EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 28 MIN
Spahn vs. Marichal in the Thunderdome
from Clear the Field Podcast · host Paul Jackson and Ted Walker
In 1963, pitching was different, but even by those standards, this game was completely ridiculous.Episode Highlights:- The indignities of 42 (the age).- A clown car of legends pulls up to Candlestick Park.- Extra innings? No problem for these starters.- The atmospheric adventures of the old ballpark off San Francisco Bay.- Willie Mays “takes care” of his pitcher (and the wind-burned crowd).- Two great pitchers compare ailments and exchange stretching tips.Support UsIf you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts Spotify RSSGive a Rating, Like, or RestackIf you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us.Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it.EmailIf you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at [email protected]. Gentle corrections are also welcome.Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode.On Social MediaPaul: Substack Instagram FacebookTed: SubstackOriginal Research and Writing: Paul JacksonProduction and Music: Ted WalkerDesign: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe
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