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In this episode we travel back to the 1950 in sports: the days of Phil Rizzuto, George Mikan, and Gordie Howe. In this episode we discuss basketball, baseball, and hockey in 1950. Enjoy and stay tuned for Episode 2 in a few weeks! Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
The way we live today prompts a tale of two future Hall of Famers inflicting pain on one another, yet another Hall of Famer, Phil Rizzuto, suffers pain and the host does too, and finally a story of a catcher who decided to engage with a world of corruption and paid a high price.The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Michael Kay joins Hey Now for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Yankees beat reporter to becoming the iconic voice of the Bronx Bombers. He shares stories from his early days covering the team, his transition to the broadcast booth, and his experiences working alongside legendary figures like John Sterling and this generation's Phil Rizzuto. Michael also reflects on his unique relationship with the late George Steinbrenner, the evolution of The Michael Kay Show and its place in the ever-changing sports media landscape, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the Yankees and what lies ahead for the franchiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This week, stories of fathers, sons, and brothers playing baseball, one an ancestor of the current Yankees manager who witnessed a strange Phil Rizzuto baserunning blunder, and three brothers who ran a baseball school, but only two of them were major leaguers. Join Steve October 19 at the Morristown, NJ Festival of Books for a baseball panel starring Kevin Baker and Andy Martino! This week's Baseball Prospectus column, featuring Honest John Anderson: Spare the Goat. The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
- Fred Hessler- Bucky Harris- Phil Rizzuto- Vic Wertz- Herb ScoreIn this 1955 radio interview, baseball fans are offered an insightful conversation between two notable figures of the sport: Bucky Harris and Phil Rizzuto. Bucky Harris, known as "The Boy Wonder," had a storied career as both a player and manager, leading the Washington Senators to a World Series title in 1924 at the young age of 27. By 1955, Harris had already solidified his reputation as one of the game's most respected managers, having managed the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Senators, among others. His deep knowledge of the game and experience managing several Hall of Famers are evident in this discussion.Phil Rizzuto, on the other hand, was in the twilight of his playing career with the New York Yankees, having been a key part of their dominance in the 1940s and early 1950s. By 1955, Rizzuto was transitioning from his role as a starting shortstop to a more limited role on the team, but his influence in the clubhouse and his keen understanding of the game remained strong. This interview captures the essence of a period in baseball when strategy and leadership were as crucial as ever, with Harris and Rizzuto offering their perspectives on the sport during a time of change for both of their careers.#BuckyHarris #PhilRizzuto #1950sBaseball #RadioInterview #YankeesHistory
August 25, 1985, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets becomes the youngest pitcher to win 20 games in a season. At 20 years, nine months, and nine days - one month younger than Bob Feller was when he won 20 games in 1939 - Gooden defeats the San Diego Padres, 9-3. Gooden will not follow Feller into the Hall of Fame but had 194 career wins and was part of two world champions, even though in 12 post season appereances he never won a game.Holy Cow!August 25, 1956, the New York Yankees release longtime shortstop Phil Rizzuto, ending his playing career. The Yankees cut Rizzuto in order to make room for another Hall of Famer - outfielder Enos Slaughter. In 1957, the Yankees will add Rizzuto to their broadcasting crew. Four years earlier on this date Rizzuto was involved in controversional play, In a 1-0 win over the Yankees, Virgil Trucks of the Tigers pitches his second no-hitter of the season. The no-hitter is in doubt for three innings when a play made by shortstop Johnny Pesky in the third inning is under debate. Rizzuto's grounder is ruled an error, then a hit, before it is switched back to an error.A pair of dazzling rookies:1997 - Boston's Nomar Garciaparra singles twice to extend his hitting streak to 27 games, breaking the American League rookie record set by Guy Curtright of the Chicago White Sox in 1943. The Red Sox come back to beat the Mariners 9-8. Garciaparra's streak will extend to thirty games.1986 - Oakland A's third baseman Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run, a 450-foot blast to center field off Walt Terrell, as Oakland beats Detroit 8-4 at Tiger Stadium.Born on this day:Future Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers is born in Steubenville, Ohio. After a brilliant amateur career that includes American Legion “Player of the Year” honors, Fingers will make his major league debut with the Oakland A's in 1968 and will become one of baseball's top relievers.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out.
August 25, 1985, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets becomes the youngest pitcher to win 20 games in a season. At 20 years, nine months, and nine days - one month younger than Bob Feller was when he won 20 games in 1939 - Gooden defeats the San Diego Padres, 9-3. Gooden will not follow Feller into the Hall of Fame but had 194 career wins and was part of two world champions, even though in 12 post season appereances he never won a game.Holy Cow!August 25, 1956, the New York Yankees release longtime shortstop Phil Rizzuto, ending his playing career. The Yankees cut Rizzuto in order to make room for another Hall of Famer - outfielder Enos Slaughter. In 1957, the Yankees will add Rizzuto to their broadcasting crew. Four years earlier on this date Rizzuto was involved in controversional play, In a 1-0 win over the Yankees, Virgil Trucks of the Tigers pitches his second no-hitter of the season. The no-hitter is in doubt for three innings when a play made by shortstop Johnny Pesky in the third inning is under debate. Rizzuto's grounder is ruled an error, then a hit, before it is switched back to an error.A pair of dazzling rookies:1997 - Boston's Nomar Garciaparra singles twice to extend his hitting streak to 27 games, breaking the American League rookie record set by Guy Curtright of the Chicago White Sox in 1943. The Red Sox come back to beat the Mariners 9-8. Garciaparra's streak will extend to thirty games.1986 - Oakland A's third baseman Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run, a 450-foot blast to center field off Walt Terrell, as Oakland beats Detroit 8-4 at Tiger Stadium.Born on this day:Future Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers is born in Steubenville, Ohio. After a brilliant amateur career that includes American Legion “Player of the Year” honors, Fingers will make his major league debut with the Oakland A's in 1968 and will become one of baseball's top relievers.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out.
In a decade packed with legends that echo through history, there will be players who rarely grab the historical spotlight. Brooks Robinson might not be the household name of the former, but he's very much a legend. Starting his major league career in 1955, he played all of his 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. In that time, he made third base his own and is arguably one of the greatest third baseman the game has ever seen, with 18 call-ups to the All-Stars, 16 consecutive Gold Gloves, and 2 World Series rings. To this day, he still holds the record for putouts (2,697), assists (6,205), total chances, and double plays at third base (618). For today's game, we're going to early in 1964. Robinson had an offensive slump in the back half of 1963 and has been working with the Orioles hitting coach to find his form again. Listen out for his at bats as the Orioles welcome the Yankees to Memorial Stadium. It's the familiar team of Phil Rizzuto, Jerry Coleman, and Mel Allen… although 1964 is Allen's debut year, so enjoy his first steps into the radio world. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL196404180.shtml This game was played on April 18, 1964.
July 24, 1983 - Phil Rizzuto calls the At Bat when Goose Gossage faces George Brett with Two outs in the 9th Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
July 24, 1983 - Phil Rizzuto calls the At Bat when Goose Gossage faces George Brett with Two outs in the 9th Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
July 24, 1983 - Phil Rizzuto calls the At Bat when Goose Gossage faces George Brett with Two outs in the 9th Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
SERIES 2 EPISODE 217: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Oh, nothing. Kamala Harris only raised $223,000 a MINUTE or $13,380,000 an hour in her first 24 hours as the Democratic presidential candidate-presumptive and will only rap up the pledged delegates by today or tomorrow and has already opened her campaign five points closer to Trump than any other Democrat. And as somebody mentioned (cough; cough cough) Friday it turns out if President Biden had not seen the wisdom of the choice and bowed out before the new week started Nancy Pelosi was ready to go public - with polling. And now, everybody's together again and everybody's endorsed here and even that moron Manchin has gotten out of the way and the only question is where in town do you want YOUR Joe Biden statue to be. ON THE OTHER HAND Trump intends to sue. Somebody. Maybe Hannibal Lecter. The man who is suddenly history's oldest presidential candidate wants to be reimbursed and the debate moved and they want to force Biden to stay in the race AND resign as president and don't you know Trump was shot with a wadded up piece of gum so you must defer to him. If there's anything more delightful than watching Trump implode because it never occurred to him the other side had better tactics, it's watching Hannity complain that Kamala Harris has a funny laugh when... shoot... who has ever actually heard Trump laugh? Like a person? There's a lot to go through, including the reminder that if you're worried about this nation's racism and its misogyny: in the last four US elections: we have elected a man of color president, then re-elected him, then a woman candidate won the popular vote, and most recently, a woman of color was elected VP defeating a ticket led by racist incumbent Assume nothing. But - Excelsior! B-BLOCK (37:40) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: So. Much. Stupid. Takery. Aaron Sorkin, Brian Stelter, Olivia Nuzzi and Katy Tur could've forged a four-way tie (well, three; Sorkin would've just 'borrowed' one of their ideas). C-BLOCK (56:15) IN MEMORY OF MINET: I'm a little unfocused today and when I get unfocused I get verbose because I'm ad libbing. And if you didn't see it on social media, my extraordinary 17-year old rescue pup, Minet, died Sunday just six days after hitting that amazing milestone of longevity. If you've been scared off adopting a senior dog or even a geriatric one, please listen to Minet's story and how much he gave me - and consider getting one yourself!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary manager and player Whitey Herzog died this week at the age of 92. Here at Classic Baseball Radio, we'd like to take a moment to remember a career that caught fire after the playing ended, with one of his last appearances on the diamond. Herzog made it to the majors, playing for the Washington Senators in 1956. He spent time with the Athletics, Orioles, and Tigers before retiring from on-field duty in 1963. Only then, with his playing career no longer a hindrance, would Herzog and his bleached near-white hair find the place the Baseball Gods had carved out for him. Working through various backroom roles, from scout and coach to general manager and director, Herzog found his joy one step back from the diamond. As a manager, he excelled, racking up six division wins, three pennants, and one World Series-winning team. For today's game, we're returning to the dead-rubber days of September 1961. The New York Yankees have the pennant pretty much sewn up, and the Orioles have earned third place. Herzog bats in the heart of the order, facing Ralph Terry of the Yankees. Phil Rizzuto takes you up to the sixth inning, with Mel Allen closing out the microphone game. You can find the boxscore here. This game was played on September 20, 1961. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message
Happy Birthday, Luke Appling! Born in High Point, North Carolina on April 2, 1907, Lucius Benjamin Appling moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family as a child. After graduating from Fulton High School, where he played baseball and football, Appling attended Oglethorpe College in Georgia for two years. Appling starred on the university's baseball team, while also playing fullback on the football team, before leaving school during his sophomore year to pursue a career in professional baseball. He signed a contract with the Southern League Atlanta Crackers in 1929 and spent one year with the team, experiencing success at the plate but also committing 42 errors in only 104 games at shortstop. Despite his early difficulties in the field, Appling remained determined to make a successful career out of playing shortstop. He later recalled, "My Daddy was lefthanded, and I was lefthanded when I was little. In fact, I was lefthanded all the way to high school. Then I switched over to righthanded 'cause I wanted to play shortstop." Check out his page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/luke-appling-page/ Hall of Fame Interview - https://collection.baseballhall.org/PASTIME/luke-appling-oral-history-interview-1987-april-10-4 An interview of Luke Appling that was conducted by Rod Roberts on the behalf of the Baseball Hall of Fame on April 10, 1987 in Greenville, South Carolina. Content of the interview includes: Side Two -- Track 1 - On breaking a finger in 1930, working out at 10 a.m. fielding 154 ground balls, 32 pop-ups plus batting practice; having arthritis (00:00:00 to 00:01:36) Track 2 - On playing 21 seasons until 1950; manager Paul Richards wanting him to stay; Appling managing in Memphis (00:01:36 to 00:02:33) Track 3 - On barnstorming with Mickey Harris and (Birdie?) Tebbetts; Appling talking to Yankees Casey Stengel and Phil Rizzuto (00:02:33 to 00:04:24) Track 4 - On watching the Cubs play in World Series and playing against them in spring training; good catchers (Mickey) Cochrane, (Bill) Dickey (00:04:24 to 00:05:29) Track 5 - Interviewer Roberts talking about Leo Durocher picking a fantasy team; more on Cochrane and Dickey; Tebbetts being a good catcher (00:05:29 to 00:06:59) Track 6 - On good first basemen Jimmie Foxx, (Hank) Greenberg, Moose Skowron (00:06:59 to 00:07:58) Track 7 - On good second basemen (Tony) Lazzeri, Charlie Gehringer; (Gil?) Gordon; (Bobby) Doerr (00:07:58 to 00:09:11) Track 8 - On good third basemen Ossie Bluege, Pie Traynor (00:09:11 to 00:10:03) Track 9 - On good shortstops Joe Cronin, (Phil) Rizzuto, a player from the Browns, (Luis) Aparicio, Marty Marion; Appling playing with older brother Johnny “Red” Marion; Marty getting Appling's #4; shortstops need to be intelligent and learn the hitters and the pitchers; giving signs in the field; (Ted) Kazanski and Joe Lonnett using word signs; knowing Tommy Bridges curve ball; Mule Haas talking about the curve ball (00:10:03 to 00:16:52) Track 11 - On good outfielders (Joe) DiMaggio, (Ted?) Williams as a great hitter, DiMaggio's brother a good fielder, on seeing Babe Ruth play (00:17:27 to 00:18:48) Track 12 - On Babe Ruth's character; on changes in the game and equipment; Appling liking Spaulding featherweight shoes with spikes, getting custom shoes for $25 a pair; always changing shoes; putting feet on metal vibrator after games, still using it (00:18:48 to 00:22:57) Track 13 - On people who should be in Hall of Fame; on writers changing too rapidly; Appling being surprised at being voted into Hall of Fame; (Lefty) Grove being fast pitcher (00:22:57 to 00:25:38) Track 14 - On pitchers throwing at batters, formerly fair game, now not being allowed; hitter...
