Talking College Football History: Rick Upchurch
by on December 19, 2023
We have a great story this week with our guest Rick Upchurch. You should remember his NFL accomplishments with the Denver Broncos from 1975-1983. He is in the Denver Broncos Hall of Fame and on their 50th Anniversary team. But did…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: December 15
by on December 15, 2023
Tim is disgusted with baseball and has a lot to say about it. From Shohei’s 700 mill to deferred salaries to no salary cap, Tim hates it all. The Time Machine goes back to 1966 to show the difference in salaries. On the docket is more baseball, Pens…
Back When There Was Baseball: Bump Wills
by on December 13, 2023
Bump Wills joins us on the podcast this week. Bump is the son of Maury Wills and had a successful career along with his father. Bump signed his MLB contract with the Texas Rangers after playing for Bobby Winkles at Arizona State. …
Talking College Football History: Greg Hare
by on December 12, 2023
Who was the Ohio State quarterback sandwiched between Rex Kern and Cornelius Greene? His name is Greg Hare and we have him as our guest this week on the podcast. Greg graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: December 7
by on December 7, 2023
Tim discusses why the NFL still has a stronghold on viewers despite a lackluster product on the field in his main musing. The Time Machine goes back to 1992 and Barry Bonds exit from Pittsburgh. On the Docket has Jim Leyland to the HOF, Dave Parker…
Back When There Was Baseball: Gary Ryerson
by on December 6, 2023
There are two MLB pitchers that were inflicted with polio that we know of. We had Rich Hand on this podcast a few weeks ago and now we have the second, Gary Ryerson. Gary talks about pitching with polio and doing so…
Talking College Football History: Darrell Thompson
by on December 5, 2023
We are blessed to have one of the best running backs in Minnesota Golden Gopher history as our guest this week. Darrell Thompson played from 1986-1989 under head coach John Gutekunst who had taken over for Lou Holtz. Darrell is…
Sports Authors Showcase: Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot by Kelly Park
by on December 4, 2023
Kelly Park is featured this week as he discusses his book Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot. Listen to the interview Rex conducted with Kelly as he discusses his experiences with the Major…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: November 30
by on November 30, 2023
Tim muses about the upcoming MLB winter meetings and whether the Pirates will be active and what they should be doing. Tim’s Time Machine takes you back to 1986 for what Tim thinks is the best offseason move the Pirates made in his lifetime. On the…
Back When There Was Baseball: 1975 World Series
by on November 30, 2023
What a better way to celebrate baseball than to revisit the 1975 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. With us is Pat Darcy. Pat was on the mound when Carlton Fisk hit his infamous home run in Game 6 of this…
