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New Books in American StudiesJason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two iconic careers in Major League Baseball.In A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), Jason Cannon examines these two legends of the game. Over...2025-04-061h 07
Backwards K PodWillie McCovey; StretchWhenever Willie McCovey had a bat in his hands, he meant business. Whether it's a tight pennant race game in September against the Dodgers or a batting practice in May, his focus was to cut the ball in half and smoke line drives. His path to Major League immortality was oddly uneven, mostly due to circumstance. But despite all of the obstacles, mishaps and injuries he endured, he still managed to squeeze out a 22 year playing career that saw him belt 521 career home runs, earning him the admirations and respect pf seemingly every person he ever encountered, especially in his...2025-04-031h 18
New Books NetworkJason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two iconic careers in Major League Baseball.In A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), Jason Cannon examines these two legends of the game. Over...2025-04-011h 07
New Books in BiographyJason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two iconic careers in Major League Baseball.In A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), Jason Cannon examines these two legends of the game. Over...2025-04-011h 07
New Books in African American StudiesJason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two iconic careers in Major League Baseball.In A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), Jason Cannon examines these two legends of the game. Over...2025-04-011h 07
New Books in SportsJason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two iconic careers in Major League Baseball.In A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), Jason Cannon examines these two legends of the game. Over...2025-04-011h 07
The Joseph Evaldi PodcastWillie McCovey and Rocky Colavito CardsThe Joseph Evaldi PodcastWillie McCovey and Rocky Colavito CardsSeason 10 Episode 4Aired March 4, 2025https://mollybz.com/discount/THEJOSEPHEVALDIGo to Mollybz.com and enter the Promo Code THEJOSEPHEVALDI for you exclusive 10% Discount. Correction from podcast not 20% it is 10%.Check out some of Joseph Evaldi's Art and Podcasts on GumroadWolfman Joe Toys and Media 2 features some other baseball cards such as cards from 1986 and more. Check us out on The Joseph Evaldi Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...2025-03-0412 min
Hooks & Runs239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris HaftAuthor Chris Haft's new book, Willie McCovey: A Giant Among Giants (University of Nebraska Press, 2025) adds to the baseball literature by examining the life and baseball times of perhaps the most forgotten member of the 500-home run club. Haft's look at this great Giant superstar is long overdue. He joins us this week to discuss the great and powerful Willie Mac.In Chapter 2, Craig and Rex consider what impact Alex Bregman signing with Boston will have on both teams. In Chapter 3, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are released and you know what that means.2025-03-0154 min
Baseball PhD (enhanced M4A)Willie McCovey Let’s learn about Hall of Fame Great, Willie McCovey who hit 521 career home runs and passed away in 2018 at the age of 80. Ed Kasputis interviews baseball historian, Mark Armour about “Willie Mac.”2025-02-2753 min
The Bald Faced Truth With John CanzanoBFT Show: Mike Prater, Wilber HuckleJohn Canzano is in talking about a dog situation he is running into at his house. Later, Canzano is talking about the Justin Tucker situation and the Pac-12. 95.3 KTIK in Boise's, Mike Prater joins the program to talk about Boise State athletics. Prater talks about Boise State's transition from nothing to joining the Pac-12 and Prater tells Canzano what schools he would like to see join the the new Pac-12. Former MLB player Wilber Huckle joins the program to tell stories from when he was a pro baseball player in the 1960's. Huckle tells some great stories about some of...2025-02-222h 17The Bald Faced Truth With John CanzanoBFT Interview: Wilbur HuckleFormer MLB player Wilber Huckle joins the program to tell stories from when he was a pro baseball player in the 1960's. Huckle tells great stories about Major League Baseball greats including Willie Mays and Willie McCovey.2025-02-2222 min
Back When There Was BaseballBack When There Was Baseball: Jack HiattThis week's guest is Jack Hiatt. Jack was a Major League catcher for 9 seasons, mainly with the San Francisco Giants. He broke into the Majors for the Los Angeles Angels in 1964. The Angels were in their 3rd season as an expansion franchise that year and they finished with a record of 82-80, which was unheard of for an expansion team during that time-period. Jack was traded to the San Francisco Giants for Jose Cardenal in November of 1964. He played for the Giants through the 1969 season where the Giants finished in 2nd place each season. Enjoy this episode of Back When The...2025-01-301h 06
Lost BallparksJackie Brandt (1959 Gold Glove - 1961 All-Star)Relive the magic of baseball’s golden age through the incredible story of Jackie Brandt, a player who shared the field with legends like Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson and Eddie Mathews. With a career spanning 12 unforgettable years (1956–1967), Brandt played in some of the most iconic ballparks in history—Polo Grounds, Sportsman’s Park, Ebbets Field and Connie Mack Stadium. In this episode, Jackie, now 90, shares his unique experiences, colorful stories and what it was like to be part of an era that defined America’s pastime. Send us a textSupport the show2025-01-0829 min
Grit#222 CEO San Francisco Giants, Larry Baer: Winning PlaysGuest: Larry Baer, CEO of the San Francisco GiantsIn 1992, Larry Baer was part of the ownership group that bought the San Francisco Giants and successfully prevented the team from being moved to Tampa, Florida. Back then, they had a big problem to solve: An old, uncomfortable ballpark that voters wanted to see replaced, but didn’t want to pay for.20 years after the construction and financial success of Candlestick Park’s replacement, Oracle Park, Baer — now the CEO of the Giants — embarked on an even bigger project, developing an entire neighborhood near Oracle called Mission...2024-12-231h 11
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-16 • NYY/SFG • World Series G7 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast - Game 7, 1962 World Series - Tuesday, October 16, 1962 - Attendance: 43,948 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard2024-11-232h 34
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-10 • SFG/NYY • World Series G5 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast - Game 5, 1962 World Series - Wednesday, October 10, 1962 - Attendance: 63,165 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 3 - RF - Matty Alou - 4 - CF - Willie Mays - 5 - 1B - Willie McCovey - 6 - LF - Felipe...2024-11-202h 42
