Podcast appearances and mentions of Vida Blue

David Krell is author of "1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era," (University of Nebraska Press, 2025). His book explores the wild 1978 major league season with features on the American League East race that went to a 163rd game, iconic players from the era like Pete Rose and Dave Kingman and cultural flashpoints from film, TV and music. In this interview, Krell gives us a glimpse into this tumultuous, pivotal year in American history and culture.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains a spoiler if you have not seen "Saturday Night Fever."David Krell's website, Twitter/X. (https://davidkrell.com/)  (https://x.com/davidkrell) Errata: Burt Convy was not in the Made for TV movie "Murder at the World Series." "Catfish" Hunter is credited with saying, "When you open a Reggie bar it tells you how good it is."You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.com/ Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Craig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.   

This is the story of a losing baseball team that became a 1970s dynasty, thanks to the unorthodox strategies and stunts of two very colorful men. When Charlie Finley bought the A's in 1960, he was an outsider to the game-a insurance businessman with a larger-than-life personality. He brought his cousin Carl on as his right-hand man, moved the team from Kansas City to Oakland, and pioneered a new way to put together a winning team. With legendary players like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Vida Blue, the Finleys' Oakland A's won three straight World Series and riveted the nation. Now Carl Finley's daughter Nancy reveals the whole story behind her family's winning legacy-how her father and uncle developed their scouting strategy, why they employed odd gimmicks like orange baseballs and "mustache bonuses," and how the success of the '70s Oakland A's changed the game of baseball. Nancy Finley, the Oakland A's "dugout daughter," was two years old when her father, Carl, joined his cousin Charlie Finley to run the Athletics' front office, and she grew up with the team. She and her family currently reside in Austin, Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

This is the story of a losing baseball team that became a 1970s dynasty, thanks to the unorthodox strategies and stunts of two very colorful men. When Charlie Finley bought the A's in 1960, he was an outsider to the game-a insurance businessman with a larger-than-life personality. He brought his cousin Carl on as his right-hand man, moved the team from Kansas City to Oakland, and pioneered a new way to put together a winning team. With legendary players like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Vida Blue, the Finleys' Oakland A's won three straight World Series and riveted the nation. Now Carl Finley's daughter Nancy reveals the whole story behind her family's winning legacy-how her father and uncle developed their scouting strategy, why they employed odd gimmicks like orange baseballs and "mustache bonuses," and how the success of the '70s Oakland A's changed the game of baseball. Nancy Finley, the Oakland A's "dugout daughter," was two years old when her father, Carl, joined his cousin Charlie Finley to run the Athletics' front office, and she grew up with the team. She and her family currently reside in Austin, Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

This week we're ranking our favorite new albums of 2024. We say this every year, but this really was an incredible year for music and insanely difficult for us to narrow down our favorites. As a result, this episode has more surprises than any other year end episode of ours to date. Some of these albums are legitimate all-time greats, so dig in.Closing track: “Roy” from TANGK by IDLESPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike's EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexTom @tomosmansoundsHistory Tom's stuff:Music on Spotify, ApplePodcast on Spotify, YouTubeSubstackWebsiteMike's Album of the Year:Cool World by Chat PileAlex's Album of the Year:Lives Outgrown by Beth GibbonsMike's List:10. Wild God by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds9. Via Negativa (in the doorway light) by Xeno & Oaklander8. A Chaos of Flowers by Big Brave7. Vida Blue by Mamaleek6. To All Trains by Shellac5. Rampen (apm: alien pop music) by Einstürzende Neubauten4. “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor3. Lives Outgrown by Beth Gibbons2. Infinite Desires by Donny Benét1. TANGK by IDLESAlex's List:10. American Standard by Uniform9. Blue Lips by Schoolboy Q8. A Chaos of Flowers by Big Brave7. Mansuetude by Buñuel 6. “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor5. She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She by Chelsea Wolfe4. Chromakopia by Tyler the Creator3. Cool World by Chat Pile2. You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To by Knocked Loose1. TANGK by IDLES

