Podcast appearances and mentions of ron blomberg

In his book, God's Special-Needs Children: Lessons of Faith Learned by Families of Those with Disabilities, Ron Blomberg shares his family's deeply personal story of raising a granddaughter with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) while simultaneously navigating end-of-life care for a mother-in-law with progressive dementia. Find the comfort and practical wisdom you're looking for when you feel overwhelmed, isolated, or uncertain about God's purpose in your family's unique journey. Available online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Kasputis interviews Major League Baseball's first designated hitter, Yankee great – Ron Blomberg about  the re-release of his book, Designated Hebrew.

For our fourth and final episode from aboard the Celebrity Apex, we close our Legends of Baseball Cruise with the mayor of the Western Caribbean, Ron Blomberg. The first overall pick in the 1967 MLB Draft and the first player ever to bat as a designated hitter, Blomberg has enough stories to fill a cruise much longer than seven days, but we managed to hold him to just about a half-hour of mayhem during a conversation with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. Then, Jon chats with Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski about Blomberg, and about the coming of a new spring training. 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

The Designated Hitter rule was adopted by the American League in 1973. Nearly fifty years later, and with much debate that has started to quieten down, the National League followed. In that time leagues at every level around the world introduced the pitcher's replacement bat. Somebody had to be first though. And the first was the New York Yankees' Ron "Boomer" Blomberg. It was April 6th, 1973, the wind blowing out to right field, and Blomberg faces Luis Tiant… five pitches later, Boomer walks to first base. All designated, no hits, but on base. That'll do nicely. We don't have the actual game where Blomberg was the first DH, but we do have a game a few months later. The Yankees are visiting Memorial Stadium to take on the Baltimore Orioles. Boomer is fifth in the order, with the still-unusual DH letters beside his name. Behind the microphone is the platoon of Frank Messer, Bill White, and Phil Ruzzuto. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL197306280.shtml This game was played on June 28th, 1973. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message

We had hoped to be chatting about a remarkable late run to the postseason, but it wasn't to be for the 2023 Yankees. But among the high notes of the season, Anthony Volpe's development ranks pretty high. The rookie phenom made the Opening Day roster, then endured the ups and downs of a debut big-league season. But he took some time in September to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about all he has learned in his first year, and what it could mean for the future. Then, Jon is joined by Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski to talk about the upcoming October issue of the magazine, plus Al's feature on Ron Blomberg. 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 today's Sportscene Rewind, Steve Russell speaks with Georgia basketball coach Mike White about Florida Atlantic University's basketball coach Dusty May. Plus, Steve talks with MLB's first designated hitter, Ron Blomberg.

Dan Epstein, author of the new book, The Captain and Me, returns to the podcast. In this episode he shares more stories about Yankee cult hero Ron Blomberg and his snake bitten injury filled career. Plus there are more tales about the legacy of captain Thurman Munson.Buy the Captain and Me on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Captain-Me-Field-Thurman-Munson-ebook/dp/B08Z4JV9RT?ref_=ast_author_dpSupport 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)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Dan Epstein, author of the new book, The Captain and Me, returns to the podcast. In this episode he shares more stories about Yankee cult hero Ron Blomberg and his snake bitten injury filled career. Plus there are more tales about the legacy of captain Thurman Munson. Buy the Captain and Me on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Me-Field-Thurman-Munson-ebook/dp/B08Z4JV9RT?ref_=ast_author_dp 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Celebrated author Dan Epstein joins the podcast to talk about his new book, The Captain and Me.Co written with Yankee cult hero Ron Blomberg, the book follows beloved Yankee legend Thurman Munson, his friendship with Blomberg and their times paving the way from the mediocre teams of the early 1970's to the championship squads of the Bronx Zoo years.Buy the Captain and Me on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Captain-Me-Field-Thurman-Munson-ebook/dp/B08Z4JV9RT?ref_=ast_author_dpSupport 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)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Celebrated author Dan Epstein joins the podcast to talk about his new book, The Captain and Me. Co written with Yankee cult hero Ron Blomberg, the book follows beloved Yankee legend Thurman Munson, his friendship with Blomberg and their times paving the way from the mediocre teams of the early 1970's to the championship squads of the Bronx Zoo years. Buy the Captain and Me on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Me-Field-Thurman-Munson-ebook/dp/B08Z4JV9RT?ref_=ast_author_dp 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

