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In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years removed from his playing career, having retired from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. During this period, Robinson remained active in civil rights causes and business ventures. He also ventured into broadcasting, hosting a syndicated radio program called Jackie Robinson's Radio Shots produced by RCA.
This particular segment features Robinson answering questions from listeners in a Mail Bag format. The program showcased Robinson's broad interests and allowed him to engage with fans on various topics, not limited to baseball. This format provided a unique opportunity for audiences to hear Robinson's thoughts on current events, sports, and social issues, drawing from his experiences as a groundbreaking athlete and civil rights figure. The Mail Bag episodes were part of a larger series that included interviews with diverse guests from sports, entertainment, and other fields.
#JackieRobinson #BaseballLegend #RadioBroadcasting #CivilRightsIcon #Post-CareerInsights
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- 1962 MLB Standings
- Wednesday, October 3, 1962
- Attendance: 45,693
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
- Game Duration: 3:00
- Day Game, on grass
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- Radio Announcers
- George Kell
- Al Helfer
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- Starting Lineups
- 1962 San Francisco Giants
- 1 - LF - Harvey Kuenn
- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller
- 3 - RF - Felipe Alou
- 4 - CF - Willie Mays
- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda
- 6 - C - Ed Bailey
- 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport
- 8 - SS - José Pagán
- 9 - P - Juan Marichal
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- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - SS - Maury Wills
- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam
- 3 - LF - Duke Snider
- 4 - 3B - Tommy Davis
- 5 - 1B - Wally Moon
- 6 - RF - Frank Howard
- 7 - C - John Roseboro
- 8 - CF - Willie Davis
- 9 - P - Johnny Podres
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- 1962 MLB Standings
- Tuesday, October 2, 1962
- Start Time: 1:06 p.m. Local
- Attendance: 25,321
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Russ Hodges
- Lon Simmons
- Harry Caray
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- Starting Lineups
- 1962 San Francisco Giants
- 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller
- 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport
- 3 - CF - Willie Mays
- 4 - LF - Willie McCovey
- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda
- 6 - RF - Felipe Alou
- 7 - C - Tom Haller
- 8 - SS - José Pagán
- 9 - P - Jack Sanford
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- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - SS - Maury Wills
- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam
- 3 - LF - Duke Snider
- 4 - 3B - Tommy Davis
- 5 - 1B - Wally Moon
- 6 - RF - Frank Howard
- 7 - C - John Roseboro
- 8 - CF - Willie Davis
- 9 - P - Don Drysdale
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- 1962 MLB Standings
- Monday, October 1, 1962
- Attendance: 32,652
- Venue: Candlestick Park
- Game Duration: 2:39
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- Radio Announcers
- George Kell
- Al Helfer
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- Starting Lineups
- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - SS - Maury Wills
- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam
- 3 - LF - Tommy Davis
- 4 - RF - Frank Howard
- 5 - 1B - Lee Walls
- 6 - C - John Roseboro
- 7 - 3B - Andy Carey
- 8 - CF - Willie Davis
- 9 - P - Sandy Koufax
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- 1962 San Francisco Giants
- 1 - LF - Harvey Kuenn
- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller
- 3 - RF - Felipe Alou
- 4 - CF - Willie Mays
- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda
- 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport
- 7 - C - Ed Bailey
- 8 - SS - José Pagán
- 9 - P - Billy Pierce
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- Bob Feller
- Ernie Calverley
In 1966, Bob Feller was a decade removed from his playing career, having retired from the Cleveland Indians in 1956. By this time, Feller had been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was established as one of the game's legendary pitchers. His career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II.
This radio clip features Feller discussing Ernie Calverley, a name more associated with basketball than baseball. Calverley was a standout basketball player at the University of Rhode Island in the 1940s, known for his long-distance shooting ability. He briefly played professional basketball in the Basketball Association of America (a precursor to the NBA) from 1946 to 1948. Feller's comments on Calverley in 1966 likely provide an interesting cross-sport perspective, potentially touching on the early days of professional basketball or the intersection of different sports in American culture during that era.
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- Harry Wismer
- Elston Howard
In 1958, Elston Howard was in his fourth season with the New York Yankees, solidifying his role as a key player on the team. This was a standout year for Howard, as he earned his second consecutive All-Star selection and helped the Yankees win the World Series. At 29 years old, Howard was hitting his stride, batting .314 with 11 home runs and 66 RBIs in 103 games that season.
This radio interview captures Howard during a pivotal time in his career. Just three years earlier, in 1955, he had broken the color barrier for the Yankees, becoming the first African American player on the team. By 1958, Howard had established himself as a versatile player, primarily catching but also playing outfield and first base. His performance was crucial to the Yankees' success, as they clinched their fourth World Series title in five years, with Howard playing a significant role in the championship run.