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

September 21, 1958 At Fenway Park, the Red Sox complete a three-game sweep of the Senators, all by 2 - 0 shutouts.. Today's win, however, is marred when Ted Williams, after striking out looking with two aboard to end the third inning, flings his bat aside in a fit of anger. Unfortunately,the intended flip along the ground sails into the stands and striking, of all people, Boston GM Joe Cronin's 69-year-old housekeeper, Gladys Heffernan, in the head. "I didn't mean to throw the bat that way," explains the distraught Williams. "I started to flip it along the ground but the sticky stuff on my hands stuck to it and it left my hands on the fly instead. I was sick." Thankfully Heffernan was not badly hurt.September 21, 2001 A crowd of 41,235 at Shea Stadium witness the return of baseball to New York City for the first time since the terrorist attacks of September 11. Uplifting ceremonies before and during the game, which include singers Diana Ross, Marc Anthony and Liza Minnelli as well as bagpipers, pay tribute to victims of the tragedy.September 21, 1934 - The Dean Brothers shut out the Dodgers. After Dizzy Dean gives up just 3 hits in a 13 - 0 victory, allowing no hits until the 8th, Paul Dean wins a no hitter 3 - 0. Diz says: "If'n Paul had told me he was gonna pitch a no-hitter, I'd of throwed one, too."September 21, 1970 The A's Vida Blue no-hits the Twins 6 - 0, becoming the youngest pitcher to perform the feat since Paul Dean, 36 years ago to the day. An Oakland crowd of only 4,284 watches Blue's 2nd ML start.September 21, 1981 - Steve Carlton fans 12 Expos in 10 innings to break Bob Gibson's National League strikeout record. Carlton now has 3,128 K's, but the Phillies lose to the Expos 1 - 0 in 17 innings.September 21, 1987 - With two stolen bases against the Cubs, Darryl Strawberry joins teammate Howard Johnson as a member of the 30/30 club. It is the first time in major league history players on the same team have hit 30 homers and have stolen 30 bases in the same year

September 21, 1958 At Fenway Park, the Red Sox complete a three-game sweep of the Senators, all by 2 - 0 shutouts.. Today's win, however, is marred when Ted Williams, after striking out looking with two aboard to end the third inning, flings his bat aside in a fit of anger. Unfortunately,the intended flip along the ground sails into the stands and striking, of all people, Boston GM Joe Cronin's 69-year-old housekeeper, Gladys Heffernan, in the head. "I didn't mean to throw the bat that way," explains the distraught Williams. "I started to flip it along the ground but the sticky stuff on my hands stuck to it and it left my hands on the fly instead. I was sick." Thankfully Heffernan was not badly hurt.September 21, 2001 A crowd of 41,235 at Shea Stadium witness the return of baseball to New York City for the first time since the terrorist attacks of September 11. Uplifting ceremonies before and during the game, which include singers Diana Ross, Marc Anthony and Liza Minnelli as well as bagpipers, pay tribute to victims of the tragedy.September 21, 1934 - The Dean Brothers shut out the Dodgers. After Dizzy Dean gives up just 3 hits in a 13 - 0 victory, allowing no hits until the 8th, Paul Dean wins a no hitter 3 - 0. Diz says: "If'n Paul had told me he was gonna pitch a no-hitter, I'd of throwed one, too."September 21, 1970 The A's Vida Blue no-hits the Twins 6 - 0, becoming the youngest pitcher to perform the feat since Paul Dean, 36 years ago to the day. An Oakland crowd of only 4,284 watches Blue's 2nd ML start.September 21, 1981 - Steve Carlton fans 12 Expos in 10 innings to break Bob Gibson's National League strikeout record. Carlton now has 3,128 K's, but the Phillies lose to the Expos 1 - 0 in 17 innings.September 21, 1987 - With two stolen bases against the Cubs, Darryl Strawberry joins teammate Howard Johnson as a member of the 30/30 club. It is the first time in major league history players on the same team have hit 30 homers and have stolen 30 bases in the same year

