Back When There Was Baseball: Ron Stone

July 5, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Ron Stone, former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder from 1969-1972.  Ron started his career in the Baltimore Orioles organization, then was chosen by the Kansas City A's in the Rule 5 MLB draft in 1966.  He…

Talking College Football History: Gerard Phelan

July 4, 2023 College Podcasts Football

Today's guest was a part of one of the greatest plays to end a college football game. We all remember the Doug Flutie pass against Miami (Fla.) in the 1984 game held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, but do you remember who caught the pass? His name is…

Talking Penn State Football History: Randy Crowder

July 3, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We revisit the outstanding defense of that great 1973 Penn State team this week and are fortunate to interview Randy Crowder, defensive lineman and 1973 All American. Randy was an outstanding defensive lineman who played alongside the…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bobby Valentine

June 28, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

We go back in the time machine this week to the late-1960s through the mid-1970s with our guest Bobby Valentine.  You should recognize that name, but maybe as an MLB manager.  We focus on his playing career this week.  Bobby was…

Talking College Football History: Frank Ditta

June 27, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We head down to Waco, Texas this week with our guest Frank Ditta.  Frank graduated from high school in Houston, TX in 1976 and headed to Norman, Oklahoma to join the Sooners squad which won 2 consecutive National Championships in 1974…

Talking Penn State Football History: Scott Fitzkee

June 26, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We relive those great Penn State teams of 1977-1978 this week with our guest, wide receiver Scott Fitzkee. Scott was voted the best athlete to come out of York County, PA. He was a star at Red Lion High School before taking his…

Back When There Was Baseball: Al Clark

June 21, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

We are privileged to have long time American League umpire Al Clark as our guest this week. Al umpired from 1976-2001 and was a member of the umpiring crew in the 1978 AL East one-game playoff in Fenway Park between the Red Sox and…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tony Pittman

June 19, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Today's guest is Tony Pittman. He played on that undefeated 1994 team that won the Rose Bowl over Oregon. Tony followed his father, Charlie, to Penn State and he and his father were 45-0-1 as starters on their respective Penn State…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bill Dawley

June 14, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

There were only 3 players in MLB history that started out the year in the Minor Leagues and made the MLB All-Star game.  Our guest his week, Bill Dawley, was one of them.  Bill started out in the Cincinnati Reds farm system in 1976…

Talking College Football History: Gary Beban

June 13, 2023 College Podcasts Football

UCLA has one Heisman Trophy winner in their history, and he is our guest this week.  Gary Beban played at UCLA from 1965-1967.  He was an integral part of the turnaround at UCLA.  From 1962-1964 the Bruins compiled a record of 10-20,…