, happy birthday to Prince Fielder and Rip Sewell!

Hal Naragon is a baseball treasure. At age 90, the former major league catcher spun baseball yarns of catching Bob Feller, playing in the 1954 World Series, and later coaching the Detroit Tigers to 1968 World Series victory on the Baseball Happenings Podcast.Click here to listen on SpotifySigning with the legendary Bill VeeckNaragon signed with the Cleveland Indians after attending an open tryout during the summer of 1946; however, there was just one problem — he was still in high school. This led to his first meeting with the legendary Bill Veeck.“I found that when I filled out the application it said you had to be out of high school,” Naragon said during his 2019 interview. “They wanted to sign me and I got nervous then because I knew that I shouldn't have been there, but my dad said that we would go back up and talk to Mr. Veeck. “Mr. Veeck said to my dad, ‘We'd like to sign your son.’ My dad said, ‘I have to tell you he has not graduated from high school yet ... and he thought that this would be a good time to see if he had an ability to play professional baseball.’”Hal Naragon 1956 Topps / ToppsVeeck’s keen eye would not allow Naragon to walk away that quickly. He extended an olive branch to the elder Naragon, and the two came to a gentleman’s agreement for the Indians to have the first crack at his son when he graduated.“Well after you graduate will you give us a chance to talk to him?" Veeck asked. "My dad said, ‘Will a handshake do?’ They shook hands and they got me out of the ballpark.”Naragon's major league debutNaragon kept his word and signed with the Indians in 1947. He moved quickly through their minor league system, and by the time he was 22 he was in the major leagues. He eagerly recalled the September day in 1951 when he singled off Virgil Trucks in his first major league at-bat.“I know it was a chilly day and they called me in from the bullpen,” he said. “Naturally I was a little nervous, but usually by the time you get to the plate you get yourself together and do what you can do.” He played a few more games during his September call-up, and then the Marines quickly grabbed him to serve in the Korean War. While many players suffered from losing their peak years to military service, Naragon returned right in time to take part in Cleveland’s record-breaking 1954 World Series run.Catching Bob FellerNow that he had an entire big league season in front of him, Naragon was able to learn from the best in the game. His pitching staff included Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and Hal Newhouser. With that staff, it was easy to understand why the Indians won a then-record 111 games in 1954. For a rookie, catching Feller was one of the highlights of his career. “When I saw Feller he wasn't really in his prime, but still he had he had a good movement on his ball, a good curveball, and his fastball still was moving,” he said. Playing in the 1954 World SeriesNaragon hit .238 as Jim Hegan’s backup en route to the Indians facing the New York Giants in the 1954 World Series. He did not figure he would get much action, but with the Indians behind in Game Three, manager Al Lopez summoned Naragon as a late inning defensive replacement. “You know, I was hoping that I would get in one,” he said. “When I was called up out of the bullpen to come in, I, of course, felt a little on edge at first but then I kinda settled down. I liked to be able to play in a World Series.” Witnessing Willie Mays' CatchWhile the Giants swept the Indians courtesy of Dusty Rhodes peppering the short right field porch in the Polo Grounds, I couldn’t bring up the 1954 World Series without asking Naragon about perhaps the most famous catch of all-time. We revisited Willie Mays’ devastating over the shoulder grab of Vic Wertz smash during Game One.“You didn't think that much about it at first of the catch,” he said. “He did turn around and throw a nice ball into the infield. I don't know whether we even talked about it, but you knew Vic Wertz hit the ball and you thought, ‘Oh my goodness this is going to go out the ballpark.’ Well, then Mays catches it and you just say, 'Well, he's a good outfielder.'"While Naragon said that he felt Larry Doby made tougher catches than Mays' World Series spectacle, years later he was able to recognize its historical greatness.“I guess when looking back on it eventually you decide, ‘Hey that was one heck of a good catch.’”Throughout his time with the Indians, Naragon built deep connections with many of his teammates, bonded by their train rides traversing the American League. He shared a lesser-known World Series story that involved one of his early Indians mentors, Dale Mitchell. A career .312 hitter, Mitchell unfortunately, is best recognized for making the last out of Don Larsen’s 1956 World Series perfect game. Well after the game, the first person Mitchell reached out to was his friend, Hal Naragon. “He called me that evening,” he said. “I asked him about it and I told him I thought the ball looked a little outside. He said he thought so too.”Larry Doby's lighter side The nonagenarian reached deep into his bag of stories to share a lighthearted tale of an unintentional slip of the tongue he had with Larry Doby. Fortunately, his pioneering teammate found humor during the awkward moment.