Podcast appearances and mentions of Rollie Fingers

Between the generations of three inning late game relievers like Rollie Fingers and Goose Gossage and the one inning high leverage relievers like Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman, there was Lee Smith. Smith bridged the gap between these groups, starting his career as a stopper and ending it as a closer. Along the way, 32 years ago this week, Smith set the major league record for career saves, which lasted until Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera blew past him in the 2000s. Mike and Bill look back at the life and career of one of the most intimidating pitchers of all time, and find a self-described "country boy" who stumbled into his life's calling. Plus, happy birthday to Kid Elberfeld and Hal Morris! And farewell to Scott Sauerbeck and Bobby Malkmus.

In this episode of Spring Training Ink Report, we break down all the highs and surprises from the autograph scene! From snagging signatures from legends like George Brett and Rollie Fingers to unexpected events, we cover it all. Plus, we take a detour from the signings to hit up Lifetime Fitness—because even collectors need to stay in shape—and dive into some great eats at True Food Kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned autograph hunter or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with fun recaps and collector insights from Spring Training. Tune in now! https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

February 21, 1986, Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors. Fingers is invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, who ask him to shave off his handlebar mustache to comply with team rules. Fingers refuse to do so and decides to retire.The future Hall of Fame reliever, who leaves the game with 341 saves, had been offered a contract by Cincinnati's skipper Pete Rose after being released by the Brewers at the end of last seasonMentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts

February 21, 1986, Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors. Fingers is invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, who ask him to shave off his handlebar mustache to comply with team rules. Fingers refuse to do so and decides to retire.The future Hall of Fame reliever, who leaves the game with 341 saves, had been offered a contract by Cincinnati's skipper Pete Rose after being released by the Brewers at the end of last seasonMentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts

Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about college football playoffs, giving, and Rollie Fingers/ Tom Seaver   0:00- Intro 3:30- sports 19:30- Generosity  43:20- today in sports 45:55- one thing 

Frank Robinson was the first black manager when the Cleveland Indians hired him, but there was another black player who managed before Robbie . . . . On November 4, 1948 Jake Powell, 39, former big league baseball star, shot himself to death in Washington police headquarters late today while being questioned on bad check charges.Powell had been picked up at the Union Station the complaint of a local hotel where he had been staying the past three days. After Powell was taken to the check and fraud division of local police headquarters and during the questioning police said he asked permission to leave the room for several minutes. Police said he stepped outside the door pulled out a 25-caliber revolver and shot himself once in the chest and once in the right temple. With him when he was taken into custody was a woman who identified herself as Josephine Amder, of Deland, Fla. she told police she and Powell had planned to be married during the day, but later changed their plans.But Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, to whom the ballplayer had been married several years, said she was still his wife and as far as she was concerned there had been no separation.On November 4, 1889 — After a formal meeting of representatives from all National League chapters, the Brotherhood issues a “Manifesto” in which it claims that “players have been bought, sold and exchanged as though they were sheep instead of American citizens.” This bold statement constitutes a declaration of war between the Brotherhood and major league officials which will soon explode into the formation of the Players League.86 years later . . . .On November 4, 1976 — The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel. Among those available are Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Joe Rudi, Don Gullett, Gene Tenace, Nate Colbert, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor, and Bobby Grich. McCovey and Colbert are the only two players not selected, but McCovey will catch on with the Giants in spring training and have a banner year at his old first base position. Jackson will go onto star for the New York Yankees and win two World Championships. Fingers will have several excellent seasons for the Padres and Brewers...

Frank Robinson was the first black manager when the Cleveland Indians hired him, but there was another black player who managed before Robbie . . . . On November 4, 1948 Jake Powell, 39, former big league baseball star, shot himself to death in Washington police headquarters late today while being questioned on bad check charges.Powell had been picked up at the Union Station the complaint of a local hotel where he had been staying the past three days. After Powell was taken to the check and fraud division of local police headquarters and during the questioning police said he asked permission to leave the room for several minutes. Police said he stepped outside the door pulled out a 25-caliber revolver and shot himself once in the chest and once in the right temple. With him when he was taken into custody was a woman who identified herself as Josephine Amder, of Deland, Fla. she told police she and Powell had planned to be married during the day, but later changed their plans.But Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, to whom the ballplayer had been married several years, said she was still his wife and as far as she was concerned there had been no separation.On November 4, 1889 — After a formal meeting of representatives from all National League chapters, the Brotherhood issues a “Manifesto” in which it claims that “players have been bought, sold and exchanged as though they were sheep instead of American citizens.” This bold statement constitutes a declaration of war between the Brotherhood and major league officials which will soon explode into the formation of the Players League.86 years later . . . .On November 4, 1976 — The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel. Among those available are Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Joe Rudi, Don Gullett, Gene Tenace, Nate Colbert, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor, and Bobby Grich. McCovey and Colbert are the only two players not selected, but McCovey will catch on with the Giants in spring training and have a banner year at his old first base position. Jackson will go onto star for the New York Yankees and win two World Championships. Fingers will have several excellent seasons for the Padres and Brewers...

