Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Gosger

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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 Dark, Gil Hodges, Gene Mauch…

Talking College Football History: Alvin Bresler

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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 Sullivan.  He also had a…

Back When There Was Baseball: Sam McDowell

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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 pitching staffs in the…

Talking College Football History: Dan McCarney

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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 Snyder, Barry Alvarez…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Hiatt

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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 season as an expansion…

Talking College Football History: Joe DeLamielleure

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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 NFL career, which included blocking for…

Back When There Was Baseball: Rod Gaspar

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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 NL East leading Chicago…

Rex Naylor Jr.

by Rex Naylor on  The Forgotten Seasons

Jed Donahue sits down with author James Rex Naylor Jr. to talk about his new book The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978 and one of the greatest Penn State teams of all-time. Listen for inside stories on the games, players, and…

Mike Guman

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Jed Donahue and author Rex Naylor, Jr. discuss The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978 with former Penn State player Mike Guman.

Bernie Shalvey

by Rex Naylor on  The Forgotten Seasons

Jed Donahue talks with Bernie Shalvey about The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 197-1978 written by Rex Naylor, Jr. Shalvey talks about Penn State's incredible run leading up to the 1979 Sugar Bowl, their heartbreaking loss to Alabama, and some…