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-07 • SFG/NYY • World Series G3 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- Game 3 1962 World Series- Sunday, October 7, 1962- Attendance: 71,434- Venue: Yankee Stadium I-- Radio Announcers- George Kell- Joe Garagiola-- Starting Lineups- 1962 San Francisco Giants- 1 - LF - Felipe Alou- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller- 3 - CF - Willie Mays- 4 - RF - Willie McCovey- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda- 6 - C - Ed...2024-11-152h 21
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-05 • NYY/SFG • World Series G2 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- Game 2 1962 MLB Playoffs- Friday, October 5, 1962- Attendance: 43,910- Venue: Candlestick Park-- Radio Announcers- George Kell- Joe Garagiola-- Starting Lineups- 1962 New York Yankees- 1 - SS - Tony Kubek- 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson- 3 - LF - Tom Tresh- 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle- 5 - RF - Roger Maris- 6 - C - Yogi Berra2024-11-132h 29
Vintage Baseball ReflectionsNovember 4 Ernie BanksFrank Robinson was the first black manager when the Cleveland Indians hired him, but there was another black player who managed before Robbie . . . . On November 4, 1948 Jake Powell, 39, former big league baseball star, shot himself to death in Washington police headquarters late today while being questioned on bad check charges.Powell had been picked up at the Union Station the complaint of a local hotel where he had been staying the past three days. After Powell was taken to the check and fraud division of local police headquarters and during the questioning police said he asked permission to leave the room fo...2024-11-0511 minDaily RewindNovember 4 Ernie BanksFrank Robinson was the first black manager when the Cleveland Indians hired him, but there was another black player who managed before Robbie . . . . On November 4, 1948 Jake Powell, 39, former big league baseball star, shot himself to death in Washington police headquarters late today while being questioned on bad check charges.Powell had been picked up at the Union Station the complaint of a local hotel where he had been staying the past three days. After Powell was taken to the check and fraud division of local police headquarters and during the questioning police said he asked permission to leave the room fo...2024-11-0511 min
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-02 • SFG/LAD • Tie-breaker G2 • San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast - 1962 MLB Standings - Tuesday, October 2, 1962 - Start Time: 1:06 p.m. Local - Attendance: 25,321 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Russ Hodges - Lon Simmons - Harry Caray - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - LF - Willie McCovey - 5 - 1...2024-11-022h 04
Un Mensaje a la Conciencia«El Dandy Dominicano»(Antevíspera del Natalicio de Juan Marichal) En su debut en las Grandes Ligas en 1960, ganó 2‑0 concediendo un solo hit o imparable al equipo contrario. En 1963 lanzó un juego sin hits ni carreras (la primera vez que un beisbolista hispano lograra esa hazaña en las Ligas Mayores), y dos semanas después lanzó dieciséis entradas en un juego para dar la victoria a su equipo 1‑0. A lo largo de dieciséis temporadas como lanzador en las Grandes Ligas, ganó 243 partidos y perdió sólo 142, ponchando a 2.303 bateadores y permitiendo un promedio de sólo 2.89 carreras ganadas por partido. En las trece tem...2024-10-1804 min
Daily RewindOctober 3 - Frank Robinson becomes the first black managerOctober 3, 1951 - Bobby Thomson hits a three-run home run off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the New York Giants a dramatic 5 -- 4 playoff victory and the National League pennant. Seeing the ball disappear over the fence, Thomson hopped crazily around the bases, then disappeared into the mob of teammates who had gathered at home plate. The stunned Dodger players trudged off the field - all except Jackie Robinson. No doubt knowing of "Merkle's Boner" 43 years earlier, he watched to be sure Thomson touched every base before...2024-10-0304 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
Daily RewindAugust 17 George Brett tops 400August 17th, 1966 San Francisco Giant outfielder Willie Mays moves into second place on the all-time home run list with a 4th-inning blast off Ray Washburn. Seven years to the day later, in 1973, the 42-year old Mays, now with the Mets hits the 660th and final home run of his career off Reds lefty Don Gullett.August 17th, 1923. After 111 games, Babe Ruth has 31 homers and is hitting .401. He ends the season with his highest single season batting average, .393, a major league record 170 walks, and 4 times hit by pitches. Ruth collected 205 hits and reached base a record 379 times.2024-08-1704 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 239 - Summer Olympics, The Wedding of the Year, and Willie McCoveyJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the summer Olympics, THE Wedding, and Willie McCovey
0:00- intro
3:30- sports
18:34- THE Wedding
47:50- today in sports
51:20- one thing
2024-07-3055 minDaily RewindJuly 30 largest induction class in HOF historyJuly 30, 2006, the largest Induction Class in Hall of Fame history is honored in Cooperstown. Reliever Bruce Sutter is inducted along with 17 elected by a special commission on pre-Negro leagues and Negro leagues baseball. The 17 are Ray Brown, Willard Brown, Andy Cooper, Frank Grant, Pete Hill, Biz Mackey, Effa Manley, Jose Mendez, Alex Pompez, Cumberland Posey, Louis Santop, Mule Suttles, Ben Taylor, Cristobal Torriente, Sol White, J.L. Wilkinson, and Jud Wilson. July 30, 1990, Commissioner Fay Vincent places New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner on the “permanently ineligible” list. “The Boss” is suspended for his association with gambler Howie Spira2024-07-3006 min
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1969-Jul-20 • LAD/SFG • Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1969 MLB Standings- Sunday, July 20, 1969- Attendance: 32,560- Venue: Candlestick Park- Box Score -- Radio Announcers- Vin Scully- Jerry Doggett-- Managers- Walt Alston- Clyde King-- Starting Lineups- 1969 Los Angeles Dodgers- 1 - SS - Maury Wills- 2 - CF - Manny Mota- 3 - LF - Willie Crawford- 4...2024-07-263h 01
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-Jul-13 • MLB All-Star Game - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1971 MLB Standings- Attendance: 53,559- Venue: Tiger Stadium- Box Score -- Radio Announcers- Jim Simpson- Sandy Koufax-- Managers- Sparky Anderson- Earl Weaver-- Starting Lineups- 1971 National League- 1 - CF - Willie Mays- 2 - RF - Hank Aaron- 3 - 3B - Joe Torre- 4 - LF - Willie Stargell2024-07-232h 37
