Back When There Was Baseball: Jake O’Donnell

November 22, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Who is the only person to officiate All-Star games in both MLB and the NBA? We have him as our guest this week and his name is Jake O'Donnell. Jake is more noted for his outstanding NBA officiating career (1967-1995), but we are…

Talking College Football History: Joe Steele

November 21, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We are joined this week by one of Washington's best all-time running backs.  Joe Steele takes time to share memories of his career which spanned from 1976-1979.  He is still the Huskies 5th leading rusher in total yards with 3,168 and…

Talking Penn State Football History: Herb Menhardt

November 21, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Our guest this week is legendary Penn State kicker Herb Menhardt.  Herb played for Penn State from 1976-1980 and is best known for his 54-yard field goal against North Carolina State in 1979.  He was also a great…

Sports Authors Showcase: Comeback by Ken Berry

November 20, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is former MLB outfielder Ken Berry. He wrote the book Comeback in 2020 and is here to talk about the book. "The opportunity of a lifetime presents itself to a 63-year-old former baseball…

Back When There Was Baseball: Hector Cruz

November 15, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Hector Cruz joins us this week.  Hector signed his MLB contract at age 17 in 1970.  He came from Arroyo, Puerto Rico along with brothers Jose and Tommy.  His career spanned from 1970-1982 along with playing in Japan in 1983.  Hector…

Talking College Football History: Don Moorhead

November 14, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We turn the time machine back 54 years this week to one of the greatest upsets in college football history. In 1969, the Michigan Wolverines upset the favored Ohio State Buckeyes, a Buckeye team that many considered the greatest team in college…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mike Guman and Barry Krauss

November 14, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

The 1979 Sugar Bowl was one of the greatest college football games of all time.  This game competed Alabama (#2) vs. Penn State (#1) and there was an infamous stop of Penn State's Mike Guman by Alabama's Barry…

Back When There Was Baseball: Rich Hand

November 8, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Pitcher Rich Hand is our guest this week. Rich is one of only two pitchers in MLB history that played with polio (Gary Ryerson being the other). You will enjoy Rich's stories about playing for the Alaska Goldpanners…