Happy Birthday, Luke Appling! Born in High Point, North Carolina on April 2, 1907, Lucius Benjamin Appling moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family as a child. After graduating from Fulton High School, where he played baseball and football, Appling attended Oglethorpe College in Georgia for two years. Appling starred on the university's baseball team, while also playing fullback on the football team, before leaving school during his sophomore year to pursue a career in professional baseball. He signed a contract with the Southern League Atlanta Crackers in 1929 and spent one year with the team, experiencing success at the plate but also committing 42 errors in only 104 games at shortstop. Despite his early difficulties in the field, Appling remained determined to make a successful career out of playing shortstop. He later recalled, "My Daddy was lefthanded, and I was lefthanded when I was little. In fact, I was lefthanded all the way to high school. Then I switched over to righthanded 'cause I wanted to play shortstop." Check out his page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/luke-appling-page/ Hall of Fame Interview - https://collection.baseballhall.org/PASTIME/luke-appling-oral-history-interview-1987-april-10-4 An interview of Luke Appling that was conducted by Rod Roberts on the behalf of the Baseball Hall of Fame on April 10, 1987 in Greenville, South Carolina. Content of the interview includes: Side Two -- Track 1 - On breaking a finger in 1930, working out at 10 a.m. fielding 154 ground balls, 32 pop-ups plus batting practice; having arthritis (00:00:00 to 00:01:36) Track 2 - On playing 21 seasons until 1950; manager Paul Richards wanting him to stay; Appling managing in Memphis (00:01:36 to 00:02:33) Track 3 - On barnstorming with Mickey Harris and (Birdie?) Tebbetts; Appling talking to Yankees Casey Stengel and Phil Rizzuto (00:02:33 to 00:04:24) Track 4 - On watching the Cubs play in World Series and playing against them in spring training; good catchers (Mickey) Cochrane, (Bill) Dickey (00:04:24 to 00:05:29) Track 5 - Interviewer Roberts talking about Leo Durocher picking a fantasy team; more on Cochrane and Dickey; Tebbetts being a good catcher (00:05:29 to 00:06:59) Track 6 - On good first basemen Jimmie Foxx, (Hank) Greenberg, Moose Skowron (00:06:59 to 00:07:58) Track 7 - On good second basemen (Tony) Lazzeri, Charlie Gehringer; (Gil?) Gordon; (Bobby) Doerr (00:07:58 to 00:09:11) Track 8 - On good third basemen Ossie Bluege, Pie Traynor (00:09:11 to 00:10:03) Track 9 - On good shortstops Joe Cronin, (Phil) Rizzuto, a player from the Browns, (Luis) Aparicio, Marty Marion; Appling playing with older brother Johnny “Red” Marion; Marty getting Appling's #4; shortstops need to be intelligent and learn the hitters and the pitchers; giving signs in the field; (Ted) Kazanski and Joe Lonnett using word signs; knowing Tommy Bridges curve ball; Mule Haas talking about the curve ball (00:10:03 to 00:16:52) Track 11 - On good outfielders (Joe) DiMaggio, (Ted?) Williams as a great hitter, DiMaggio's brother a good fielder, on seeing Babe Ruth play (00:17:27 to 00:18:48) Track 12 - On Babe Ruth's character; on changes in the game and equipment; Appling liking Spaulding featherweight shoes with spikes, getting custom shoes for $25 a pair; always changing shoes; putting feet on metal vibrator after games, still using it (00:18:48 to 00:22:57) Track 13 - On people who should be in Hall of Fame; on writers changing too rapidly; Appling being surprised at being voted into Hall of Fame; (Lefty) Grove being fast pitcher (00:22:57 to 00:25:38) Track 14 - On pitchers throwing at batters, formerly fair game, now not being allowed; hitter...
1978 ALCS - October 3rd - 7th, 1978 For the third straight season, the Kansas City Royals (92 - 70) and the New York Yankees (100 - 63) will battle for the American League pennant. The previous two series were classics, with the Yanks pulling through in the ninth inning of winner-take-all game fives. For the Royals, they are hoping that the third time will be the charm. Their offensive machine kept rolling, with strong performances by stalwart George Brett, reliable Darrell Porter, and a return to form from Amos Otis. The starting pitching continued to be solid, led by Leonard, Splittorff, and Gura, but perhaps the most significant addition was to the bullpen (which had struggled in previous playoffs). The ‘Mad Hungarian', Al Hrabosky, has been outstanding in late innings, and the fans have certainly appreciated his showmanship. Manager Whitey Herzog will need his lefty reliever to combat the big left-handed bats of New York. The final three games of this series will be in New York, but the Yankees will be at a slight pitching disadvantage to start, since ace Ron Guidry won't be available until game four. Rookie Jim Beattie will get the game one start for the Yankees, and the Royals will turn to back-to back 20 game winner Dennis Leonard. Manager Bob Lemon will need some innings from the young righty. If the Yankees can steal one in Kansas City, they will be in position to take the series when it gets back to New York. Audio clips from joeydbball on Youtube (links below) ABC broadcast with Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, and Jim Palmer WPIX Broadcast with Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, and Bill White Game 1: KCR RHP Dennis Leonard (21 - 17 3.33 ERA 294 IP) vs. NYY RHP Jim Beattie (6 - 9 3.73 ERA 128 IP) Game 2: KCR LHP Larry Gura (16 - 4 2.72 ERA 221 IP) vs. NYY RHP Ed Figueroa (20 - 9 2.99 ERA 253 IP) Game 3: NYY RHP Jim 'Catfish' Hunter (12 - 6 3.58 ERA 118 IP) vs. KCR LHP Paul Splittorff (19 - 13 3.40 ERA 262 IP) Game 4: NYY LHP Ron Guidry (25 - 3 1.74 ERA 273 IP) vs. KCR RHP Dennis Leonard As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more. Catch you next time, P.C.O.
1978 Game AL East Playoff Monday October 2nd, 1978 @ Fenway Park Boston, MA After 162 games played, the bitter rivals of the northeast find themselves deadlocked for the division crown, each sporting identical 99-63 records. The entire season comes down to just one game at Fenway Park, and it's gonna be a great one. It looked like it was going to be a banner year for the Red Sox, with Jim Rice playing like an MVP, Dennis Eckersley winning 20 games, and a whole host of spectacular performances. But like the previous season, the division lead began slipping away. They were up 14 games on the Yankees in mid-July, but that was cut to just 7 games by the end of August. And after a four game sweep dubbed “The Boston Massacre” in early September, the Yankees had caught the Sox. The downward spiral continued in Beantown, but a furious rally of eight straight wins to close the season has forced a playoff against the Yanks. Having been forced to use their best starters (Eckersley and Luis Tiant), manager Don Zimmer will turn to an experienced, post-season tested veteran, Mike Torrez (16 - 12 3.92 ERA 243 IP). The big righty was instrumental for New York's World Series run in 1977, but he has scuffled in the stretch run, losing 6 of his last 7 decisions. They'll need him to recapture his form if they hope to advance to the ALCS. The 1977 season was tumultuous for the New York Yankees, but it culminated in a World Series and a return of nearly everyone who contributed to that greatness. But a second go-round for this group was filled with turmoil once again, as the Yankees struggled out of the gate. This time, there was too much trouble on and off the field, and it cost Billy Martin his job. They were just 52 - 42 with Martin at the helm, but once again caught fire (47 - 20) in the second half under Bob Lemon's stewardship. Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Graig Nettles were excellent once again. Goose Gossage was a new weapon out of the pen, and Catfish Hunter had a great rebound. The story of this season, however, was the ascendance of their young lefty, Ron Guidry. The fireballer ran roughshod through the entire American League (24 - 3 1.72 ERA 267 IP), putting together one of the most dominant modern pitching seasons in baseball history. He will get the ball with the season on the line, and there's no other pitcher in the league you'd rather have. Audio clips from MLB Vault on Youtube - WPIX broadcast with Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, and Bill White As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information and much, much more.
Today's guest is Paul (“Hembo”) Hembekides, on-air personality for Greeny and Get Up on ESPN. Hembo is a New York Times bestselling author and uses numbers and statistics to enlighten sports fans. He co-authored Got Your Number with ESPN's Mike Greenberg and discusses future writing projects with Greenberg. In this episode, Hembo shares how he lives out his faith in a high-profile workplace like ESPN. You will be encouraged as he shares his collegiate experience at Cedarville University and how it prepared him for his media career. Hembo and Paul debate who should be on the Mount Rushmore of the New York Yankees and discuss the retired numbers of Yankee legends. Be sure to like and subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.orgGot Your Number by Mike Greenberg, Paul Hembekides: 9781368073561 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksGet Up Show - PodCenter - ESPN Radio Cedarville University Home For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org
For the 1961 season, the Washington Senators moved out of the capital to play ball in Minnesota as the Twins. Marque names such as Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, and Jim Perry helped the team make its mark in its new home. Four years later, the Twins would win the AL pennant and bring it to Minnesota for the first time. As for Washington, the city would not be left without a baseball team. Immediately replacing the Washington Senators in 1961 were… the Washington Senators. The team with an old name was one of two AL expansion teams, and success did not come easy. The team's first pennant was in 2010, but by then, they had moved to Arlington as the Texas Rangers. That first year saw them finish behind everyone else in the AL, posting a 61-100 record. 1961 was the year of a dominant Yankees team, finishing 47 and a half games ahead of the Senators. But what of their head-to-head? We join the Senators at Yankee Stadium on 2nd July; the two teams' record is 3-3, and we have Bob Delaney hosting, with Phil Rizzuto and Red Barber on the play-by-play. You can find the boxscore here. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA196107020.shtml This game was played on 2 July, 1961. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message
For the first episode of 2024, GamerDude talks about his "brushes with greatness," which is times in his life where he as met, or interacted with, or at least seen, someone who is famous. GamerDude first talks about how he was a very minor celebrity back in his radio DJ days, and how the people he encountered then shaped how he handled encounters with famous people when he got older.GamerDude's first "brush with greatness" was before his DJ days, when he was a kid at a game at Yankee Stadium. That's where he got Joe Garagiola's autograph when Joe was sitting in the press box. GamerDude then talks about some of the famous people he met while driving limos, from Tony Bennett to Phil Rizzuto. He also talks about some of the famous people he's run into at comic cons, from Nathan Filion to Alan Tudyk.
