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This Day in Sports HistoryTiger vs. Sergio Feud Flashpoint - This DiSH for Aug. 15In 1999, 19-year old Sergio Garcia chased 23-year old Tiger Woods during the final round of the PGA Championship, staring him down after a birdie putt on 13. In 2010, Dustin Johnson got hit with a 2-shot penalty on the final hole for grounding his club what he thought was a waste area. It knocked him out of a playoff. Germany's Martin Kaymar won instead. In 1993, Greg Norman came up short in the PGA Championship, losing to Paul Azinger by a shot. In 1989, San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky broke his arm while pitching. ...
2025-08-1517 min
Hooks & Runs250 - The Clout or an Out ClubThree players in big league history have more than one career home run but no other hits. Two were players that got only a cup of coffee or two in the big leagues; the third, believe it or not, was a pitcher. We have their stories. Plus - the Rafael Devers trade, reflecting on Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, and some 1989 baseball cards.Errata: Nolan Fontana was claimed off waivers by the Angels, not the Dodgers. Andy van Slyke won 5 Gold Glove Awards, not 3. Houston replaced Bill Virdon with Bob Lillis in 1982, not Hal Lanier. On June 28, 1997...
2025-06-1955 min
Living It LoudJan DraveckyOn today’s episode of LIVING IT LOUD: Jan DaveckyJan Dravecky is the wife of former San Francisco Giant Pitcher, Dave Dravecky, who lost his pitching arm to cancer.While in the midst of their journey through cancer, Jan found herself fighting a crippling depression. With honesty and candor, she encourages others as sheshares her story and all the God has taught her. Due to the overwhelming response to their personal stories, Dave and Jan established The Edurance with Jan and Dan, a non-profit organization, which provides hope and encouragement to those who hurt. Drawing fro...
2025-06-1855 min
Living It LoudDave DraveckyOn this weeks LIVING IT LOUD: Dave Dravecky“My story is one of finding hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988, I was at the top of my game and my life. Not only did I have a wonderful family but I was also at the peak of my career, playing the game of my childhood dreams. My opening day victory over the Dodgers was overshadowed later that fall by the discovery of cancer and the removal of half of the deltoid muscle in my pitching arm. After battling cancer in my pi...
2025-06-1855 min
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SAX IN THE MORNINGLife Throws a Curveball: Dave Dravecky's Journey of Resilience.I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.What if enduring life's hardest moments could lead you to a new purpose? This episode we explore the inspiring journey of Dave Drevecky, a former ace pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, whose career was dramatically altered by a cancer diagnosis. Despite reaching the highest echelons of professional baseball, Dave faced the unimaginable when he was told he might never pitch again. However, his relentless determination saw him return to the mound triumphantly, only to suffer...
2025-04-3005 min
The Kingdom Bros"God Wants Us" w/ 1-arm MLB Pitcher Dave Dravecky - PNB 057In this episode of Planted Not Buried, we sit down with former Major League All-Star pitcher turned evangelist, Dave Dravecky. Once at the height of his baseball career, Dave faced a life-altering setback when he lost his pitching arm. But instead of stepping away, he found a new calling, and for over 30 years, his faith has guided him in saving souls and inspiring countless lives. Tune in as Dave shares his powerful story of resilience, how his obedience to Jesus transformed his life, and what it means to find strength through faith, especially in life's most challenging seasons. This...
2024-11-081h 19
Max’s Mental MinuteDave DraveckyIn this episode, Max shares a story about former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky and the adversity that he faced.
Max Rydholm is a Canadian MPM-certified Mental Performance Coach who works with athletes to actualize and maximize their true potential. Through this daily podcast, Max
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2024-10-1501 min
Help & HopeBlow Away the Dark Clouds - A Conversation with Jan DraveckyLong term illness has more than one victim. Naturally, the priority of energy and time must be the person who is ill. But what about the rest of the family, especially the spouse who walks beside the sick loved one? In this podcast, Jan Dravecky speaks candidly to Sharon Betters about how her husband Dave’s loss of his arm to cancer plunged her into a deep depression. Dave was a pitcher for the Giants when he received the diagnosis of cancer. Their journey captured the attention of the world when against all odds, Dave came back to the pi...
