Episodes
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Episode #64 (12/8/16): Mike Haynes
The top shutdown cornerbacks in recent NFL history include Richard Sherman, Josh Norman, Derrelle Revis and, going further back, Rod Woodson and Deion Sanders. But during the late 1970s and 1980s, that distinction was bestowed upon Mike Haynes, who earned nine trips to the Pro Bowl, would be…
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Episode #63 (11/23/16): Mike Freeman
There were plenty of highs and lows in the life of Ken Stabler, and Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman has chronicled it all in his new book entitled "Snake." Stabler spent most of his NFL career quarterbacking the Oakland Raiders and was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in...
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Episode #62 (11/11/16): Roland Lazenby
The accomplished author of many acclaimed basketball books has delved into the story of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with his new book "Showboat." Our discussion ranges from Kobe’s youth in Italy following his father’s professional basketball career, how he evolved during his NBA playing...
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Episode #61 (10/27/16): Jeff Pearlman
New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman has written about such superstars as Walter Payton, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens. Now, he’s tackled another great sports figure with his book on a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback – entitled "Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic…
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Episode #60 (10/20/16): Tom Heinsohn
A key member of the Boston Celtics dynasty during the 1950s and 60s, Heinsohn would win the 1957 Rookie of the year, become a six time All-Star, and was a part of eight championship teams. He’d win two more titles as head coach, and is one of a select few to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial...
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Episode #59 (10/6/16): Mike Pereira
As a Rules Analyst on Fox Sports’ football broadcasts, Mike Pereira makes sense out of the confusing. The former Vice President of Officiating for the National Football League is marking his seventh season in this role that has transformed sports television. Now, he’s an author of “After Further...
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Episode #58 (9/29/16): Dr. Dick Barnett
His famous “fall back baby” jumper was instrumental in Dick Barnett becoming a three-time All-American, helping lead Tennessee State to three consecutive NAIA championships, and averaging nearly 16 points per game over 14 NBA seasons. He was a part of five NBA Finals – including both…
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Episode #57 (6/9/16): 1976 NBA Finals Game 5
In basketball history, it's still regarded as "The Greatest Game Ever Played." On June 4, 1976, the fifth game of that year's NBA Finals had it all…and then some. This triple-overtime epic featured countless heroic plays, brilliant execution, controversy, a premature court-storming, as well as a...
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Episode #56 (5/25/16): Mario Andretti
The name ‘Andretti’ is forever synonymous with racing excellence. Mario forged an unmatched legacy that continues to this day. Having won – among countless other accomplishments – the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500 and the Formula One World Championship, he’s the only man to achieve this...
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Episode #55 (5/18/16): Tim Shanahan
By 1975, Muhammad Ali had ascended to world icon status and, arguably, the most recognizable figure of that day. Ali’s magnetism drew the attention of many, including Tim Shanahan. Soon after they first met, this relationship evolved into morning runs together, which then developed into a close...
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Episode #54 (5/10/16): Bobby Rahal
The Indianapolis 500 can produce spectacular highs and devastating lows – a gamut of emotions that make it one of the best one-day sporting events. For Bobby Rahal, the 1986 edition proved to be his greatest moment in a successful career. With a dramatic pass in the final laps, he earned an...
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Episode #53 (4/20/16): Shannon Miller
No gymnast in U.S. history has had a more decorated career. Shannon Miller came onto the world stage at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where she earned three bronze medals and two silvers. Gold would come four years later in Atlanta, in the form of an individual honor on the balance beam and…
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Episode #52 (4/7/16): Ken Burns
Jackie Robinson’s legacy as a Hall of Fame player and a civil rights pioneer is one that will endure forever. His breaking of the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in April 1947 makes him the most significant figure in the history of our national pastime. But there’s much more to the story,...
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Episode #51 (4/7/16): Jack Nicklaus II
Golf’s greatest player on golf’s grandest stage is sure to create a memorable occasion. But the final round of the 1986 Masters took it a step further. That’s because Jack Nicklaus, at age 46 and thought to be finished as a serious contender, once more reached back and displayed the talents that...
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Episode #50 (3/31/16): Ed Pinckney
In the 1985 NCAA Championship, David prevailed over Goliath. Georgetown appeared invincible – seemingly on its way to a second straight national title. But that didn’t faze the underdogs from Villanova, a Big East rival who had endured two close losses to the Hoyas during the regular season.…
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Episode #49 (3/24/16): Erik Sherman
Through their supremacy on the field and their escapades off of it, the 1986 New York Mets remain one of the Big Apple’s most memorable teams – not to mention one of the best. With an entertainment value worthy of the Broadway stage, much has been written about that season itself – as well the...
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Episode #48 (3/16/16): Quinn Buckner
It’s one of the true rarities in team sports: perfection. For men’s college basketball, the last group to achieve this feat was Indiana University – 40 years ago. The starting guard and co-captain of that revered 1976 squad recalls the close calls encountered on the road to 32-0, how the team of...
