Back When There Was Baseball: Leon Roberts

by Rex Naylor on March 2, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Former MLB outfielder Leon Roberts joins us this week. Leon played in the Big Leagues from 1974-1984. He played in two domed stadiums as his home field during his career (The Astrodome in Houston and The Kingdome in…

Talking Penn State and College Football History: Benji Roland

by Rex Naylor on March 1, 2022 College Podcasts Football

This week we take a look back at Auburn football from the mid to late 1980s and their outstanding defenses. Our guest this week is Benji Roland. Benji played on the defensive line from 1985-1988. He talks about those…

Back When There Was Baseball: Rick Wise

by Rex Naylor on February 24, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

June 23, 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest achievements in not only Philadelphia Phillies, but also MLB history. Rick Wise pitched a no-hitter on that Wednesday evening in Cincinnati while…

Back When There Was Baseball: Ken Berry

by Rex Naylor on February 16, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Ken Berry joins us on the podcast this week. Ken played in the Majors from 1962-1975 and was considered one of the best defensive center fielders of that era. He won two Gold Glove Awards (1970 and 1972) and was an All-Star in 1967.…

Talking Penn State and College Football History: Conrad Graham

by Rex Naylor on February 15, 2022 College Podcasts Football

This week we take a look at a special period in Tennessee football history. This would be the years 1970-1972 with our guest, defensive back, Conrad Graham. During those three seasons, Tennessee had a record of 31-5.…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Rooker

by Rex Naylor on February 9, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

We are going back into the mid-1960s through the 1970s this week with our guest. You should remember Jim Rooker as a Pittsburgh Pirate, but he actually started in the Detroit Tigers organization as an outfielder, then converted to a…

Talking Penn State and College Football History: Walt Harris

by Rex Naylor on February 1, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We are privileged to have Coach Walt Harris as this week's guest. Coach Harris has an incredible resume, not only where he has coached, but also who he has coached with. He came to Pitt in 1997 and completely turned that program…

Talking Penn State and College Football History: Tom Banks

by Rex Naylor on January 25, 2022 College Podcasts Football

Our guest this week is Tom Banks. He played at Auburn from 1967-1969. However, you may remember him as a St. Louis Cardinal (Cardiac Cardinals). He was the center for the Cardinals from 1971-1980 and played beside Conrad Dobler and…

Back When There Was Baseball: Glenn Abbott

by Rex Naylor on January 19, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

We are joined this week by former Major League right-handed pitcher Glenn Abbott. Glenn pitched in the Big Leagues from 1973-1984. He came up in the Oakland A's organization when they won 3 straight AL West titles (1973-1975) and 2…

Talking Penn State and College Football History: Grant Teaff

by Rex Naylor on January 18, 2022 College Podcasts Football

This week we are very honored to have the winningest coach in Baylor football history. Coach Grant Teaff joins us to talk about his career and how he built Baylor into a Southwest Conference contender. Grant coached at Baylor (…