2024-10-0934 min
Help & HopeFinding Purpose When You Lose Your Identity - A Conversation with Dave DraveckyIn this inspiring podcast former baseball star, Dave Dravecky and Dr. Chuck F. Betters talk about how cancer destroyed Dave’s successful baseball career and Dave’s struggle to deal with not only the loss of his career but understanding his true identity.In the 1980s Dave Dravecky was a long-sought-after relief specialist. His pitching helped key the San Diego Padres' Word Series run. After a few years in San Diego, Dravecky moved on to San Francisco, where he was a key part of their World Series run.However, things in 1989 would take a bitter turn...
2024-10-0245 min
The Jim on Base Show234. The 30th Annual Willie McCovey Golf ClassicThe 30th annual Willie McCovey Golf Classic was held at the prestigious TPC Harding Park golf course in San Francisco to help support the Giants Community Fund!Many San Francisco Giants alumni participated to support the program that helps support the Junior Giants in the community! This was one of Willie McCovey’s favorite events of the year.This episode includes interviews with: JT Snow, Dave Dravecky, Chris Speier, Ed Montague, Bobby Evans, Noah Lowry, Sergio Romo, Sean Hjelle, Randy Winn & Darren Lewis. Since the inception of the Giants Community Fund in 1991, the Fun...
2024-10-0137 min
Identity SportsDave Dravecky | Becoming God's Masterpiece Through The Suffering | Former MLB All-StarJoin us as we sit down with former MLB All-Star, Author, and motivational speaker, Dave Dravecky.
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- Dave's Journey to the Major Leagues
- An inside look into the "comeback game" and the diagnosis that the cancer came back
- Becoming God's masterpiece and trusting in His plan
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2024-09-301h 03
This Day in Sports HistoryWeird PGA Finish, another Shark collapse, and the first woman to play Pro Football - This DiSH for Aug. 15This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 2010, a tough ruling cost Dustin Johnson a chance to win the PGA Championship.In 1993, Paul Azinger took advantage of Greg Norman's unfortunate putting to win his first and only major. In 1989, San Francisco pitcher Dave Dravecky broke his arm throwing a pitch. The injury ended his career. In 1975, Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver was ejected twice...
2024-08-1513 min
Amazing GreatsSurviving the saddest story in baseball with pitcher Dave DraveckyDave Dravecky, a left-handed major league pitcher who played for the Padres and Giants, brings his infectious zest for life and his compelling life narrative to this episode. He recounts his personal faith journey, starting from a seemingly mystical encounter with God on a playground at the age of 12, a memory that has stayed with him for over 50 years. His path to a deeper connection with God was marked by various pivotal moments, such as a transformative baseball trip to South America where he witnessed extreme poverty, a roommate who shared a small baseball book, and a Bible he...
2024-06-2550 min
The Rated Rabbi Sports Card PodcastE80: Season, Team, Boom Box, and Screen: The 1982 Brewers (Part 2)On Part 2, 1982 Brewers yield to Billy Ball, the early 80s Oakland A’s, and how Rickey Henderson redefined the meaning of a hero to Adam. We raise the stakes on our trade proposals, pushing bigger ticket items into the middle. Adam and I then move to 1987, remembering Adam’s exile to Barstow, California, and the oasis of being able to listen to KNBR’s Hank Greenberg calling Giants games way far away at Candlestick. For the Giants, their big trade in 1987 was their acquisition of Kevin Mitchell and Dave Dravecky. Dravecky’s dramatic comeback from shoulder cancer, his subsequent reinjury...
2024-06-1539 min
Sports Spectrum's Get in the GameShawn Boskie, Entrepreneur & Former MLB PlayerShawn Boskie played nine seasons in the major leagues, spending the majority of those with the Chicago Cubs, who drafted him in the first round of the 1986 MLB Draft. Though he enjoyed a lengthy career, baseball is just one part of his life story. He's spent his time after baseball working with the non-profit legal advocacy organization Alliance Defending Freedom before joining Pure Flix Entertainment as Vice President of Investor Relations.
He joins Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to reflect on his baseball career and how he found faith in God during it...
2024-04-0424 min
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Back When There Was BaseballBack When There Was Baseball: Dave DraveckyOur guest this week is remembered for his great comeback from cancer, then the ending of his career in Montreal. But did you remember how effective he was as a left-handed pitcher in the 1980s? Dave Dravecky joins us this week to talk about his playing days at Youngstown State University through his last MLB game with the San Francisco Giants. He broke into the Majors with the San Diego Padres in 1982 and his career ended in 1989 with the Giants. Dave had an ERA of 3.13 with a career record of 64-57. These are outstanding stats and may have led him to...
