Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

- 1962 MLB Standings - Wednesday, October 3, 1962 - Attendance: 45,693 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Game Duration: 3:00 - Day Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Al Helfer - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - LF - Harvey Kuenn - 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 3 - RF - Felipe Alou - 4 - CF - Willie Mays - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - C - Ed Bailey - 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport -...

- 1962 MLB Standings - Tuesday, October 2, 1962 - Start Time: 1:06 p.m. Local - Attendance: 25,321 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Russ Hodges - Lon Simmons - Harry Caray - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - LF - Willie McCovey - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - RF - Felipe Alou - 7 - C - Tom Hall...

- 1962 MLB Standings - Monday, October 1, 1962 - Attendance: 32,652 - Venue: Candlestick Park - Game Duration: 2:39 - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Al Helfer - - Starting Lineups - 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers - 1 - SS - Maury Wills - 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam - 3 - LF - Tommy Davis - 4 - RF - Frank Howard - 5 - 1B - Lee Walls - 6 - C - John Roseboro - 7 - 3B - Andy Carey - 8 - CF - Willie Davis - 9 -...

- Bob Feller - Ernie Calverley 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. This radio clip features Feller...

- 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 t...

- 1971 NFL Standings - Sunday Oct 24, 1971 - Stadium: Tiger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Van Patrick - Bob Reynolds - - Head Coaches - Jim Dooley - Joe Schmidt - - Top Players - 1971 Chicago Bears - QB - Bobby Douglass - WR - George Farmer - WR - Dick Gordon - MLB - Dick Butkus - LCB/RCB - Charlie Ford - LDT - George Seals - - 1971 Detroit Lions - QB - Greg Landry - FB - Steve Owens - FB - Altie...

- Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI - - Announcers - Tom Hemingway - - Coaches - Duffy Daugherty - Bump Elliott - - Michigan State Spartans - Michigan Wolverines

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, October 18, 1977 - Game 6, 1977 World Series - Attendance: 56,407 - Venue: Yankee Stadium II - Night Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Bill White - Win Elliot - - Starting Lineups - 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers - 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes - 2 - SS - Bill Russell - 3 - RF - Reggie Smith - 4 - 3B - Ron Cey - 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey - 6 - LF - Dusty Baker - 7 - CF - Rick Monda...

- 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 ground...

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - ALCS Game 5 - Sunday, October 9, 1977 - Start Time: 7:15 p.m. Local - Attendance: 41,133 - Venue: Royals Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Frank Messer - - Starting Lineups - 1977 New York Yankees - 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers - 2 - 2B - Willie Randolph - 3 - C - Thurman Munson - 4 - LF - Lou Piniella - 5 - DH - Cliff Johnson - 6 - 3B - Graig Nettles - 7 - 1B - Chris C...

- Ryne Duren - Harry Wismer - 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 stri...

- 1977 NFL Standings - Sunday Oct 23, 1977 - Start Time: 1:00pm - Stadium: Rich Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Gib Shanley - Jim Mueller - - Head Coaches - Forrest Gregg - Jim Ringo - - 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 - - 1977 Buffalo Bill...

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Saturday, October 8, 1977 - Game 4, 1977 NLCS - Start Time: 8:30 p.m. Local - Attendance: 64,924 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry Coleman - - Starting Lineups - 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers - 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes - 2 - SS - Bill Russell - 3 - RF - Reggie Smith - 4 - 3B - Ron Cey - 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey - 6 - LF - Dusty Baker - 7 - CF - Glenn Bu...

- Leo Durocher In 1946, Leo Durocher was in his eighth season as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers . This year marked Durocher's return to the dugout after World War II had significantly impacted baseball rosters. The Dodgers were coming off a strong 1945 season where they finished 87-67, and expectations were high for the team's performance in 1946. The 1946 season would prove to be Durocher's last...