Day of Cy Young Awards, 8 Cy Youngs are awarded with 3 multiple winners –Vern Law 60 he went 20-1 and started game 1, 4 and the historic game 7 of the 1960 World Series and went 2-0 you can listen to all three of those games in our community.Sandy Koufax wins his 3rd, setting the NL record with 382 stakeouts in 1965. You can listen to his starts from 1965, April 22, June 20 and August 10, the 9th inning of his perfect game and for good measure Game 7 of the 1965 World Series on 2 days rest.Jim Lonborg 67, 22-9 the leader on the mound for the impossible dream red sox, you can hear his Sept 2, and all three of his world series startsBob Gibson 2 70, Gibson posts his career high in wins with 23, you can listen to Gibson in the 68, 64 and 67 World Series, and his no hitter in 1971.Fergie Jenkins 71. Finally gets his after 2 close calls and you can hear him in the 1971 All Star game.Rollie Fingers 82 and Pete Vuckovich 82 – back to back for the Brewers and they were both acquired by the brewers from the Cardinals in the same trade on December 12, 1980.And Greg Maddux wins his (2) in a row in 1993, and he will win the next two as well becoming the first pitcher to win 4 in a row. Maddux went 20-10 with a 2.36 ERAAll but Law, Lonborg and Vuckovich will end up in CooperstownOn November 3, 1928 — Voters in Massachusetts approve Sunday baseball in Boston, provided that Braves Field is more than 1,000 feet from a church. This leaves Pennsylvania as the only state with no Sunday baseball in the major leagues.On November 3, 1987 — Oakland Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire, who hit 49 home runs with 118 RBI, wins the 1987 American League Rookie of the Year Award. McGwire is the second player to win that league's award unanimously. Carlton Fisk of the Boston Red Sox was the first to do it in 1972. McGwire set a rookie record with 49 homers and was the first rookie to lead the majors in homers since Al Rosen in 1950.On November 3, 1968 — Harry Caray, trying to cross the busy Kings Highway near the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in...

Day of Cy Young Awards, 8 Cy Youngs are awarded with 3 multiple winners –Vern Law 60 he went 20-1 and started game 1, 4 and the historic game 7 of the 1960 World Series and went 2-0 you can listen to all three of those games in our community.Sandy Koufax wins his 3rd, setting the NL record with 382 stakeouts in 1965. You can listen to his starts from 1965, April 22, June 20 and August 10, the 9th inning of his perfect game and for good measure Game 7 of the 1965 World Series on 2 days rest.Jim Lonborg 67, 22-9 the leader on the mound for the impossible dream red sox, you can hear his Sept 2, and all three of his world series startsBob Gibson 2 70, Gibson posts his career high in wins with 23, you can listen to Gibson in the 68, 64 and 67 World Series, and his no hitter in 1971.Fergie Jenkins 71. Finally gets his after 2 close calls and you can hear him in the 1971 All Star game.Rollie Fingers 82 and Pete Vuckovich 82 – back to back for the Brewers and they were both acquired by the brewers from the Cardinals in the same trade on December 12, 1980.And Greg Maddux wins his (2) in a row in 1993, and he will win the next two as well becoming the first pitcher to win 4 in a row. Maddux went 20-10 with a 2.36 ERAAll but Law, Lonborg and Vuckovich will end up in CooperstownOn November 3, 1928 — Voters in Massachusetts approve Sunday baseball in Boston, provided that Braves Field is more than 1,000 feet from a church. This leaves Pennsylvania as the only state with no Sunday baseball in the major leagues.On November 3, 1987 — Oakland Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire, who hit 49 home runs with 118 RBI, wins the 1987 American League Rookie of the Year Award. McGwire is the second player to win that league's award unanimously. Carlton Fisk of the Boston Red Sox was the first to do it in 1972. McGwire set a rookie record with 49 homers and was the first rookie to lead the majors in homers since Al Rosen in 1950.On November 3, 1968 — Harry Caray, trying to cross the busy Kings Highway near the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in...