Braves woes, Merrifield's gruesome injury, Nacho, possible trade, Skenes 1st loss, Nisei soldiers & MLB, Olbermann's insane & inane tweet, players back Trump on the field, Mike Trout injury, David Pollack trolls Vols? Rose Bowl stuck in past, Bryce Young is Charlie Brown, whence Randy Gregory? Tiger's leg & son, Canada vs New Zealand gets ugly, Snoop Dogg carries a torch, Cocaine Shark coming to a beach near you, 2 million dollar bet, esports in Olympics, don't say popsicle, Bob Lilly, Walt Bellamy, Steve Grogan, Kevin Butler, a cricket game to die for, Lou Gehrig steals home! Dizzy Dean held up by bandits, Branch Rickey praises a young Willie Mays, Hank Greenberg, Jewish hockey players, the spitting image of Ted Williams, Casey Stengel at Toots Shor's, Hoyt Wilhelm passes Cy Young, Roberto Clemente, Billy Martin fired by Steinbrenner again, Tom Seaver number retired by Mets, Vince Coleman injures kids with M-80, tooth brushing records, singing the National Anthem whilst getting a prostate exam (Moon River!), Varitek vs Arod, Matt Olson grand slam, Buck O'Neil inducted in Cooperstown, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, plus quotes from Vida Blue, Roger Kahn, Robert Benchley, Humphrey Bogart, and Thomas Boswell 

A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo, breaks down the greatest moments in Oakland history. In this episode, Cotroneo recaps Ramon Laureano's double play vs the Angels in 2018, Mark McGwire setting the rookie home run record, Vida Blue's 1971 season, Marco Scutaro's double in game three of the 2006 ALDS and Tony La Russa's first game as A's Manager in 1986.  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

Braves on a roll & making moves, Chris Sale dominance, All Star Game, Yanks GM Cashman gives dreaded vote of confidence to Aaron Boone, should Paul Skenes start the ASG? UCLA also avoiding SEC teams, Justin Jefferson not mad at Kirk Cousins, Belichick's chick, mystery of the 3 dead & frozen Chiefs fans gets weirder,  Kawhi Leonard out of Olympics, Stephen Curry is da man, USMNT fires HC Greg Berhalter, Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud reaches soccer pitch, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest cheating scandal, Brad Pitt angers F1 fans as he films a racing movie, golf worker killed by bees, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Johnny Miller, Novak Djokovic, player knocks out umpire, cops arrest player for stealing a diamond ring after he wins a game, Babe Ruth home run king still, King Carl Hubbell strikes out 5 Hall of Famers in a row, JFK at future RFK, Beatles vs Mets, Aaron passes Mays, Dale Murphy wins Midsummer Classic, Roberto Clemente Museum, Caitlin Clark stabbed by teammates, chafing like a bear. Plus Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and quotes from Buddy Bell, Johnny Bench, & Vida Blue 

[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

On June 26, 1971, this clip was Originally aired of Vida Blue of the Oakland A's was in the midst of setting the baseball world on its ear when this story aired. Interviews with Blue's mother is included as are clips of him pitching against the Kansas City Royals. Royals manager Bob Lemon and first baseman and Chuck Harrison are also included.You can view the video clip @ https://youtu.be/2ldm9pMMc3QMore information about todays events, players, ball park, date and season - (www.thisdayinbaseball.com) Join our Baseball Community – Join a community of baseball fans just like you - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/join-the community Hosted by This Day In Baseball – Learn more about the hosts of todays show https://thisdayinbaseball.com/about-us/ Support this Show – Post or Personal donations https://thisdayinbaseball.com/sponsor-donation-program/ Advertise Inquiries – If you are interested in advertising - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/advertise-with-this-day-in-baseball/