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Episode #47 (3/8/16): 1966 Texas Western
When the final buzzer sounded on the 1966 NCAA Championship between Texas Western and Kentucky little did anyone in attendance at Cole Field House in College Park, Md know the impact of the Miners’ 72-65 victory. Don Haskins’ team – and its five African-American starters – beat Adolph Rupp’s...
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Episode #46 (2/23/16): Jack Ham
No defense in NFL history ever enjoyed more sustained greatness than Pittsburgh’s famed “Steel Curtain.” This group played a major role in the Steelers winning four Super Bowls over a six-year span and featured four eventual Hall of Famers. Among this collection of stars was Ham, the premiere...
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Episode #45 (2/16/16): Howard Megdal
The St. Louis Cardinals have set the standard that all other MLB clubs aspire to match. Over the past 16 seasons, they have reached the postseason 12 times, won four NL pennants and two World Series. And thanks to a farm system that is as deep as any other, they don’t seem to be letting up any…
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Episode #44 (2/2/16): Bill Curry
His is a football life that has taken him to some of the sport's premier locations – from Green Bay to Baltimore to Tuscaloosa. He’s played for a trio of Hall of Fame coaches and was a starter in three of the first five Super Bowls – including the two that were most responsible for laying the...
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Episode #43 (1/14/16): Fred Claire
The former Dodgers general manager talks about how his background in journalism led to him starting out as a public relations executive, the critical moves that helped win the 1988 World Series, a trade he still regrets, and how the blockbuster deal that moved Mike Piazza out of Los Angeles in…
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Episode #42 (1/8/16): Joe Posnanski
The nationally-recognized writer is back for a second straight year on the show to discuss all things Hall of Fame – including the recent voting results, the legacies of Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza, as well as a preview of what’s to come for 2017. Audio courtesy of MLB Network, “The Dan…
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Episode #41 (11/11/15): Charles Fountain
Joe Jackson, Lefty Williams, Happy Felsch, Buck Weaver, Swede Risberg, Chick Gandil, Eddie Cicotte, Fred McMullin. Eight names forever linked in baseball infamy. They, of course, are the members of the Chicago White Sox who received lifetime banishment from baseball for conspiring to throw the…
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Episode #40 (10/29/15): 1975 World Series, Part 2
The excitement of the first five games of the 1975 World Series was nothing compared to what took place over the final two. On October 21, Fenway Park played host to arguably the greatest game in World Series history – a four hour, 12-inning classic that ended with Carlton Fisk’s unforgettable…
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Episode #39 (10/21/15): 1975 World Series, Part 1
It wasn’t just one of the best-played World Series of all-time; it probably was the most impactful. Millions around the country were witness to a true Fall classic 40 years ago – a showdown between two talent-laden clubs that was taken to its limit. Providing first-hand accounts from this series...
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Episode #38 (10/6/15): Frank Tanana
The story of Frank Tanana's major league career can be divided into two acts. He quickly rose to stardom with the California Angels as a strikeout pitcher – fanning as many as 269 in 1975. But a shoulder injury in 1979 necessitated a wholesale alteration to his throwing style. Tanana eventually...
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Episode #37 (9/24/15): Bob Wolff
The 56-game hitting streak for Joe DiMaggio. Cal Ripken’s 2,632 consecutive games played. Cy Young’s 511 victories. All are baseball records which will never be surpassed. Bob Wolff also holds an unbreakable record. Covering everything from the National Football League to the Westminster Dog…
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Episode #36 (9/15/15): Rick Dempsey
In a career that covered 24 seasons and four decades, Rick Dempsey possessed endearing qualities as both a durable catcher and a unique personality. Our lineup of topics discussed with Rick includes: -His relationship with his Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver -How the World Series loss in...
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Episode #35 (8/31/15): Dick Groat
The 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates, as he put it, were a team of destiny. Dick Groat, the National League’s Most Valuable Player that season, was one of many key contributors who led the Bucs to their first title in 35 years – culminating in the unforgettable Game 7 bottom-of-the-ninth home run off the...
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Episode #34 (8/19/15): Heather Quinlan
The 1986 Mets didn’t just dominate the major league competition. They ruled New York City in a way that hasn’t been matched since. Filmmaker Heather Quinlan is in the late stages of developing a documentary on this team that won 108 games with brash and bravado and would go on to capture the…
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Episode #33 (8/10/15): Lindsay Berra
The list of accomplishments in the storied life of Lawrence Peter Berra is just about as long as the many endearing and humorous quotes that will forever make him the indelible Yogi. But there could very well be one more honor headed his way in the near future. Thanks to a petition initiated by…
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Episode #32 (7/30/15): Frank Viola
There was plenty to talk about with the veteran of 15 big league seasons and 176 wins – from his college days at St. John’s to the grand stage of the World Series to coaching some of the top young arms of the New York Mets’ minor league system – and “Sweet Music” was happy to oblige. Among the...