ALCS - Royals vs. Yankees For the second consecutive year, the Kansas City Royals (102 - 60) and the New York Yankees (100 - 62) will face off with the AL pennant on the line. Last year, the series went the distance, with one of the most iconic endings in playoff history, a Chris Chambliss walk off home run to send the Yanks to the World Series. This year, the series will once again go five games, with a dramatic finish in the final inning. Since he was hired as full time manager after an interim stint in 1975, all Royals manager Whitey Herzog has done is lead Kansas City to their first two playoff appearances in their relatively short history. They may have come up short in the 1976 ALCS, but this team is more than ready for a second chance. These Royals and their young core have established themselves as perennial AL contenders. Leading the was is star third baseman George Brett (22 HR 88 RBI 142 OPS+), who has cemented himself as one of the top players in the game in just his age 24 season. Bolstering the heart of this powerful lineup are Hal McRae (21 HR 92 RBI 136 OPS+) and Al Cowens (23 HR 112 RBI 137 OPS+), both of whom received MVP votes but were surprisingly not All-Stars in the '77 season. Dennis Leonard (20 - 12 3.04 ERA 292 IP) and Paul Splittorff (16 - 6 3.69 ERA 229 IP) led the way for the starters, and Herzog could deploy a bevy of reliable, but unspectacular arms to cover the late innings or spot starts. Despite the magical finish to the previous year's ALCS, the Yankees disappointed in the World Series, getting swept by the Big Red Machine. Still, expectations were sky high for manager Billy Martin, who had already taken 3 different teams to the playoffs to this point in his career. The Boss, owner George Steinbrenner, demands results; therefore, it's not enough to have the reigning MVP in catcher Thurman Munson, bring in superstar Reggie Jackson on the biggest contract ever awarded to a player. The rotation was strong with former A's All-Stars Catfish Hunter and Ken Holtzman. Let's sign Don Gullet, who just beat us in last year. With all these new faces, it is no surprise that this team got off to a slow start, but they were just too talented to let that spoil the season. The Yankees went absolutely nuclear with a 50 - 20 second half record. Munson (18 HR 100 RBI 121 OPS +) and Jackson (32 HR 100 RBI 150 OPS+) were their typical MVP-caliber-selves, while Graig Nettles (37 HR 107 RBI 124 OPS+) put together one of the best seasons of his underrated career. The pitching staff delivered, but it wasn't the stars that got it done. Gullet was solid in his first year as a Yankee, but Hunter and Holtzman were disasters. Figueroa and Torrez carried much of the load, but it was the unexpected breakout of lefty Ron Guidry (16 - 7 2.82 ERA 210 IP) that really elevated the NYY rotation. Perhaps the savior of the season was the duo out of the bullpen, Dick Tidrow (11 - 4 5 SV 3.16 ERA 151 IP) and Sparky Lyle (13 - 5 26 SV 2.17 ERA 137 IP), the latter taking home the AL Cy Young. If the Yankees want another pennant, they will need their stars to perform, especially on the road. Game 1 @ NYY: LHP Don Gullet (14 - 4 3.58 ERA 158 IP) vs. LHP Paul Splittorff Game 2 @ NYY: LHP Ron Guidry vs. LHP Andy Hassler (9 - 6 4.20 ERA 156 IP) Game 3 @ KCR: RHP Dennis Leonard vs. RHP Mike Torrez (17 - 13 3.88 ERA 243 IP) Game 4 @ KCR: LHP Larry Gura (8 - 5 10 SV 3.13 ERA 106 IP) vs. RHP Ed Figueroa (16 - 11 3.57 ERA 239 IP) Game 5 @ KCR: LHP Paul Splittorff vs. LHP Ron Guidry Audio clips from Youtube, links to specific games below 1976 ALCS GM 5 - ABC by Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, and Reggie Jackson Game 2 - NBC by Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale Game 4 - WPIX by Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, and Bill White NBC by Joe Garagiola and Tony Kubek Game 5 - WPIX As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, boxscores, background information, and much, much more. Catch you next time, P.C.O.
Allison Lucas, the widow of baseball writer Ed Lucas, reveals the challenges her late husband confronted as a blind journalist covering the New York Yankees, including name-calling and jealousy in the press box. Lucas also tells host Andrew Elsey about her husband's friendships with baseball stars Phil Rizzuto, Jackie Robinson, Bobby Bonds, and Don Mattingly.Please rate, review, and subscribe!
Tom and Julie celebrate Threatsgiving 2023 with McDonald's and novelty ice cream cakes. Julie gets a Cookie Puss. Tom gets a Baskin-Robbins Turkey cake. Plus Tom and Julie brainstorm the Double Threat Cruise. And Julie does the Fry Walrus and Tom does Salvador Frylie but you can only see THAT on Patreon (link below). Also feel good clips! San Francisco TV Dog Bumpers! Anne Murray sings on a cruise! Local news coverage of National Ice Cream Day! The Wolfman and Donna! Roy the Clowning Guinea Pig! And Videodrome, Elon Musk, Phil Rizzuto in Paradise By the Dashboard Light, Jason Derulo falls down the stairs at the Met Gala, what does Mr. Met sound like, HR Giger, Julian Sands movies, there's a zebra in Brett's VCR, Schwarzenegger vs Stallone, Hustler Magazine, Tommy Lasorda, and the Dukes of Choking Hazard. CLIPS FROM THIS EPISODE: *Phil Rizzuto in Paradise By the Dashboard Light *Jason Derulo Did Not Fall Down the Stairs at the Met Gala *San Francisco TV Dog Bumpers *Anne Murray - Won't You Let Me Take You on a Sea Cruise *Gallery Furniture Commercials with The Wolfman and Donna *Roy the Clowning Guinea Pig SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends DOUBLE THREAT MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat TOTALLY EFFED UP T-SHIRTS https://www.teepublic.com/user/dttfu SEND SUBMISSIONS TO DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat Theme song by Mike Krol Artwork by Michael Kupperman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Phil Rizzuto- Lefty Gomez- Bob Lemon- Mel AllenIn this 1954 audio clip from the Phil Rizzuto Show, the legendary shortstop Phil Rizzuto intrerviews Mel Allen, and engages in stories about renowned baseball players Lefty Gomez and Bob Lemon. At the time of this recording, Rizzuto, a five-time All-Star, was nearing the end of his illustrious 13-year career with the New York Yankees, a tenure that saw him participate in nine World Series, seven of which resulted in championships. Rizzuto, known for his wit and humor, regales the audience with tales from his playing days, offering a rare, first-hand account of the sport's bygone era. This audio clip is a must-listen for any baseball aficionado, providing a unique opportunity to hear from two of the game's greats, reflecting on their careers and the state of baseball in the mid-20th century. #PhilRizzuto #LeftyGomez #BobLemon #1950sBaseball #NewYorkYankees #BaseballHistory
Going in to the 1961 season, the single-season record for home runs was 60, held by Babe Ruth. Leaving the 1961 season, that record was earned by Roger Maris and his 61 Bronx Bombs. Except some argued that 1961's longer season meant it shouldn't be seen as a record. Baseball Commisioner Ford Frick announced that the record was for 154 games, not 162, so it should be shown seperately with a distinctive mark, such as an asterisk. Let's be clear, that's a load of baloney. This record stood in the American League until Aaron Judge's 2022 season, clearly showing just how legendary Maris' mark was. There was never an asterisk. Roger Maris was the record holder with 61 home runs. Let's listen to one of them, as the New York Yankees play their 151st game at the Detroit Tigers. Phil Rizzuto and Mel Allen are behind the microphones. You can find the boxscore here. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET196109170.shtml This game was played on September 17th, 1961. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message
Braves begin long west coast road trip, good news on Kyle Wright, Falcons stink in final preseason game, East Lake GC hosts world's greatest golfers, playing the siren drinking game at East Lake, never anger an instagram model who is your baby mama as she puts out a bounty on an NFL player, Chipper-Glavine-Smoltz-Francoeur-McCann-Maddux-McGriff tv booth a winner, Shohei Otani tears UCL as Mike Trout back on I.L., Stephen Strasburg to retire, Nats OF breaks leg, who will coach Michigan during Harbaugh's suspension? Urban Meyer nuts up on UGA's schedule, big time sportswriter predicts Florida will fire Billy Napier, Phil Fulmer in hospital, North Korea fires missile at Luka Doncic, Aussie surfer finds dead shark on his surfboard whilst on a wave, The Totally Biased Guide to Southern College Football new edition update, swimming the English Channel, Biscuit's birthday, the sad story of Babe Siebert, Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, woman dies during minor league promotion, Yankees screw over Phil Rizzuto, plus Pete's Tweets and This Day in Sports History
August 25, 1985, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets becomes the youngest pitcher to win 20 games in a season. At 20 years, nine months, and nine days - one month younger than Bob Feller was when he won 20 games in 1939 - Gooden defeats the San Diego Padres, 9-3. Gooden will not follow Feller into the Hall of Fame but had 194 career wins and was part of two world champions, even though in 12 post season appereances he never won a game.Holy Cow!August 25, 1956, the New York Yankees release longtime shortstop Phil Rizzuto, ending his playing career. The Yankees cut Rizzuto in order to make room for another Hall of Famer - outfielder Enos Slaughter. In 1957, the Yankees will add Rizzuto to their broadcasting crew. Four years earlier on this date Rizzuto was involved in controversional play, In a 1-0 win over the Yankees, Virgil Trucks of the Tigers pitches his second no-hitter of the season. The no-hitter is in doubt for three innings when a play made by shortstop Johnny Pesky in the third inning is under debate. Rizzuto's grounder is ruled an error, then a hit, before it is switched back to an error.A pair of dazzling rookies:1997 - Boston's Nomar Garciaparra singles twice to extend his hitting streak to 27 games, breaking the American League rookie record set by Guy Curtright of the Chicago White Sox in 1943. The Red Sox come back to beat the Mariners 9-8. Garciaparra's streak will extend to thirty games.1986 - Oakland A's third baseman Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run, a 450-foot blast to center field off Walt Terrell, as Oakland beats Detroit 8-4 at Tiger Stadium.Born on this day:Future Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers is born in Steubenville, Ohio. After a brilliant amateur career that includes American Legion “Player of the Year” honors, Fingers will make his major league debut with the Oakland A's in 1968 and will become one of baseball's top relievers.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out.