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

A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo, breaks down the greatest moments in Oakland history. In this episode, Cotroneo recaps Rickey Henderson breaking the single season stole base record in 1982, Ramon Hernandez's walk-off in game one of the 2003 ALDS vs Boston, Vida Blue's performance in the 1972 ALCS vs Detroit, Khris Davis' walk-off grand slam vs Texas in 2016 and Sean Doolitlle's first save in 2012.  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 episode 40 of our podcast I speak with LA based session guitarist/musician - Adam Zimmon. In addition to being the guitarist with Ziggy Marley for many years , Adam has also worked as a sideman with numerous other artists - including Iggy Pop, Lissie , Shakira, Chris Brown and Dido. He has also composed and worked on music for TV, on shows such as Modern Family, Toyota and others. For more information on Adam Zimmon, please visit www.adamzimmon.com For more information on Travis Marc, please visit www.travismarc.com For more information on The Musicians Mentor, please visit www.musicians-mentor.com Lastly, please leave us a rating, review and/or follow as we continue to create content for you all to enjoy, thank you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansmentor/support

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for the second of three episodes of the 2023 Hello Old Sports In Memoriam. In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Dave Wilcox, Dick Groat, Vida Blue, Joe Kapp, Denny Crum, Don Denkinger, Jim Brown, Roger Craig, Bob Brown, and Johnny Lujack. As in previous years we were glad to be joined by several of our Sports History Network colleagues for our In Memoriam special. For Part 2 we'd like to thank Darin Hayes (Pigskin Dispatch), Dana Auguster (Historically Speaking Sports), Os Davis (Truly the GOATs), Harv Aronson (Total Sports Recall), and George Bozeka (PFRA Official Podcast). Part 3 will be coming soon! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

Oteil and Mike go deep with special guests Page McConnell of Phish and Adam Zimmon of the Ziggy Marley Band about their late friend and bandmate Russell Batiste Jr., the legendary funk drummer from New Orleans. Russell recently passed away, so they gathered to reminisce about his larger-than-life personality and incredible musical talents. They recall how Russell's energetic drumming was the backbone of their jam band Vida Blue, which Page had formed during the Phish hiatus in 2001. They shared funny road stories about Russell's quirky habits, like yelling chord changes or needing glow-in-the-dark drumsticks in the middle of nowhere. Despite Russell's reputation as a wild character, they emphasized he was a musical genius blessed with perfect pitch who could play any instrument effortlessly. Russell Batiste Jr.'s larger-than-life funk and generosity of spirit touched so many, and he leaves massive shoes to fill in the world of New Orleans drumming. Be sure to check out Russell's recordings and live videos to experience his percussive genius firsthand. And support the next generation of talented young drummers that Russell mentored by getting out to their shows. The beat goes on, so keep Russell's funky rhythms alive by dancing whenever you hear his infectious grooves. Comes A Time Podcast and content posted by Comes A Time is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oteil and Mike go deep with special guests Page McConnell of Phish and Adam Zimmon of the Ziggy Marley Band about their late friend and bandmate Russell Batiste Jr., the legendary funk drummer from New Orleans. Russell recently passed away, so they gathered to reminisce about his larger-than-life personality and incredible musical talents. They recall how Russell's energetic drumming was the backbone of their jam band Vida Blue, which Page had formed during the Phish hiatus in 2001. They shared funny road stories about Russell's quirky habits, like yelling chord changes or needing glow-in-the-dark drumsticks in the middle of nowhere. Despite Russell's reputation as a wild character, they emphasized he was a musical genius blessed with perfect pitch who could play any instrument effortlessly. Russell Batiste Jr.'s larger-than-life funk and generosity of spirit touched so many, and he leaves massive shoes to fill in the world of New Orleans drumming. Be sure to check out Russell's recordings and live videos to experience his percussive genius firsthand. And support the next generation of talented young drummers that Russell mentored by getting out to their shows. The beat goes on, so keep Russell's funky rhythms alive by dancing whenever you hear his infectious grooves. Comes A Time Podcast and content posted by Comes A Time is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 21, 1958 At Fenway Park, the Red Sox complete a three-game sweep of theSenators, all by 2 - 0 shutouts.. Today's win, however, is marred when TedWilliams, after striking out looking with two aboard to end the third inning,flings his bat aside in a fit of anger. Unfortunately,the intended flip along the ground sails into the stands and striking, of allpeople, Boston GM Joe Cronin's 69-year-old housekeeper, Gladys Heffernan, inthe head. "I didn't mean to throw the bat that way," explains thedistraught Williams. "I started to flip it along the ground but the stickystuff on my hands stuck to it and it left my hands on the fly instead. I wassick." Thankfully Heffernan was not badly hurt. September21, 2001 A crowd of 41,235 at Shea Stadium witness the return of baseball toNew York City for the first time since the terrorist attacks of September 11.Uplifting ceremonies before and during the game, which include singers DianaRoss, Marc Anthony and Liza Minnelli as well as bagpipers, pay tribute tovictims of the tragedy. September 21, 1934 - The Dean Brothers shut out the Dodgers. After Dizzy gives up just 3hits in a 13 - 0 victory, allowing no hits until the 8th, Paul wins a no hitter3 - 0. Diz says: "If'n Paul had told me he was gonna pitch a no-hitter,I'd of throwed one, too." September21, 1970 The A's Vida Blue no-hits the Twins 6 - 0, becoming the youngestpitcher to perform the feat since Paul Dean, 36 years ago to the day. An Oakland crowd of only 4,284 watches Blue's 2nd ML start. September21, 1981 - Steve Carlton fans 12 Expos in 10 innings to break Bob Gibson'sNational League strikeout record. Carlton now has 3,128 K's, but the Phillieslose to the Expos 1 - 0 in 17 innings. September21, 1987 - With two stolen bases against the Cubs, Darryl Strawberry joinsteammate Howard Johnson as a member of the 30/30 club. It is the first time inmajor league history players on the same team have hit 30 homers and havestolen 30 bases in the same year