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Game 4 of ALCS - Saturday, October 8, 1977 - Attendance: 41,135 - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen - - Starting Lineups - 1977 New York Yankees - 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers - 2 - 3B - Graig Nettles - 3 - C - Thurman Munson - 4 - RF - Reggie Jackson - 5 - LF - Lou Piniella - 6 - DH - Cliff Johnson - 7 - 1B - Chris Chambliss - 8 - 2B - Willie Randolph - 9 - SS - Bucky...

- Harry Wismer - Frank Thomas In 1958, Frank Thomas was having a career year with the Pittsburgh Pirates . At 29 years old, Thomas was in his eighth season with the Pirates and was selected for his third All-Star game. That year, he hit a career-high 35 home runs, finishing second in the National League, and drove in 109 runs, both personal bests. His performance earned him a fourth-place finish i...

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - 1977 NLCS Game 3, - Friday, October 7, 1977 - Attendance: 63,719 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry Coleman - - Starting Lineups - 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers - 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes - 2 - SS - Bill Russell - 3 - RF - Reggie Smith - 4 - 3B - Ron Cey - 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey - 6 - LF - Dusty Baker - 7 - CF - Rick Monday - 8 - C - Steve Yeager - 9 -...

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Thursday, October 6, 1977 - 1977 American League Championship Series - Attendance: 56,230 - Venue: Yankee Stadium II - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Frank Messer - - Starting Lineups - 1977 Kansas City Royals - 1 - SS - Freddie Patek - 2 - DH - Hal McRae - 3 - 3B - George Brett - 4 - RF - Al Cowens - 5 - CF - Amos Otis - 6 - 1B - John Mayberry - 7 - LF - Joe Zdeb - 8 -...

- Jackie Robinson

- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Game 2 of NLCS - Wednesday, October 5, 1977 - Attendance: 55,973 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry Coleman - CBS Broadcasting - - Starting Lineups - 1977 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - CF - Bake McBride - 2 - SS - Larry Bowa - 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt - 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski - 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner - 6 - RF - Jay Johnstone - 7 - C - Bob Boone - 8...

- 1977 MLB Standings - 1977 National League Championship Series ( NLCS ) Game 1 - Tuesday, October 4, 1977 - Attendance: 55,968 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Night Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry Coleman - - Starting Lineups - 1977 , Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - CF - Bake McBride - 2 - SS - Larry Bowa - 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt - 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski - 5 - 1B - Davey Johnson -...

In 1958, Richie Ashburn was at the peak of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies . That season, he won his second National League batting title with a .350 average, edging out Willie Mays on the final day of the season. Ashburn led the league in hits, triples, walks, and on-base percentage, showcasing his skills as a prototypical leadoff hitter and center fielder. This radio interview captures...

- 1970 MLB Standings - Monday, September 28, 1970 - Attendance: 21,670 - Venue: Shea Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy - - Starting Lineups - 1970 Chicago Cubs - 1 - SS - Don Kessinger - 2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert - 3 - RF - Billy Williams - 4 - LF - Tommy Davis - 5 - 1B - Jim Hickman - 6 - CF - Joe Pepitone - 7 - 3B - Paul Popovich - 8 - C - Randy Hundley - 9 -...

In 1966, baseball legend Bob Feller shared his thoughts on Lou Gehrig in a radio interview. At this point, Feller had been retired from playing for 10 years, having pitched his last game for the Cleveland Indians in 1956. Gehrig, on the other hand, had passed away 25 years earlier in 1941, but his legacy as one of baseball's greatest players endured. Bob Feller, known for his blazing fastball, had...

- 1978 MLB Standings - Saturday, September 30, 1978 - Attendance: 28,905 - Venue: Three Rivers Stadium - - Announcers - Lanny Frattare - Milo Hamilton - Lineups - 1978 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - RF - Bake McBride - 2 - SS - Larry Bowa - 3 - CF - Garry Maddox - 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski - 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner - 6 - 3B - Mike Schmidt - 7 - C - Bob Boone - 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore - 9 - P - Randy Lerch...