Baseball News Tracker"Preserving the Legacy: Negro League Baseball Jerseys Offer a Window into Sports and Social History"Negro League Baseball Jerseys have become a unique window into the past, offering fans the chance to wear a piece of history. These jerseys are not just sports memorabilia; they represent a crucial era in both the history of baseball and the broader American social narrative. Ebbets Field Flannels, a pioneer in creating authentic recreations of these historic jerseys and hats, has enabled enthusiasts and historians alike to appreciate and preserve the rich stories of Negro League teams and players. Their commitment to accurately replicating the original garments helps keep the legacy of these teams alive.The historical...2024-07-1303 min
Take Me In To The BallgameTBG24 - The FanEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the truly baffling 1996 thriller “The Fan,” rating the film on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:20), with an overview of the story, cast, and director Tony Scott’s style. After a description of the 20-80 scouting grades for those who are unfamiliar (6:33), they begin with Amount of Baseball (7:57), pondering whether the finale counts as a baseball scene. They also consider how the average shot length impacts the amount of baseball received and include a 2020 player comp. Baseball Accuracy (11:28) opens with a consideration of how Barry Bonds being mentioned in this film tears...2024-07-071h 59
Pitcher List Baseball PodcastsTBG24 - The FanEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the truly baffling 1996 thriller “The Fan,” rating the film on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:20), with an overview of the story, cast, and director Tony Scott’s style. After a description of the 20-80 scouting grades for those who are unfamiliar (6:33), they begin with Amount of Baseball (7:57), pondering whether the finale counts as a baseball scene. They also consider how the average shot length impacts the amount of baseball received and include a 2020 player comp. Baseball Accuracy (11:28) opens with a consideration of how Barry Bonds being mentioned in this film tears...2024-07-071h 59
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Jun-08 • SFG/STL • San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1962 MLB Standings- Friday, June 8, 1962- Start Time: 8:03 p.m. Local- Attendance: 16,209- Venue: Busch Stadium I-- Radio Announcers- Harry Caray- Jack Buck- Sparky Anderson-- Starting Lineups- 1962 San Francisco Giants- 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller- 2 - CF - Willie Mays- 3 - RF - Willie McCovey- 4 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda- 5...2024-06-162h 55
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1970-Jun-05 • SFG/CHC • San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1970 MLB Standings- Friday, June 5, 1970- Start Time: 1:30 p.m. Local- Attendance: 21,961- Venue: Wrigley Field- Radio Announcers- Russ Hodges- Lon Simmons-- Managers- Charlie Fox- Leo Durocher-- Starting Lineups- 1970 San Francisco Giants- 1 - LF - Bob Taylor- 2 - 3B - Ron Hunt- 3 - CF - Willie Mays2024-06-062h 44
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1972-Apr-17 • SFG/HOU • San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1972 MLB Standings- Monday, April 17, 1972- Attendance: 10,638- Venue: Astrodome- Box Score -- Radio Announcers- Lon Simmons-- Managers- Charlie Fox- Harry Walker-- Starting Lineups- 1972 San Francisco Giants- 1 - CF - Willie Mays- 2 - 2B - Tito Fuentes- 3 - LF - Ken Henderson- 4 - 1B - Willie McCovey2024-04-172h 03
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1972-Mar-08 • SFG/CHC • San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs - Radio- 1972 MLB Standings-- Announcers- Lon Simmons- Bill Thompson- 1972 San Francisco Giants- RF - Bobby Bonds- 1B-3B - Dave Kingman- SS - Chris Speier- LF-CF - Ken Henderson- CF - Garry Maddox- 1B - Willie McCovey- 2B - Tito Fuentes- C - Dave Rader- SP - Sam McDowell- SP-RP - Steve Stone- SP - Ju...2024-03-082h 36
Almost CooperstownThe continuing evolution of baseball scouting - Ep. 460Send us a textWe read some of the 1950's scouting reports on famous players and they are both hilarious and entertaining. Baseball scouting movies are plentiful with Moneyball being one of the most important baseball stories regarding the scouting of players. From being a '5-tool' player to the 20-80 evaluation system for players things have come a long way. Is scouting today easier or more difficult before technology and data came into playing such an important part? We discuss it all and had great fun reading the scouting reports of Sandy Koufax, Willie McC...2023-12-2826 min
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1965-Aug-29 • SFG/NYM • San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets - Radio Broadcast- 1965 MLB Regular Season- Sunday, August 29, 1965- Attendance: 46,033- Venue: Shea Stadium- Game Duration: 2:47- Day Game, on grass- Box Score.- Starting Lineups- San Francisco Giants- 1 - RF - Matty Alou- 2 - LF - Len Gabrielson- 3 - CF - Willie Mays- 4 - 1B - Willie McCovey- 5 - 3B - Jim Ray Hart- 6 - C - Tom Haller2023-12-202h 41
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962 • Baseball Clip • San Francisco Giants Season Recap.- 1962 San Francisco Giants- 1962 MLB Season- Lon Simmons- Alvin Dark- Willie Mays- Willard Hunter- Bob Friend- Jack Sanford- Ed Bailey- Roberto Clemente- Stu Miller- Willie McCovey- Chuck Hiller- Bob Skinner- Harvey Haddix- Gene Oliver- Juan Marichal- Roger Craig- Orlando Cepeda- Tony Gonzalez2023-12-1137 min
The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs PodcastJason Cannon - The Unexpected Ties of Billy Williams and Willie McCoveyJason Cannon, author of "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams" talks about his new book and some amazing stories between these 2 baseball figures.He's also the author of "Charlie Murphy: The Iconoclastic Showman Behind the Chicago Cubs", and we discussed the crazy antics of this owner and how he was ahead of his time.Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for...2023-11-2255 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 minRetro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966-Sep-17 • NYM/SFG • New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants - Radio Broadcast- 1966 MLB Regular Season- Candlestick Park.Box Score.Saturday, September 17, 1966Attendance: 19,024Day Game, on grass.- Starting Lineups▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬- New York Mets- 1 - SS - Bud Harrelson- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller- 3 - 3B - Ken Boyer- 4 - RF - Al Luplow- 5 - 1B - Ed Kranepool- 6 - CF - Cleon Jones- 7 - LF - Johnny Lewis- 8 - C - Hawk Taylor...2023-09-282h 37
Generations (Talking 'bout My Sports...)Extra Time: Immaculate Grid - 14 September 2023 - Grid 165Show Highlights: Gold Glover winners and Hall of Famers for: Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres. Buddy Bell, Jim Palmer, Ozzie Smith, Gaylord Perry, Frank Robinson, and Willie McCovey.