August 18th, 1967 During the Red Sox “Impossible dream” season, tragedy strikes when Tony Conigliaro is beaned by the Angels' Jack Hamilton. Hit just below his left eye, Conigliaro would miss the rest of the season and all of ‘68. The injury effectively ended the career of a player who by the time he was 22 had become the youngest in American League history and second-youngest player in major-league history to hit 100 career homers.August 18th 1989, in a 9-2 Toronto win, Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken plays in his 1,208th consecutive game passing Steve Garvey for the 3rd longest streak in major league history. August 18th, 1995, after 39 years at the mike, Yankees announcer and Hal of Famer, Phil Rizzuto retires as team broadcaster. The “Scooter's” retirement was prompted by a dispute with WPIX-TV who refused to allow him to miss a game to attend the funeral of teammate Mickey Mantle. The voice of the Yankees would eventually return for the 1996 season. Taking full control of the game, Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette pitches a 1-0 no-hitter against the Phillies facing just 27 batters and scoring the game's only run. On August 18th,1906, Wee Willie Keeler strikes out for only the second time this season, falling both times to White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh's illegal spitball. In 1902, the first unassisted triple play ever in a professional game is executed by first baseman Hal O'Hagan of the Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League) against Jersey City. Roberto Clemente was born on this day on August 18th, 1934. Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn Says
One of the most prominent figures men in Yankees history, little Phil Rizzuto played a steady shortstop for the Bombers for 11 full seasons in a career interrupted by service in World War II. Later he became a broadcaster for the team, holding that position for four decades. In 1950 he was named Most Valuable Player in the American League. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1994.Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platformThis Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons
In Breaking Walls episode 138 in honor of opening day, we'll share stories, and sounds from Baseball history and the radio. —————————— Highlights: • Dots and Dashes • The Babe • Mel Allen • Dizzy • The War • Jackie • The Death of Babe Ruth • Baseball Radio Drama • The Shot Heard Round The World • Westward Ho! • The TV Era and the Death of Jackie Robinson • Looking Ahead To May with Frank, Dean, Jerry, and Marilyn —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today's episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • The Voice: Mel Allen's Untold Story — By Curt Smith • Those Great Old-Time Radio Years — By Aubrey J. Sher As well as countless other references and websites for baseball stats and history. —————————— On the interview front: • Mel Allen and Vincent Price spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at GoldenAge-WTIC.org • Vincent Price also spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear this interview at SpeakingofRadio.com • Red Barber and Ben Gross spoke to Westinghouse for their anniversary special in 1970 • Red Barber spoke for Please Stand By in 1986 • Red Barber and Phil Rizzuto spoke to CBS for their Fiftieth Anniversary Special in 1977 • Marilyn Monroe spoke to Dave Garroway for NBC's Monitor in 1955. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Take Me Out To the Ball Game — By Dorris Day and Frank Sinatra • Love Echoes in the Pine Hills — By George Winston • Someone To Watch Over Me — By Rosemary Squires & The Ken Thorne Orchestra • Swing Into Spring — By Benny Goodman • I'm a Fool To Want You — By Billie Holiday • Battle Cry of Freedom and Steal Away — By Jacqueline Schwab • The Colorado Trail, Opus 28 Fantaisie for Harp — By Elizabeth Hainen • There Used to Be A Ballpark — By Frank Sinatra • The First Baseball Game — By Nat King Cole • Danse Macabre — By Camille Saint-Saens —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Jessica Hanna Perri Harper Briana Isaac Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Earl Millard Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Ray Shaw Filipe A Silva John Williams —————————— WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers
Radio ratings peaked in 1948 and the networks used excess profits to help launch TV. By 1950 NBC, CBS, and ABC were filling their entire primetime TV schedule. After eighteen years as one of radio's highest-rated weekly shows, the just-heard Fibber McGee and Molly began airing five nights per week for fifteen minutes on October 5th, 1953. As America moved west after World War II, turning farms into suburbs and western towns into cities, the pattern of radio listening was changing. The desire to expand the Major Leagues into new cities gained traction thanks to an upstart league known as The Continental League. In order to block its entry into the marketplace, Major League Baseball finally expanded in 1961. When the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota before the ‘61 season to become the Twins, Washington received a new Senators franchise. Thanks to the success of the Dodgers, The American League added the Los Angeles Angels, upping the junior circuit to ten teams. The following year, the National League added two new teams: The Colt 45s, who, in 1964 changed their name to the Astros, and the New York Metropolitans, colloquially known as the Mets. One by one, old ballparks were being torn down—Ebbets field in 1960, The Polo Grounds in 1964. Both sites are now occupied by housing projects. New stadiums were often multipurpose —able to accommodate both football and baseball. Like with baseball, how America got its entertainment was also changing. By 1960, scripted radio drama was dying out as shows either moved to TV or were canceled. Although baseball would still be broadcast on the radio, fans now tuned into TV for their favorite games. A new generation of sportscasters emerged, like former Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto. He called Roger Maris' record-breaking sixty-first home run at Yankee Stadium on October 1st, 1961. Rizzuto had a respectable playing career—winning the 1950 AL MVP award, but it was his work as a Yankees announcer that got him voted into the MLB Hall Of Fame in 1994. In 1956, while the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn, Jackie Robinson was putting the finishing touches on his remarkable career. That December 13th, the Dodgers traded Robinson to the Giants for Dick Littlefield and thirty-thousand dollars. Jackie Robinson opted to retire, rather than report and move to San Francisco. Within a few years he was hosting his own syndicated radio show, Jackie Robinson's Radio Shots. In 1960, he interviewed perhaps the most famous African-American pitcher in history, Satchel Paige. Jackie Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Robinson was also the first African-American television analyst in MLB history, and the first African-American vice president of a major corporation, Chock full o'Nuts. On October 15th, 1972, at the second game of the World Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds, at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium, Jackie Robinson was invited to throw out a ceremonial first pitch in honor of his twenty-five years of service to Major League Baseball. Complications from heart disease and diabetes made him almost blind by middle age. He used the opportunity to make one last statement to the baseball establishment. It would be Jackie Robinson's last public appearance. Jackie Robinson died nine days later at his home. He was fifty-three. His Manhattan funeral service attracted twenty-five hundred mourners. Many of his former teammates were pallbearers. Reverend Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy. On April 15th, 1997, the fiftieth anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, Major League Baseball unanimously retired Robinson's number forty-two across the league. He is the only man to receive such an honor.
Ted Williams sits alongside the likes of Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Hank Aaron in the pantheon of baseball hitters. He spent his entire time in the Majors with the Boston Red Sox. Over 19 years he averaged .344/.482/.634. He was the last player to average over .400 in a single season, and to this day that .482 on base percentage is highest of all time. It's 1960, and Ted Williams is in his last season. Naturally the Boston Red Soxs have put him in the three-hole as the team faces Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees. Mel Allen and Phil Rizzuto for Yankees Radio take you through the game. You can find the boxscore here. This game was played on July 10th, 1960. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message
Spring Training is just around the corner and Stacey tells you everything you need to know. When players are arriving, workouts, games, etc. Oh, and which players will be there from the Minors! Maybe one or two of them will have a good enough showing to make the Yankees want to see them more in 2023.Plus, Stacey discovered a YouTube channel with old baseball games and was having a ball reliving childhood memories.https://www.youtube.com/@UChcXJBA7jI8PtvXTKUgIEgQStacey discusses two games: One from 1988 and one from 1985. Stacey also talks about the fun memories of listening to guys like Vin Scully, Bill White, and Phil Rizzuto.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets– win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spring Training is just around the corner and Stacey tells you everything you need to know. When players are arriving, workouts, games, etc. Oh, and which players will be there from the Minors! Maybe one or two of them will have a good enough showing to make the Yankees want to see them more in 2023. Plus, Stacey discovered a YouTube channel with old baseball games and was having a ball reliving childhood memories. https://www.youtube.com/@UChcXJBA7jI8PtvXTKUgIEgQ Stacey discusses two games: One from 1988 and one from 1985. Stacey also talks about the fun memories of listening to guys like Vin Scully, Bill White, and Phil Rizzuto. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets– win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[53:55] – SUBJECT MATTER: Geno's Hamburgers. Life Along Route 22. Sports Celebrity Side Hustles. Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, & Joe DiMaggio. Family Friday Nights in the 70s. Drive-In Fast Food Joints. Sonic. Happy Days / Arnolds. McDonalds. My First IHOP. Aqua Teen Hunger Force. “Airplane” at Blue Star. Ron White. Union NJ. Lido Diner. Mark […]
The 1965 season saw the opening of the Houston Astrodome, and the first Major League Baseball games to be played indoors. For Opening Day, the Yankees were invited to the Astros for an exhibition game to open the Dome. With recordings available for both team broadcasts we can contrast two different legends behind the microphone. In this episode, the Yankee's broadcasting team of Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto, Jerry Coleman and Joe Garagiola, for WCBS. This game was played on April 9th, 1965. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message
Hey sports fans, Chris and Joe are back with another Secret Origins of Mint Condition Sports Short. And Holy Cow, to quote the late, great Yankees broadcaster Phil Rizzuto, it's short! Under an hour! But truth be told, it's a "fifty-minute hour" as Joe slowly, but with ever-increasing mania bares his beleaguered and bellicose soul to Chris. Mad enough to chew neutronium, Joe tries to wrap his head around the epic collapses of The Mets and The Yankees in the postseason. Why did the Mets greatest strength, their starting pitching, abandon them against The Padres? Did someone at Citi Field forget to let the dogs out? And why did The Yankees fold once again like a two-dollar suitcase to The Astros? Did anyone hear any trash cans being beaten upon in this series? Ever the steadying influence, and with near clinical precision, Chris asks measured and probing questions regarding the playoff downfalls of both New York baseball teams, coupled with follow-up inquiries on their respective futures going into next season. Will The Mets resign Jacob deGrom? Will The Yankees offer Aaron Judge a massive contract to remain in The Bronx? Will Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman, and their ineffectual squad of underachieving, petulant "ballplayers" re-emerge to torment Joe--and Yankee nation next season? Chris and Joe tackle all these questions and more in the ensuing hour. Wait, tackle? Wrong sport! Let's just say the boys make considerable "CONTACT" with the issues surrounding The Mets and The Yankees. What else is there left to say, but--PLAY BALL!
Aaron Judge is chasing baseball history, having hit 60 home runs in the 2022 season. He needs one more to tie the American League single-season home run mark, held by the late Roger Maris, who hit 61 home runs in 1961. The nation has been captivated by the chase, much as the nation was enthralled back in 1961, when Maris and teammate Mickey Mantle were chasing Babe Ruth's single season record of 60. In this episode of Baseball Discourse, I look back at the closing week of the season, as Maris attempted to set the mark. (Mantle fell from the race, sidelined with a hip infection.) We hear the "Voice of the Yankees," Mel Allen, interview Maris in the Yankees clubhouse, after New York clinched the AL pennant, and we hear the call (in its entirety) of Yankees broadcaster Phil Rizzuto, as Maris slugs home run number 61. Enjoy.
