Talking College Football History: Gary Beban

by Rex Naylor on June 13, 2023 College Podcasts Football

UCLA has one Heisman Trophy winner in their history, and he is our guest this week.  Gary Beban played at UCLA from 1965-1967.  He was an integral part of the turnaround at UCLA.  From 1962-1964 the Bruins compiled a record of 10-20,…

Back When There Was Baseball: Juan Berenguer

by Rex Naylor on June 7, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Juan Berenguer, better known as Senor Smoke, El Gasolino, the Panama Express or Pancho Villa. Juan was the first Panamanian baseball player to win a World…

Talking College Football History: Chuck Reedy

by Rex Naylor on June 6, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We travel to Clemson, South Carolina this week and take the time machine back to the 1980s.  Our guest is Coach Chuck Reedy, Clemson RB coach from 1978-1985, then OC from 1986-1989.  Chuck worked one year under Charley Pell (1978),…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Brohamer

by Rex Naylor on May 31, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

We are discussing utility infielders on today's podcast. When you think of utility infielders in the 1970s era, Jack Brohamer comes to mind. Utility infielders are a special breed. They do not play every day. They are…

Sports Authors Showcase: Jake O’Donnell

by Rex Naylor on May 30, 2023 Podcasts Basketball - NBA

We have a different take on Sports Authors Showcase this week.  There hasn't been a biography written about our guest, Jake O'Donnell, but there should be.  Jake was a longtime NBA official from 1967-1995, but most people don't know…

Talking College Football History: Tom Gilburg

by Rex Naylor on May 30, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We go back to 1959 this week and relive the only National Championship in Syracuse football history.  Our guest is Tom Gilburg and he played from 1958-1960.  Tom talks about that great season and winning the Cotton Bowl, along with…

Back When There Was Baseball: Mike Garman

by Rex Naylor on May 24, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Mike Garman is our guest this week. Mike pitched in the Majors from 1969-1978 and was the 3rd overall pick out of the 1967 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Mike pitched for the Red Sox, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers and Expos in his career…

Talking College Football History: Guy McIntyre

by Rex Naylor on May 23, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We head to Athens, Georgia this week and go back to the early 1980s.  Our guest is Guy McIntyre, former Georgia offensive lineman (1979-1983).  This is what we call Georgia's "Heyday" in their college football history.  Georgia won…

Back When There Was Baseball: Joe Sambito

by Rex Naylor on May 18, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

We are privileged to speak with pitcher Joe Sambito this week. Joe took part in two of the best League Championship series in history (1980 NLCS Phillies/Astros and 1986 ALCS Angels/Red Sox). He became a left-handed short relief…

Talking College Football History: Bob Christian

by Rex Naylor on May 16, 2023 College Podcasts Football

Bob Christian joins us this week on the podcast.  You should remember Bob as a fullback in the NFL for 11 years with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.  He was part of the "Dirty Birds" team that made the Super…