Back When There Was Baseball: Tom Carroll
Our guest this week is Tom Carroll who played most of his career in the Cincinnati Reds system. Tom was a 6th round draft choice in 1970 out of North Allegheny High School in Wexford, PA. He worked his way up the ladder as a pitcher…
Talking College Football History: Rick Fenlaw
I welcome Rick Fenlaw as my guest this week. Rick was a linebacker at Texas from 1972-1976. He came to Texas the first year Freshmen were eligible to play and the Longhorns played in the Cotton Bowl in 1972 and 1973. Texas played in the Gator Bowl in…
Talking Penn State Football History: John Quinn
Our guest this week is John Quinn. John was a standout defensive lineman who played on a string of the most successful Penn State teams in history. He was a member of the 1972-1975 teams and played with outstanding defensive linemen such as Randy…
Back When There Was Baseball: Art Kusnyer
Art Kusnyer joins us this week. Art was a catcher and bounced around the Minor/Major Leagues from 1966-1979 with the Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals. He was a valuable part of a ball club as he knew how to…
Talking College Football History: Tom Klaban
I take the time machine back to Columbus, Ohio in the early to mid-1970s this week with my guest Tom Klaban. Tom kicked for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1972-1975, but his story before this is unbelievable. He escaped the Iron Curtain as a kid and his…
Talking Penn State Football History: Matt Millen
I am privileged to host Matt Millen this week. Matt played at Penn State from 1976-1979 coming out of Whitehall High School. He was a First Team All-American in 1978 and was part of those great teams in 1977-1978 (22-2 record). He played on one of the…
Back When There Was Baseball: Nancy Finley
We are celebrating the Oakland A's dynasty (1972-1974) this week with our guest Nancy Finley. The A's won the World Series 3 consecutive years (1972-1974) and Nancy was a part of these seasons. Nancy is the daughter of GM Carl Finley and…
Talking College Football History: Rutgers Football feat. Bert Kosup
We focus on the last Rutgers undefeated season (1976) this week. Rutgers also ended that year on an 18-game winning streak. Bert Kosup, the quarterback in 1976, is with us this week. This was also the start of the transition of Rutgers…
Talking Penn State Football History: Keith Karpinski
I revisit the 1986 National Championship and surrounding years with my guest Keith Karpinski. Keith came to Penn State from De La Salle Collegiate High School in Detroit, MI. Keith talks about how he escaped the grasp of Bo Schembechler of Michigan and…
