Musings of a Sports Fanatic: January 31

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Tim leads off with some Pirates talk and his dislike for the WBC. Then it’s on to Pens and hockey, Brooks Koepka and golf, and more. Tim’s Time Machine looks back to the end of UCLA’s 88 game win streak which leads to Tim’s college hoops segment w/ slam…

Back When There Was Baseball: Tom Murphy

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Tom Murphy joins us this week. Tom played in MLB from 1967-1979 with the California Angels, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched as a starter and a reliever. Tom was drafted out of…

Talking College Football History: Pete Cronan

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

We are privileged to have the "Voice of Boston College Eagles Football" as our guest this week. Pete Cronan played at BC for head coach Joe Yukica from 1973-1976. BC had some very nice seasons during Pete's tenure there as a linebacker. Pete was…

Sports Authors Showcase: Bring In the Right-Hander! by Jerry Reuss

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

We are privileged to have Jerry Reuss as our guest this week to discuss his book Bring In the Right-Hander!: My Twenty-Two Years in the Major Leagues. You will hear Jerry recount several stories of his playing days, which spanned four…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: January 23

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Tim leads of with Pittsburgh Penguins talk, then gets into bogus internet reports, a small apology to Mike Tomlin, and thoughts on realistic expectations for coaches. Tim’s Time Machine goes way back to the first Winter Olympics. Tim’s college basketball…

Back When There Was Baseball: John Morlan

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John Morlan is our guest this week. He played in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization from 1971-1977 with stints in the Major Leagues in 1973 and 1974. John is our first guest that was drafted 4 times before signing with the Pirates out of…

Talking College Football History: Marty Wetzel

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Marty Wetzel is our guest this week. Marty played at Tulane from 1977-1980 in the linebacker position. He had the privilege of playing in two bowl games: 1979 Liberty Bowl vs. Penn State and 1980 Hall of Fame Classic vs. Arkansas. Marty talks about…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Jan 17

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Tim can’t hide his disgust with baseball to lead things off. Then it’s some baseball, Sixers, Pens and Flyers, and college hoops including a closer look at the ACC. Tim’s Time Machine looks at the history of LIV golf which leads to some current golf talk…

Back When There Was Baseball: Skip Lockwood

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Our guest this week is former MLB pitcher Skip Lockwood. Skip signed with the Kansas City A's in 1964 for the unbelievable sum of $135,000. He started out at 3rd base and played behind Ed Charles in 1965 with the parent club. He had trouble hitting,…

Talking College Football History: Robert Alexander

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Robert Alexander passed away on June 7, 2022. We re-air this podcast in honor of him. We are privileged this week to have the 1976 National High School Player of the Year as our guest. His name is Robert Alexander. Robert was a product of…