2024-02-2957 min
The Jim on Base Show161. The 2023 Willie McCovey Golf ClassicThe annual Willie McCovey Golf Classic was held at the prestigious TPC Harding Park golf course in San Francisco to help support the Giants Community Fund!Many San Francisco Giants alumni participated to support the program that helps out many Junior Giants in the community! This was a program that was near & dear to the heart of Giants legend, Willie 'Stretch' McCovey.It was quite the honor & experience to meet & interview many 'Forever Giants' that were golfing in the Willie McCovey Golf Classic! This episode includes interviews with Mark Gardner, FP Santangelo, Dave Dravecky, Javy Lopez...
2023-10-0235 min
Sports Spectrum PodcastDave Dravecky - Sports Spectrum MinuteWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in April 2019. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
2023-09-2408 min
Generations (Talking 'bout My Sports...)Extra Time: Immaculate Grid - 30 August 2023 - Grid 150Show Highlights: John Kruk trade to Padres. Chris Brown part of trade that brings Kevin Mitchell, Dave Dravecky, and Craig Lefferts to Giants. How do the Giants always get the washed-up pitchers at the end of their career?
Follow along as I reveal my daily Immaculate Grid and how I got there.
I will post my results each evening after 9:00 PM PT to ensure no spoilers. Learn how I come up with my picks–if I had to get an assist or if I flat out looked it up. I use the game for fun an...
2023-08-3110 min
Holy Crap It's SportsHoly Crap It's Sports 596 August 15 2023Fresh off pounding Mets the Braves spank the Yanks, Ozzie Albies injured, Nicky Lopez to the rescue, Bijan Robinson debut, former NFL RB dies in motorcycle accident and it's not Sony Michel, Stetson Bennett IV best rookie QB so far, AP Top 25 preseason dumb poll is out and UGA still number one as they go for historic 3-peat, NY fans beside themselves as Braves dominate, Auburn wins Assmaster contest (whoops, that's Bassmaster), Swedish Bikini Team coach enters wrong door, American tourist kisses Hitler, German finger wrestling (has nothing to do with Adolph), 1970 game when Tom Seaver blows game to...
2023-08-1552 min
View From The PughBoardman native and former Major League Baseball Dave Dravecky talks about losing an armMahoning Matters Editor Chris Pugh talks with Mahoning Valley native and former Major League Baseball pitcher Dave Dravecky about growing up in Boardman, his career with the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres and what led him to keep going in life after losing an arm. He also spoke of about his Endurance ministry.
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2023-08-0139 minHoly Crap It's SportsHoly Crap It's Sports 591 July 25 2023Braves trades, Austin Riley award, Adam Duvall return? former number 1 pick dies, UGA gets another top recruit, ESPN's College Gameday announces site of Game 1, dog drives 140 mph, Ian Poulter defends Brian Harmon against rude Brits, Kirby Smart inspires Harmon, Crime Dog inducted into Hall of Fame, Rattlers back in action after rap video saga, Trae Young marries Shelby Miller, Bills RB injured in freak jet ski accident, golfer caught cheating, Women's World Cup scores, I confuse Doug Drabek with Dave Dravecky, taunting in sports is nothing new says Honus Wagner, 1972 thrilling All Star Game in Atlanta, Roseanne mangles anthem...
2023-07-2559 min
WRGN ❮❮RewindMan Up! with Paul Golden | Wake Up RightPaul Golden, Executive Director of Alumni & Church Relations at Clarks Summit University, joined us on Wake Up Right to tell us about Man Up! Conference on the campus of Clarks Summit University May 19-20. At Man Up! you’ll hit the pause button on your daily grind and take 18 hours to recharge spiritually with other men who are excited about serving Christ. The 2023 speaker is Dave Dravecky, former professional baseball player for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. Eat well, recharge, learn from God’s Word, and even help with a service project during this jam-packed experience. Get...
2023-05-0212 min
WRGN ❮❮RewindCancer, depression, and comeback with Dave Dravecky | Wake Up RightDave Dravecky was first thrust into the public spotlight when his career took off as a major league baseball pitcher. He was an All-Star pitcher for the San Diego Padres (’82–’87) and San Francisco Giants (’87–’89). Shortly after realizing this lifelong dream, Dravecky was diagnosed with cancer, a desmoid tumor, in the deltoid muscle of his pitching arm. The next years were a whirlwind of surgery, radiation, pain and depression. Eventually, his arm was amputated to stop the spread of the cancer and save his life. Today, Dravecky shares his experiences and what he’s learned in hopes of inspiring others to find encour...