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 and to connect with old friends.
Sh...2023-09-1512 min
Generations (Talking 'bout My Sports...)Extra Time: Immaculate Grid - 05 August 2023 - Grid 1256 GIANTS TODAY!!! Fun Fact on each ONE!
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 and to connect with old friends.
Share your results with me and I will give you a shout out on the show.
Highlights: Frank Robinson, Griffey Jr, Ichi...2023-08-0634 min
Generations (Talking 'bout My Sports...)Extra Time: Immaculate Grid - 03 August 2023 - Grid 123Today, my great shame!
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 and to connect with old friends.
Share your results with me and I will give you a shout out on the show.
Highlights: Buster Posey, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepe...2023-08-0438 minRetro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Jul-15 • SFG/NYM • San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets - Radio Broadcast7/15/1962 - Game 1 of DH - Giants vs Mets - Polo Grounds in New York -1962 MLB regular season matchup featuring Billy Pierce vs Jay Hook..San Francisco Giants starting lineup1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller2 - 3B - Jim Davenport3 - RF - Matty Alou4 - CF - Willie Mays5 - 1B - Willie McCovey6 - LF - Felipe Alou7 - C - Tom Haller8 - SS - Jose Pagan9 - P - Billy Pierce2023-08-022h 50
Vintage Baseball ReflectionsJuly 30 largest induction class in HOF historyJuly 30, 2006, the largest Induction Class in Hall of Fame history is honored in Cooperstown. Reliever Bruce Sutter is inducted along with 17 elected by a special commission on pre-Negro leagues and Negro leagues baseball. The 17 are Ray Brown, Willard Brown, Andy Cooper, Frank Grant, Pete Hill, Biz Mackey, Effa Manley, Jose Mendez, Alex Pompez, Cumberland Posey, Louis Santop, Mule Suttles, Ben Taylor, Cristobal Torriente, Sol White, J.L. Wilkinson, and Jud Wilson. July 30, 1990, Commissioner Fay Vincent places New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner on the “permanently ineligible” list. “The Boss” is suspended for his association with gambler Howie Spira2023-08-0205 min
Pod of FameEpisode 166: Dick Allen with Nick MurawskiJim is joined by the host of the Locked on White Sox podcast, Nick Murawski, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB slugger, Dick Allen. First, Nick and Jim cover Allen's 1972 AL MVP season and where it ranks among the best White Sox MVP seasons in franchise history (10:15). Next, they discuss how Allen compares to other sluggers of the era, such as Willie Stargell and Willie McCovey, the importance of OPS+ when it comes to evaluating hitters, and the ballpark dimensions of Connie Mack Stadium and Comiskey Park (25:37). Finally, they run through HOF sluggers who fall...2023-07-031h 03
The Rated Rabbi Sports Card PodcastE12: StretchNational League Honorary Captain Willie McCovey was one of the most popular San Francisco Giants ever to wear the uniform. On this episode, we take a look at the '84 ASG program and his 1960 and 1969 Topps cards. We recall his first game in the big leagues, his heartbreaking out to end the 1962 World Series, his 1969 MVP season, and so much more.2023-05-0722 min
Daily RewindMays hits titanic blast @ Polo Grounds - his last homerun at his former homeToday's memory is brought to you by - www.FranchisingConnection.com , book a free consultation today to see if they can help you find the perfect business. The Giants come in with Jack Sanford (4-1) on the mound sporting a 15-9 record vs the Amazing New York Mets at 8-14, with Galen cisco on the hill.The Game was the first of two and the Giants featured a Hall of Fame Middle of the order with Mays, Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey.The Mets featured Duke Snider i...2023-05-052h 57
Classic Baseball RadioOrlando Cepeda, The Unanimous MVP With Incredible Power, May 20th, 1967If you wanted someone who could hit for power in the expansion era, you wanted Orlando Cepeda. The so-called 'Baby Bull' would be in contention for the leading batting, home run, RBI, slugging, and total bases awards every year for his first five years. He would alos be the first Puerto Rican All-Star, taking to the field in 1959.