El béisbol ha visto correr por sus cuatro esquinas a muchos jugadores judíos que han participado en las mejores competencias y ligas del mundo. En 1871 surgió Lipman Pike, el primer beisbolista judío que participó en la MLB, la liga mayor de esa época, en un momento histórico en el que los jugadores de color y los judíos tenían un veto no reconocido pero real, que no les permitía jugar a nivel profesional. Lipman se convirtió en un referente, y despertó la pasión por la pelota en miles de niños judíos. Tiempo después apareció Benny Kauff, el segundo judío talentoso que fue reconocido como uno de los mejores del mundo. En adelante, figuras judías como Hank Greenberg, el famoso “Martillo Hebreo", acercaron el deporte a la comunidad judía, despertando un mayor interés por el béisbol. Muchos inmigrantes judíos vieron en el béisbol una forma de integrarse en la sociedad estadounidense y de encontrar un sentido de pertenencia. En Israel la selección de béisbol ha sido mayormente conformada por jugadores estadounidenses de origen judío, logrando por primera vez en 2019 participar en un campeonato europeo. En 2021 con cuatro jugadores nacidos en Israel, la selección de béisbol logró ubicarse en el puesto 24 del ranking mundial, y en el séptimo lugar en Europa. El equipo llegó a competir en Tokio, en los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 2020. Ron Blomberg, Rod Carew, Steve Stone, Dave Roberts y Ken Holtzman, Mike Liberthal, Brad Ausmus y Jason Marquis son algunos de los grandes representantes judíos en la historia del béisbol.

Ed Kasputis interviews Major League Baseball's first designated hitter, Yankee great – Ron Blomberg about  the re-release of his book, Designated Hebrew.

We've talked about how the DH came about before, but not about what happened after it. So, this week, as the National League prepares to debut the DH, and on the 49th anniversary of Ron Blomberg becoming the first DH, Mike and Bill look back at his career and how the "position" has evolved. Plus, happy birthday to Henry McHenry and Turk Farrell.

Episode 107 features the second halves of fascinating conversations with Ron Blomberg, the 1st official MLB designated hitter and Greg Rempe, host of The BBQ Central Show. Ron Blomberg was only getting started in episode 105.  In the 2nd part of our conversation he discusses the many ways' baseball has changed and his feelings toward those changes.  He talks about his love for the New York fans as well as his love of food and being banned from an all-you-can-eat restaurant.  Ron was the New York Yankees first overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft and on April 6, 1973, he became the first major-leaguer to bat as a designated hitter in a regular season game.  He is also an author and his latest book, The Captain & Me:  On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson provides great information on Ron's career, but more importantly provides an in-depth look into the special relationship he had with Thurman Munson whom he refers to as his "brother."  Ron and Thurman shared many wonderful times together and hearing him describe their friendship makes one appreciate their special bond.  Ron was an exceptional athlete, played the game hard, and it is quite apparent he has lived his life with the same passion with which he played.  We end the conversation with a very long goodbye. Greg Rempe is back for the 2nd half of our conversation and will talk about barbecue, but he is also a big baseball fan who, like many of us, has very strong opinions on many things in the game.  Our baseball talk included the Cleveland team and their new name, bad trades Cleveland has made, favorite players,  steroid users, and so much more.  Greg does not hold back and was unafraid to answer any questions we threw at him, including who should play the part of Greg Rempe if The BBQ Central Show was ever made into a movie.  Greg and Jeff have a friendly debate and Greg discusses his trust issues.  Greg is the creator and host of the longest running, most listened to, and extremely entertaining shows dealing with live fire cooking, The BBQ Central Show.  His show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is released in podcast format; the first hour on Wednesday and the second hour on Thursday.  Then on Fridays you can catch up on parts of past episodes listening to The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less.  Greg continues being extremely candid and willing to discuss everything.  You can find out more about his show by going to http://thebbqcentralshow.com/   We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel KrakofskyWe 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:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook:  baseball and bbq 

Episode 105 features The BBQ Central Show host, Greg Rempe and the 1st official MLB designated hitter, Ron Blomberg.  Greg Rempe is the creator and host of the longest running, most listened to, and extremely entertaining show dealing with live fire cooking, The BBQ Central Show.  He joined us back on episode 56 and since then he has been a show supporter while offering numerous helpful tips which we have implemented as we strive to improve and for which we are very grateful.  His show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is released in podcast format; the first hour on Wednesday and the second hour on Thursday.  Then on Fridays you can catch up on parts of past episodes listening to The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less.  Not only is he well versed in barbecue, but he can talk baseball too.  Part one is mainly barbecue talk, but it is so much more as Greg is extremely candid and willing to discuss everything.  You can find out more about his show by going to http://thebbqcentralshow.com/    Ron Blomberg was the New York Yankees first overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft and on April 6, 1973, he became the first major-leaguer to bat as a designated hitter in a regular season game.  He is also an author and his latest book, The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson  provides great information on Ron's career, but more importantly provides an in-depth look into the special relationship he had with Thurman Munson whom he refers to as his "brother."  Ron and Thurman shared many wonderful times together and hearing him describe their friendship makes one appreciate their special bond.  Ron was an exceptional athlete, played the game hard, and it is quite apparent he has lived his life with the same passion with which he played.  Part one is just the beginning of a very enjoyable discussion.We conclude the show with the 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:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook:  baseball and bbq 

00:00-30:00:Mike Lindsley recaps the NFL Draft for all the teams in the AFC East.31:00-55:00:Baseball and Yankee great Ron Blomberg joins the show to chat about his new book The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, his unique relationship with Thurman, Munson's personalities on and off the field, why Munson deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Ron's Yankee career, being a part of the NYY brand, playing for the Syracuse Chiefs and more!