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the 2024 season that include:  A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers after his three homer game in Texas (1:10) Former A's Outfielder, Josh Reddick (8:30) MLB Network Radio Host and Rockies Broadcaster, Ryan Spilborghs (21:35) Former A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, Mark Mulder (41:15) Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (1:00:50) President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (1:15:35) Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Torey Lovullo (1:29:45) MLB Network Host, Matt Vasgersian (1:38:40) A's Hall of Famer, Gene Tenace (1:53:15) A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (1:59:40) A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (2:05:45) Baseball Hall of Famer and World Series Champion, Rollie Fingers (2:11:25) A's First Baseman, Tyler Soderstrom (2:17:35) A's Starting Pitcher, Joey Estes (2:24:30) A's All-Star Closer, Mason Miller (2:32:45) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They were a dynasty unlike any other. The Oakland A's in 1974 were looking for a 3-peat and the only two things in their way were themselves... and their owner, Charlie Finley. They fought, they battled, and they scrapped amongst themselves mostly before they beat the Dodgers in 5 games to win their 3rd straight World Series and nobody chronicled that team better than author Jason Turbow who wrote the book "Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic: Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's. Catfish Hunter is on the cover of the October 7th, 1974 issue of Sports Illustrated after winning 25 games in the regular season for the A's, but that was about the only thing that was regular about that season in Oakland. After winning it all in 1972 & '73 Manager Dick Williams left the team and was replaced by Alvin Dark. And while chaos was always a part of this team, it exploded in '74. Fights were everywhere. Outfielders Reggie Jackson and Billy North got into it. And on the eve of the Fall Classic, so did Rollie Fingers and John 'Blue Moon Odom'. The team didn't like each other, and they couldn't stand their owner. But they loved winning and that's what they did best. Turbow goes behind the curtain and tells some of the stories from that crazy time by the Bay. How Jim Hunter came to be known as Catfish, while Vida Blue refused to be called anything other than his God-given name. How Reggie and Joe Rudi were friends to the end and how the enigmatic Finley was his own worst enemy, but still belongs in Cooperstown alongside some of the players he helped get there. The author of many books, including singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins' memoir "Still Alright", Turbow talks with the guys in the green and gold who fought and bickered with each other but stopped long enough to win 3 straight World Series 50 years ago. It's a great talk about a great team on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Bill Donohue welcomes Hall-of-Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers to the program, who helped to redefine the role of a relief pitcher, revolutionizing the position. Later, Bill spoke to pitcher Pedro Sierra about his 22-year baseball career that began in the Negro National League. Pedro spoke about his career, his days in the Negro Leagues, and the time Ted Williams invited him for a tryout.

Braves on a roll, Soler's return, Olson & d'Arnaud homers, Freddie Freeman's family needs your prayers, Bryce Harper & Phillies swoon, Kershaw's streak ends, UGA dumps Ra Ra, LSU welcomes back perv, Finebaum not going anywhere, Falcons sign best Canadian QB, Paris Olympics hold first freestyle domestic violence event, woman-beating okay says IOC, Andy Murray retires, Title IX gutted, Mike Tyson says he'll fight Algerian man, libs attack Pat McAfee, Katie Ledecky greatest ever, middle-aged Turk shoots his way to stardom, Belgian swimmer tries to avoid French Brown Trout floating in the Seine, NFL Hall of Fame game washed out but not before new kickoff rules unveiled, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Dream Team Atlanta Olympics, Michael Phelps, Ace Gutowsky, Lamar Hunt, Tim Wakefield, Walter Johnson vs Ty Cobb, Black Sox acquitted, Rogers Hornsby fired for borrowing $ from his players to cover gambling debts, yellow baseballs, Thurman Munson dies, Bob Gibson, Johnny Mize, Rube Foster, I met Ernie Harwell in Cooperstown, Jackie Robinson stamp, Carlton Fish, Ozzie Guillen, Kevin Seitzer's hot day, Tom Seaver, Rollie Fingers, Hal Newhouser, Yankee fans rude to Canadians, Babe Ruth's roommate Jimmie Reese, plus This Day in Sports History, the last Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and quotes from General Omar Bradley & Dave LaPoint