His first nine years saw him play first base for the San Francisco Giants (at the same time as Willie McCovey was also staking his claim to the same position). At the time he was second in the Giants...2023-04-163h 43
Break A Bat! where Baseball Meets BroadwayNow Batting: Bobby RichardsonFrom December 2020.New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson steps into The Batter's Box for Episode 65! Over the course of a storied 12-year career spanning 1955-1966, Richardson was selected to more All-Star Games (8) and won more Gold Glove Awards (5) than any 2nd Baseman while performing on Broadway. He also won the 1960 World Series Most Valuable Player Award when he set an all-time Fall Classic record with a remarkable 12 Runs Batted In. That record still stands today, as Richardson would go onto retire as a member of 4 World Championship casts, and the proud owner of a lifetime .305 Batting Average...2023-03-1546 min
Casual DiehardWe Can Pod It Out 63: Drive My CarNew Mets outfielder Tommy Pham turns 35 today. Among players born on March 8, he’s fourth all-time in wins above replacement, behind Dick Allen, Jim Rice, and Carl Furillo. (He’s tied on Baseball-Reference’s list with Harry Lord, a pre-World War I outfielder for the Red Sox and Tigers, and let’s nicely project Pham as better than replacement level this year.)When Pham makes his first Mets appearance, he’ll be only the second member of the team with a March 8 birthday, ever. The only other one was lefty pitcher Willard Hunter, who went 4-9 with a 5.06 ERA...2023-03-0809 minPod of FameEpisode 134: Fred McGriff with Bob NightengaleJim is joined by USA Today Baseball Columnist and HOF voter Bob Nightengale to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman, Fred McGriff. First, Jim and Bob discuss how McGriff is one of the most consistent power hitters in MLB history (7:09). Next, they cover how McGriff compares to Willie McCovey, how playing in the steroid era hurts McGriff, and whether or not ending his career seven home runs shy of reaching the 500 home run club is a big deal (12:37). Finally, they talk about McGriff's monster numbers during the 1994 strike-shortened season (25:56), before making a final...2022-11-2137 min
Casual DiehardPod At The Park 12: Danielle Sepulveres (and Brandy)This episode of Pod At The Park is from the September 12, when the Mets… they played the Cubs. Let’s just leave it there. But the beauty of Pod At The Park is that we don’t need a good game to have a good show, and this is a good one with writer and Mets Twitter stalwart Danielle Sepulveres. We know that the Mets didn’t come back to win this game, but they certainly did turn things around after that series.Pete AlonsoThat’s not a lot of words, so here’s some more, i...2022-09-2337 min
4 Quarters with Josh McKinneyEpisode 58: Kade JenkinsKade Jenkins joins host Josh McKinney this week for two segments of the show. In "Call to the Bullpen," they discuss Kade's recently-published book, Drinking With Others: Poetry by the Pint, the 2022 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks, old-school NBA vs. the modern-day game, and more. Then Kade sticks around for "Happily Ever Drafter" as he and Josh participate in a fantasy draft involving NBA players from the 1980s through present day.
Prior to those segments, Josh recognizes Wrestling's Unplugged & Undeniable in "Podcast Shout-Out" before talking about golfer Bobby Jones, boxer Mike Tyson, and baseball legend Willie McCovey i...2022-06-3039 min
SAX IN THE MORNING5-3-22: Willie Mays 4 home runsI would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.Willie Mays had a lot of great days in his career but one of his best was April 30, 1961. His teammate and one of my old coaches Joey Amalfitano told me his first hand account of the day Willie Mays hit 4 home runs. Mays and Willie McCovey went out to dinner the night before and Mays came down with a nasty case of food poisoning. He knew he wouldn’t be able to play and too...2022-05-0303 min
Dingers and KsEpisode 28 - Shortstops Are Hot Right NowEpisode 28 - Shortstops are Hot Right NowIn this episode:Lots of shortstops were discussed in this episode, from the classic Dingers and Ks to the Instagram shortstop poll of the series. Listen to Jeremy and Jamal share their thoughts about baseball’s parity, legal issues of some players, and the ongoing series of wearing GM hats - for the tigers this time. [02:31] Dinger of the week from Jamal: CC Sabathia's second career home run on the Dodgers Stadium [06:04] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Nomar Garciaparra's two grand slams [08:10] K of the week fr...2022-03-021h 19
Total SFColma’s dead tell us their talesFor Total SF's first Halloween episode, hosts Heather Knight and Peter Hartlaub meet with Terry Hamburg, director of the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation, for a tour of some of the Colma-based memorial park's most memorable graves. They visit Chronicle founders Charles and Michael de Young to get some of The Chronicle's gun-toting history, and talk about a decapitated cemetery resident and Hells Angels funerals. Plus, they pay respects to Willie McCovey and Lefty O'Doul. (Who really needs to be in the Hall of Fame.) Hamburg says people are welcome to stroll through the Cypress Lawn cemeteries, which encouraged visitors — in...2021-10-2927 min
The Hall of Very Good PodcastEpisode 295: Chris IvyChris Ivy joins the boys to talk about his position as Director of Sports Auctions for Heritage, tells the story of three of his more profitable pieces (including The Black Swamp Find), shares his “holy grail” item and promotes the recent Willie McCovey collection.2021-08-1736 min
Cheapseat BaseballAll-Time Dodgers vs. All-Time GiantsTwo archrivals who followed each other from east coast to the west coast. Out of the Dodgers and the Giants, which franchise is the best? Two podcasters who aren't really fans of either team have decided to settle the score with a totally realistic online simulator. We pick rosters of the best players who've had the best seasons for them and play a best of seven series. As the simulated series unfolds, Tom tortures Josh by constantly changing lineups and we anxiously wait to see if Willie McCovey will hit one into McCovey Cove. Tom also lets...2021-07-121h 48
Word on the Street w/ Dreak SwiftWord on the Street Chop it Saturday Episode 59Sonia RoseHealer, Artist and HypnotherapistSportsMLBDetroit Tigers9-23/1Miguel Cabrera & Albert Pujols??NHLDetroit Red Wings19-27-9NBADetroit Pistons20-47BoxingEDDIE HEARNEXPECTING 70K FANS FOR CANELO FIGHT... No COVID-19 ConcernsLOGAN PAULMAYWEATHER BRAWL WAS VERY REAL... 'That S*** Is Not Funny'PoliticsBiden...2021-05-083h 09
The Rip Griffin ShowThe Bay BombersOn this weeks episode, the guys turn their focus to the San Francisco as the team of the week. The guys talk about the history of the Giants dating back to their days as the New York Giants. The player of the week poll as voted on the by the listeners came down to a tie for the first time in the shows history. After much debate the guys chose this weeks player of the week is none other than Willie "The Say Hey Kid" Mays. The guys also talk about other Giants greats Barry Bonds, Willie...2020-12-1853 min
The Rip Griffin ShowThe Bay BombersOn this weeks episode, the guys turn their focus to the San Francisco as the team of the week. The guys talk about the history of the Giants dating back to their days as the New York Giants. The player of the week poll as voted on the by the listeners came down to a tie for the first time in the shows history. After much debate the guys chose this weeks player of the week is none other than Willie "The Say Hey Kid" Mays. The guys also talk about other Giants greats Barry Bonds, Willie...2020-12-1853 min
Giants SplashRenel Brooks-Moon’s Powerful WordsIn part 2 of 2, popular Giants PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon speaks with John Shea about baseball’s diversity issues and some cool stories about her folks and Willie Mays and Willie McCovey. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-3027 min
StirCrazyPodThe Barack Obama Ep-StirCrazy#44#44 the number of Barack Obama as well as Willie McCovey San Francisco Giants great. This week we discuss our improved podcasting equipment setup, LV's foray into a zany low Fodmap diet, and breaking into hives, congratulations to the Lakers for their NBA championship but can we support the Dodgers if they win the World Series, "Dawson's Creek", and so much more during our rapid' ish fire round!