2023-05-0116 min
Good Tidings PodcastDave DraveckyWelcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today's episode, Larry interviews former Major League Pitcher and Inspirational Speaker – Dave Dravecky. His is a story of comebacks, hope, kindness and determination.
2022-09-0643 min
Sports Spectrum's Get in the GameFormer NFL Player Mark HerzlichMark Herzlich played in the NFL for six seasons, all spent with the New York Giants. He was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI winning Giants team and also won an ESPY for Best Comeback Athlete in 2011. He is now a college football analyst and also works for the International Justice Mission. He authored a book titled "What It Takes: Fighting For My Life and My Love of the Game," which chronicles his fight against a rare bone disease that led to the discovery of cancer in his leg.
He thought he might not ever play...
2022-07-2130 min
Calvary ChurchBaseball Sunday With Dave DraveckyJoin Pastor Nick Poole in a conversation with Dave Dravecky - former MLB pitcher for the San Fransisco Giants
2022-04-2458 min
Sports Spectrum's Get in the GameFormer Professional Baseball Player Jaime GarciaJaime Garcia played 10 seasons in the major leagues, predominantly with the St. Louis Cardinals. It was there that he became teammates with Scott Linebrink and they struck up a friendship. This week on "Get in the Game," they share a conversation about baseball, faith, service, and living out a life for Jesus.
Garcia opens up about the struggles he went through personally and with his faith early in his career and how God redeemed him of it all. He has a heart for service and helping those less fortunate, and he and Scott share some stories about t...
2022-03-1751 min
RETREATING WITH GODEP 18: Friendship with God -- A Conversation with Jamie MooreOur guest this week has become an evangelist for a cause I think every believer needs to consider: Friendship with God.
In fact, it’s so close to his hear that he wrote a book by that title. I gabbed the book after I heard him speak and I finished it in a week. Then, I said, I need to get this guy on the podcast. My listeners need to hear his message.
In the book, writes about how to experience freedom from paralyzing fear, now to live securely in God’s love, how to walk...
2022-03-1653 min
How I Made It ThroughThe Strength to Endure with Former Major League Pitcher Dave DraveckyAt Olympic Stadium in Montreal, in his second start after coming back from cancer surgery (that involved removing 50% of his deltoid muscle), Giants southpaw pitcher, Dave Dravecky suffers a broken arm. Dave collapses to the ground and clutches his left arm in severe pain after throwing a wild pitch to Tim Raines. This will be his final pitch. In 1991, he went on to have his arm, shoulder and the left side of his collarbone amputated in order to spare his life from the spread of cancer. In enduring the amputation and the loss of his childhood dream, Dave was...
2022-03-151h 20
Post Game with Paul GoldenDave Dravecky, former MLB pitcher: Enduring FaithRetired All-Star pitcher Dave Dravecky is our guest on today’ podcast. In this episode, Dave recounts his incredible comeback during the 1989 season with the San Francisco Giants. Following the pitch heard ‘round the world, Dave describes the physical and emotional impact of his cancer and eventual amputation of his left arm and shoulder. Dravecky unpacks his subsequent battle with anger, clinical depression, and self-described identity crisis. You will appreciate his vulnerability as he shares the spiritual lessons learned through his journey of suffering. Stay tuned to the very end to hear details on Dave and Jan’s ministry of enduran...
2022-03-0937 min
CaptivatedComing AlongsideTo come alongside someone on their journey of suffering is an honor and sacred ground. In today’s podcast, Stasi is joined by her friend Gayleen Gardner who has traveled this road with many. Gayleen shares tangible ideas she has learned through her own battle with cancer as well as holy stories of walking beloveds up to the doorway of Heaven. Gayleen offers ideas of how to love, encourage, and bring hope as people move from life to Life.Show Notes:Verses: John 14:3 (KJV) — And if I go and prepare a pla...
2022-03-0932 minRETREATING WITH GODEP 17: Facing Your Cancer Fears -- Continuing the Conversation with Dave and Jan Dravecky (Part 2)Dave and Jan Dravecky return for part two of an interview on cancer and our relationship with God. In this episode, they discuss one of the biggest things cancer victims face—and that’s fear. Our guests are no different. They went through some of the darkest times and the Lord met them in an amazing way to help them face their fears.
