Back When There Was Baseball: Willie Lozado

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Willie Lozado joins us on the podcast this week. Willie played his high school baseball in Brooklyn, NY, then migrated to Miami Dade College. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers on December 3, 1978. Willie talks extensively…

Talking College Football History: Gerry DiNardo

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I take the time machine back to South Bend, Indiana this week. We travel back over 50 years ago to the 1973 National Championship with my guest, Gerry DiNardo. Gerry was an offensive lineman from 1972-1974 for Notre Dame. He followed his brother Larry to…

Sports Authors Showcase: Ten Cent Beer Night by Scott Jarrett

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Author Scott Jarrett joins me this week to talk about his book Ten Cent Beer Night.  Ten Cent Beer Night occurred on June 4, 1974, at Cleveland's Municipal Stadium. For the baseball enthusiasts out there, Scott does a tremendous job writing about…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: July 24

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Tim leads off with Pirates talk and the trade deadline that is upcoming in MLB. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to the last four Pirates trade deadlines. British Open recap, Penn St basketball coach Mike Rhodes speaks his mind, and LeBron James is a 76er. A…

Back When There Was Baseball: Pete LaCock

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Pete LaCock joins us this week on the podcast. Pete went to William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, CA surrounded by Hollywood stars as his father, Peter Marshall, was the host of the legendary game show Hollywood Squares. He was…

Talking College Football History: Joe Rowan

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Joe Rowan joins me on the podcast this week. Joe is an interesting story and one that I love to share. He played at Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown, PA and migrated to the Bronx, NY to play for the Fordham Rams. Fordham was a Division III school…

Back When There Was Baseball: Leo Mazzone

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We are blessed to have one of the greatest pitching coaches of all time with us this week. Leo Mazzone joins us to talk about his career as a pitching coach and how he was able to keep the Atlanta Braves in contention each year with his stable…

Talking College Football History: Brad Shearer

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Brad Shearer joins me on the podcast this week. Brad is one of the best defensive players to come out of the University of Texas. He played his high school football at Westlake High School which was a suburb of Austin. He stayed at home and started his…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: July 10

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Tim leads with some Flyers and Pens talk, then a pinch of college hoops, a touch of NBA and golf, which leads to Tim’s Time Machine. British Open picks, lots of MLB, looking at each division, a Pirates rant, and the random off topic topic.  

Back When There Was Baseball: Dave Phillips

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Do you remember the Disco Demolition Night in 1979? If so, the crew chief of that event is our guest this week. His name is Dave Phillips and he was an umpire in the American League from 1971-2002. Dave recalls that event in Comiskey Park along with his…