Join Bob Kendrick and comedian Greg Proops at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's 2023 "Hall of Game" ceremony, as they celebrate the induction of the The Black Aces - Five of the 15 Black pitchers in AL/NL history to win 20 games in a Major League season, and five men who carried the spirit and style of the Negro Leagues through their whole career. Hear Bob and Greg sit down with the legendary Al Downing (10:43) to talk about his 17-year career, from the 1961 Yankees and the chase for 61, to being a part of Henry Aaron's historic 715. Enjoy Dave Stewart's stories (24:02) of his friend and teammate, the great Mike Norris. Listen to story upon story about the late Vida Blue (42:52) from his son, Derrick. Laugh and learn with the always-hilarious, never-hittable Dontrelle Willis (59:40) as he remembers his career, and thanks his heroes. And experience the thrill of the career that was Dwight Gooden (1:11:05) with the Doc himself. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezFollow Greg Proops on Twitter - @GregProopsTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.comSee and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future

On August 15th, 1971 - Vida Blue raised his record to 22-4 as the A's beat the Yankees, 6 - 4. Blue masterfully scattered 10 hits and scored the tie breaking run on a wild pitch. He would finish the season at 24-8, with a 1.82 ERA earning him not only the American League Cy Young Award, but also the American League MVP.On August 15th, 1977 In a 2 - 1 win over Kansas City, Boston's Jim Rice hits a 3rd-inning double and became the first Boston player since Ted Williams in 1939 to hit 20 homers, 20 doubles and 10 triples in a season. Between Williams and Rice, only Charlie “King Kong” Keller in 1946, DiMaggio twice in '48 and 50, and Mickey Mantle accomplished the feat.On August 15th, 1996 Frank Thomas hits three homers for the White Sox, becoming the ChiSox career home run leader, but Boston wins 9-8. Thomas hits his first two off Tim Wakefield, giving him 214 bombs to pass Carlton Fisk who caught for both the White and Red Sox during his career. August 15th, 1916 - At Fenway Park in a battle of titans, Boston's Babe Ruth outduels Nationals' ace Walter Johnson, winning 1-0 in 13 innings. Ruth is now 3-0 in his meetings with Johnson. August 15th, 1955, Mickey Mantle homers from both sides of the plate in the same game for the second time in his career, tying the major-league mark. The Yanks beat the Orioles 12 - 6 in game two and sweep the doubleheader to move back into first. August 15th, 1962 - Pinch-hit home runs by the Mets' Choo Choo Coleman in the 6th and Jim Hickman in the 8th tie the major-league record for pinch home runs by one club in one game. The Mets still lose to the Phils, 8 - 7. Three years later to the day, Max Alvis and Leon Wagner also hit pinch hit homers for Cleveland in a 6-4 win over Minnesota.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.