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the first half of the season. He was joined by: A's Starter, Hogan Harris (1:49) A's Outfielder, Lawrence Butler (13:40) Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (23:10) Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (37:25) Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (52:05) A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (58:15) A's Hall of Famer, Gene Tenace (1:04:20) A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (1:10:45) Matt Vasgersian of MLB Network (1:16:25) Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:31:00) Dbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:52:45) A's Infielder, Armando Alvarez (2:01:40) Orioles Pitcher, Cole Irvin (2:13:50) A's Starter, Joey Estes (2:24:20) Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (2:32:45) Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:49:05) Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (2:59:50) Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com (3:29:40) A's All-Star, Mason Miller (3:43:00) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[An archive re-release favorite from September 2017, featuring one of professional baseball's most enigmatic leagues!] Inc. Editor-at-Large David Whitford (Extra Innings: A Season in the Senior League) joins host Tim Hanlon to retrace his journalistic odyssey covering the inaugural season of the short-lived, Florida-based Senior Professional Baseball Association (SPBA) in the winter of 1989-90.  Whitford recalls the early-career events leading up to his plum writing assignment, and the process by which he went about chronicling this unique, but ultimately ill-fated eight-team circuit for former pro players over the age of 35 (32 for catchers).  Despite half the franchises folding after the first 72-game season (and the rest of the league mid-way through the second), the Senior League afforded dozens of former big-league players and managers what Whitford dubbed a "life-after-death fantasy" – one that attracted both stars and journeymen alike for a chance to either stay fresh for one last shot in the Show, recapture past on-field glories, or simply earn some needed money.  Whitford highlights a wide array of characters he met while covering the SBPA, including: Founder Jim Morley, the thirty-something hustler who erroneously believed a senior league could generate cash flow sufficient to sustain his debt-ridden real-estate empire; Commissioner Curt Flood, the indefatigable player's union representative  who broke Major League Baseball's reserve clause, but sacrificed his career in the process;  Pitcher Wayne Garland, the former Cleveland ace and early free-agent beneficiary who risked permanent shoulder damage by coming back to play pro ball after a five-year layoff; Ex-Padres/Astros fastballer (and pioneer descendant) Danny Boone, who reinvented himself into a knuckleball specialist, and improbably made it back to the bigs with Baltimore in 1990 following the SPBA season; AND  A veritable who's who of former big-name major league stars – each with their own personal reasons for returning to the diamonds:  Bobby Bonds, Joaquin Andujar, Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, Ferguson Jenkins, Dave Kingman, Bill “Spaceman” Lee, Graig Nettles, Mickey Rivers, and even manager Earl Weaver – just to name a few. + + + SUPPORT THE SHOW: "Good Seats" Show & Defunct Team Merch:  http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable   SPONSOR THANKS: Royal Retros (promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN:  Extra Innings: A Season in the Senior League (2024): https://amzn.to/4cfkRbs   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

Chris Townsend was joined by MLB Network Host and A's fan, Matt Vasgersian (1:00), A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (15:45), A's Hall of Famer, Gene Tenace (21:25), A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (27:50), Hall of Famer and 3x World Series Champion, Rollie Fingers (33:55), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (40:00) and Dbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:01:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the June 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend honored and reflected on the 1974 A's World Series team and was joined by Hall of Famer and 3x World Series Champion, Rollie Fingers (21:05), 3x World Series Champion, Joe Rudi (47:10), Matt Vasgersian of MLB Network to discuss the 1974 A's Team (1:03:40), 4x World Series Champion, Gene Tenace (1:25:40) and A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (1:44:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 3, Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) continue to react to what Reggie Jackson said about his experiences in Birmingham ahead of last night's MLB game at Rickwood Field and chat with the legendary Rollie Fingers about both Jackson and Willie Mays.

Steiny and Evan's (in for Guru) full show from Friday, June 21st. In Hour 1, Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) react to what was a special night at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama and discuss some of the NBA news that has been trickling out over the last couple of days. In Hour 2, Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) chat with LaTroy Hawkins about Willie Mays and Rickwood Field and listen to what Reggie Jackson said about his experience as a ball player in Birmingham, the site of the Rickwood Field MLB game between the Giants and Cardinals yesterday. In Hour 3, Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) continue to react to what Reggie Jackson said about his experiences in Birmingham ahead of last night's MLB game at Rickwood Field and chat with the legendary Rollie Fingers about both Jackson and Willie Mays. In Hour 4, Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) chat with comedian and Birmingham, Alabama native Roy Wood Jr. about the significance of MLB playing a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, share baseball memories, and more.

MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers joins Steiny and Evan to share stories about Reggie Jackson during their time as teammates (both in Birmingham, Alabama -- the site of MLB's Rickwood Field game -- and as members of the Oakland A's) and what he remembers from facing the late, great Willie Mays.

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Athletics to the table for discussion. 

As Baseball evolved during the expansion era, so did the role of the pitcher. Where the norm was once for starters to go for the full nine innings, the use of relief pitchers and the emergence of the closing pitcher took over. And there is no better example of this new role than Rollie Fingers… and his flamboyant moustache. He set the franchise record for saves at his three major league clubs (the Athletics, the Padres, and the Brewers), was the first pitcher to reach 300 saves (retiring with 341 saves), and continues to hold the record for 'long saves' that stretched over two or more innings, with 135 recorded. Today's classic game sees the Oakland Athletics welcome the Baltimore Orioles to the Coliseum. The A's aren't yet at full power they would need to win three World Series in a row… but they're getting there. Your radio team are Bill O'Donnell and Chuck Thompson. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197104290.shtml This game was played on May 29, 1971. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Rollie Fingers, Dave Stewart and David Feldman on the passing of Ken Holtzman.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the April 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers to talk about the passing of his teammate, Ken Holtzman (3:25), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (25:30), A's super utility player, Max Schuemann (42:00), Cardinals tv voice, Chip Caray (52:00) and A's historian, David Feldman (1:05:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He won an MVP award, a Cy Young award, part of 3 straight World Series Championships with Oakland and he's in the Baseball Hall of Fame - but he's still known for that Handlebar Mustache nearly 40 years after throwing his last pitch. Rollie Fingers joins the show to talk baseball and barber shops. Find out the history behind that magical stash. You won't believe it!

On this week's episode, we revisit Bret Boone's July 2021 conversation with 3x World Series Champ and Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers where the guys discussed the 70's A's, the birth of free agency and Rollie's legendary mustache. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Paul Molitor is considered one of the greatest post-season players of all time. The '93 World Series MVP is also one of only 5 men in MLB history to bat .300, get 3,000 hits and steal 500 bases. Listen for some great stories as he talks about playing with Gorman Thomas, Rollie Fingers, Robin Yount, Dave Parker, Joe Carter, Kirby Puckett and many others. None other than Ted Williams said 'I see Joe DiMaggio' when he watched Molly bat. Doesn't get any better than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the conversation as Matt and John record in advance and we talk sports, synoptics vs John's gospel, and Rollie Fingers    0:00- intro 8:30- sports 13:40- synoptics and John 35:55- this day in sports 40:53- one thing

Craig Elsten and Sean Riley go through one of the more challenging Immaculate Grids of the week (5.4 average correct), talking about the 1993 Blue Jays, low-average power hitting shortstops, the brilliant strand rate of Rollie Fingers, and much more!

Rollie Fingers was the right player, at the right time, while playing for the right teams, to forever change the complexion of the Closer role in baseball. When FIngers reached the majors, the Closer role was limited, as Starting Pitchers rarely left games with a lead. But as team offenses became more powerful, after expansion in 1969, as well as the introduction of the DH in 1973, and without Tommy John Surgery as an option yet, managers throughout the game became more willing to replace Starting Pitchers in the late innings, with fresh arms. Leading the way, during this time, was the handlebar, waxed and curved mustached Fingers, setting the standard for future generations of Closers. #RollieFingers #SteubenvilleOhio #RanchoCucamongaCalifornia #UplandHighSchool #JohnMcNamara #HankBauer #DickWilliams #CharlieFinley #ReggieJackson #SalBando #GeneTenace #OaklandAthletics #SanDiegoPadres #MilwaukeeBrewers

