Back When There Was Baseball: John Boccabella
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: Kurt Schottenheimer
Our guest this week comes from a great coaching family. Kurt Schottenheimer joins us to talk about his 35-year coaching career. Kurt started out at the collegiate level before brother Marty scooped him up into the NFL. He had stints at…
Talking Penn State Football History: Chuck Correal
In the writing of the book The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978, Rex discovered how many outstanding players were on those teams. Quite possibly the greatest collection of football players Penn State ever produced. …
Sports Authors Showcase: On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball by Mark Littell
This week I review the book On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball written by former MLB pitcher Mark Littell. Unfortunately, Mark passed away from complications due to heart surgery on September 5, 2022. Mark did this…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Colborn
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. He also…
Talking College Football History: Ken Fritz
Ken Fritz passed away on February 6, 2024. We re-air this podcast in honor of him.This week we dot the I in Script OHIO with our guest Ken Fritz. Ken played at Ohio State from 1976-1979 most notably as an offensive lineman (1977-1979). He…
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…
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…
