Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Kemp

August 31, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

We are joined by Steve Kemp this week.  Steve was on his way to a very good career in the Major Leagues until an unfortunate eye injury curtailed it.  He had a great college career at USC before being drafted by the…

Talking College Football History: Dirt Winston

August 30, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We visit Razorback country this week with our guest Dennis "Dirt" Winston.  He played at Arkansas from 1973-1976 under legendary coach Frank Broyles.  The Razorbacks had a great season in 1975 culminating in a Cotton Bowl trip where…

Back When There Was Baseball: John Boccabella

August 24, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

John Boccabella joins us this week.  John played from 1963-1974 for the Cubs, Expos and Giants.  He also played for Leo Durocher and Gene Mauch, legendary managers.  Enjoy this trip Back When There Was Baseball with John…

Talking College Football History: 1977 Alabama Football feat. Jeff Rutledge

August 23, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We continue our celebration this week of the 45th anniversary of the 1977 college football season.  Our guest is Crimson Tide QB Jeff Rutledge to talk about the 1977 Alabama season.  Alabama was one of the 1-loss…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Colborn

August 17, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Jim Colborn is our guest this week.  Jim played in the Majors from 1969-1978 with the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners.  His best year was 1973 with Milwaukee and he was an All-Star that year. …

Talking College Football History: Rutgers Football feat. Bert Kosup

August 16, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We focus on the last Rutgers undefeated season this week.  That season was 46 years ago in 1976.  Rutgers also ended that year on an 18-game winning streak.  Bert Kosup, the quarterback in 1976, is with us this week…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bob Oldis

August 10, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

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…

Talking College Football History: Doug Hogan

August 9, 2022 College Podcasts Football

Doug Hogan joins us this week.  Doug was a defensive back for four years at USC under John McKay.  USC won the national championship in 1972, shared a national championship in 1974 and started out 1975 at 7-0 before…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Heidemann

August 3, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

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.  But unfortunately Uncle Sam called and Jack had to…

Talking College Football History: Rocky Bleier

August 2, 2022 College Podcasts Football

It is an honor for Rex to introduce their guest this week. Rocky Bleier joins them on the podcast and you should remember him as a Pittsburgh Steeler, but did you know what college team he played for? Rocky was a…