- 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

- 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

- Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI

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- Announcers

- Tom Hemingway

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- Coaches

- Duffy Daugherty

- Bump Elliott

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- Michigan State Spartans

- Michigan Wolverines

- 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

- 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.

- 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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