This week, we look at a legendary baseball player, who had skill, style, a really nasty fastball, and an appetite for cocaine, and driving drunk. He was plagued by playing for one of the cheapest owners in history, even qualifying for public housing, while having an MVP & Cy Young Award winning season, while this owner tried to get him to change his name to something more marketable. Life looked bright, but he couldn't get out of his own way. Did he ever turn it around? A crazy tale of 1970s living, even when it's the not the 1970s!!Get paid in Cadillacs, be in the middle of a federal drug investigation, and have a very strange middle name with Vida Blue!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Laskey joins Murph and Mac to discuss the life of Vida Blue ahead of his memorial show for Vida this Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LBL Host Daniel Port reflects up upon the greatness and the struggles of the recently passed A's legend Vida Blue as one of the most important Black Pitchers of all time and one of the greatest young phenoms to ever play the game. The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com Subscribe to the Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts feed here. Support the podcast with Pitcher List Plus Part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikey hears a brand new commercial that he actually loves. Bill Lee chats about the recently departed Vida Blue and shares stories about his forgotten teammates. Mikey reveals the most boring interview he ever had to record. Mikey gets canceled in the middle of his job. Mikey wants to save AM radio! Castiglioke performs an Australian classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-time World Series champ, former player agent and GM Dave Stewart has one more mission: MLB owner of the potential expansion team in Nashville. "Smoke" lays out the gameplan for making that happen and weighs in on the Oakland A's mess with hosts Adam Jones and Scott Braun. Vida Blue passed away this week and Stew honors the former pitching great with insight on his elite personality attributes. There's also a strong bond between Stewart and Reggie Jackson, featuring an incredible story about his friendship with Mr. October as a kid. The two-time ALCS MVP received classic Bob Gibson advice for his All-Star appearance and can laugh about it now. Watch the show here. Follow @MLBPAA on Twitter and IG or go to baseballalumni.com for more info on your favorite former players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vida Blue was, for a moment, the best pitcher in the world, and then carved out an excellent career beyond that. With his recent passing, Mike and Bill explore the surprisingly contentious career of one of 1970s greatest pitchers, and how his battles with Charlie Finley directed much of his career. Plus, happy birthday to Steve Braun and Claude Raymond!

What does it mean to forgive, but never forget? Bob Kendrick addresses the racial slur used, and apology given, by A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper, and why he himself has chosen the path of forgiveness, while using the moment to remember the triumph over adversity of Negro Leagues baseball. Bob also takes a moment to remember his dear friend and a member of the Black Aces, the late Vida Blue, before writer, documentarian, and comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Bob for a nuanced discussion of how Blackness has been defined through the history of baseball, on the heels of Bell's HBOMax documentary "1000% Me", examining mixed race identity. Where was the line drawn for light-skinned stars like Charlie Grant or John Donaldson? And why? Did the first ever Black Major Leaguer KNOW that he was Black? And how did Blackness evolve in baseball past a skin tone, and into an entire style of play? Laugh and learn with Bob and W. Kamau Bell, as they walk through American history. Stream W. Kamau Bell's "1000% Me" - HBOMaxFollow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

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 9 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mason Miller and the results from his MRI (1:35:55) and was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (17:45), 3x World Series Champion, Dick Green to reflect on the live of Vida Blue (46:15) and the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (1:00:05). 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 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

Chris and Rob explain why they believe the NBA was correct not to suspend Nikola Jokic for his sideline skirmish with Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia, debate whether Devin Booker has surpassed Kevin Durant as the Suns' best player, pay their respects to the late, great Vida Blue and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, Sirius XM NBA Radio host and Suns color analyst Eddie Johnson swings by to discuss Booker vs. KD, the narrative that Phoenix plays their stars too many minutes, if Booker's incredibly hot shooting is sustainable and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tribute to the late baseball legend

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman reflect and celebrate the life of Vida Blue. 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