Rock journalist Susan Masino is the author of "Famous Wisconsin Musicians" and "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy: My Life and Times With AC/DC, Van Halen and Kiss", “AC/DC FAQ – All That's Left to Know About the World's True Rock ‘N' Roll Band”, “The Story Of AC/DC – Let There Be Rock” among others. She published her own music newspaper "Rock Central" for six years and has written for WI Music News, a monthly music news column, since 1991. She created a radio show for 94.1 WJJO in Madison, WI, which she produced and hosted from 1997-2004.I first interviewed Susan for the Van Halen News Desk back in October of 2020 shortly after the passing of Eddie Van Halen. This time Susan talks about her career, all of the bands and artists she met along the way. I also had something personal I wanted to share with Susan, who is also a psychic empath. My father Jim Senich passed on July 21st and it really hit me hard. I'm still recovering from it and will for a while. I had a great relationship with him. But there were a few interesting things that happened since his passing that I wanted to tell Susan about and see what she thought. Interestingly enough, I scheduled this interview before my Dad passed. It's a story I not only wanted to share with Susan but you as well. The listeners have been so great with sending condolences on the Booked On Rock Facebook page. So I hope, if you have lost someone close, this story gives you the peace it has given me. Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZyMwJ4ThStx7mAp3FvR8h?si=c31b825857b448ffVisit Susan Masino's website: https://susanmasino.comVisit photographer Tom Giles' website: https://gilesphoto.comAudio of my father Jim Senich over the years:Aircheck from WNAB Bridgeport, CT (1962): https://youtu.be/Mxy1h7Huh-MInterview with Ted Williams (1997): https://youtu.be/p5uGhiop3HoInterview with Phil Rizzuto (1997): https://youtu.be/nXTcRhfC3_oALSO LISTEN:Bob Crane's audio letter to my Dad (1962): https://youtu.be/NM7kofv6ggYThe Booked On Rock Website: www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast/?hl=enSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore here: www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comThe Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” & “Nasty” by Crowander (www.crowander.com)
The road to 300+ games broadcast has been a long and winding one for Billy Madewell. Even before he started his tenure on the way to becoming the longest-serving play-by-play broadcaster in Wahconah Park history, it would have been hard to predict his path through the bowels of Taconic High School to the mound at Wahconah Park celebrating his milestone. After all, it all began with a nagging ankle injury - and ultimately a tumor in his foot - that kept him off the field and stumbling into what would become his new passion. It all started with encouragement from his friend Shane Reed, then some voice tracking, then a marathon live show at the old WTBR, to his promotion to student program director. He was floored when he had the chance to step into the booth for the former Pittsfield Colonials, and even more shocked when he got the call to do solo play-by-play for the then-new Pittsfield Suns in 2012. Over the past decade, Billy has established himself as a respected fixture for the organization and its fans, and also an enthusiastic mentor of young up-and-coming broadcasters learning the ropes. His commitment hasn't come without personal challenges, as he courageously shares in our conversation. Billy is a nurturing husband and father. Also in this episode, we cover: a thoughtful microanalytical critique of Joe Buck, Larry Kratka's pristine mustache, the difference between calling games on television and radio, the future of Wahconah Park, Phil Rizzuto's play-by-play in "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," and putting the ego aside and "letting the moment come to you." I hope you will enjoy my conversation with Billy Madewell. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support
Who are the greatest dads of all time? Tom, Julie, and Weekend at Bergman's co-hosts Joe Cilio and Producer Brett draft their all-time greatest dad teams. Frank Costanza. Torben Ulrich. Captain Lou Albano. The dad from the song "I've Written a Letter to Daddy." Who makes the cut and who gets left in the dust? It's a dad eat dad world and only the best dads will be left standing. Plus Ricky Gervais is the new Pop'n Fresh, a new segment called Brett's Threats, the new Munsters trailer, and Phil Rizzuto for The Money Store. LISTEN TO WEEKEND AT BERGMAN'S https://linktr.ee/weekendbergman BUY TICKETS TO DOUBLE THREAT LIVE! 2ND NEW YORK DATE ADDED! *September 28 2022 - Los Angeles - Lodge Room - https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/double-threat-podcast *October 21 2022 - Brooklyn - The Bell House - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-threat-hosted-by-julie-klausner-tom-scharpling-tickets-330645087357 JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://foreverdog.plus JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT: https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat Theme song by Mike Krol Artwork by Michael Kupperman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Larry Berger is a Senior Producer for USA Today Sports Video. In over 25 years in the business of sports, he's interviewed 3 U.S. presidents including Richard Nixon and hundreds of sports stars including Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan. He also mentors elite amateur athletes about their brands, and works with young people who want to break into sports journalism. Larry and I discuss, among other things, gambling in sports, payments to amateur athletes, and his favorite sports journalists. Along the way we talk about baseball stars Pete Rose and Sandy Koufax, Olympic hero Mike Eruzione, and famous sports broadcasters Phil Rizzuto, Marty Glickman, Howard Cosell and Mel Allen.My featured song in this episode is my reimagined version of “The ‘In' Crowd”, the Dobie Gray mid-60s hit, from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link HERE.-------------------------------------------- Larry and I discuss the following:WFANRichard NixonMichael JordanGamblingPete Rose and Sandy KoufaxAmateur athletesOlympics and Mike EruzioneSports JournalistsPhil RizzutoMarty GlickmanHoward CosellMel Allen If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. “The Shakespeare Concert” is the new album by Robert's band, Project Grand Slam. It's been praised by famous musicians including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, Joey Dee of Peppermint Twist fame, legendary guitarist Elliott Randall, and celebrated British composer Sarah Class. The music reviewers have called it “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE. Robert's “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It's a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert's 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with Larry at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrybergerprofile/ Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectgrndslamStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.com
We catch up with Bob Costas here on flexxCOACH's "Inside the Game". Bob discusses his early days of playing sports as a kid in New York. Just having fun with his friends. He was cut from his high school teams but knew his future was in broadcasting. He tells of how he would listen to Red Barber, Mel Allen, and Phil Rizzuto called the games for the Yankees. Vin Scully would call the games for the Dodgers, Marty Glickman was the voice of the New York Giants. One voice really caught his attention, Marv Albert was the voice of the New York Knicks and he was only 27 years old. Bob thought wow he is so young and has this amazing job. Bob wound up at Syracuse because of the broadcasting department and in his senior year became the voice of the Syracuse Blazers in the EHL. The same league that the movie "Slap Shot" was based off of. Bob has great stories of starting out as the radio play by play voice of the team. He tells the story of Bill "Harpo" Goldthorpe on the team bus with him. It is a great listen to the beginnings of Bob's career.
Today on the Greg Kelly Show: Greg getting heat on social media after he calls out 24 year old girl band. Wrong crowd to mess with Kelly, wrong crowd. Have the props been released for Joe Biden getting America into a war? RIP Meatloaf. Throwback to when Phil Rizzuto voiced his music. Arthur Lih joined the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are many legendary restaurateurs in our business, and we can learn from each and every one of their stories. Rarely do I find a man still working his restaurants 50 years on with the same energy, passion and creativity that led to 26 different locations. Imagine building these brands, developing the concepts, leading the teams and fostering the customer relationships. He's even written a book about his journey titled “Been There, Done That”! This is the stuff of legend. I could only be speaking to the legend himself, Mr. Frank Guido of Guido Hospitality Group. Now in his ‘70's, Frank still works his four restaurants 7 days a week because as he puts it: “Your best customer is the one in the building”! Clearly, Frank takes a personal interest in each of his guests, regulars or not. Watch or listen to this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast as Frank tells us: • “You have to make it right for the guest and not wait for them to complain” • Why hiring for attitude over experience elevates your restaurant operation • What it takes to build incredible customer loyalty in the restaurant business • How gratifying it is to feed hundreds of veterans for Free and give back to the communities they serve • What it's like serving Frank Sinatra, Phil Rizzuto, Tony Bennett, Robert De Niro, the cast of the Sopranos and other luminaries • The importance of offering affordable take-out options and do-it-yourself meal kits • How to bounce back from adversity and even total devastation of your restaurants from weather events We will also hear Frank's “Magic Formula" for true restaurant success! This one has it all, so don't miss it! Watch or Listen and then go ROCK your own Restaurant! Roger The Restaurant Rockstars Academy – The Ultimate Start-up & Management Courses. Everything you need to know to crush it in the restaurant business: https://restaurantrockstars.com/pricing/ Thank you to our sponsors: Sysco - https://www.sysco.com/ 7shifts – Get 3 Months of Industry Leading Labor Management for FREE: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantrockstars
Kenny, Jenny and Evan are back for season 3! In the season premiere they talk about Squid Game, haircuts, weird toilets, the new Super Mario Bros Movie, toothbrushes, and Phil Rizzuto. Oh and Kenny was framed at Jenny's wedding! Vote for Evan in his Dad Bod competition! https://bit.ly/3abI8wG Theme Song: Happy end by Distemper is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://bit.ly/3mvKUT6 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/actuallysorta/message
Field of Dreams game best MLB treat ever, Lance Lynn belongs in 1919, Braves take it on the chin & road, Chris Davis meet Bobby Bonilla, how Brooklyn's MLB team got their name(s), Trevor Bauer still in timeout, Legendary Hockey writer Stan Fischler calls me "Pal", Falcons 1st exhibition game, hope Tebow gets back his down payment on Jacksonville beach condo, Najee Harris needs to knock off hurdling, Saints fans must show their papers to local gestapo, Gators lose player, BYU does NIL right, if you try & steal a car make sure the owner isn't nearby & oh yeah make sure he's not an MMA fighter, Mickey Mantle & Phil Rizzuto & Johnny Pesky pass, petedavis.buzzsprout.com, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History. Come for an absolute perfect American night of baseball, stay for the dramatic walkoff. And for the sunset
Two great guests make episode #97 a must listen.Marty Appel is a former New York Yankees public relations director and television producer, and considered the leading historian on the team's rich history. He is an Emmy award winner and a two-time Casey Award winner for the best baseball book of the year. His illustrious career with the Yankees began in 1968 as he was hired to help answer Mickey Mantle's fan mail. He has had the honor of getting to know some of the game's greatest names, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Martin, Casey Stengel, Whitey Ford, Bobby Richardson, Elston Howard, Catfish Hunter, Graig Nettles, Thurman Munson, Lou Pinella, and Willie Randolph. He is a baseball treasure with incredible legendary stories, and we were so lucky to discuss his amazing life which for so many years has centered around baseball. We never hide the fact that we are fans, and we are truly honored to have had this wonderful conversation.Brie Blackford is the co-founder of Elda's Kitchen, maker of incredible sauces, many of which are perfect for the barbecue. We were so fortunate to have been the first podcast Brie appeared on, but you would never know she has not been doing this as she came across as a seasoned pro. She is inspired by the wonderful cooking and hospitality of her grandmother, Elda Abronzino. Brie loves what she does and that was quite apparent during our conversation. The sauces are vegan friendly, contain no MSG or preservatives, are non-GMO, gluten-free, and do not have high fructose corn syrup. You can find Brie and her sauces at https://eldaskitchen.comWe conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com
The New York Yankees continued to play up-and-down baseball, entering the month of June, seemingly winning one and losing one. But the bats of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were starting to heat up. The weather was not cooperating, remaining unseasonably cold and wet, but the M&M boys were beginning to surge, offering hope for the Yankees and manager Ralph Houk.The surest sign things were improving was Memorial Day at Fenway Park, when Mantle and Maris each belted two home runs, as part of a seven-homer New York barrage in a 12-3 pasting of the Red Sox.The action radio broadcast of that game exists with Mel Allen and Phil Rizzuto at the mic for the Yankees. Click HERE for the link.
