Monday, Sep 24, 2007

1967 St. Louis Cardinals' Highlights

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It’s the 40th anniversary of the “El Birdos” of 1967. The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series with a hustling team. Listen to Harry Carey and Jack Buck in their prime with ’67 Cards highlights.

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Monday, Sep 17, 2007

A Conversation with Ted Barrett

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Ted Barrett is a 10-year veteran major league umpire. In this interview, Barrett talks about his career as an umpire and some of the unusual incidents that occur in his job. Barrett is also the only baseball umpire that is an ordained minister of the Gospel. Barrett talks about his unique umpire camp in Falls Creek, Oklahoma "Calling for Christ."

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Monday, Sep 10, 2007

A Tribute to Phil Rizzuto

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Phil Rizzuto played shortstop for the New York Yankees from 1941-1956 (excluding war years in the Navy) and was a broadcaster for the Yankees from 1956-1996. Nicknamed “The Scooter” due to his hustle on the field, Rizzuto played on seven World Champion Yankee teams. He won the 1950 American League Most Valuable Player Award and was named to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994. He passed away in August 2007. This show is an example of his broadcasting style as we listen to 1977 New York Yankee highlights.

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Monday, Sep 03, 2007

A Tribute to Buck O'Neil - Part 2

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Founder of the Negro Baseball League Museum, Buck O'Neil passed away in October 2006. A former player and manager in the Negro Leagues, O'Neil reached national notoriety in the 1980's Ken Burn's film "Baseball." Kansas City broadcaster Don Fortune talks with O'Neil about his life in baseball on this week's Baseball's Greatest Hits.

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