Rollie Fingers was the right player, at the right time, while playing for the right teams, to forever change the complexion of the Closer role in baseball. When FIngers reached the majors, the Closer role was limited, as Starting Pitchers rarely left games with a lead. But as team offenses became more powerful, after expansion in 1969, as well as the introduction of the DH in 1973, and without Tommy John Surgery as an option yet, managers throughout the game became more willing to replace Starting Pitchers in the late innings, with fresh arms. Leading the way, during this time, was the handlebar, waxed and curved mustached Fingers, setting the standard for future generations of Closers. #RollieFingers #SteubenvilleOhio #RanchoCucamongaCalifornia #UplandHighSchool #JohnMcNamara #HankBauer #DickWilliams #CharlieFinley #ReggieJackson #SalBando #GeneTenace #OaklandAthletics #SanDiegoPadres #MilwaukeeBrewers

July 28, 2006, a statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring Hall of Famer Satchel Paige. The statue depicts Paige in his high leg kick, and celebrates the players in the Negro leagues and pre-Negro leagues eras.July 28, 1994, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws a perfect game against the California Angels. He becomes the first left-hander in American League history to toss a perfecto. Rogers strikes out eight batters in notching the 11th regular season perfect game in history - a 4-0 victory at the Ballpark at Arlington. Texas P Kenny Rogers hurls a perfect game, defeating the Angels, 4 - 0. July 28, 1991, Dennis Martinez of the Expos tosses the 13th perfect game in major league history (excluding those of Harvey Haddix and Ernie Shore), setting down all 27 Dodgers to face him in a 2 - 0 win. Martinez strikes out five in the contest. C Ron Hassey becomes the first receiver to catch two perfectos, having been behind the plate for the Indians' Len Barker's masterpiece in 1981. Dodger infielder Alfredo Griffin goes 0 for 3 against Martinez, to go along with his 0 for 3 performance in Tom Browning's perfect game in 1988, and 0 for 2 in Barker's perfecto in 1981. 1971 Orioles 3B Brooks Robinson, a sixteen-time gold glove winner, commits three errors. Thanks to Frank Robinson's ninth inning three-run walk-off home run off Rollie Fingers, the Orioles prevail and beat the A's, 3 - 2. July 28, 1969, Roy Campanella and Stan Musial join the legends of the Hall of Fame when they are inducted during a ceremony in Cooperstown. Catcher Campanella starred for the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning three Most Valuable Player Awards. Musial colleted 3,630 hits in a stellar career that included seven batting titles. Pitchers Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are also inducted.July 28, 1890, future Hall of Fame pitcher Mickey Welch wins the 300th game of his career. "Smiling Mickey" won 307 games in his careerHistorical 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.

Tommy Canale knows his sport! After a career coaching basketball and golf at college level, he now works for RecruitLook, scouting the next talent for college level baseball. He is also a prolific podcaster, interview many distinguished baseball guests such as Aaron Rowand, Rollie Fingers, Chuck Garfien and more on his Before The Lights show! https://www.beforethelightspod.com/ https://recruitlook.com/ https://twitter.com/stuart_levy https://twitter.com/SwollenJawPod

The Honourable Lou Schiff shares his wit and wisdom on the Marlins 2023 rise in the National League. Lou and Mark take a look at Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz, Jorge Soler and more Marlins learning how to win this yearMarlins new manager, Skip Schumaker is making a differenceCy Sandy or Sigh Sandy who will show up at the moundMarlins are a sleeper team, surprise team just like the Baltimore Orioles were earlierUnexpected downfall of the St. Louis CardinalsGlory of the Oakland A's Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers & Joe RudyOakland A's fans that feel betrayedJazz Chisolm what happens when he comes back. Marlins are winning without himLuis Arraez - Rises Up At this point Marlins have not missed himYuli Gurriel a leader to the teamWhere do you make space for returning players on the rosterCorey Kluber example in Boston, Cy Young award winner moved to the bullpenMarlins Davis is now making a differenceSoler now 2nd in the league for Home Runs, may climb higher as Pete Alonso is temporarily out due to injuryMarlins Radio - Kyle Sielaff's call at the Miami Marlins & Chicago Cubs game – https://twitter.com/MarlinsRadio/status/1667996125108879360?s=20Miami fans love the game but are fickle Excitement of the WBCSouth Florida incredible last few months in sports – Owls, Hurricaines, Heat & PanthersNortheast does not see Florida as a place for a strong baseball teamHow do you stop the Mets from winning . . . give them a baseball bat WillWill Marlins unload Jazz for new prospectOakland A's have been playing at a 500 level for the last few gamesSixto Sanchez will he come back this year – the roster is full – no needTrades this season Will Marlins unload Jazz and Trevor Story for new prospectsOakland A's have been playing at a 500 level for the last few gamesMark picks 3 potential Tampa Bay Rays for All-Star game – Randy Arozarena, Shane McClanahan & Yandy Diaz Is Zach Eflin human? – how did he evolve to where he is. Local boy?Fans are perking up in Miami and ready to return to see the MarlinsLou teaches Baseball Law classes at Mitchell Hamline and the St. Paul SaintsDiscover Lou at @BaseballandLawSneak Peak of Upcoming @BaseballandLaw stories include:  Farewell to Babe Ruth PeeWee baseball and parents lawsuits Dodgers beat up Chicago Cubs fan lawsuit Count of 2 balls & 1 strikeYou can find Lou's Baseball and the Law book at https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781611635027/Baseball-and-the-LawSpecial Offer on Baseball and the Law book - June Sale!!!!Use code BBALL2023 at check out & get 1/3 off the list priceSale ends 7/1 "It's something every baseball/law nerd should own"@craigcalcaterraFollow Lou on Twitter @BaseballandLaw for daily insights into the game BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple,Spotify & Google podcasts & @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter and of course on https://www.baseballbizondeck.comPlease like, follow and comment. Let us know your thoughts about the show. DM Mark on Twitter @TheBaseballBizThanks to Tamp