Visit our website BeautifulIllusions.org for a complete set of show notes and links to almost everything discussed in this episodeSelected References:2:19 - The Yankees beat the Indians 1-0 in Game 3 of the 2017 American League Division Series, see “2017 American League Division Series (ALDS) Game 3, Indians at Yankees” (Baseball Reference) and 2017 ALDS Game 3 Highlights3:25 - Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Box Score, August 2, 20193:34 - Yankee Stadium3:36 - We always park at the Harlem River North Lot, exit 6 off of I-87S (The Major Deegan Expressway)3:55 - It was Adam Ottavino4:52 - Watch Gleyber Torres' Grand Slam vs Red Sox | August 2, 20195:28 - Torres' grand slam leads Yankees to a 4-2 win | Red Sox-Yankees Game Highlights 8/2/19 (YouTube)8:50 - Written in 1908, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is the baseball anthem traditionally sung during the 7th inning stretch - listen to a 1908 recording and watch legendary Cubs announcer Harry Caray famously lead the singing at Wrigley Field9:18 - See “New York Yankees Team History & Encyclopedia” from Baseball Reference, the “History of the New York Yankees” Wikipedia entry, or the “New York Yankees” entry from Baseball Almanac9:45 - Thurman Munson, an avid amateur pilot, died on August 2, 1979 attempting to land his personal plane and crashing short of the runway - see “8/02/1979 - Thurman Munson dies in crash” (SBNation, 2010), “40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most stunning moments” (Yahoo! Sports, 2019), and “Remembering the Great Thurman Munson 40 Years After His Tragic Death” (How They Play, 2020)10:05 - Watch Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson almost come to blows in the dugout at Fenway Park after Martin pulled Jackson from the game, which the Red Sox won 10-4, see “June 18, 1977: When Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin clashed at Fenway” (Sporting News, 2019) and “New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Box Score, June 18, 1977” (Baseball Reference)14:44 - The Red Sox beat the Yankees 11-0 on Saturday September 6, 2003 at Yankee Stadium, see “Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Box Score, September 6, 2003” (Baseball Reference)16:05 - The Yankees didn’t trade for Jason Giambi, they signed him to a seven-year, $120 million dollar free agent contract in December of 2001, see “Giambi tops Yankees' arsenal of new additions” (ESPN, 2001)16:18 - The Yankees traded Alfonso Soriano for Alex Rodriguez in February of 2004, see “Trades Of The Decade: A-Rod For Soriano” (MLB Trade Rumors, 2009) and “The great A-Rod trade robbery” (Bronx Pinstripes, 2020)16:34 - Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992 and was innovative and influential for being the first of the “retro” style ballparks that , see “Three Movements in New Retro Ballpark Construction” (Ballpark Ratings)20:06 - See Wikipedia’s list of current Major League Baseball stadiums and the slightly out of date article “MLB Ballparks, From Oldest to Newest” (Ballpark Digest, 2017)20:46 - See “The Steroids Era” (ESPN, 2012) and the Wikipedia entry on “doping in baseball”, also check out what is shaping up to be an excellent podcast summation of the era, Crushed from Religion of Sports20:53 - Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 breaking Babe Ruth’s record of 60 set in 1927, watch the 61st homer with call by the former Yankee shortstop and legendary broadcaster Phil Rizzuto , and see “Roger Maris Breaks the Home Run Record” (History) or “61 Home Runs by Roger Maris” (Baseball Almanac)21:07 - See the “1998 Major League Baseball home run record chase” Wikipedia entry and “The McGwire-Sosa home run chase helped make 1998 one of MLB's wildest seasons ever” (ESPN, 2020)21:10 - The Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Park on September 8, 1998, see “New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Box Score, September 8, 1998” (Baseball Reference)21:44 - Watch Mark McGwire’s 62nd homer of 199822:53 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 09 - Lying About Santa: Naughty or Nice? from December 202024:38 - The Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-4 in 13 innings at Yankee Stadium on Thursday July 1, 2004, this game is notable for being the famous “Jeter In The Stands” game, and is undoubtedly one of the best Yankees vs Red Sox regular season games of all time, see “July 1, 2004: Best regular season win” (Bronx Pinstripes), “Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Box Score, July 1, 2004” (Baseball Reference), and watch the Yankees rally and win in the bottom of the 13th28:08 - The 2003 Yankees home opener vs the Minnesota Twins scheduled to be played on Monday April 7, was postponed due to snow and played on Tuesday April 8, the temperature was a balmy 35° at first pitch, the Yankees won 7-3, and Hideki Matsui hit a memorable grand slam in his first game at Yankee Stadium, see “Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees Box Score, April 8, 2003” (Baseball Reference)29:17 - See the referenced "poster" which was indeed created with Microsoft Paint31:27 - The Diamondbacks came back in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Yankees 3-2 in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, see the winning hit by Luis Gonzalez off of future Hall of Famer, greatest closer of all time, and absolute Yankee legend Mariano Rivera32:08 - See “Baseball History, American History and You” (National Baseball Hall of Fame) and “The National Pastime” (Our Game MLB Blog)33:05 - Watch James Earl Jones in his role as Terence Mann reciting one of the most famous monologues in movie history from 1989’s Field of Dreams, and while you’re at it watch Ray have a catch with his dad, just because...34:06 - See “Why are Sportswriters Whitewashing Baseball’s Dark Secrets?” (The Daily Beast, 2018)34:33 - See “The Legend of Mickey Mantle” (American Heritage, 2019), and with an extreme grain of salt see “Mickey Mantle’s 10 Longest Home Runs” (TheMick.com)34:40 - See “Time in a Bottle” by Mickey Mantle recounting his struggles with alcoholism from the April 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated36:39 - See the 2010 article in Sports Illustrated adapted from her Mickey Mantle biography The Last Boy, by baseball writer and journalist Jane Leavy 42:14 - See “After 1968’s ‘Year of the Pitcher,’ MLB lowered the mound. Now, the league could do it again.” (Washington Post, 2019) and “Four stats that showed why baseball had to lower the mound after 1968” (Cut4, MLB.com)43:27 - The Secret of Our Success by Joseph Henrich43:32 - Listen to Mindscape Episode 128 - Joe Henrich on the Weirdness of the West from January 202144:05 - See “The cultural niche: Why social learning is essential for human adaptation” (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2012), “A cultural species: How culture drove human evolution” (American Psychological Association, 2011), and “How Culture Drove Human Evolution” (Edge, 2012)44:42 - Watch “Why chimps don’t play baseball” (Nature YouTube Channel)50:09 - See “Stats to Avoid: Batting Average” (FanGraphs) and “Stat to the Future: Why it's time to stop relying on batting average” (Sporting News)50:16 - See “State of Analytics: How the Movement Has Forever Changed Baseball – For Better or Worse” (Stats Perform) and “Statistics ruined baseball by perfecting it” (The Conversation, 2019)54:02 - The new Yankee Stadium opened in 200955:40 - “My version” of Yankee Stadium was actually the renovated version of the original stadium built in 19231:00 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 06 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Politics from November 2020 and Episode 13 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Politics Part 2: Just the Facts from April 20201:01:05 - Watch Trumbull, CT win the 1989 Little League World Series by beating Taiwan, 5-2This episode was recorded remotely via Zoom in April 2021The “Beautiful Illusions Theme” was performed by Darron Vigliotti (guitar) and Joseph Vigliotti (drums), and was written and recorded by Darron Vigliotti
In this Episode, Jarrod Weintraub, BJ Lawrence and Matt Thompson and I talk baseball movies! In the preamble to our definitive baseball movie, we talk about the best songs associated with baseball, the best characters – Wild Thing or Nuke LaLoosh? Benny the Jet or Roy Hobbs? Kelly Leak or Dottie Henson? IS there a better baseball song that “Someday We’ll Go all the Way? What actors have been in multiple baseball movies? How did they convince Phil Rizzuto to do a sophomoric play by play in Meatloaf’s Paradise by the Dashboard Lights? Just fun, silly baseball talk.
The Colvin Brothers proudly present "The Baseball Show" with visits from Broadcasting legends Phil Rizzuto, Bob Murphy, Mel Allen and the long lasting Yankee team John Sterling & Suzyn Waldman. The Colvin Five tracks your favorite Baseball Movies of all time and in honor of the WORST baseball movie, we get a Quiz from The Sizz: Yankee, Met 0r ED cast member. Woody will of course have traffic and we will feature Baseball Classics from Springsteen, Queen, Meatloaf, John Fogerty and Metallica. The Colvin Brothers on z93 airs 3pm Eastern Time every Sunday on z93.3 FM, z93hv.com AND z93 on the iHeart Radio App and our archives will continue to be gathered here in podcast form for those of you who are unable to tune in --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/colvin-brothers-on-z93/support
Kyle Kondor of Jomboy Media was the guinea pig used to test a new game style for the BTP called Home Court Advantage. In the game one guest faces two benchwarmers where every question is in the guests wheelhouse. In this game Kyle's wheelhouse was: The New York Yankees and NBA/NFL from 2005 to 2015. In this game we heard a lot about Phil Rizzuto, the teams got their Buck's confused, and they also reviewed every Yankee utility infielder they could think of.
Originally airing on September 13th, 2020, The Colvin Brothers welcome back the NFL with the top five things that will be different due to Covid 19 with The Colvin Five and introduce a brand new ESPN channel. We also take a look back at some of the worst TV spinoffs of all time and this week's Hudson Valley Hero is Mr. Dance By Yourself Guy. Some big names this week in our "Who Died Today" segment as we pay tribute to Yankee greats Phil Rizzuto and Mickey Mantle as well as rocker Eddie Money. The Colvin Brothers on Z93 airs 6pm Eastern Time every Sunday on Z93.3 FM, z93hv.com AND z93 on the iHeart Radio App and our archives will be gathered here for those of you who can't tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/colvin-brothers-on-z93/support
Hi, everybody. Tom Peyer, the Editor In Chief of Ahoy Comics, joins Rodney, George, Kristin, and her husband Rich (from Comic Logic in Ashburn, VA) to talk about the short but illustrious history of Ahoy, upcoming titles (including Penultiman available right now and Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter of Blood coming out around Halloween), and Tom's past work at DC, Vertigo, and Marvel. All this plus Phil Rizzuto and the Syracuse Crunch! Follow Ahoy Comics on Twitter @AhoyComicMags and Instagram @Ahoy_Comics. Check out their website https://comicsahoy.com and follow Tom Peyer on Twitter @tompeyer. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars go a long way. Thank you for allowing us to provide you with a weekly diversion during these...interesting times. http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast https://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATP https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp https://www.facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd
With Major League Baseball about to launch its truncated Covid season on July 23, the sport has a golden opportunity to win back the fans. And as I describe in the podcast, charity could be the beneficiary. Believe it or not, it has to with those "fan cut outs" located behind home plate. Plus, how many people remember broadcaster Jerry Coleman? He was beloved in San Diego, where he broadcast Padres games for decades. Coleman, who died in 2014, is in the broadcasters wing of the baseball Hall of Fame. But how many people remember Jerry Coleman the manager? Yes, he managed the Padres for one season and I dip into my archives to play an interview I recorded with manager Coleman in the visitors' dugout at Shea Stadium. Coleman was the only major league player to see active duty in both World War II and the Korean War. And who else can say he was a World Series MVP (1950), roomed with Mickey Mantle and broadcast games with Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto and Joe Garagiola? Jerry Coleman can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioALzM98jaQ
In this episode, Sarah and David speak with actor Dan Lauria, who played Vince Lombardi in the Broadway production of LOMBARDI, written by Eric Simonson and based on David’s book, When Pride Still Mattered. Known for his portrayal of Jack Arnold in The Wonder Years, Dan, who is also a writer and fierce advocate for new plays, describes working with director Tommy Kail before his break-out success in Hamilton and with his co-star, Judith Light, whose nuanced portrayal of Marie Lombardi earned a Tony nomination. With his warm, funny, energetic personality, Dan regales listeners with stories about his father, the truck driver whose childhood best friend was Yankee hall of famer Phil Rizzuto, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the Broadway run. He also offers a vision for new play production in the changed social environment with an idea that might remind listeners of the golden age of television.
