Talking College Football History: Jim Swift
by on July 12, 2022
We talk Iowa football this week. Back to the Bob Commings and Hayden Fry days with our guest Jim Swift. Jim was a tight end with Iowa from 1976-1979. He was part of the ending of the Bob Commings era and the start…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Gosger
by on July 7, 2022
Jim Gosger joins us this week. Jim played from 1963-1974 with the Red Sox, Kansas City/Oakland A's, New York Mets and Montreal Expos. He had the privilege to play for several managers including Johnny Pesky, Alvin…
Talking College Football History: Alvin Bresler
by on July 5, 2022
Our guest this week is Alvin Bresler. Alvin played at Auburn under legendary coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan from 1968-1970. He teamed at wideout with Terry Beasley and caught passes from Heisman Trophy winner Pat…
Back When There Was Baseball: Sam McDowell
by on June 30, 2022
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…
Talking College Football History: Dan McCarney
by on June 28, 2022
Coach Dan McCarney is our guest this week. Dan played football at Iowa and started his coaching career there. He was part of that legendary staff under Hayden Fry in 1981 that included Kirk Ferentz, Bob Stoops, Bill…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Hiatt
by on June 22, 2022
This week's guest is Jack Hiatt. Jack was a Major League catcher for 9 seasons, mainly with the San Francisco Giants. Jack broke into the Majors for the Los Angeles Angels in 1964. The Angels were in their 3rd…
Talking College Football History: Joe DeLamielleure
by on June 21, 2022
We have our first NFL Hall of Famer as our guest this week. He also may be the best player in Michigan State history. Joe DeLamielleure joins us to discuss his Michigan State career (1970-1972) and also his stellar…
Back When There Was Baseball: Rod Gaspar
by on June 15, 2022
We look back at the 1969 "Miracle Mets" this week with our guest Rod Gaspar. Rod was the starting right fielder at the beginning of the season replacing Art Shamsky who was injured. The Mets were 5 games behind the…
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: Ron Reed
by on June 8, 2022
Our guest this week is Ron Reed. Ron is one of only 13 athletes to play in the NBA and also Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Pistons for 3 years, coming out of Notre Dame, before deciding to focus on…
