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Its 1970's baseball again. And welcome to another in the series of "Other Teams of the 1970's". In this episode, we take a look at the Baltimore Orioles of the 1970's. From a fiery manger in Earl Weaver to the fierce competive nature of the entire team. This is a good look at what made them such a powerhouse during the 70's era and took them to the World Series 3 times. In the second segment, we t...

Celebrating the other teams of the 1970's baseball addition, we take a look at the New York Yankees. In the opening segment we look at the "pinstrips of the 70's". In the second segment, we will look at my choices for the all time Yankee team. Enjoy !!!

Welcome to the baseballl season. In this episode we essentially kick off our series on the baseball teams of the 1970's. The series will be similar to the series we did with football. Our focus will be on "the other teams of the 1970's". And by other teams, we mean teams that weren't the Cincinnati Reds. So, in the first segment we give a general overview of the 70's, and in the second segment we...

This is the Episode my wife, The Lovely Miss Amy, has been waiting for. The Big Red Machine of the 1970's. Here we are going to take a look at the Cincinnati Reds of 1970's baseball. In the first section we will look at what made them so great. In the second segment, we will dive into the "Great Eight", and discuss the question.... "Is the Big Red Machine of 1975 and 1976 the greatest single team...

Welcome to Episode 25 !!! In this very entertaining episode, we indeed look at the entertainment side of sports. In the first segment, we look at the entertainment factor with team such as the Harlem Globetrotters. In the second segment, we turn to the somewhat Wacky elements that have happened in sports over the years. Here's to 25 successful episodes and hopes for the next 25.

In this episode, which is the last episode of our series "the other teams of the 1970's", we will take a close up look at the Minnesota Vikings. In the first segment we will look at the team, and their success as a dynamic and integral part of the NFL of the 1970's. Always the "bridesmaid and never the bride". In the second segment, we will concern ourselves with some of the individual p[ayers and...

In this episode, we go back in time and take a look, (somewhat humorous) at some of my early memories of learning to play tennis and the events surrounding the time. In the second segment, we take a historical look at the origins and the game of tennis.

This is another episode featuring the other teams of the 1970's. In this episode we will focus on the Miami Dolphins. Back to back Superbowl winners during the early 70's, the dolphins exhibited a controlling offense and a dominating defense called "The No Name Defense". This was an outstanding team, led by Don Shula, and we hope you enjoy this look at another team of the 1970's that wasn't named...

Hard to believe that we've been at this for a year now. Yes sir-ee, one year ago we started working on and developing this podcast. In this episode we give nod to the first year, and then, at Amy's choice, we look some of the great bonehead plays in sports history. There are so many examples of goofs and gaffs, that its hard to pick just a few. We hope you enjoy.

Continuing in our series of "The Other Teams of the 1970's" we take a look in the opening section at the yer 1978. Perhaps the best year for our team of this episode... The Houston Oilers. We take a look at three key figures for the team in the 1970's. Then in the second segment we discuss the rule changes prompted by a single play in the 1979 AFC championship game.

In this episode, we once again step away for the series and this time discuss basketball and in particular youth basketball. Remembering some of the stories of my youth. In the second segment, we will take a historical look at your basketball.

We are back once again with another episode in the series entitled "The Other Teams of the 1970's". In this episode, (after I settle up on a bet with Miss Amy) our focus will be on 1975, and in particular the 1975 Cincinnati Bengals. We will first focus on their 1975 season, and then in the second segment focus on the team and some of its outstanding players of the 1970's.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In this episode, we step away from the traditional and present a special holiday episode. Our discussion is about the holidays and the tradition of backyard football. Thank you all for your support and well wishes. We hope you enjoy this special time of remembering, and stories of childhood holidays.

In this episode, we are going to take a look at another great team of the 1970's. In the opening segment, we will look at the year of 1979 with some world highlights and sport highlights. In particular the impact of both the Steelers and Cowboys. In the second segment we discuss the Dallas Cowboys of the 1970's.

In this episode, we are talking about "the other teams of the 1970's". A quick look at the Steelers, followed by an intense and historical look at the Oakland Raiders of the 1970's. In the episode, we welcome the lovely Miss Amy as a co-host to the podcast. We hope you enjoy the first of a series on "The other Teams of the 1970's"

In the episode, we delve into the excitement of meeting and having encounters with professional athletes. In the first section, I share my memories and accounts of interactions with two famous athletes. In the second section, Amy joins us to talk about her encounter with a famous athlete, and then we open up the phone lines and take several calls with stories about encounters with athletes.

This episode is all about the world series and in particular my favorite World Series. Sharing memories about the 1971 World Series. In the history segment, we take a look at the history and inception of the World Series.

In this episode, we step away to physical sports stories and memories, and delve into the mystique and wonder that came from collecting sports cards in our youth, and in particular baseball cards. In the second or historical segment, we will take a look at the history of baseball cards.

In this episode, we take a look at some of my childhood memories in the world of golf. Learning to play during my teen years in the 1970's. In the historical segment of the show, we consider some of the Goats of Golf, when we take a look at those I consider the "Greater of all Time" in the world of golf.

We all know the phrase, "Cheaters Never Prosper" In this episode, we are going to take a look at cheating in sports. In the first segment we define what makes up a cheater, why athletes cheat, and I share some examples of my own experiences. In the second segment, we take a look at some of the more infamous cheaters in sport.

In this episode we will relive some wonderful memories from a wonderful yearly event called field day. We'll look at some of the fun events and generally remember that preteen elementary school experience. In the historical segment, we are going to take a look at some of the greatest track and field athletes of all time.

In this episode, we take a look at memories from playing hockey on the pond or school yard. In the second part of the episode, we look at hockey history and hockey Origins in the United States.

In this episode, we are considering rivalries. In the opening segment, I share some of my thoughts about rivalries, from definition to personal reflections. In the second segment, we take a look at some of the great rivals of sport. Here I give my personal choices of some of the greatest rivalries of all time.

In this episode we will look at timeless memories of youth. In the first section, we will share memories of sandlot baseball and playing waffle ball. In the second or historical segment, we will share a brief history of wiffle ball

In this episode we talk about coaching the young people of sport and in particular youth baseball and girls youth softball. We look at some of the ups and downs, with a few humorous moments that come with involvements with the youngest in sport. In the historical segment we will talk about the origins, history and evolution of the "Little League" organization.