00:00-20:00: ML chats with Vince Marcucci from the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Single A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, about his time in Minor League Baseball, how COVID-19 has impacted his life and job, his time with the Trenton Thunder, Bat Dog Rookie the Golden, how important logos are in baseball, his time studying at West Virginia and all the sporting events he saw and more! 21:00-60:00: ML brings in Jon Pessah, author of Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask, to chat about Yogi's legacy, his amazing participation in WWII, his 10 rings/14 pennants with New York, when he was the core piece of the Yankees and best player in baseball, his relationship with Phil Rizzuto, how he went from The Hill in St. Louis to baseball's best catcher, his marriage with Carmen, Yogi's amazing and developing celebrity as time went on, why Yogi's career could actually be viewed as underrated, why he's more than just the Yogisms, how unfair he was treated as a manager throughout his career for the Yanks and Mets, how many lives he actually lived in one and more! This episode is presented by the below sponsors. Click the links for more. Follow Mike Lindsley on Twitter @MikeLSports. Rosie's Corner https://www.rosiescorner.com/menu Empower Federal Credit Union https://www.empowerfcu.com/ Pelrah Contracting http://pelrahcontracting.com/
Happy Birthday, Luke Appling! Born in High Point, North Carolina on April 2, 1907, Lucius Benjamin Appling moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family as a child. After graduating from Fulton High School, where he played baseball and football, Appling attended Oglethorpe College in Georgia for two years. Appling starred on the university's baseball team, while also playing fullback on the football team, before leaving school during his sophomore year to pursue a career in professional baseball. He signed a contract with the Southern League Atlanta Crackers in 1929 and spent one year with the team, experiencing success at the plate but also committing 42 errors in only 104 games at shortstop. Despite his early difficulties in the field, Appling remained determined to make a successful career out of playing shortstop. He later recalled, "My Daddy was lefthanded, and I was lefthanded when I was little. In fact, I was lefthanded all the way to high school. Then I switched over to righthanded 'cause I wanted to play shortstop." Check out his page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/luke-appling-page/ Hall of Fame Interview - https://collection.baseballhall.org/PASTIME/luke-appling-oral-history-interview-1987-april-10-4 An interview of Luke Appling that was conducted by Rod Roberts on the behalf of the Baseball Hall of Fame on April 10, 1987 in Greenville, South Carolina. Content of the interview includes: Side Two -- Track 1 - On breaking a finger in 1930, working out at 10 a.m. fielding 154 ground balls, 32 pop-ups plus batting practice; having arthritis (00:00:00 to 00:01:36) Track 2 - On playing 21 seasons until 1950; manager Paul Richards wanting him to stay; Appling managing in Memphis (00:01:36 to 00:02:33) Track 3 - On barnstorming with Mickey Harris and (Birdie?) Tebbetts; Appling talking to Yankees Casey Stengel and Phil Rizzuto (00:02:33 to 00:04:24) Track 4 - On watching the Cubs play in World Series and playing against them in spring training; good catchers (Mickey) Cochrane, (Bill) Dickey (00:04:24 to 00:05:29) Track 5 - Interviewer Roberts talking about Leo Durocher picking a fantasy team; more on Cochrane and Dickey; Tebbetts being a good catcher (00:05:29 to 00:06:59) Track 6 - On good first basemen Jimmie Foxx, (Hank) Greenberg, Moose Skowron (00:06:59 to 00:07:58) Track 7 - On good second basemen (Tony) Lazzeri, Charlie Gehringer; (Gil?) Gordon; (Bobby) Doerr (00:07:58 to 00:09:11) Track 8 - On good third basemen Ossie Bluege, Pie Traynor (00:09:11 to 00:10:03) Track 9 - On good shortstops Joe Cronin, (Phil) Rizzuto, a player from the Browns, (Luis) Aparicio, Marty Marion; Appling playing with older brother Johnny “Red” Marion; Marty getting Appling’s #4; shortstops need to be intelligent and learn the hitters and the pitchers; giving signs in the field; (Ted) Kazanski and Joe Lonnett using word signs; knowing Tommy Bridges curve ball; Mule Haas talking about the curve ball (00:10:03 to 00:16:52) Track 11 - On good outfielders (Joe) DiMaggio, (Ted?) Williams as a great hitter, DiMaggio’s brother a good fielder, on seeing Babe Ruth play (00:17:27 to 00:18:48) Track 12 - On Babe Ruth’s character; on changes in the game and equipment; Appling liking Spaulding featherweight shoes with spikes, getting custom shoes for $25 a pair; always changing shoes; putting feet on metal vibrator after games, still using it (00:18:48 to 00:22:57) Track 13 - On people who should be in Hall of Fame; on writers changing too rapidly; Appling being surprised at being voted into Hall of Fame; (Lefty) Grove being fast pitcher (00:22:57 to 00:25:38) Track 14 - On pitchers throwing at batters, formerly fair game, now not being allowed; hitter (?) Murphy (00:25:38 to 00:28:50) Track 15 - Interviewer Roberts taking photos of Appling; Appling enjoying the game (tape runs out) (00:28:50 to 00:30:35) Bonura never getting married; dating Comiskey’s daughter (00:00:0 to 00:02:20) Track 2 - On Jimmy Dykes; on hit, run and steal signs; hitting plate with the bat as a sign; talking to the catcher about signs; batting practice in Yankee Stadium; catcher (George) Dickey; slider pitcher (?) Shea; watching the pitcher carefully to anticipate the pitch; underhanded pitchers; first manager for Atlanta Crackers told him he’d better remember what he said the first time (00:02:20 to 00:09:55) Track 3 - On Chicago paying to get Al Simmons, Jake Miller, Mule Haas, all at once from Philadelphia; on signing high school kids (00:09:55 to 00:12:14) Track 4 - On Simmons; on Philadelphia hecklers (00:12:14 to 00:14:03) Track 5 - On outfielder Frenchy Bordagaray; traded to Brooklyn; Jackie Hayes losing his eye, irrigating sinuses and possibly damaging eyes; eventually losing sight in both eyes; outfielder Moose Solters going blind (00:14:03 to 00:16:28) Track 6 - On center fielder Jocko Conlan becoming an umpire (00:16:28 to 00:17:20) Track 7 - On Muddy Ruel, dad-gum-it expression (00:17:20 to 00:17:48) Track 8 - On Monty Stratton, pitcher; being good friends with Lyons, “Gander” nickname; buying pistol in El Paso to shoot pheasants; shooting jackrabbits; Stratton shot himself in the leg, lost the leg and nearly died (00:17:48 to 00:21:17) Track 9 - On Lou Brissie being wounded in the war (00:21:17 to 00:21:45) Track 10 - On greatest day in baseball being when he was elected to Hall of Fame; on Red Ruffing, getting his kneecap busted by Sloan Vernon "George" Washington, left-handed hitter (00:21:45 to 00:24:07) Track 11 - Greatest fielding, (Bob) Feller was pitching, Sam West caught line drive in right-center (00:24:07 to 00:25:58) Track 12 - On George Case; fastest runner hard to say; player Ossie (?); on going against (Lefty) Grove pitching; Appling getting a couple of hits; pinch-hitter came up; getting ribbed in spring training (tape runs out) (00:25:58 to 00:30:11) The copyright for this item is held by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 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We are all over the place! World series parades! Phil Rizzuto night! Jesus Christ! And just who did Sheriff Tom hit with a cracker? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week special guest host "Fast" Phil Rizzuto joins the podcast to fill in for Ben as he completes his cross country road trip to NYC! - Big RFA dominoes begin to fall: Mitch Marners big extension in Toronto, Ivan Provorov signs a lucrative deal in Philadelphia and the Bruins take care of both Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo. How do these deals impact their rosters, not only for this season, but in the coming years? - Josh Morrissey signs an extension with Winnipeg: Right or wrong decision just a year from restricted free agency? - Kevin and Phil share some old "war stories" from the good old days of hockey in Cambridge, Mass
On this episode we recap the Detroit series, discuss another injury to the already decimated Yankees, and explain why the Yankees need Phil Rizzuto back! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yankeecrazy/message
As the 2019 Major League Baseball season gets underway, word is MLB is reducing the television package it has with Facebook and removing the "exclusivity" tag. That is among the topics I talk Phil Rizzuto/Credit: You Tube capture about in the latest edition of The Baseball Beat. Other items we discuss: MLB is considering buying the Fox regional sports networks Payroll is lower than a season ago MLB continues to use the minor leagues as an incubator for rules changes And I look back at the time former New York Yankees shortstop great and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto visited my hometown of Torrington, CT. Rizzuto's visit and talk that night - which you hear on the podcast - was a special night in the history of sports in the city. Enjoy!
September 1977 — Meat Loaf — “Bat Out of Hell” Is it Opera? Is it Rock? Is it toxic masculinity - or maybe adolescent half-formed not-too-deep masculinity? From the beginning, Bat Out Of Hell has been hard to define, and it took a long time for Meat Loaf, composer Jim Steinman, and producer Todd Rundgren to get the concept album picked up. However, the staying power of this evergreen album is undeniable, with over 43 million sold to date, and 200,000 albums sold per year even today. If you found that overwhelming, well, you took the words right out of my mouth! We hope you enjoy our journey into the depths of this so-uncool-its-cool debut studio album. “Bat Out of Hell” This opening title track comes in at an epic 9:52 run time, and it is not the only long track. This album is great to hear as a whole. Todd Rundgren does the “motorcycle guitar solo” you’ll hear. Meat Loaf certainly has a distinctive, almost operatic voice. “Two Out of Three Ain't Bad” Meat Loaf got his start in theater, and this pop hit single gives credence to his theatrical influence. Meat Loaf won a lot of fans for his role as Eddie in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Several tracks off this album were made into videos, which helped drive the popularity of the album. “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” This track is a cheeky take on parking make-out sessions. There is a Rocky Horror feel to this almost comedic multi-movement work. The song is filled with double entendres, plot twists, and a Phil Rizzuto baseball sequence. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Theme from CHiPs” This cop show debuting in 1977 launched Erik Estrada's career STAFF PICKS: “In the City” by The Jam Wayne highlights a British punk band, reminiscent of the Kinks and the Who. While they made a big splash in the UK, they never took off in the States. “Cat Scratch Fever” by Ted Nugent Brian shares a pick from the Motor City Madman is easy to identify from the screaming guitar intro. Nugent often took the stage wearing only a loincloth back in the day. “We Just Disagree” by Dave Mason Rob's staff pick takes a more mellow direction with the second single released off Mason's album. Great harmonies and a 12-string guitar make this Traffic alum's hit memorable. “Jungle Love” by the Steve Miller Band This hit off the tenth studio release from Steve Miller only took only 30 minutes to complete on the last day of recording, says Bruce. "You treat me like I was your ocean - you swim in my blood when it's warm." LAUGH TRACK: “Grandmother’s Song” by Steve Martin Steve Martin's comedy takes us out on this week's podcast.
In 1978 two families hatched a daring plan to escape East Germany: They would build a hot-air balloon and sail it by night across the border. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow their struggles to evade the authorities and realize their dream of a new life in the West. We'll also shuffle some vehicles and puzzle over a perplexing worker. Intro: In 1993 Tom Peyer and Hart Seely found that Yankees announcer Phil Rizzuto's utterances can be cast as free verse. Jane Austen wrote three novels on a tiny table in her family's sitting room, subject to continual interruption. Sources for our story on the East German balloon escape: Jürgen Petschull, With the Wind to the West, 1980. John Dornberg, "Freedom Balloon," Popular Mechanics 153:2 (February 1980), 100-103, 150. Kate Connolly, "Film of Daring Balloon Escape From East Revives German Identity Debate," Guardian, Oct. 7, 2018. "Man Who Fled East Germany in a Homemade Balloon and Whose Story Was Made Into a Film Dies," Sunday Express, March 15, 2017. "Fleeing Communism in a Hot Air Balloon," BBC World Service, June 18, 2015. Donata Von Hardenberg, "Escaping the East by Any Means," McClatchy-Tribune Business News, Nov. 12, 2009. "Great Escapes," National Post, Nov. 7, 2009. Scott Dick, "Those Who Risked It All on a Flight to Freedom," Daily Telegraph, April 13, 2004. Alice Demetrius Stock, "Homemade Craft Made Daring Escape," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 3, 1995. Paul Martin, "The House at Checkpoint Charlie: A Little West Berlin Museum Celebrates the Ingenuity of Those Who Conquered the Wall," Chicago Tribune, Dec. 7, 1986. Victoria Pope, "Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later: People Still Try to Flee," Christian Science Monitor, Aug. 13, 1981. "East-West: The Great Balloon Escape," Time, Oct. 1, 1979. Michael Getler, "Harrowing Flight From East Germany," Washington Post, Sept. 28, 1979. "Eight Flee East Germany in Homemade Balloon," UPI, Sept. 17, 1979. "Günter Wetzel Und Peter Strelzyk," Haus de Bayerischen Geschichte Museum (accessed January 6, 2019). Günter Wetzel's website. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "Road Space Rationing" (accessed Jan. 10, 2019). Wikipedia, "Vehicle Restriction in São Paulo" (accessed Jan. 10, 2019). Reddit legaladvice (accessed Jan. 12, 2019). "I trained an AI to generate /r/legaladvice post titles, and it asks 'Is it legal for me to get in legal trouble?'," Reddit legaladviceofftopic (accessed Jan. 11, 2019). Wikipedia, "Keyforge: Call of the Archons" (accessed Jan. 10, 2019). "Archon Names," Fantasy Flight Games, Nov. 9, 2018. "The Amazing KeyForge Deck Names," Heavy Punch Games (accessed Jan. 19, 2019). Dave Lawrence posts lists of neural net outputs on his blog, Aardvark Zythum. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Peter Wilds, who sent this related link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!
