Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Busby

October 12, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week was headed for a stellar career as a pitcher until a torn rotator cuff cost him his career. Do you remember Steve Busby, Kansas City Royals pitcher 1972-1980? Steve talks about his career from high school into his…

Back When There Was Baseball: Gary Lavelle

October 5, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Gary Lavelle. You should remember Gary as a left-handed relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (1974-1984). When you look at Gary's career stats (80-77 with an ERA of 2.93), you wonder why he gets lost in…

Talking College Football History: Scott Palmer

October 4, 2022 College Podcasts Football

Scott Palmer is our guest this week.  He was a member of the 1969 National Champion Texas Longhorn football squad, which included that famous game against Arkansas on December 6, 1969.  Scott played at Texas from 1968-1970 and had a…

Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Balboni

September 28, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Steve "Bye Bye" Balboni. Our co-host, Steve Schaaf, played in the 1977 Division II College World Series with Steve Balboni, which ads an interesting take to this podcast.…

Talking College Football History: RC Thielemann

September 27, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We go back into the old Southwest Conference this week to Fayetteville, Arkansas to interview our guest, R.C. Thielemann.  R.C. played for the Razorbacks from 1973-1976 as an offensive lineman.  His senior year ended up being Frank…

Back When There Was Baseball: George Medich

September 21, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Who was the last New York Yankees pitcher to win a game in "Old Yankee Stadium" before the refurbishment? It is our guest this week, George "Doc" Medich. Doc won the last Yankees victory in "Old Yankee Stadium" on…