Back When There Was Baseball: Bob Oldis
We are blessed to have Bob Oldis join us this week on the podcast. Bob signed his first Major League contract in 1949 with the old Washington Senators franchise. Bob also played in the 1960 World Series and appeared in game 4…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Heidemann
Jack Heidemann joins us this week. Jack started his career at the age of 17 in the minor leagues and made his major league debut at the age of 19 in 1969 with the Cleveland Indians. But unfortunately Uncle Sam called and Jack had to…
Back When There Was Baseball: Ron Brand
Who caught the first pitch in the Houston Astrodome? He is our guest this week, Ron Brand. The infamous game was on April 9, 1965 and was an exhibition against the New York Yankees. Ron started out with the Pirates before Houston…
Back When There Was Baseball: Gary Waslewski
Gary Waslewski joins us on the podcast this week. Gary was a World Series starting pitcher 55 years ago. He started Game 6 of the 1967 World Series against the Cardinals' Dick Hughes. The Red Sox won Game 6, but Bob Gibson won Game 7 to…
Back When There Was Baseball: Larry Hardy
Larry Hardy joins us on the podcast this week. Larry played from 1970-1979 with the Padres and Astros. Larry was called up to the Majors in 1974 with San Diego and ended the season with the rookie record for appearances by a pitcher with 76.…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Gosger
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…
Back When There Was Baseball: Sam McDowell
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…
Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Hiatt
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…
Back When There Was Baseball: Rod Gaspar
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…