And a reminder: VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE (and not for the bad person)
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Tater TotsEpisode #75 - Orlando CepedaCan you believe this year is the 46th anniversary of Orlando Cepeda's final season in the major leagues? Personally, it is impossible for me to believe or accept that. Regardless, on this episode, we discuss what it sounds like to rewind, the lack of commemorative plaques where old baseball stadiums used to be, and how Catfish Hunter got his nickname.
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Focus on Faith PodcastBobby Richardson New York YankeesRobert Clinton Richardson, Jr. (born August 19, 1935) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees from 1955 through 1966. Batting and throwing right-handed, he formed a top double play combination with fellow Yankee infielders Clete Boyer and Tony Kubek. He became the only World Series Most Valuable Player to be selected from the losing team when he won the award for his play in the 1960 World Series. In 1962, he led the American League (AL) in hits with 209 and snared a line drive off the bat of Willie McCovey...2020-07-2422 minThe Hall of Very Good PodcastEpisode 241: Renel Brooks-MoonLongtime San Francisco Giants public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon joins the boys to talk about how she got her history-making gig with the team, her favorite moments from her 20-plus years in the booth, hanging out with Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, where she keeps her THREE World Series rings and, of course, fangirling over Beyoncé.2020-07-2433 min
The Baseball Rabbi Podcast(71) We Love You, Willie McCovey, But No... And Analyzing Schilling's Claims About PitchingCurt Schilling offered us some of his insights into pitching (yes, that's a name drop), but do the numbers agree with his theories? Pesach, with an assist from Moshe Schorr, checks it out. And on the heels of our greatest shortstop seasons ever episode, Pesach and Scott discuss the greatest first base seasons of all time - and include a not insignificant list of players who didn't make it for reasons of history, villainy, or... well, they just weren't good enough. And how does Scott shoehorn Celtics great Kevin McHale into this episode? Listen in to find out.2020-05-1954 min
30 With MurtiBobby RichardsonBobby Richardson was one of the pillars of the great Yankees teams of the late 1950’s and early ’60’s. A member of 8 All-Star teams and a 5-time Gold Glove Award Winner, Richardson helped the Yankees to World Series Championships in 1958, 1961, and 1962. On the latest "30 With Murti” podcast, Richardson looks back on the most famous moment of his career—catching the line drive off Willie McCovey’s bat for the final out of the 1962 World Series. The only World Series MVP from a losing team (1960, when the Yankees lost to the Pirates on Bill Mazeroski’s famous home run...2020-03-0445 min
Billy Brew RadioPat Jarvis: Billy Brew Radio - December 12, 2019Our special guest this week is former Atlanta Braves pitcher Pat Jarvis. He spent 7 seasons with the Braves and played with/against a who’s who of Hall of Famers: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Pete Rose, Eddie Matthews, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks....just to name a few. It was a fun hour talking baseball with former Brave Pat Jarvis!2019-12-1256 min
MLB The Show CastEpisode 25: Signature Series Everywhere<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/9c/af/22/baral-adam/3000x3000_12701221.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In this episode, we go over all of the new Signature Series cards dropped into MLB 19 The Show in the last week - including Willie McCovey, Felix Hernandez, Dustin Pedroia, Larry Doby, Yadier Molina, and new legend Matt Williams! We close the show with some listener questions, and give our thoughts on MLB The Show as an Esport in the near future.
Follow the show: https://twitter.com/MLBTheShowCast Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/xWhatTheMoose Follow...2019-06-031h 07
PostcardistE60: Postcard Stories with Jim LynchJim Lynch is a collector. He collected baseball cards. Football cards. basketball cards. Bottle caps. And postcards. And he collects information. Jim is an active Postcrosser and participant in the currency tracking project, Where's George? He and I got together to talk (what else?) postcards. And a lot of other interesting topics. Now Jim has me searching through my collection looking for baseball park postcards. Additional items in this episode: Snail Mail Superstar's one-year YouTube anniversary Official Podcast Nerd sticker from Sara McNally at Constellation & Co. Baseball pa...2019-03-1751 min
Official Word SportsEpisode 14Vince and Steve sit down to talk about the Cleveland Browns and Hue Jackson's dismissal. The guys also pay tribute to the great Willie McCovey. 2019-01-021h 07
Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays PodcastBFMD Se. 1 Ep. 27 - Season 1 FinaleIn our final baseball episode of 2018, Clayton, Justin, and Patrick talk about the moments they remember from the MLB season that was. Topics include the Stephen Piscotty trade, 'Mr. Met' David Wright playing his last game, Joe Mauer retiring, Ichiro fading into the background, and the passing of legend Willie McCovey.