The SF Chronicle's Bruce Jenkins joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss Vida Blue's life & the Warriors-Lakers seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Vida Blue and why he was such a big deal in the majors, The Cardinals deciding to pull Willson Contreras from catching duties, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups. Then, Sarah Langs on Bryce Miller's second start, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two home runs against Clayton Kershaw and if the Padres took it too far with the crying Kershaw meme. Plus, John Anderson talks to Mookie Betts after L.A. beat San Diego on Sunday Night Baseball. And, ESPN Radio interviews with Freddie Freeman, Bob Melvin and Dave Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Vida Blue and why he was such a big deal in the majors, The Cardinals deciding to pull Willson Contreras from catching duties, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups. Then, Sarah Langs on Bryce Miller's second start, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two home runs against Clayton Kershaw and if the Padres took it too far with the crying Kershaw meme. Plus, John Anderson talks to Mookie Betts after L.A. beat San Diego on Sunday Night Baseball. And, ESPN Radio interviews with Freddie Freeman, Bob Melvin and Dave Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Thairo Estrada's All-Star caliber season, the Giants' recent success and the passing of his former teammate, Vida Blue. Plus, Alex and Cole break down when Kyle Harrison will make his MLB debut and what to expect from the upcoming schedule.(3:06) Giants starting to show potential vs. Brewers(7:31) Will Estrada be an All-Star this season?(13:07) Takeaways from Giants' tough stretch(18:07) When will Harrison make his debut?(25:37) Discussing the Giants' upcoming schedule(33:21) Kuip on the growth of Estrada(42:19) Kuip shares his memories of Vida BlueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After signing as the marquee free agent of the Cardinals' off-season, Willson Contreras is now being utilized as a DH. How?? Jake and Jordan break down what happened, and what's next for St Louis and Contreras. Then, the guys run through all the action from the weekend, touch on Liam Hendriks' rehab start in AAA, and celebrate the life of 6x All-Star Vida Blue, who passed away over the weekend.

Braves off to best start ever does that mean this is the best Braves team ever? why Arcia is at SS and not Grissom, Royals pitcher lucky to be alive, Brewers reverse beer sales, Vida Blue dies and belongs in the Hall of Fame, Falcons signee, Andrew Luck obsession, Bill Cunningham is a coward, more gambling problems in college baseball this time in Iowa, The Joker avoids suspension, Bob Huggins insults Catholic nancy boys, Ky Derby, the jockey who  died on the track but raced the next day, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History. Come for memories of Guy Lafleur and Fat Tuesday's, stay for A's pxp man in trouble for not saying the n-word. Plus Fenway Park on fire, what the Mets were almost called and they almost had a donkey mascot, ChatGPT picks best baseball ever, the night a Brave nearly killed a Met, and a Mets bonus baby who just picked up his ball and went home. Forgot my review of "Guardians of the Galaxy III", will do Wednesday

With the passing of Vida, we wanted to share this great conversation between him and Bret from June 2021 where they talked about the A's dynasty, his career and so much more. Rest in peace Vida. 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 Braves held off a red hot Orioles squad. Somehow the Rays pulled off a Series win and the Pirates keep losing but it does not seem to matter.The Cardinals can not get out of of their own way and many of the teams expected to win big are hovering around .500.Plus a tribute to the late great Vida Blue.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.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…

Mike Krukow joins Murph and Mac to relive the life and career of Vida Blue and to discuss A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper's use of a slur during a broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Stewart joins Murph and Mac to discuss the vibrant life of his friend and mentor Vida Blue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reggie Jackson joins Papa & Lund to discuss the legendary career of Vida BlueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Slusser joins Papa & Lund to discuss the Giants outlook after their great start to the month of May, remembers Vida Blue and discusses when Giants fan could plan on seeing the next wave of Giants starting with Kyle HarrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Laskey joins Papa & Lund to remember the life and career of his former teammate and friend, Vida BlueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Townsend, Vince Cotroneo and Johnny Doskow preview the finale of the A's and Royals from Kansas City. They were joined by Tommy Everidge, Jake Einsenberg and memories with Vida Blue.  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