Former Yankee and author Ron Blomberg joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Yankee and author Ron Blomberg joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to meet the new kids on the block. This week, we're chatting about two ways that Brian Cashman & Co. build out their rosters. First, MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand stops by to for a discussion with deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the trade deadline, the new players the Yankees acquired, and how he stays sane as the rumors fly. Then, Jon and Al Santasiere chat about the MLB Draft, including Jon's feature on former No. 1 overall pick Ron Blomberg, and other historical nuggets from years past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00-35:00:The Captain and Me co-author Dan Epstein joins the show to chat about why Thurman Munson belongs in Cooperstown, the Bronx Zoo Yanks and how Munson kept it together, Dan's career, how Dan's author partner and baseball great Ron Blomberg is similar/different to Munson, 1970's catchers, the game's failures today and more!

On The Kenny & JT Show, we're joined by former New York Yankee Ron Blomberg, author of "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson". Ron is leading an effort to get Thurman Munson inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame. Ron was Munson's roommate during their early years with the Yankees. And he was the very first Designated Hitter in the American League. Ron will be making appearances this week as part of his Munson Hall Of Fame push, including a stop at the J. Babe Stearn Center this Friday.

As back-to-back #1 draft picks for the New York Yankees, Ron Blomberg and Thurman Munson made for an odd couple. One was a good-looking, gregarious kid from Atlanta, who cheerfully talked anyone's ear off at the slightest provocation; the other was a dumpy, grumpy dude from the Midwest rust belt who was about as fond of making idle chit-chat as he was of shaving. Despite the surface differences, the two men would form a close attachment as they ignited a youth movement with the ‘70s Yankees. Now, more than 40 years after Munson's shocking death in a plane crash at age 32, Blomberg reflects and opens up about the beloved Yankees captain in an extraordinary memoir that reaches far beyond baseball – The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Blomberg offers a fascinating, unvarnished glimpse of an incredibly tumultuous time in baseball history. Above all, The Captain & Me is an illuminating remembrance of Munson as a player and as a person, filled with previously untold stories about his analytical-yet-hardnosed approach to baseball, as well as his kindness and generosity off the field. About the Authors: Ron Blomberg spent eight seasons in the majors with the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox, and was twice voted "Most Popular Person in New York" during his playing days with the Yankees. He earned a place in Cooperstown, thanks to becoming the first designated hitter to make a plate appearance in an official MLB game (he walked with the bases loaded), and he was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and was elected to the New York Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021. He is the author of Designated Hebrew: The Ron Blomberg Story. Dan Epstein is the author of the 1970s baseball histories Big Hair and Plastic Grass: Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s and Stars and Strikes: Baseball and America in the Bicentennial Summer of 1976. He writes about baseball, music and pop culture for a variety of outlets, including Rolling Stone, Revolver and the Jewish Daily Forward. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

The First Designated Hitter in MLB History and Author of "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson", Ron Blomberg Joined The Rob Dibble ShowImage: Getty Images

Ron Blombergwho has done it all in the game of baseball as he was  a designated hitter, first baseman, and right fielder.for the New York Yankees  and Chicago White Sox  as well as a  manager in the Israel Baseball League . He was the first designated hitter in Major League Baseball history. Over eight seasons, he compiled a .293 batting average (391-for-1,333) with 52 home runs, 224 RBIs,  For his career, he hit .304 against right-handers, and .304 with two out and runners in scoring position, as well as .325 when the score was tied.He was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004, he is the author of 2 books  Designated Hebrew: the Ron Blomberg Story and his latest The Captain & Me,On and Off The Field with Thurman Munson. He joins Mark and AJ to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iphone, android and alexa apps

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Yankees DH Ron Blomberg to discuss his new book about Thurman Munson, The Captain and Me. Then Bill talks with Phil Sklar, the co-founder of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

00:00-35:00:The Captain and Me co-author Dan Epstein joins the show to chat about why Thurman Munson belongs in Cooperstown, the Bronx Zoo Yanks and how Munson kept it together, Dan's career, how Dan's author partner and baseball great Ron Blomberg is similar/different to Munson, 1970's catchers, the game's failures today and more!