Thank you to everyone who listened to an episode this season! We'll be back with baseball content in January. Watch for our Holiday Special on Christmas Eve!2018-12-1948 min
next on the nee with chris mascaroTalking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri, & GolfTec CEO Joe Assell Join Me on Next on the Tee Golf PodcastOn this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Actor turned Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitch Laurance, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and GolfTec Co-Founder & CEO Joe Assell.
Mitch Laurance shared stories from his recent visit to play newly redesigned Pinehurst #4 plus he got in a round on famed #2 as well. I also got Mitch's thoughts on "The Match" between Tiger and Phil, where he felt the most pressure: playing in a celebrity golf tournament, doing live theater or providing clues to a contestant in the bonus round of $25,000 Pyramid? Mitch also talked...2018-11-281h 13
next on the tee Golf PodcastTalking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri, & GolfTec CEO Joe Assell Join Me on Next on the Tee Golf PodcastOn this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Actor turned Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitch Laurance, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and GolfTec Co-Founder & CEO Joe Assell.
Mitch Laurance shared stories from his recent visit to play newly redesigned Pinehurst #4 plus he got in a round on famed #2 as well. I also got Mitch's thoughts on "The Match" between Tiger and Phil, where he felt the most pressure: playing in a celebrity golf tournament, doing live theater or providing clues to a contestant in the bonus round of $25,000 Pyramid? Mitch also talked a...2018-11-281h 13
next on the teeTalking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri, & GolfTec CEO Joe Assell Join Me on Next on the Tee Golf PodcastOn this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Actor turned Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitch Laurance, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and GolfTec Co-Founder & CEO Joe Assell.
Mitch Laurance shared stories from his recent visit to play newly redesigned Pinehurst #4 plus he got in a round on famed #2 as well. I also got Mitch's thoughts on "The Match" between Tiger and Phil, where he felt the most pressure: playing in a celebrity golf tournament, doing live theater or providing clues to a contestant in the bonus round of $25,000 Pyramid? Mitch also talked a...2018-11-281h 13
FanGraphs AudioFanGraphs Audio: Autograph Stories with Jay JaffeEpisode 842 Jay Jaffe is progenitor of the very famous JAWS metric and author of the reasonably famous The Cooperstown Casebook. On this edition of the programs, he discusses Willie McCovey’s autograph and other people’s autographs. Also: important dates for Hall of Fame season. And: how there’s a shark tunnel at the Winter Meetings. Don’t […]2018-11-1444 min
The Smartest Man in the WorldFortunesIn the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer wax on women's election victories, Willie McCovey and Wally Triplett.
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The Infinite InningInfinite Inning 080: The Germans Might Have a World For ItTABLE OF CONTENTSWillie McCovey and Sparky Schulz, The Brave & The Bold*A Program Note or Two*Jackie Robinson Goes to Cincinnati*Cliff Corcoran: Election Reflection*J.D. Martinez and the AL MVP Vote*Bookie Metts and Mucky Betts*Willie Stargell and Keith Hernandez*Jacob DeGrom NL MVP Disrespect*Blake Snell vs. Justin Verlander*The Aaron Nola Conundrum and The Chris Sale Deprivation*The Phillies’ Defense*Brett Gardner vs. Bryce Harper*Harper, Yankees First Baseman/Will the Yankees Spend?*Much Ado About Andujar*Getting Meta with Daniel Descalso and “The Sopranos”*The “Today’s Game” Hall of Fame Ballot*There...2018-11-101h 45
Triples Alley Report: An SF Giants PodEpisode 11: Jon MillerRay is joined by legendary voice of the Giants Jon Miller where the two reminisce over the life of Willie McCovey. Follow Ray on Twitter: @RayWoodson925Listen to more sports podcasts like this: bluewirepods.com2018-11-0800 min
Backyard DFWEpisode 146The Boys are back! We review our Halloweens, Pez saw MST3K Live, and actually won a softball game with the help of Keebs. We remeber Whitey Bulger and Willie McCovey in WDD. We hit the News Cruise and Review your Dallas Cowboys game against the Titans. We also check in the on the rest of the NFL, hit up the world of College Football and talk about the Rangers New Manager. All this and so much more! Listen at dfwbys.com on iTunes, iHeart and Spotify!2018-11-082h 10
Radicards®2018 WS, McCovey, Pittsburgh Drug Trials, and Dmitri Young PedigreesCovered here is the 2018 World Series, Willie McCovey, Dave Parker, eBay auctions, and recent pickups.
The post 2018 WS, McCovey, Pittsburgh Drug Trials, and Dmitri Young Pedigrees | Ep. 212 appeared first on The Radicards® Blog.2018-11-0646 min
Eagle And A PirateEp.51 Gruden's GrudgeWelcome everyone for the next installment of Too Eagles and A Pirate. This week we touch into Klays big night and the terror that is Grudens regime with the Raiders. We unfortunately lost the audio of Willie McCovey and wanted to send out our condolences to the McCovey family and wish them the best. Come on in everyone and enjoy this weeks sports podcast fix.
