Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

- 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...

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 from 1942 to 1945. This radio clip features Feller reflecting o...

- 1981 NFL Standings - Thursday Nov 26, 1981 - Start Time: 4:00pm - Stadium: Texas Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Jim Kelly - - Head Coaches - Neill Armstrong - Tom Landry - - Top Players - 1981 Chicago Bears - QB - Vince Evans - FB - Matt Suhey - RB - Walter Payton - WR - Ken Margerum - WR/WR - Brian Baschnagel - SS - Gary Fencik - LDE - Dan Hampton - RDT - Alan Page - MLB - Mike...

- Game 7, 1962 World Series - Tuesday, October 16, 1962 - Attendance: 43,948 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - R...

- Game 6, 1962 World Series - Monday, October 15, 1962 - Attendance: 43,948 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Wh...

- Harry Wismer - Bob Cerv In 1956, Bob Cerv was in his sixth season with the New York Yankees , primarily serving as a reserve outfielder. This year marked Cerv's last full season with the Yankees before being sold to the Kansas City Athletics in October. At 31 years old, Cerv had yet to reach his peak as a player, which would come in the following years with Kansas City. This radio interview capt...

- Game 5, 1962 World Series - Wednesday, October 10, 1962 - Attendance: 63,165 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 3 - RF - Matty Alou - 4 - CF - Willie Mays - 5 - 1B - Willie McCovey - 6 - LF - Felipe Alou - 7 - C - Tom Haller - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P -...

In 1948, Jack Benny was at the height of his radio career, hosting The Jack Benny Program which had been on the air since 1932. Known for his comedic timing and self-deprecating humor, Benny often incorporated sports figures into his show. Bob Feller , on the other hand, was in his prime as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians . 1948 was a significant year for Feller, as he helped lead the Indians...

- Game 4 1962 World Series - Monday, October 8, 1962 - Attendance: 66,607 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - RF - Harvey Kuenn - 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - LF - Felipe Alou - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 7 - C - Tom Haller - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Ju...

- Game 3 1962 World Series - Sunday, October 7, 1962 - Attendance: 71,434 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - LF - Felipe Alou - 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - RF - Willie McCovey - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - C - Ed Bailey - 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - B...

In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years into retirement from his groundbreaking baseball career, having last played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. At this time, Robinson was hosting a syndicated radio program called Jackie Robinson 's Radio Shots, produced by RCA. This interview features Robinson speaking with legendary pitcher Satchel Paige , who was 54 years old and had recently pitched his l...

- Game 2 1962 MLB Playoffs - Friday, October 5, 1962 - Attendance: 43,910 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Yogi Berra - 7 - 1B - Dale Long - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Ralph Terr...

- Dizzy Dean - Bob Hope In 1941, Dizzy Dean was in the twilight of his playing career, having last pitched regularly in 1938 for the Chicago Cubs . Despite his diminished on-field role, Dean remained a popular figure in baseball due to his colorful personality and broadcasting work. At this point, he was transitioning from player to full-time broadcaster, a role that would define the latter part o...

- 1978 NFL Standings - Sunday Nov 12, 1978 - Stadium: Schaefer Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Gil Santos - - Head Coaches - Bum Phillips - Chuck Fairbanks - - Top Players - 1978 Houston Oilers - QB - Dan Pastorini - RB - Earl Campbell - WR - Ken Burrough - TE - Mike Barber - LCB - Willie Alexander - RDE - Elvin Bethea - NT - Curley Culp - - 1978 New England Patriots - QB - Steve Grogan - FB - Sam...

- Game 1 1962 MLB Standings - Thursday, October 4, 1962 - Attendance: 43,852 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P -...

- Harry Wismer - Ed Macauley In 1958, Ed Macauley was at a pivotal point in his basketball career. Having just won an NBA championship with the St. Louis Hawks , Macauley was transitioning from player to coach. This season marked his last as a player and the beginning of his coaching tenure with the Hawks. At 30 years old, Easy Ed had already established himself as one of the game's premier player...

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 question...