Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

From 1901 to 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates established themselves as one of baseball’s most tradition-rich franchises, with periods of dominance, iconic players, and influential managers helping shape the team’s identity through the first six decades of the 20th century.

- 1970 MLB Standings - Thursday, April 30, 1970 - Attendance: 5,149 - Venue: Candlestick Park - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy - - Starting Lineups - 1970 New York Mets - 1 - CF - Tommie Agee - 2 - SS - Bud Harrelson - 3 - LF - Cleon Jones - 4 - 1B - Donn Clendenon - 5 - RF - Ron Swoboda - 6 - 3B - Joe Foy - 7 - 2B - Al Weis - 8 - C - Duffy Dyer - 9 - P - Nolan Ryan -...

- 1968 MLB Standings - Sunday, April 28, 1968 - Start Time: 2:06 p.m. Local - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Jerry Coleman - Phil Rizzuto - Frank Messer - - Starting Lineups - 1968 Detroit Tigers - 1 - 2B - Dick McAuliffe - 2 - CF - Mickey Stanley - 3 - RF - Al Kaline - 4 - C - Bill Freehan - 5 - 1B - Norm Cash - 6 - LF - Jim Northrup - 7 - 3B - Don Wert - 8 - SS - Ray Oyler - 9 -...

The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies delivered the most celebrated season in franchise history to that point, capturing their first-ever World Series title after nearly a century of trying. Managed by Dallas Green, the team combined veteran leadership, clutch hitting, and a deep pitching staff to finish 91–71 and win the National League East in a tightly contested race. Mike Schmidt led the charge with...

- 1950 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 22, 1950 - Attendance: 19,067 - Venue: Ebbets Field - - Radio Announcers - Red Barber - Connie Desmond - - Managers - Leo Durocher - Burt Shotton - - Starting Lineups - 1950 New York Giants - 1 - 2B - Eddie Stanky - 2 - LF - Whitey Lockman - 3 - 3B - Hank Thompson - 4 - RF - Don Mueller - 5 - CF - Bobby Thomson - 6 - SS - Al Dark - 7 - 1B - Jack Harshman - 8...

- 1960 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 23, 1960 - Attendance: 9,659 - Venue: Municipal Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Jack Buck - Carl Erskine - - Managers - Joe Gordon - Bob Elliott - - Starting Lineups - 1960 Cleveland Indians - 1 - 2B - Johnny Temple - 2 - CF - Jim Piersall - 3 - RF - Walt Bond - 4 - LF - Tito Francona - 5 - C - Russ Nixon - 6 - 1B - Vic Power - 7 - SS - Woodie Held - 8 - 3B -...

- Monday, April 12, 1971 - Attendance: 15,407 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - - Managers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ - Leo Durocher - Walt Alston - - Starting Lineups ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ - 1971 Chicago Cubs - 1 - SS - Don Kessinger - 2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert - 3 - LF - Billy Williams - 4 - 3B - Ron Santo - 5 - 1B - Joe Pepitone - 6 - RF - Johnny Callison -...

- 1966 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 12, 1966 - Attendance: 21,658 - Venue: Metropolitan Stadium - Radio Announcers - Monte Moore - Lynn Ferris - - Starting Lineups - 1966 Kansas City Athletics - 1 - CF - José Tartabull - 2 - RF - Mike Hershberger - 3 - SS - Wayne Causey - 4 - C - Billy Bryan - 5 - 1B - Ken Harrelson - 6 - LF - Larry Stahl - 7 - 2B - Dick Green - 8 - 3B - Ed Charles - 9 - P - Cat...

The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, known as the Big Red Machine, were at the height of their dominance and delivered one of the most iconic seasons in baseball history. Managed by Sparky Anderson, the team finished with a 108–54 record, cruising to the National League West title and eventually capturing the World Series crownThe roster was loaded with star power, including Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Ben...

- 1964 MLB Standings - April 1, 1964 - Portsmouth, Virginia - - Radio Announcers - Bob Murphy - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - - Managers - Casey Stengel - Hank Bauer - - Top Players - 1974 New York Mets - RF - Joe Christopher - 2B - Ron Hunt - 1B - Ed Kranepool - C - Jesse Gonder - CF - Jim Hickman - 3B - Charley Smith - LF - George Altman - 2B-CF - Rod Kanehl - SS - Roy McMillan - - 1974 Baltimo...

- Earl Gillespie - Blaine Walsh The Milwaukee Braves of the 1950s were one of the National League’s most formidable and exciting teams, known for their powerful lineup, dominant pitching, and passionate fan base. After relocating from Boston to Milwaukee in 1953, the franchise quickly became a central force in the leagueThe move sparked a surge in attendance, with fans packing County Stadium and g...

The 1936 Chicago City Series was another chapter in the long-standing Cubs-White Sox rivalry, which had defined the city’s baseball landscape for decades. The Cubs entered the series fresh off a fourth-place finish in the National League, while the White Sox, though a middle-of-the-pack team in the American League, had the edge when it came to these intra-city showdowns. The South Siders had domin...

- 1950 MLB Standings - Game 4, 1950 World Series - Saturday, October 7, 1950 - Attendance: 68,098 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Mel Allen - Gene Kelly - - Starting Lineups - 1950 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus - 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn - 3 - 3B - Willie Jones - 4 - RF - Del Ennis - 5 - LF - Dick Sisler - 6 - SS - Granny Hamner - 7 - C - Andy Seminick - 8 - 2B - M...

