Back When There Was Baseball: Jerry Crawford

November 9, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is former National League umpire Jerry Crawford. Jerry comes from a family of officials.  His father Shag, was a Major League umpire from 1955-1975 and his brother Joey, was an NBA official from 1977-2016. Jerry…

Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Kealey

November 2, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Steve Kealey joins us this week on our look Back When There Was Baseball.  Steve came out of Torrance, California in the mid-1960s where there was a boatload of talent.  He was signed by the California Angels in 1966…

Back When There Was Baseball: Mike Epstein

October 26, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Mike Epstein. Mike played in the Majors from 1966-1974 with various clubs and was part of the 1972 Oakland A’s world championship team. Believe it or not, this is the 50th anniversary of that team.  He went to…

Back When There Was Baseball: Dave Ford

October 19, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Dave Ford joins us this week.  Dave was a 1st round draft pick in 1975 by the Baltimore Orioles.  He was one of the many hot prospects and also dominant pitchers that were a part of the Oriole organization at that time.  Listen as…

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…

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.…

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…

Back When There Was Baseball: Ken Rudolph

September 14, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

This week we take a look at another catcher from the late 1960s to the late 1970s.  Ken Rudolph is our guest.  Ken played in the Majors from 1969-1977 with the Cubs, Giants, Cardinals and Orioles.  In this era of…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack DiLauro

September 7, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Who has the New York Mets' 3rd best ERA with over 50 innings pitched with the club?  His name is Jack DiLauro and he joins us this week.  Jack was a part of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" pitching staff.  He did not pitch in the postseason…