Talking College Football History: Jimmy Burrow

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

There is no place like Nebraska and our guest this week is a former Cornhusker. Jimmy Burrow joins us on the podcast to talk about his years at Nebraska (1974/1975). I am sure you know his son, former Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, but did you…

Sports Authors Showcase: A Bird's-Eye-View: My Mostly Wonderful, Always Unforgettable Half-Century with the Philadelphia Eagles by Paul Domowitch

by Jed Donahue on  Book Football PA Sports

This episode of Sports Authors Showcase features Paul Domowitch, co-author of the book A Bird's-Eye-View: My Mostly Wonderful, Always Unforgettable Half-Century with the Philadelphia Eagles. The book was co-authored with long-time Eagles Ticket Director…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jerry Crawford

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is former National League umpire Jerry Crawford. Jerry comes from a family of officials.  His father Shag, was a Major League umpire from 1955-1975 and his brother Joey, was an NBA official from 1977-2016. Jerry started…

Talking College Football History: Jerry Pettibone

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

You may remember our guest this week for his stints as the Northern Illinois and Oregon State head coach from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s.  However, did you know he is known as one of the best recruiting coordinators in NCAA history? …

Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Kealey

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Steve Kealey joins us this week on our look Back When There Was Baseball.  Steve came out of Torrance, California in the mid-1960s where there was a boatload of talent.  He was signed by the California Angels in 1966 and made his…

Talking College Football History: Bill Mayo

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

We go down to Rocky Top this week and that only means one thing.  We are talking Tennessee football and we have one of the best offensive linemen in the school's history as our guest.  Bill Mayo joins us this week and it is only…

Back When There Was Baseball: Mike Epstein

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Mike Epstein. Mike played in the Majors from 1966-1974 with various clubs and was part of the 1972 Oakland A’s world championship team. Believe it or not, this is the 50th anniversary of that team.  He went…

Talking College Football History: Bret Stafford

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Our guest this week is former Texas quarterback Bret Stafford.  Bret played in the mid-1980s (1984-1987) and was part of the last year of the Fred Akers' regime (1986) and the start of the tenure of David McWilliams (1987).  Bret…

Back When There Was Baseball: Dave Ford

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Dave Ford joins us this week.  Dave was a 1st round draft pick in 1975 by the Baltimore Orioles.  He was one of the many hot prospects and also dominant pitchers that were a part of the Oriole organization at that time.  Listen as…

Talking College Football History: 1977 Notre Dame National Championship feat. Ted Horansky

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

With us this week is Ted Horansky, an offensive lineman from the 1977 Notre Dame national championship team.  We continue to celebrate that great 1977 college football season and are reliving the team that beat Texas in the Cotton Bowl 38-10.…