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Peanuts & PopcornIn the Wheelhouse (ITW) 11-4-18 With Leo Fontana/Tom HockneyThis week on the final episode of In the Wheelhouse for the 2018 season, the Boston Red Sox are the deserving World Champions, the Hot Stove League is really heating up, 7 free agents were tendered qualifying offers. Hall of Famer, Willie McCovey passes, we’ll talk about his career, and the Chicago Cubs make some moves.2018-11-0452 min
The High and Inside PodcastThe High and Inside Baseball PodcastOn this week's episode, we talk about the free agents and trade possibilities for the Braves, as well as some NL Central team association. We discuss the passing of Willie McCovey, our ChopFest 2019 plans, and more! Subscribe on iTunes and listen on Libsyn.com!2018-11-031h 06
The Bat AroundAndy Dolich: Sports consultant & executive- Shares stories about the-late Willie McCoveyCheck out Dolich's podcast with Fred Claire and Pat Gallagher, "Life In The Front Office", as well as Dolich's book "20 Secrets To Success For NCAA Athletes Who Won't Go Pro"2018-11-0318 min
The Bat AroundNovember 3, 2018On this week's edition of The Bat Around, Stan "The Fan" Charles and Craig Heist will start the show with color analyst for MASN, Mike Bordick, at 10:20 with opinions on the Orioles managerial situation and MLB trade rumors, followed by former MLB pitching coach and author, Rick Peterson at 10:45. The top of the hour brings sports executive and consultant, Andy Dolich at 11:05 sharing stories about the-late Willie McCovey. Lastly, John Delcos from NYMetsReport.com and Forbes at 11:35.2018-11-032h 06
A Metsian Podcast W Sam Rich & MikeA Metsian Podcast Van Wagenen GM Special!
A Metsian Podcast returns LIVE at 9pm ET to break down the hiring of former agent Brodie Van Wagenen as General Manager of the New York Mets!
Some see it as a step in the right direction. BVW, as some are abbreviating, was very braggadocio during his presser, and appears confident in his potential as well as the teams. Still, there are some who see this as more of the same with Jeff Wilpon hiring someone he’s close to and familiar with. We’ll attempt to break it down from all angles and opinions involved.
We’ll also touch on the...2018-11-021h 06Giants SplashRemembering Willie McCoveySan Francisco Chronicle baseball writers Henry Schulman and John Shea pay tribute to Giants great Willie McCovey, who died at the age of 80 on Oct. 31. Big Mac said fans made him feel like a landmark in San Francisco, like the Golden Gate Bridge. Schulman and Shea remember the man who was worthy of that kind of affection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-0135 min
Just A Bit Outside | SportAmerikaEpisode 65: De Red Sox zijn kampioen, het off-season gaat beginnen!Afgelopen week kroonden de Boston Red Sox zich tot de nieuwe kampioenen van het honkbaluniversum, dus bespreken Justin, Nick en Jasper hun meest opvallende momenten uit toch een eenzijdige World Series. Verder nemen de heren de ontwikkelingen in het pas net begonnen off-season door: spelers opten massaal in, de Mets hebben een nieuwe GM, de Phillies zijn de favorieten voor Harper én Machado, terwijl agent Scott Boras al claimt dat Harper rond is met een club. Is Boras serieus te nemen?
Verder is er tradenieuws, staan de heren stil bij het overlijden van Hall of Famer Willie M...2018-11-011h 07
Mr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanNick Davis, filmmaker, "Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived," PBS, "American Masters"I’m a lifelong baseball fan whose heroes were Mickey Mantle of the Yankees and Tom Seaver of the Mets. I never met Ted Williams, but I did have a book I wrote, Stadium For Rent, enshrined in the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame at Tropicana Field here in St. Petersburg. Just sayin’! If you love baseball as much as I do, there will be moments in Nick Davis’s new documentary, Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived,” that will choke you up and maybe even bring a tear to at least one eye. It is extremely well done...2018-07-2326 min
The Jonah Keri PodcastChris Speier (Jonah Keri Podcast 04/25)Jonah Keri turns two with 19-year MLB veteran and three-time All-Star Chris Speier on how semi-pro ball in a small Canadian town helped him on his way to the big leagues; being in awe of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey; the lessons you can learn from superstars; the great Expos teams of the late-70s and early 80s; the Bay Bridge World Series and its frightening earthquake; living and dying with every pitch thrown by his former big leaguer son Justin; the importance of letting players learn on their own, and much more!
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Cole SportzCole Sportz | 01.06.2018To The Letter | Winter ClassicsSudio - Designing Your Sound Experience | Use The Promo Code "COLE" To Save 15% Off Your New HeadphonesHEADLINES-- Week 17 | NFL 2017 Playoff Picture-- NFL head-coaching carousel: Who's fired, who's hired, more-- All-SEC title game-- James Harden out at least two weeks with hamstring strain-- Willie McCovey: Letter to Hall of Fame voters aimed at Barry Bonds-- LaVar Ball came up as NBA founder in Google searchDOLT OF THE WEEK [Cincinnati Bengals]2018-01-0730 min
Tim Goodman's TV Talk MachineThe Willie McCovey EpisodeTim and Jason are back with an all-feedback episode! The Emmy Awards, comedy in TV movies, “Penny Dreadful,” family TV shows, why Australians love the TVTM, and more recipes plus haiku from Amy in the 415!2015-07-2441 min
TortureCast (SF Giants Podcast)Episode 44 - The Willie McCovey EpisodeWe're back at it for the 2013 season! Talking World Series rings, 4-3 starts and what's going on in this new young season for our boys in black and orange.2013-04-0958 min
New Books in MusicDave Gluck, “Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance” (Hal Leonard, 2011)“Around 380 BC, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Republic about the idealized society as having a “united influence of music and sport” where its people “mingle music with sport in the fairest of proportions.” – from the Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance (Hal Leonard Corporation, 2011)
As a youngster growing up in the Berkeley Hills in the early 60s, I loved jazz–the rhythmic jests and jolts of Louis Armstrong, the sensuous guitar of Antonio Carlos Jobim, the manic mastery of drummer Buddy Rich. I loved baseball, too, and my best friend and I imitated...2012-12-0555 min
Baseball History PodcastBaseball HP 0632: Willie McCoveyTWIBH- Willie McCovey,Baseball Dictionary- Dead Ball Era,Tour- Pittsburg Keystones2006-06-2500 min