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Episode #31 (7/23/15): Jeff Idelson
The Hall of Fame Induction ceremony isn’t just a special time for those honored. It’s a focal point of the baseball calendar – when the sport has its eyes on Cooperstown and when many fans of the game make the trek to the tiny village in upstate New York. But, in fact, the National Baseball Hall…
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Episode #29 (7/7/15): Tom Verducci
Having earned plaudits as one of baseball's best and most respected journalists, Tom Verducci embarks on his second turn as an All-Star Game color analyst for FOX. Here's a lineup of some of the topics discussed: -The 1970 All-Star Game, which also took place in Cincinnati, and showcased the...
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Episode #28 (6/29/15): Tony Perez
One of the stars who powered the Big Red Machine, Tony Perez' standout years in Cincinnati earned him a ticket to the Hall of Fame. In total, he played 23 seasons with the Reds, Red Sox, Expos and Phillies. Among the topics discussed: -How those who have recently made the daunting journey from…
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Episode #27 (6/18/15): J.R. Richard
From the high of being an All-Star starting pitcher to the low of homelessness, J.R. Richard has experienced both extremes. By 1980, he had established himself as the most intimidating pitcher in the game – coming off of two consecutive 300-plus strikeout seasons and helping lead the Houston…
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Episode #26 (6/11/15): Bill Lee
In a straight-laced sport such as baseball, Bill Lee – better known as “Spaceman” – was a distinctive personality. Through 14 big league seasons and 119 victories, he was as crafty on the mound as he was opinionated off of it. But Lee has defied age by pitching competitively into his late 60s.…
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Episode #25 (6/1/15): Carl Erskine
Jackie, Pee Wee, Duke, Campanella, and Hodges – names that still resonate strongly in the borough of Brooklyn and make up one of the most indelible teams in baseball history. Another name that will long be remembered is Carl Erskine, a right-hander who threw two no-hitters, won 20 games in 1953,...
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Episode #24 (5/21/15): Jeff Katz
From the Dave Winfield sweepstakes to Fernandomania, Pete Rose’s National League hit record to the comeback Dodgers ultimately capturing the World Series, the 1981 season -- and the winter that preceded it -- wasn’t lacking for storylines. But the biggest news was about the games that weren’t...
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Episode #23 (5/14/15): Jimmy Wynn
He was not your prototypical power hitter. Yet Jimmy Wynn slugged 20 or more home runs eight times during his 15-year career. Seven of those seasons were while wearing the colors of the Houston Astros – and dealing with the pitcher-friendly dimensions of the Astrodome. But the “Eighth Wonder of…
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Episode #22 (5/7/15): Jim Kaat
Once an established pitcher and now a respected broadcaster, Jim Kaat has been one of baseball's finest representatives. Soon after his 25-year playing career ended, Kaat seamlessly transitioned from sporting a glove to using a microphone. He's been a lead color analyst on MLB Network since 2009....
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Episode #21 (4/27/15): Bill Pennington
Trying to describe Billy Martin in one word is no easy task. Belligerent, mercurial, intelligent, aggressive, confusing, and insightful would all qualify. Because of that, he can best be remembered as a complex character. Bill Pennington’s new book, "Billy Martin: Baseball’s Flawed Genius",...
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Episode #20 (4/16/15): Jim Abbott
Some players deal with obstacles on their road to achieving Major League status. But Jim Abbott is in a class all his own. As has been well documented over the years, Abbott was born without a right hand. Nonetheless, he pursued baseball – despite a steepened learning curve. He would be more than...
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Episode #19 (4/9/15): Julia Ruth Stevens
Babe Ruth’s legacy is eternal. That statement holds true some 80 years after he played his final big league game. From a stellar pitching record with the Boston Red Sox to an unbelievable home run-hitting ability that had been unseen before, Ruth’s career leaves little doubt as to who is…
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Episode #18 (3/31/15): Jerry Reuss
The average Major League Baseball career today lasts 5.6 years. Jerry Reuss had nearly four times that length. During his 22 seasons, this left-handed starting pitcher won 220 games, played on seven different teams and earned a World Series ring as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981 –…
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Episode #17 (3/23/15): Terry Lukemire
There’s no denying Pete Rose’s place among the greatest and most passionate players the game has ever seen. However, the man with the most hits in baseball history is still without a Hall of Fame plaque. That doesn’t do much to suppress the outpouring of support from his legions of fans –…
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Episode #16 (3/12/15): Phil Wood
The national pastime in our nation’s capital is a perfect match. But it wasn’t too long ago that baseball was absent from Washington D.C. – a 33-year break, to be specific. Then came the Washington Nationals nearly ten years ago. It was a much-anticipated moment for the city – especially for...
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Episode #15 (3/3/15): Fred Lynn
As the first player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season, Lynn helped lead the Boston Red Sox to the 1975 American League pennant and into a classic World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. He made the All-Star Game nine times and had a penchant…
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Episode #14 (2/19/15): Ann Hornaday
It’s only appropriate that we talk baseball movies with the Academy Awards upcoming. The Washington Post movie critic provides her take on some of the noteworthy films – such as Field of Dreams, Pride of the Yankees, Moneyball and Eight Men Out. Photo from Orion Pictures/Bull Durham Audio clips...
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