Back When There Was Baseball: Bill Melton

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

Bill Melton passed away on December 5, 2024. We are re-airing this podcast in honor of him.Who was the American League home run leader in 1971? If you do not know the answer, maybe "It is soo hot in Chicago that the third baseman is Melton" will jog…

Talking College Football History: Bruce Skinner

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

We have a special interview this week with Bruce Skinner, who was the Fiesta Bowl Executive Director from 1980-1990.  Bruce was a member of the Fiesta Bowl committee starting in 1973 and became the Executive Director in 1980.  He was…

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…

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? …

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…