- 1950 MLB Standings - Game 3, 1950 World Series - Friday, October 6, 1950 - Attendance: 64,505 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Mel Allen - Gene Kelly - - Starting Lineups - 1950 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus - 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn - 3 - 3B - Willie Jones - 4 - RF - Del Ennis - 5 - LF - Dick Sisler - 6 - SS - Granny Hamner - 7 - C - Andy Seminick - 8 - 2B - Mik...

- 1950 MLB Standings - Game 2, 1950 World Series - Thursday, October 5, 1950 - Attendance: 32,660 - Venue: Shibe Park - - Radio Announcers - Mel Allen - Gene Kelly - - Starting Lineups - 1950 New York Yankees - 1 - LF - Gene Woodling - 2 - SS - Phil Rizzuto - 3 - C - Yogi Berra - 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio - 5 - 1B - Johnny Mize - 6 - 3B - Bobby Brown - 7 - RF - Hank Bauer - 8 - 2B - Jerry Coleman - 9...

- 1950 MLB Standings - Game 1, 1950 World Series - Wednesday, October 4, 1950 - Attendance: 30,746 - Venue: Shibe Park - Radio Announcers - Mel Allen - Gene Kelly - - Starting Lineups - 1950 New York Yankees - 1 - LF - Gene Woodling - 2 - SS - Phil Rizzuto - 3 - C - Yogi Berra - 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio - 5 - 1B - Johnny Mize - 6 - 3B - Bobby Brown - 7 - RF - Hank Bauer - 8 - 2B - Jerry Coleman - 9 -...

- 1974 NFL Standings - Sunday Dec 15, 1974 - Start Time: 2:00pm - Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) - - Radio Announcers - Marty Glickman - Dave Herman - - Head Coaches - Charley Winner - Joe Thomas - - Top Players - 1974 New York Jets - QB - Joe Namath - FB - John Riggins - RB - Emerson Boozer - WR - David Knight - TE - Rich Caster - WR - Lou Piccone - - 1974 Baltimore Colts - QB - Bert Jones...

- 1940 MLB Standings - Game 7, 1940 World Series - Tuesday, October 8, 1940 - Attendance: 26,854 - Venue: Crosley Field - Radio Announcers - Red Barber - Bob Elson - - Starting Lineups - 1940 Detroit Tigers - 1 - SS - Dick Bartell - 2 - CF - Barney McCosky - 3 - 2B - Charlie Gehringer - 4 - LF - Hank Greenberg - 5 - 1B - Rudy York - 6 - RF - Bruce Campbell - 7 - 3B - Pinky Higgins - 8 - C - Billy...

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers faced off on November 25, 1977, at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. At this point in the season, the Warriors (entering at 9-9) were aiming to stabilize their campaign under head coach Al Attles, driven by veteran stars Rick Barry and Phil Smith. Meanwhile, the 76ers (entering at 12-5), coached by Gene Shue, were led by the dynamic Julius Erving and Ge...

- 1981 NFL Standings - Sunday Dec 13, 1981 - Start Time: 1:00pm - Stadium: Tampa Stadium - - Radio Announcers - John DeMott - Tom Kelly - - Head Coaches - Don Coryell - John McKay - - Top Players - 1981 San Diego Chargers - QB - Dan Fouts - RB - Chuck Muncie - RB - James Brooks - TE - Kellen Winslow - WR - Charlie Joiner - LCB - Willie Buchanon - RDE - John Woodcock - RDT - Gary Johnson - LG - Dou...

- Game 6, 1935 World Series - Monday, October 7, 1935 - Attendance: 48,420 - Venue: Navin Field - - Radio Announcers - Hal Totten - Ty Tyson - Boake Carter - - Starting Lineups - 1935 Chicago Cubs - 1 - LF - Augie Galan - 2 - 2B - Billy Herman - 3 - RF - Chuck Klein - 4 - C - Gabby Hartnett - 5 - CF - Frank Demaree - 6 - 1B - Phil Cavarretta - 7 - 3B - Stan Hack - 8 - SS - Billy Jurges - 9 - P - L...

- 1935 MLB Standings - Friday, October 4, 1935 - Attendance: 45,532 - Venue: Wrigley Field - Game Duration: 2:27 - - Radio Announcers - Bob Elson - Red Barber - Quin Ryan - - Starting Lineups - 1935 Detroit Tigers - 1 - CF - Jo-Jo White - 2 - C - Mickey Cochrane - 3 - 2B - Charlie Gehringer - 4 - LF - Goose Goslin - 5 - RF - Pete Fox - 6 - SS - Billy Rogell - 7 - 1B - Marv Owen - 8 - 3B - Flea Cli...

The show The Scout is a Family Theater radio drama episode that aired on June 15, 1949. It features Eddie Bracken, Kathy O'Donnell, and Branch Rickey in pivotal roles. The story, introduced by Branch Rickey , revolves around baseball, a theme close to Rickey's heart due to his long association with the sport. He introduces the tale of Skip Welch, a character not famous in the big leagues or record...

In 1946, Leo Durocher was in his eighth season as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers . Known for his fiery personality and strategic acumen, Durocher had already established himself as one of the most controversial and successful managers in baseball. This year marked Durocher's return to the dugout after World War II had significantly impacted baseball rosters. The 1946 season would prove to be pivo...

In 1948, Dizzy Dean was firmly established in his second career as a baseball broadcaster, having retired from playing in 1947. This was Dean's third year calling games for the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals, a role he began in 1941 shortly after his playing days ended. Dean's unique style of broadcasting, characterized by his folksy humor and unorthodox grammar, had already made him a fan favorit...