Dave Dravecky was a successful Major League Baseball pitcher whose story gripped the sports world over three decades ago when he came down with cancer in his throwing arm. Amazingly, he recovered from his first bout...
2022-03-0941 min
Sports Spectrum's Get in the GameFormer Professional Baseball Player Dave DraveckyDave Dravecky’s story is full of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of deep uncertainty. Above it all, he loves to share how his faith in Jesus guided him through it all.
In 1988, he was at the pinnacle of his Major League Baseball career until later that season when doctors discovered cancer in his throwing arm, forcing him to remove half of his deltoid muscle.
Despite being told by doctors, “Short of a miracle, you’ll never pitch again,” he returned the following season and pitched a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds in his f...
2022-03-0345 minRETREATING WITH GODEP 16: Cancer and Your Relationship with God: A Raw Conversation with Dave and Jan Dravecky (Part 1)Cancer is devastating. Our guests in this episode know it well. Dave Dravecky was a star major league pitcher. His career was suddenly cut short by cancer at the pinnacle. He and his wife, Jan, went through the valley as they battled the physical, emotional and spiritual pain.
Listen as they share how God met them there and led them on a journey to intimacy with Christ. It was a long road. Dave and Jan share how we can know the deep love of Christ if we are battling a painful and traumatic health crisis.
For...
2022-03-0252 min
RizzoCastRizzoCast E95: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Dave DraveckyIn episode 95 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants LHP Dave Dravecky to discuss his early life, playing with the Padres, Tony Gwynn, Bruce Bochy, how he beat cancer, his powerful story, and more!
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2022-02-1053 min
Mr. Thomas at Immanuel Schools Radio22-2 On Dave DraveckySam Swearingin and I discuss Dave Dravecky's story in the book Comeback.
2022-01-3115 min
Red Mountain Community Church PodcastEpisode 29: Dave Dravecky ft. Kyle FoxDave Dravecky shares his walk with the Lord over the course of the mountains and valleys of his life. God has done a great work in Dave’s heart and continues to use him in incredible ways.
2022-01-131h 04Living StonesEpisode 29: Dave Dravecky ft. Kyle Fox
Dave Dravecky shares his walk with the Lord over the course of the mountains and valleys of his life. God has done a great work in Dave’s heart and continues to use him in incredible ways.
2022-01-131h 04
The Jim on Base Show30. The Dave Dravecky Story Part 2 - Life After BaseballDave Dravecky opened about life after baseball and the challenges that he faced after having to retire from the game he loved. He also spoke about how his Christian faith helped him get through his struggles with losing his arm to cancer and how he created the Endurance foundation with his wife Jan, to help others with the struggles that can come with cancer. Please check out his Endurance foundation to see how you can help! www.endurance.org
2021-12-2421 min
The Jim on Base Show29. The Dave Dravecky Story Part 1 - For Love of the GameDave Dravecky updated listeners on working as an ambassador for the San Francisco Giants and reflected on some early memories as a San Diego Padre. Dravecky also spoke about playing in the World Series, being traded to the Giants, and how his Christian faith helped him during his epic comeback after battling cancer during his time with the Giants. Dave also let us know about the Endurance foundation that he and his wife, Jan, put together to help motivate people with cancer spiritually. The Endurance Foundation is a great resource and can be visited at www.Endurance.org...
2021-12-2440 min
Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History PodcastEpisode 132 - Padres & Giants Pitcher Dave Dravecky Pt.2Part two of our outstanding interview with former Padres & Giants pitcher, Dave Dravecky. He tells some crazy stories about the always off the wall Gaylord Perry, his most memorable mound visit and pitching at the icebox that was Candlestick Park. Dave was nice enough to stick around and play a round of Wax Pack Heroes with us as well, opening some 1986 Topps and telling some great stories about some of the players we pulled. Plus, as usual, the latest on Lars Nootbaar and some 1990’s sitcoms with the Blue Jays and the Griffey’s.
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2021-08-311h 06Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History PodcastEpisode 131 - Padres & Giants Pitcher Dave DraveckyEpisode 131 - Padres & Giants Pitcher Dave Dravecky
Some players have stories that are so compelling & great you remember them off the field more than on. Dave Dravecky had a great career on the mound, but what happened to him after a cancer diagnosis and gruesome injury during his comeback are even a better story. In part one of our time with Dave, we talk about playing baseball in Hawaii, his lone career home run, the guys who hit him well, being an All-Star and alot more. Plus, Lars Nootbaar is heating it up in St. Louis, we remember...