Yankees great Thurman Munson was one of the best catchers in the game when he died in a stunning plane crash at age 32 in 1979. One of Munson’s closest friends and teammates was Ron Blomberg, from their time in spring training, the clubhouse and their adventures off the field.

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Chris Shearn, Jeff Nelson and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Yankees taking the first two games against the Rays. They discuss Gerrit Cole's dominance, being right behind the Red Sox in the standings, Gary Sanchez's bat, Yankees Twitter, Ken Singleton's return to the booth and a few Bob Sheppard impressions. Former Yankees DH and author Ron Blomberg then joins the show. Blomberg talks about his new book “The Captain and Me," memories with Thurman Munson and the best NY Jewish delis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

00:00-30:00:Mike Lindsley recaps the NFL Draft for all the teams in the AFC East.31:00-55:00:Baseball and Yankee great Ron Blomberg joins the show to chat about his new book The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, his unique relationship with Thurman, Munson's personalities on and off the field, why Munson deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Ron's Yankee career, being a part of the NYY brand, playing for the Syracuse Chiefs and more!

Ed Kasputis interviews Major League Baseball’s first designated hitter, Yankee great – Ron Blomberg about  the re-release of his book, Designated Hebrew.

Dan Epstein joins the SIAC panel to talk about the book he co-authored with Ron Blomberg, THE CAPTAIN & ME: ON AND OFF THE FIELD WITH THURMAN MUNSON. Come spend an hour in the land of 1970s baseball where the suits were polyester, the dance was disco, and the Yankees had a catcher who should have been in the Hall of Fame 35 years ago already.

Dan Epstein joins the SIAC panel to talk about the book he co-authored with Ron Blomberg, THE CAPTAIN & ME: ON AND OFF THE FIELD WITH THURMAN MUNSON. Come spend an hour in the land of 1970s baseball where the suits were polyester, the dance was disco, and the Yankees had a catcher who should have been in the Hall of Fame 35 years ago already.

Former Yankee Ron Blomberg joins the guys to talk about his new book "The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson."

Ron Blomberg and Thurman Munson may have seemed like an odd couple, but the gregarious kid from Georgia and the grumpy All-Star catcher were the best of friends on the Yankee squads of the early 1970s. Author Dan Epstein joins us to explain how he and Blomberg got together to tell the story of an unlikely friendship that ended in tragedy. Patreon: www.patreon.com/baseballbythebook Merchandise: www.teespring.com/stores/baseballbythebookstore  

Jacob Valk conducts an exclusive interview with Ron Blomberg, the author of The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson! Before that, he breaks down the latest happenings in the MLB and more!

Ron Blomberg never wanted to be known as strictly a designated hitter. As a first-round draft pick by the New York Yankees, he envisioned himself as another in the long run of Yankee greats. But an injury in Spring Training in 1973 gave him the opportunity to be the very first player in MLB history to step to the plate as a DH. Ron joins “Sports Connections” to talk about his playing days in the “Bronx Zoo,” his love of teammate Thurman Munson and the fact that he will always be the answer to one of the great sports trivia questions.

Talent got him to the Yankees. Circumstance made him a part of baseball history. Join Art as he welcomes MLB's first Designated Hitter Ron Blomberg as he talks growing up Jewish in Georgia, being a Yankee during the lean years, managing pro baseball in Israel, and his new book “The Captain And Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson” in this raucous edition of The Art Shamsky Podcast. Season 1, Episode 11. 

Baseball is back! We welcome the first DH in baseball history, former NY Yankee Ron Blomberg, and from BET and Comedy Central comedian Harris Stanton!

We will look social media censoring political thought.......New president in Cuba same attacks on independent journalists.....the Michael Cohen story is going to backfire on the resistance....First Lady Dolley Madison 1814..............Happy # 87 Barbara Eden....Happy # 70 Ron Blomberg.........Pete Rose out of baseball 1989.....Happy # 60 Julio Franco........and more  stories............. Please check our blog or follow me on Twitter. Check Carlos Guedes' schedule this week in Dallas    

Ron Blomberg and Danielle McCartan Video Interview: https://youtu.be/DBPuYYQDDfQ Audio Interview: https://soundcloud.com/coachmccartan/ron-blomberg www.prosportsrundown.com :17 Being at Yankee Stadium to be honored (1977 World Series Team) – a Mint Pros event :51 Has any fan come up to you with a story from 1977? 1:18 Being the first DH in the MLB: legacy? How did it even come about? Should the NL adopt a DH? 3:16 Son of Sam Murders, political uprising, fires, blackouts - Did any of that make it into the clubhouse talk? 4:14 Nicknames – How did they come about? Bronx Zoo 5:48 If you could give a current or iconic Yankee a nickname, who and what would it be? 6:22 Blomberg's wish for Aaron Judge and the Yankees fans 6:42 Single, fondest memory with the New York Yankees