Rollie Fingers, a 7X All-Star, 3X World Champion, MVP, Cy Young winner and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, joins me on this episode to talk about the first MLB game he attended as a kid, his 2 favorite ballparks to pitch in, "Harvey" the mechanical rabbit, historic Rickwood Field, and the 3 days he spent as a member of the Boston Red Sox.Support the show

You almost certainly know that, for decades, Stu Rothenberg and his Rothenberg Political Report (now Inside Elections) penned among the most influential political analysis in Washington. But you probably don't know the origin story...his initial academic career track, how he cut his political teeth at the conservative Heritage Foundation, and what led to launching his own newsletter. In this conversation, we talk through all of that plus his most memorable interactions with candidates, biggest surprises, savviest politicians, and when he knew it was time to pass the newsletter baton to his partner Nathan Gonzales. IN THIS EPISODEStu grows up in a family of Rockefeller Republicans in Central Park West Manhattan…Stu's growing interest in politics and initial career trajectory to become an academic…How Stu's path diverted from the academic track to join the political operation of the conservative Heritage Foundation…Stu's tutelage under conservative political icon Paul Weyrich…What led to launching the Rothenberg Report newsletter…Stu's early intersection with fellow newsletter groundbreaker Charlie Cook…Stu's memories from “candidate interviews” with Ted Cruz, Nikki Haley, and Barack Obama…Stu on the single biggest surprising result in his decades as a political observer…Stu talks some of the smartest political minds in Congress & the one committee chair who was a “giant pain in the ass”…The backstory behind a favorite Rothenberg column “For the Thousandth Time, Don't Call It a Push Poll”…Stu's memorable 2006 meeting with then-Vice President Dick Cheney…How Stu handled passing the torch of the Rothenberg Report to Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales…AND The Almanac of American Politics, Morton Blackwell, Bill Bradley, Sherry Boehlert, Mary Bono, Sonny Bono, William Buckley, Bucknell University, CNN, CSX, Canadian-American regional integration, the Club for Growth, Colby College, complicated conservatives, Ted Cruz, Al D'Amato, Mitch Daniels, Tom Davis, David Dewhurst, egomaniacs, Rollie Fingers, Charles Franklin, the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, Mark French, Milton Friedman, Martin Frost, The Greenbrier, Nikki Haley, Tom Harkin, Peter Hart, Friedrich Hayek, Blair Hull, “It's Only Politics”, Jan Plans, Jacob Javits, Roger Jepsen, Tommy John, Ben Jones, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Kenneth Keating, Harmon Killebrew, Leading Authorities, Louis Lefkowitz, Jon Lerner, John Lindsay, Juan Marichal, Marxist feminists, John McCain, Joe McLean, Ed Muskie, NYU, Lindsey Nelson, Frank Newport, Richard Nixon, George Pataki, political goo, Walter Rich, Roll Call, Jack Ryan, Larry Sabato, sewage trolls, Casey Stengel, Inez Tenenbaum, total losers, Donald Trump, UCONN, Amy Walter…& more!