2021-08-241h 39
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyDave and Jan DraveckyEpisode 42
Dave Dravecky's story is one of finding hope, courage, and perseverance in the midst of deep uncertainty. In 1988, he was in the peak of his Major League Baseball career. Pitching for the San Francisco Giants, his Opening Day win was overshadowed later that season when doctors discovered cancer in his throwing arm and had to remove half of his deltoid muscle.
He came back a year later, defying significant odds. Despite being told by doctors, “Short of a miracle, you’ll never pitch again,” he pitched a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds in his fi...
2021-01-261h 00
Behind The Mike Podcast#030 - Dave Dravecky | "Finding Hope in the Darkest Valley"Have you ever had a moment in life when everything is going exactly the way you hoped it would? Maybe even better than you hoped—that time when you had complete joy and peace? Maybe you looked up with your hands raised to heaven and declared, “God, you are so good!”. What about that moment in life when everything seems to come crashing down. Those moments when you are left with little to no hope. Instead of peace and joy, you are full of despair. If you acknowledge God at all it’s something like, “God, how could you all...
2020-09-0751 min
The Hall of Very Good PodcastMinisode: Dave Dravecky’s Final PitchOn August 10, 1989, Dave Dravecky came back from cancer to re-join the San Francisco Giants. Five days later…it was all over. Now, more than thirty years after that tragic last pitch, a random fan letter and a chance poolside encounter have completed Dravecky's story...and it is nothing short of magical. To listen to the entire interview, CLICK HERE.
2020-08-1520 min
The Wow FactorHow Dave Dravecky Outworked The Competition and Became A Professional Pitcher For The San Francisco GiantsDave Dravecky is a speaker, communicator, and co-founder of "Endurance" a non-profit organization based in Salina Kansas. Dave and his wife Jan were inspired to create their foundation after Dave’s major league baseball career ended when he developed cancer in his pitching arm, then his mental and spiritual health suffered in the wake of this life-changing event. Dave is passionate about using his story to reach out to those who are dealing with loss and suffering and gives speeches all over the USA to inspire and encourage by sharing the faith and hope that got him through the mo...
2020-06-031h 03
Inside Giant MomentsDave Dravecky
With one of the most inspirational stories in sports, Dave Dravecky is completely candid about his pitching career, cancer diagnosis and amputation. He speaks openly about the many struggles that he’s endured throughout his journey and also the comfort, joy and support he’s received from the Giants family. (San Francisco Giant 1987-1989)
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2020-05-072h 05
Rolling Hills Church | SermonsResilient Pt. 1 with Dave DraveckyVisit rollhill.church to learn more about Rolling Hills Church, our beliefs, vision, and mission in El Dorado Hills, the Route 50 corridor, and beyond.
2020-04-1900 min
The FAITH + FITNESS Podcast by FAITH RXDRemembering Becky Conzelman | Eyes on JesusToday, we’re going to take some time to remember our fearless Co-founder, friend, and Conzel-mom, Becky Conzelman. We won’t lie, not having her infectious energy and light around this year has been hard for whole community, and it has taught us so much about what it means to trust God in all circumstances. As some may remember, and for those of you who didn’t have a chance to meet her, will learn, Becky loved competing and CrossFit, but she loved God and people more, in that order. Earlier this week...
2020-04-0655 min
Chaplain Sabrina: LOVE, GRACE & JOY for HUMANITYGold, God & SilverAt some point in all all our lives we struggle to bring our life together. Some may expierence a mental health crisis and feel lost. Yet, do not despair my friend God is here with you. Like silver we have flaws and are not perfect as gold is. Guess what? God does not need you to be perfect just a willingness to ask for help when you need it. You are more than enough and can achieve greatness. On today's podcast we will look at a story written by Joni Eareckson Tada.
Taken form Her Story: Shine (p.1279) of NIV...
2020-04-0334 min
Rolling with the DivaGold, God & SilverAt some point in all all our lives we struggle to bring our life together. Some may expierence a mental health crisis and feel lost. Yet, do not despair my friend God is here with you. Like silver we have flaws and are not perfect as gold is. Guess what? God does not need you to be perfect just a willingness to ask for help when you need it. You are more than enough and can achieve greatness. On today's podcast we will look at a story written by Joni Eareckson Tada.Taken form Her Story: Shine...
