Talking College Football History: Derrick Ramsey
by on June 14, 2022
This week we continue looking back to the 45th anniversary of the 1977 college football season with our guest Derrick Ramsey. The 1977 season had one undefeated team and 7 one-loss teams heading into the bowl season…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jon Matlack
by on May 26, 2022
Our guest this week on Back When There Was Baseball is the 1972 National League Rookie of the Year, pitcher Jon Matlack. Jon was a member of the 1973 New York Mets which made it to the World Series. He started four games in…
Talking Penn State and College Football History: Tom Wise
by on April 19, 2022
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…
Sports Authors Showcase: On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball by Mark Littell
by on April 18, 2022
This week I review the book On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball written by former MLB pitcher Mark Littell. Mark joins me on the podcast to discuss some of the ideas and experiences he shares in the book. …
Talking Penn State and College Football History: Steve Smith Tribute
by on February 8, 2022
Steve Smith passed away on November 20, 2021 from a lengthy battle with ALS. He was a fullback on Penn State's 1986 national championship team where he and Tim Manoa shared time. Steve played at Penn State from 1983-1986 and also in…
Talking Penn State and College Football History: Ross Browner
by on January 10, 2022
When you talk about the greatest college defensive players in history, Ross Browner has to come to mind. Ross played at Notre Dame (1973, 1975-1977) and also with the Cincinnati Bengals (1978-1986). Ross Browner was privileged to be a…
Talking Penn State and College Football History: Rich Milot
by on October 4, 2021
Our hearts are heavy this week as we honor Penn State LB/HERO Rich Milot. Rich unexpectedly passed away on August 13 at the age of 64 and some of his teammates are joining us this week to pay tribute (Chuck Fusina, Bob Bassett, Lance…
Talking Penn State and College Football History: Peter Tom Willis
by on August 27, 2021
We celebrate those great Florida State teams of the late 1980s this week. Our guest only started one year at quarterback, but what a year it was. In 1989, Peter Tom Willis led the FSU Seminoles to a…
Back When There Was Baseball: Paul Hartzell
by on August 17, 2021
We have a Pennsylvania player today, but not one who played for the Philadelphia Phillies or Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul Hartzell played high school baseball for Central Columbia High School near Bloomsburg, PA, then…
Back When There Was Baseball: Sam McDowell
by on August 7, 2021
We are privileged to speak with "Sudden" Sam McDowell this week on Back When There Was Baseball. Sam had a storied career, pitching from 1961-1975 in both the American and National Leagues. He was part of one of the greatest…