Ann previews the Northern Trust with Executive Director Julie Tyson, recaps the final round of the PGA Championship, shares her Ryder Cup picks and reminisces with New York Yankee Rick Cerone on Gene Michael & Phil Rizzuto, who used to host the Celebrity tournament that benefits the Ed Lucas Foundation.
Golden Girls Season 4 is here, and our first subject is a New York baseball icon. Not only was Phil Rizzuto a World Series-winning Hall of Famer, but he was a one-of-a-kind broadcaster and longtime pitchman for a weird sub prime mortgage outfit. We'll also talk about Rizzuto's old team, the New York Yankees, and their classic, Tiffany-designed logo, as well as Golden Girls guest stars Bob Dishy and Vito Scotti. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Holy cow! Phil Rizzuto appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003. The Yankees Hall of Famer discussed his playing days and his broadcast career, which included proving the play-by-play commentary in Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.” “I had forgotten all about it (after recording the commentary),” Rizzuto told Mike and the Mad Dog. “About six months later, when the record came out, my son calls me. … He says, ‘Dad, you’re a rock star!’ And then he brought it home and played it about six times before I realized what was going on (in the song).”
In Breaking Walls Episode 78, in honor of Major League’s Baseball’s opening day, we present stories, recollections, and in-game sounds from some of baseball’s most memorable moments and people. Highlights: • Hear what Jackie Robinson’s Major League Baseball debut on April 15th, 1947 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, NY sounded like • NY Daily News Columnist Ben Gross recalls the first World Series radio broadcast on WJZ in 1921 • Dizzy Dean and the famed Gas House Gang’s 1930s rivalry with the New York Giants • Red Barber, Mel Allen and the growth of baseball’s radio broadcasting industry • Hear Babe Ruth on the radio • Hear Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech from July 4th, 1939 • Sounds from the 1939 World Series • Who did Joe McCarthy think was better, Joe Dimaggio or Ted Williams? • Sounds from the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and Brooklyn Dodgers • Bing Crosby calls a Yankee game with Mel Allen • How a dispute between Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley and NYC Park’s Commissioner Robert Moses caused both the Dodgers and Giants to move to California in 1957 • Jackie Robinson interviews Satchel Paige in 1960 • Phil Rizzuto calls Roger Maris’ 61st home run on October 1, 1961 • Jackie Robinson’s last public appearance in 1972 The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers Special thanks to our Sponsors: • The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society www.ghoulishdelights.com/series/themorls/ •Twelve Chimes, It’s Midnight twelvechimesradio.blogspot.com The reading material for today’s episode was: • The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio by John Dunning • and countless reference websites for the history of Baseball Music featured in today’s Episode Included: • Did you See Jackie Robinson Hit that Ball? By Woodrow Buddy Johnson & Count Basie • Swing into Spring by Benny Goodman • There Used to be A Ballpark by Frank Sinatra • Wanted by Perry Como • The First Baseball Game by Nat King Cole A Special Thank you to: Christian Neuhaus Rebecca Shield WallBreakers Links: Patreon - http://patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers URL - http://thewallbreakers.com Online Store - jamesthewallbreaker.com/shop/
Bill and Brian are joined by podcaster Steve Fiorillo (inthemixpod.libsyn.com) to talk about Meat Loaf's legendary album Bat Out of Hell - Songs by Jim Steinman (1977, Cleveland International/Epic). Steve talks about inheriting his love of Mr. Loaf from his mother and how "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" is one of his earliest memories of music. We get into comparing and contrasting Springsteen with Meat Loaf and the timelessness of the albums production. Then Bill, Brian, and Steve chat about how this whole album is about sex, Roy Bittan and Max Weinberg (temporarily) defecting from the E Street Band, Todd Rundgren being coerced into some of the best guitar playing of his career, more about how this album is pretty much just about getting laid, Edgar Winter's sick sax solo, Phil Rizzuto's naivete, that the album is seriously all about Steinman's intercourse related dark humor, and more as we make our way through the album track by track!
Marc Normandin of SBNation.com joins Steve to talk postseason baseball, the Boston Red Sox, and the soap opera that is professional wrestling. We also have a more positive encounter with Mickey Cochrane and Phil Rizzuto in the Pacific.WARNING: There is the odd cussword this week, but we omitted a potential anecdote about Rizzuto’s testicles so it’s all okay.TABLE OF CONTENTSMore managerial wisdom from Mickey Cochrane*Phil Rizzuto’s war*Marc Normandin: Cheers vs. Frasier*An awkward beginning? (Podcasts, Marc Maron, GLOW)*In the land of professional wrestling*Marc reviews GLOW and Foxcatcher*Actor’s Studio: Dave Bautista vs. The Rock*The Othering*Has 2017 been a good baseball season?*Different opinions of what constitutes fun in October*Win 100 games, finish second*Rooting for a losing team in the playoffs*The San Francisco Giants: What?*The left-handedest Red Sox team since the 1950s*Rick Porcello and the juiced ball*The Doug Fister Moment*Chris Sale’s secret*Slumpy guys: Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts*Must criticize Eduardo Nunez*Standing desks and fainting*Goodbyes.The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game’s present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they’ll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can’t get anybody out?
This week we're back in the Bronx with hometown hero and hip-hop legend, Fat Joe. Fresh off a birthday bash at which he broke his latest song, “So Excited,” Joe joins us to talk about chance meetings with Phil Rizzuto, and lessons in fat-guy confidence that he learned from Biggie, Big Punisher and Heavy D. Also, Joe discusses going to a Kanye West concert with some of the Yankees and names Scott Disick an honorary member of the Terror Squad, and CC reveals the real reason why Aaron Judge wears jersey number 99. It's a raucous good time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ron Guidry and Danielle McCartan Video Interview: https://youtu.be/GAu5_-AmwLc Audio Interview: https://soundcloud.com/coachmccartan/ron-guidry www.prosportsrundown.com :10 Being at Yankee Stadium to be honored (1977 World Series Team) – a Mint Pros event :56 Tremendous Accolates: Being honored in Monument Park with #49 retired? Guidry recounts “the first time I had tears in my eyes” 2:33 As a career-long Yankee – his single fondest memory 3:38 With an incredible stat line, is the National Baseball HOF in your sights? 4:27 Louisiana Lightning, Gator…. How did the nicknames come about in the Yankees 1970's clubhouse? 5:45 A cool fan + Phil Rizzuto story of the making of “Louisiana Lightning” Ron Guidry. 6:40 Current, 2017 Yankees: Thoughts on this season (beginning, middle, and a prediction of how it'll end), Guidry on 2017 Yankees pitching needs, is there a guy out there you'd like for the Yankees?)
The Brooklyn Dodgers, featuring Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, and Jackie Robinson play host to the New York Yankees with their host of stars including Phil Rizzuto , Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, and Bobby Brown. The Yankees enter Game 5 leading in the best of 7 series 3 games to 1.
Bill and Travis break down all the crunching tackles and fantastic free kicks of this year's World Cup (or not). Bill still has chimps on his mind - and was he really there when they filmed Ghostbusters? Travis writes Phil Rizzuto. Bill shows Travis how to embrace the technology.
1958 Yankees-Red Sox 8/16 Called by Phil Rizzuto and Mel Allen Tom Brewer pitches a complete game victory as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, 7-4. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Guest Ric Dube and I dig deep and analyze two '70s rock classics. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Redd Kross, Chelsea Light Moving and Cat Power. Show notes: - Recorded in Shrewsbury, Mass. - Check out Ric's podcast More Lost Time - Digging into Meat Loaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" - Irony-free, over-the-top theatrics - Song is in three parts - Jay: Remember as a kid thinking it was risque - Paradise turns out to be hell - Jim Steinman was known for ridiculously long song titles - Song goes from rockabilly to disco in the middle, with Phil Rizzuto mixed in - The debate over third base - Ellen Foley's odd career - Third section tries to emulate punk - The strange allure of Robby Benson - Meat Loaf's acting career - Part 2: "Brother Louie" by Stories - A classic '70s one-hit wonder - Stories actually had well-known musicians in band - Louie was whiter than white - Super catchy chorus - Ric: This was a "Neapolitan relationship" - The lesson was about equal opportunity sexing - Why is the name Louie popular in songs? - Did Jeff Lynne swipe the ELO string sound from this song? - Bonehead of the WeekMusic:Redd Kross - Researching the Blues Chelsea Light Moving - Burroughs Cat Power - Ruin Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Redd Kross song is from the forthcoming album Researching the Blues on Merge Records. Download the song for free at Stereogum. The Chelsea Light Moving song is from the band's forthcoming album on Matador Records. Download the song for free at Stereogum. The Cat Power song is on the album Sun on Matador Records. Download the song for free at Stereogum. The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian; check out his site PodGeek.
10/15/64: Future Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson took the hill for his third start of the Series on two days rest, to face the Mel Stottlemyre and a waning Yankee dynasty that still featured Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Hear highlights of NBC Radio's broadcast as called by Joe Garagiola and Phil Rizzuto.
Few rock stars can match Todd Rundgren's combination of brilliance, breadth and balls. The guy writes hit songs; plays all the instruments; produces hits for other stars; breaks new ground with video, graphics and online networks; scores tunes for TV shows and movies, and tours with Beatles. Just don't ask Todd to perform his hits. And whatever you do, don't call him a rock and roller. Find out why in this hour-long interview, recorded by Kevin Coughlin of MorristownGreen.com in advance of Todd's Sept. 15, 2010, 'Todd/Healing' concert in Morristown, NJ. Todd talks about the origins of his 1974 album 'Todd' and 'Healing' from 1981. Was 'Healing' inspired by a brush with death? How did Phil Rizzuto slide into a Meat Loaf album on Todd's watch? Who are Todd's guitar gods? And what's a Ringo tour like? Tune in for all this and more, from MorristownGreen.com.
In this episode: Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade (2007) starring Billy Mitchell and Walter Day, season two of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? starring Stan Lee, celebrity deaths (Merv Griffin, Phil Rizzuto, and wrestler Brian "Crush" Adams, thanks to www.deadoraliveinfo.com), Dave Chappelle vs. David LaChapelle, the upcoming sitcom Cavemen, The Two Coreys starring Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, George Lucas and the upcoming Indiana Jones movie, The Singing Bee and Don't Forget the Lyrics!, the upcoming cartoon Transformers: Animated, and an argument. 24 minutes - paunchstevenson.com
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