#ElstonHoward #NYYankees #1958WorldSeries #BaseballIntegration #AllStarCatcher
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- 1971 NFL Standings
- Sunday Oct 24, 1971
- Stadium: Tiger Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Van Patrick
- Bob Reynolds
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- Head Coaches
- Jim Dooley
- Joe Schmidt
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- Top Players
- 1971 Chicago Bears
- QB - Bobby Douglass
- WR - George Farmer
- WR - Dick Gordon
- MLB - Dick Butkus
- LCB/RCB - Charlie Ford
- LDT - George Seals
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- 1971 Detroit Lions
- QB - Greg Landry
- FB - Steve Owens
- FB - Altie Taylor
- WR - Earl McCullouch
- WR - Chuck Hughes
- TE - Charlie Sanders
- LCB - Lem Barney
- RCB - Dick LeBeau
- MLB - Mike Lucci
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- Tuesday, October 18, 1977
- Game 6, 1977 World Series
- Attendance: 56,407
- Venue: Yankee Stadium II
- Night Game, on grass
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- Radio Announcers
- Bill White
- Win Elliot
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes
- 2 - SS - Bill Russell
- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith
- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey
- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey
- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker
- 7 - CF - Rick Monday
- 8 - C - Steve Yeager
- 9 - P - Burt Hooton
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- 1977 New York Yankees
- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers
- 2 - 2B - Willie Randolph
- 3 - C - Thurman Munson
- 4 - RF - Reggie Jackson
- 5 - 1B - Chris Chambliss
- 6 - 3B - Graig Nettles
- 7 - LF - Lou Piniella
- 8 - SS - Bucky Dent
- 9 - P - Mike Torrez
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- Jackie Robinson
- Harold Seymour
In 1960, Jackie Robinson had been retired from baseball for four years, having played his last game with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. During his post-playing career, Robinson remained active in civil rights causes and business ventures. This radio interview captures Robinson three years after his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, reflecting on his groundbreaking career and the state of baseball.Joining Robinson in this interview is Harold Seymour, a pioneering baseball historian. By 1960, Seymour had already published his influential work Baseball: The Early Years in 1960, which was the first of a three-volume series that would help establish baseball history as a serious academic field. This conversation likely touches on the historical context of Robinson's career and its impact on the game, as well as broader themes in baseball's development that Seymour was exploring in his research.#JackieRobinson #BaseballHistory #CivilRightsInSports #HaroldSeymour #Post-CareerInsights
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- ALCS Game 5
- Sunday, October 9, 1977
- Start Time: 7:15 p.m. Local
- Attendance: 41,133
- Venue: Royals Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Phil Rizzuto
- Frank Messer
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 New York Yankees
- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers
- 2 - 2B - Willie Randolph
- 3 - C - Thurman Munson
- 4 - LF - Lou Piniella
- 5 - DH - Cliff Johnson
- 6 - 3B - Graig Nettles
- 7 - 1B - Chris Chambliss
- 8 - RF - Paul Blair
- 9 - SS - Bucky Dent
- - P - Ron Guidry
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- 1977 Kansas City Royals
- 1 - SS - Freddie Patek
- 2 - LF - Hal McRae
- 3 - 3B - George Brett
- 4 - RF - Al Cowens
- 5 - CF - Amos Otis
- 6 - 1B - John Wathan
- 7 - DH - Cookie Rojas
- 8 - C - Darrell Porter
- 9 - 2B - Frank White
- - P - Paul Splittorff
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- Ryne Duren
- Harry Wismer
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In 1958, Ryne Duren was in the midst of a breakout season with the New York Yankees. This was Duren's first full year in the major leagues and he quickly established himself as one of the most intimidating relief pitchers in baseball. Known for his blazing fastball and thick glasses, Duren led the American League with 20 saves that season, posting a 2.02 ERA and striking out 87 batters in just 75 2/3 innings.
This radio interview captures Duren during his most successful year in professional baseball. At 29 years old, he had overcome years of control issues in the minor leagues to become a key part of the Yankees' bullpen. Duren's unique pitching style, which included intentionally wild warm-up pitches and a reluctance to use the bullpen gate, had already made him a fan favorite. His performance in 1958 would earn him his first of three All-Star selections and help the Yankees win the World Series against the Milwaukee Braves.