Celebration of Life in honor of Vida Blue--Segment #1: Orlando Cepeda, Rollie Fingers, Dusty Baker, John Blue Moon Odom, & Renel Brooks-MoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews reflecting on the life of Vida Blue with: Rollie Fingers, Joe Rudi, Dick Green and Marty Lurie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Vida Blue, Reggie Jackson, Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi as they celebrated the 1973 World Series Reunion.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the May 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on and celebrated the life of A's Hall of Famer Vida Blue. He was joined by Rollie Fingers (5:35), A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (17:45), Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (32:40), A's Historian, David Feldman (1:03:00), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:26:50) and replayed his interview with Vida Blue from the 1973 World Series Reunion (2:06:25) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the April 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Ken Korach (7:40), A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (21:55), A's Outfielder, Brent Rooker (32:40), A's Hall of Famer & 1971 Cy Young & MVP, Vida Blue (48:30), 5x World Series Champion & Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson (1:01:40) & Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (1:32:55).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I smoke on the mic like Smokin' Joe Frazier and listen to episode 112 of Grow Bud Yourself to grow weed that's amazing!First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest on legalization in Delaware, New Jersey's Curaleaf situation and the massive drop in weed sales in Colorado. The interview is with Inspectah Deck from Wu-Tang Clan, who reveals the role that cannabis plays in his iconic lyricism, his first time smoking pure hash rosin and his new collaboration with Coyote Cannabis Co., that includes the release of branded flower, gummies and "Rollie Fingers" pre-rolls.  The cultivation segment features Danny's Beginner Outdoor Grower Checklist, plus answers to listener grow questions. Episode 112 is brought to you by:Seeds Here Now (use code GBYFreeShip for free shipping on all orders)Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vegas Huddle returns for Episode 5 with baseball legend and MLB Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers. Fingers discusses lessons from childhood, transitioning to the bullpen, and details exactly how his signature mustache was born. Join Vegas Huddle host, Mike Davis inside "The Den" at FOX5 Studios.

Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Whitey discusses why he traded Rollie Fingers, the timeline of the Ozzie Smith trade, convincing Ozzie to waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis, winning the 1982 World Series, having to trade Keith Hernandez, losing the 1985 and 1987 World Series, inventing bullpen by committee, Vince Coleman stealing bases at will, length of MLB games, his relationship with Jack Buck, and skipping school to go to Sportsman's Park to watch the Browns and Cardinals when he was growing up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Whitey discusses why he traded Rollie Fingers, the timeline of the Ozzie Smith trade, convincing Ozzie to waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis, winning the 1982 World Series, having to trade Keith Hernandez, losing the 1985 and 1987 World Series, inventing bullpen by committee, Vince Coleman stealing bases at will, length of MLB games, his relationship with Jack Buck, and skipping school to go to Sportsman's Park to watch the Browns and Cardinals when he was growing up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the January 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on the life of Sal Bando and was joined by Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (34:32), Former A's Manager, Bob Melvin (1:00:20), 6x World Series Champion & 1972 World Series MVP, Gene Tenace (1:30:30), A's Historian, David Feldman (1:56:37) and 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (2:28:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, Stephen Vogt prior to his final game, Sean Murphy and Mike Aldrete. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Bruce Bochy being hired as the new Texas Rangers Manager and the baseball comparison to the Last Dance. He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Hall of Famer, Cy Young Winner & MVP, Rollie Fingers, Eno Sarris of the Athletic and A's Historian, David Feldman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the Dodgers loss to the Padres and the randomness of the postseason (1:00), Bruce Bochy being hired as the new Texas Rangers Manager (28:15), the Last Dance comparison with baseball (41:45). He was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:01:05), Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:17:35), Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (1:44:10), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (2:07:55) and Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (2:39:10) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microdose Gummies - www.microdose.com promo code "opie" 30% off Backbone - Go to PlayBackbone dot com slash [OPIE] NOW to order your Backbone, until June 30th, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks How pathetic have we become that we argue about our Presidents abilities to ride a bike?  Also, my Coronavirus update, rats, raccoons, alligators, cottonmouths, my $7.89 sideview mirrors, what's that climbing the scaffolding, this proves my talking point, doing the Rollie Fingers sniff test, this is how much my taxes are in nyc and much more! Join the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/203909694525714 Instagram and Tik Tok - OpieRadio Merch - www.opieradio.com Thanks for the song Stephen Lynch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.