“I remember that we were playing one game, the sky was kind of high, and the ball was kind of tough to pick up right away,” he said. “He sat down beside of me and said to me, 'Gee it is really tough to pick up that ball.’ … I said, ‘Larry, why don't you go ahead and put on some of that black stuff underneath your eye?’ Once I realized what I said, I looked at Larry and he is busting out laughing you know, because he was a dark man, but he knew what I getting to.”Herb Score's InjuryPlaying with the Indians in the second half of the 1950s decade as they started to rebuild after their Hall of Fame stars retired, Naragon was able to witness their young stars blossom. Cleveland’s prized pitching prospect was Herb Score, a flame-throwing lefty that many expected to carry on Bob Feller’s legacy. In his first two seasons, Score led the American League in strikeouts with a 36-19 won-loss record. As 1957 started, Score looked like he was en route to another spectacular season; however, that all changed when New York Yankees infielder Gil McDougald stepped to the plate during a May 7th game. McDougald sent a line drive back through the box that smashed Score directly in the face. He watched with his teammates in horror as a bloody Score tried to hold his face together. The gruesome injury kept Score out for the rest of the season and derailed a once promising career. Naragon insisted that it was arm troubles and not the line drive that kept him from regaining his mound dominance. “You know what, that didn't hurt his career,” he said. “Basically, he threw just as hard after it as he did before he got hit. He would tell you that [too]. I think what happened, he hurt his arm a little bit and that hurt him. As far as when he got back, he had the same velocity and a good breaking curveball. He didn't blame anyone that he couldn't pitch later just as well afterward.”Score was not the only talent that Naragon watched bloom during his Cleveland tenure. Both Roger Maris and Rocky Colavito were rookies that Dale Mitchell told him to keep his eyes on, both impressing with their power hitting and defense. Ted Williams' thoughtful gestureWhile he had a multitude of fond memories of the superstars he played with in Cleveland, he was also excited to share a favorite Ted Williams story. It was one that had nothing to do with his on-field exploits.“I asked Ted Williams that I would like to have a picture of him and he said to me, ‘When you get to Boston, you ask Vince the clubhouse guy and I will remember, and he will remember to get you a picture.’“When I got to Boston, I kind of forgot that I asked Ted Williams [for the picture]. I was there leaning against the wall watching him hit and when he got through hitting, he came over and said, ‘I sent that picture over to you.’ Sure enough, when I went into the clubhouse, that picture was there. I thought, 'My goodness a big-time star like that remembers something like that!'”In 1959, the Indians traded Naragon to the Washington Senators where he stayed with the franchise as they moved to Minnesota in 1961. After finishing his playing career in 1962, he stayed with the Twins as a coach, helping to guide them to the 1965 World Series where they lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. 1968 Detroit Tigers World Series VictoryAfter his success with the Twins, he followed his good friend and pitching coach Johnny Sain to the Detroit Tigers. After two unsuccessful trips as a player and a coach, he was finally able to get a World Series ring when the Tigers won the 1968 World Series. “That was a good team,” he said. “They would hit in the clutch … they got hits when it really counts, they were good defensive players, and they always had a lot of fun.”Hal Naragon Tigers card courtesy of Mr. Naragon In 2018, as the oldest living alumni of the 1968 championship team, the Tigers invited Naragon and his wife to Detroit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their World Series victory. He basked in the opportunity to rejoice once more with his former players.“We had a great time,” he said. “They invited us over to that and they really did a nice job for us.”Naragon left coaching after the 1969 season to take over a local sporting goods store in his hometown of Barberton, Ohio. He ran the store from 1974 until his 1990 retirement. The town paid a massive tribute to their native son when they named Barberton High School’s baseball field Naragon Field in his honor in 2006.

A special Labor Day treat for sports fans in Cleveland and beyond as we dug into the archives, and presented a replay of one of our most requested interviews: A Night With Joe TaitThe legendary, hall of fame broadcaster sat with us for nearly 2 hours with hilarious stories, timely anecdotes and 40 plus years of awesome memories. Joe talked about everything from Austin Carr to Lebron James, from Bill Fitch to Mike Brown, from Herb Score to Beer Night, to Mt Union. Hear Joes thoughts on the best Cavs teams of all time, Lebrons controversial departure and stay in Cleveland, and who are the greatest players he has ever seen. We cant do it justice, you will have to hear it for yourself and GET YOUR FIX!

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