Back When There Was Baseball: Bob Oldis
We are blessed to have Bob Oldis join us this week on the podcast. Bob signed his first Major League contract in 1949 with the old Washington Senators franchise. Bob also played in the 1960 World Series and appeared in games 4 and 5…
Talking College Football History: Ray Woodard
We take a look back at the 1983 Texas defense this week with guest Ray Woodard. This may arguably be the best Texas defense in the history of the program. Unfortunately, a close loss in the Cotton Bowl to end the season cost them a national championship…
Talking Penn State Football History: Micky Urquhart
Micky Urquhart is this week's guest. Micky is the epitome of what a Penn State player was in the Joe Paterno glory years of 1967-1995. He played from 1977-1980, starting out at the "Hero" position backing up Rick Donaldson and Rich Milot. He moved to…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Heidemann
Jack Heidemann joins us this week. Jack started his career at the age of 17 in the minor leagues and made his major league debut at the age of 19 in 1969 with the Cleveland Indians. Unfortunately, Uncle Sam called, and Jack had to delay his baseball…
Talking College Football History: Joe DeLamielleure
We have our first NFL Hall of Famer as our guest this week. He also may be the best player in Michigan State history. Joe DeLamielleure joins us to discuss his Michigan State career (1970-1972) and his stellar NFL career, which included…
Talking Penn State Football History: Tom O'Dell
Who had the greatest blocked extra point in Penn State history? None other than Tom O'Dell (1975 vs. Pitt). We hosted Pitt kicker Carson Long on the Talking College Football History podcast to talk about that block. Now we have Tom O'Dell to…
Sports Authors Showcase: Swinging ‘73: Baseball’s Wildest Season by Matt Silverman
This week we look at the book Swinging '73: Baseball's Wildest Season. Author Matt Silverman joins us to talk about that season and what made it the "Wildest Season". The book takes a look not only at that season, but the…
Back When There Was Baseball: Ron Brand
Who caught the first pitch in the Houston Astrodome? He is our guest this week and his name is Ron Brand. The infamous game was on April 9, 1965, and was an exhibition against the New York Yankees. Ron started out with the Pirates before…
Talking College Football History: Bobby Humphrey
I am joined this week by one of the best running backs in Alabama football history. Bobby Humphrey is my guest, and he still ranks #4 in the All-Time career rushing leaders at Alabama. Bobby played in Tuscaloosa from 1985-1988. He was recruited and…
