Talking College Football History: Mike Archer

May 28, 2024 College Podcasts Football

Our guest this week is former LSU head coach Mike Archer. Mike played his high school football at nearby State College High School, then ventured to Miami (Fla.) for his college football experience under new head coach Fran Curci. He…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom Wise

May 27, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week we take time to talk about the Penn State career of Tom Wise.  Tom unexpectedly passed away on July 22, 2021 in Lakewood Ranch, FL.  Tom played football at Penn State from 1977-1980.  He was a defensive back…

Back When There Was Baseball: Dick Stigman

May 22, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Former MLB pitcher Dick Stigman joins us this week. Dick was a left-handed pitcher from 1954-1967. He is most remembered for his stint with the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins. Dick had a career record of 46-54 with a 4.03 ERA.…

Talking College Football History: Scott Hunter

May 21, 2024 College Podcasts Football

Do you remember the great matchup on October 4, 1969 between Alabama and Ole Miss? Lawrence Welk would not pre-empt his show, so the game had to be televised after the Lawrence Welk show. Alabama won the game 33-32 at Legion Field in Birmingham, AL…

Talking Penn State Football History: John Shaffer

May 20, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

We are privileged to have the quarterback of Penn State's last national championship team as our guest this week. John Shaffer joins us to discuss his recruitment to Penn State from Cincinnati Moeller High School…

Sports Authors Showcase: Split Season: 1981 by Jeff Katz

May 20, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Jeff Katz joins us this week to talk about his book Split Season: 1981. I read this book and discovered many things about that season and the ongoing events of the time. I was 14 years old when the strike occurred, and I…

Back When There Was Baseball: Clay Dalrymple

May 15, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Clay Dalrymple joins us this week.  Clay played in the Majors from 1960-1971 with the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles. Clay was part of the Phillies collapse in 1964 and also part of 3 World Series teams with the Orioles…

Talking College Football History: Craig Cassady

May 14, 2024 College Podcasts Football

We interview Ohio State royalty this week. We have Craig Cassady as our guest and yes, he is the son of the 1955 Heisman Trophy winner Howard "Hopalong" Cassady. Craig played at Ohio State from 1972-1975 and was a…

Talking Penn State Football History: Jim Rosecrans Tribute

May 13, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

We pay tribute to Jim Rosecrans this week. Jim passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 69. He attended Penn State and played the linebacker position from 1971-1975. Jim was banged up for a lot of his career but had a very good…

Back When There Was Baseball: Dave Pagan

May 8, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Dave Pagan joins us this week on the show and he is our first player who grew up in Canada. Dave grew up in the middle part of Saskatchewan and shares his story of how he overcame the weather and lack of baseball equipment. He played…