2020-04-0332 min
USCoC ON AIREp. 1904 - USCoC ON AIR - The Interviews - Dave DraveckyCH Brandon has a conversation with motivational speaker, author and former Major League Baseball player from the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, Dave Dravecky. Since throwing "the pitch that could be heard around the world" in 1988, and losing his arm to cancer the next year, Dave and his wife Jan have "Comeback" yet again to a ministry of hope through Endurance.org. You won't want to miss this wonderful episode filled with inspiration and encouragement from Dave.
2019-10-091h 02
FatPacks PodcastEP 343 Mike Fruitman, Dave Dravecky, & Buck City BreaksOn this episode, Eric is wrapping up his coverage from the 2019 Industry Summit with show favorites Mike Fruitman and Buck City Breaks, plus newcomer Ben Beeri from Autographs 247, and the inspirational Dave Dravecky shares his story.
2019-09-2658 min
The Sports ObjectiveTalkin' Baseball and Life with Dave Dravecky and George WhitfieldOn Episode 209, we catch up with two great men who had their lives significantly impacted by baseball while they also significantly impacted others through America's National pastime!
Dave Dravecky was an All-Star pitcher in the early 1980s with the Padres while also becoming a fan favorite later in the decade. His career ended tragically but he overcame the adversity to use it as a platform to positively impact others as an author, speaker and more!
Then, we also have an excellent half hour chat with Eastern NC native and baseball legend George Whitfield!
Coach Whit talks about how his childhood...
2019-08-101h 28
Help & HopePurpose After Losing Your Identity With Dave DraveckyIn this inspiring podcast former baseball star, Dave Dravecky and Dr. Chuck F. Betters talk about how cancer destroyed Dave’s successful baseball career and Dave’s struggle to deal with not only the loss of his career but understanding his true identity.In the 1980s Dave Dravecky was a long-sought-after relief specialist. His pitching helped key the San Diego Padres' World Series run. After a few years in San Diego, Dravecky moved on to San Francisco, where he was a key part of their World Series run.However, things in 1989 would take a bitter turn for the Youngstown, Ohio nati...
2019-07-2245 min
The Jeff Jerina ShowHow to Impact the Lives of Others plus more with MLB Player Brett ButlerLearn how to speak the truth in love, what it means to be Christ-like in today’s society, and what life is all about anyway. You’ll discover how to gauge your life so you can determine the impact you’re making in the lives of others. As a MLB player for 17 years, Brett Butler played with Orel Hershiser, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Dravecky, and Matt Williams, as well as, the legendary Dodgers coach Tommy Lasorda. Brett is one of only 26 players in Major League Baseball history to compile at least 500 stolen bases and 2000 hits for his career. Key Point...
2019-07-191h 02
Help & HopeBlow Away The Dark Clouds - A Converstion with Jan DraveckyLong term illness has more than one victim. Naturally, the priority of energy and time must be the person who is ill. But what about the rest of the family, especially the spouse who walks beside the sick loved one? In this podcast, Jan Dravecky speaks candidly to Sharon Betters about how her husband Dave’s loss of his arm to cancer plunged her into a deep depression. Dave was a pitcher for the Giants when he received the diagnosis of cancer. Their journey captured the attention of the world when against all odds, Dave came back to the pitcher’s mo...
2019-07-1834 min
Sports Spectrum PodcastDave Dravecky, Former MLB PitcherEpisode 288 Dave Dravecky's story is one of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988 Dave was at the top of his game and life. Not only did he have a wonderful family but he was reaching his all-star peak playing the game of his childhood dreams. His 5-1 opening day victory over the Dodgers was overshadowed later that fall by the discovery of cancer and the removal of half of the deltoid muscle in his pitching arm. For baseball fans worldwide Dave Dravecky etched his name into history on August 10, 1989. Defying...
2019-04-2648 min
Forever Giants PodcastEpisode 6: Dave DraveckyGiants fan-favorite Dave Dravecky joins host Renel Brooks-Moon for a candid conversation about his inspiring journey.
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2018-12-171h 31
Dream On PodcastEpisode #57: Comeback | Dave DraveckyDave Dravecky joins Isaiah on the fifty-seventh episode of the Dream On Podcast. Dave shares his incredible story of resilience and hope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2018-10-0300 min
NorthgateBelieve: Heart Check - Who Am I Becoming? PatienceWhat did you think of today's message?Special guest, Dave Dravecky, former pitcher for the SF Giants, brings a message of incredible courage and patience born out of a series of events that culminated in the pitch heard around the world. Both Dave and his wife, Jan, have since demonstrated a total dependence on faith and firmly believe that God truly had something more in mind for Dave than just a career in major league baseball. Message presented by Dave Dravecky.Support the showWith Northgate Online, you can j...