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- 1977 NFL Standings
- Sunday Oct 23, 1977
- Start Time: 1:00pm
- Stadium: Rich Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Gib Shanley
- Jim Mueller
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- Head Coaches
- Forrest Gregg
- Jim Ringo
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- Top Players
- 1977 Cleveland Browns
- QB - Brian Sipe
- RB - Greg Pruitt
- FB - Cleo Miller
- WR - Reggie Rucker
- WR - Paul Warfield
- FS - Thom Darden
- LDE - Joe Jones
- RDE - Mack Mitchell
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- 1977 Buffalo Bills
- QB - Joe Ferguson
- RB - O.J. Simpson
- WR - Bob Chandler
- TE - Reuben Gant
- FS - Tony Greene
- LCB - Mario Clark
- RG - Joe DeLamielleure
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- Saturday, October 8, 1977
- Game 4, 1977 NLCS
- Start Time: 8:30 p.m. Local
- Attendance: 64,924
- Venue: Veterans Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Ralph Kiner
- Jerry Coleman
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes
- 2 - SS - Bill Russell
- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith
- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey
- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey
- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker
- 7 - CF - Glenn Burke
- 8 - C - Steve Yeager
- 9 - P - Tommy John
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- 1977 Philadelphia Phillies
- 1 - RF - Bake McBride
- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa
- 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt
- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski
- 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner
- 6 - CF - Garry Maddox
- 7 - C - Tim McCarver
- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore
- 9 - P - Steve Carlton
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- Leo Durocher
In 1946, Leo Durocher was in his eighth season as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This year marked Durocher's return to the dugout after World War II had significantly impacted baseball rosters. The Dodgers were coming off a strong 1945 season where they finished 87-67, and expectations were high for the team's performance in 1946.
The 1946 season would prove to be Durocher's last full season with the Dodgers. Under his leadership, the team finished tied for first place with the St. Louis Cardinals, necessitating the first-ever tiebreaker playoff in Major League history. Although the Dodgers lost this playoff, Durocher's managerial skills had once again brought the team to the brink of a pennant. This interview captures Durocher at a pivotal moment in his career, just before the controversy that would lead to his suspension for the entire 1947 season.
#LeoDurocher #BrooklynDodgers #1946MLBSeason #BaseballHistory #PennantRace
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- Game 4 of ALCS
- Saturday, October 8, 1977
- Attendance: 41,135
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- Radio Announcers
- Phil Rizzuto
- Mel Allen
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 New York Yankees
- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers
- 2 - 3B - Graig Nettles
- 3 - C - Thurman Munson
- 4 - RF - Reggie Jackson
- 5 - LF - Lou Piniella
- 6 - DH - Cliff Johnson
- 7 - 1B - Chris Chambliss
- 8 - 2B - Willie Randolph
- 9 - SS - Bucky Dent
- - P - Ed Figueroa
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- 1977 Kansas City Royals
- 1 - LF - Tom Poquette
- 2 - DH - Hal McRae
- 3 - 3B - George Brett
- 4 - RF - Al Cowens
- 5 - 1B - John Mayberry
- 6 - C - Darrell Porter
- 7 - CF - Amos Otis
- 8 - SS - Freddie Patek
- 9 - 2B - Frank White
- - P - Larry Gura
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- Harry Wismer
- Frank Thomas
In 1958, Frank Thomas was having a career year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29 years old, Thomas was in his eighth season with the Pirates and was selected for his third All-Star game. That year, he hit a career-high 35 home runs, finishing second in the National League, and drove in 109 runs, both personal bests. His performance earned him a fourth-place finish in the NL MVP voting.This radio interview captures Thomas during his most productive season in the majors. By this point, he had established himself as a power-hitting outfielder and occasional infielder for the Pirates. Thomas's 1958 campaign was particularly notable as it came after several solid but unspectacular seasons, showcasing his development as a hitter and his importance to the Pirates lineup. This would be his last season with Pittsburgh before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1959.#FrankThomas #PittsburghPirates #1958MLBSeason #BaseballAllStar #PowerHitter
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- 1977 NLCS Game 3,
- Friday, October 7, 1977
- Attendance: 63,719
- Venue: Veterans Stadium
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- Radio Announcers
- Ralph Kiner
- Jerry Coleman
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes
- 2 - SS - Bill Russell
- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith
- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey
- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey
- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker
- 7 - CF - Rick Monday
- 8 - C - Steve Yeager
- 9 - P - Burt Hooton
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- 1977 Philadelphia Phillies
- 1 - RF - Bake McBride
- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa
- 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt
- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski
- 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner
- 6 - CF - Garry Maddox
- 7 - C - Bob Boone
- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore
- 9 - P - Larry Christenson
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- 1977 MLB Playoffs
- Thursday, October 6, 1977
- 1977 American League Championship Series
- Attendance: 56,230
- Venue: Yankee Stadium II
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- Radio Announcers
- Phil Rizzuto
- Frank Messer
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- Starting Lineups
- 1977 Kansas City Royals
- 1 - SS - Freddie Patek
- 2 - DH - Hal McRae
- 3 - 3B - George Brett
- 4 - RF - Al Cowens
- 5 - CF - Amos Otis
- 6 - 1B - John Mayberry
- 7 - LF - Joe Zdeb
- 8 - C - Darrell Porter
- 9 - 2B - Frank White
- - P - Andy Hassler
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- 1977 New York Yankees:
- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers
- 2 - 3B - Graig Nettles
- 3 - C - Thurman Munson
- 4 - RF - Reggie Jackson
- 5 - LF - Lou Piniella
- 6 - DH - Cliff Johnson
- 7 - 1B - Chris Chambliss
- 8 - 2B - Willie Randolph
- 9 - SS - Bucky Dent
- - P - Ron Guidry
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