2018-09-1042 min
Forever Giants PodcastEpisode 3: 1989 World Series Team Tribute – PitchersAtlee Hammaker, Don Robinson and Dave Dravecky visit Triples Alley at AT&T Park for the 1989 World Series Team Tribute and chat with Amy G about that season.
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2018-07-1918 min
2017-08-2700 min
Bitch Talk Podcast179 - Baseball, Boozing, and Drive InsSend us a textHappy 420! We are basic bitching on this episode and talking about our adventures at opening night at the San Francisco Giants game, SF Cops, and former SF Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky. We also talk about the new Disneynature film "Born in China" and ask the question are there still drive-in movie theaters? Tune in, light a blunt and enjoy. Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 w...
2017-04-1930 min
The Hall of Very Good PodcastEpisode 57: Dave DraveckyFormer big league pitcher-turned-author-turned motivational speaker Dave Dravecky joins the the boys to talk about his special friendship with Kevin Mitchell, what it’s like being a teammate of Tony Gwynn, the worst fans in baseball and of course, that horrific injury that ultimately ended his Major League career and meeting up with Tim Raines 27 years later.
2017-02-1051 min
Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo (Audio)#17: Of Dave Dravecky and The DeadWe start by discussing the recent MLB and music news. Then we discuss some of the more notable comebacks in Major League Baseball and the music industry, including Ryne Sandberg, Aerosmith and KISS. In the Bullpen Session, we share some favorites albums from Climax Blues Band, The Heads and Abunai!
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Lawhead's CourtEp21 - It's A Hard Knock's LifeLawhead's Court talks HBO's Hard Knock's in "The Open" along with spoiled parents of spoiled kids. Angels Outfielder Mike Trout says to throw steroid users out to top "From 3". Nolan Ryan and Dave Dravecky make bittersweet history 'On This Day" and Cleveland Comedian & good friend Michael Farrell calls in to give the temperature in "Cursed in Cleveland" and sticks around to live "The Lawhead Life"
2013-08-1542 minLawhead's CourtEp21 - It's A Hard Knock's LifeLawhead's Court talks HBO's Hard Knock's in "The Open" along with spoiled parents of spoiled kids. Angels Outfielder Mike Trout says to throw steroid users out to top "From 3". Nolan Ryan and Dave Dravecky make bittersweet history 'On This Day" and Cleveland Comedian & good friend Michael Farrell calls in to give the temperature in "Cursed in Cleveland" and sticks around to live "The Lawhead Life"
2013-08-1500 min
Just Talking It UpJTIU 107: Dave DraveckyDavid Francis Dravecky is a retired American professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. He played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres (1982–87) and San Francisco Giants (1987–89). He is remembered for the cancer which ended his career as his team was reaching the 1989 World Series. He won the Hutch Award in 1989.
JTIU is produced weekly, and hosts Janet and Ross will always give you something to think about…
2013-08-0534 min
TortureCast (SF Giants Podcast)Episode 43: The Dave Dravecky EpisodeChad King and Willie Dills discuss the Hall of Fame snub, the Posey and Pence deals and much much more. Go 49ers! Super Bowl baby!
2013-01-3047 min
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2011-11-2834 min
Crossroads Community Church SermonsDave Dravecky - "Simplicity and Contentment"Special guest speaker, Dave Dravecky, shares his amazing story of playing in the Major Leagues and losing his pitching arm to cancer, and what God did in his life as a result.
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Exploration FilmsDave DraveckyWhy do bad things happen to good people? What is the reason for suffering? Is there a purpose for pain? Are we just victims of circumstance? Is there a God? And if God is real, does He care about us individually in our deepest despair?
If you or a loved one are asking these questions, if you are in a valley of depression or despair, you desperately need hope. You need a hope that is real, a hope that is firm, a hope that lasts no matter how long or deep your valley.
How did Dave...
2008-06-2400 min
FCA's Sharing the Victory Radio ProgramEpisode 39: Season 1Kansas City Royals Brian Bannister, former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky, Baylor University chaplain Wes Yeary, FCA President Les Steckel
2008-05-2428 min
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