Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

In this 1960 radio segment, Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing figure who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, addresses listener questions in a "Mail Bag" format. By 1960, Robinson had retired from baseball for three years but remained an influential voice in both the sports world and the broader civil rights movement. His participation in radio shows like this one highlights his c...

- 1974 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 15, 1974 - Stadium: Three Rivers Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Myron Cope - Jack Fleming - - Head Coaches - Howard Schnellenberger - Chuck Noll - - Top Players - 1974 Baltimore Colts - QB - Bert Jones - RB - Lydell Mitchell - MLB - Mike Curtis - - 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers - QB - Joe Gilliam - FB - Franco Harris - RCB - Mel Blount - WR - Lynn Swann - WR - John Sta...

- 1971 MLB Standings - Wednesday, September 29, 1971 - Attendance: 34,802 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Night Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - - Managers - Harry Walker - Walt Alston - - Starting Lineups - 1971 Houston Astros - 1 - SS - Roger Metzger - 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan - 3 - CF - César Cedeño - 4 - 1B - Bob Watson - 5 - RF - Jim Wynn - 6 - LF - Jesús Alou - 7 - 3B - Denis Menke -...

- Harry Wismer - Dick Groat In this 1958 radio interview, Dick Groat, the shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, shares insights into his career and the state of the game at that time. Groat, who had joined the Pirates in 1952, was emerging as one of the key figures in the team's lineup. By 1958, he was recognized for his solid defensive skills and consistent hitting, which would later culminate in...

- 1983 MLB Standings - Tuesday, September 20, 1983 - Attendance: 32,410 - Venue: Tiger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ernie Harwell - Paul Carey - - Starting Lineups - 1983 Baltimore Orioles - 1 - CF - Al Bumbry - 2 - RF - Dan Ford - 3 - SS - Cal Ripken Jr. - 4 - 1B - Eddie Murray - 5 - LF - John Lowenstein - 6 - DH - Ken Singleton - 7 - C - Joe Nolan - 8 - 3B - Glenn Gulliver - 9 - 2B - Rich Daue...

- Ernie Harwell - Bob Harris In this 2006 radio interview, listeners are treated to a segment with Ernie Harwell, one of the most beloved voices in baseball history. Harwell, who spent over four decades as the play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Tigers, was known for his smooth, Southern cadence and his ability to capture the essence of the game with his words. By 2006, Harwell had retired from...

- 1971 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 19, 1971 - Stadium: Mile High Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Rick Weaver - Larry King - Henry Barrow - - Top Players - 1971 Miami Dolphins - QB - Bob Griese - FB - Larry Csonka - RB - Jim Kiick - WR - Paul Warfield - RG - Larry Little - MLB - Nick Buoniconti - C - Jim Langer - - 1971 Denver Broncos - QB - Don Horn - QB - Steve Ramsey - RB - Floyd Little - FB - Bob...

- 1934 MLB Standings - Thursday, September 20, 1934 - Attendance: 29,000 - Venue: Navin Field - Day Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Ty Tyson - - Managers - Joe McCarthy - Mickey Cochrane - - Starting Lineups - 1934 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Frankie Crosetti - 2 - 3B - Red Rolfe - 3 - LF - George Selkirk - 4 - 1B - Lou Gehrig - 5 - 2B - Tony Lazzeri - 6 - CF - Ben Chapman - 7 - RF - Samuel...

- Harry Wismer - Jim Bunning In this 1958 radio interview, listeners hear from Jim Bunning, one of the most formidable pitchers in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. At this point in his career, Bunning was establishing himself as a key player for the Detroit Tigers, having already achieved notable success, including a no-hitter in 1958. Known for his pinpoint control and competitive nat...

- 1979 MLB Standings - Thursday, September 20, 1979 - Attendance: 32,659 - Venue: Royals Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Denny Matthews - Fred Wieden - - Starting Lineups - 1979 California Angels - 1 - CF - Rick Miller - 2 - 3B - Carney Lansford - 3 - DH - Ralph Garr - 4 - LF - Don Baylor - 5 - 1B - Rod Carew - 6 - C - Brian Downing - 7 - 2B - Bobby Grich - 8 - RF - Larry Harlow - 9 - SS - Jim Ande...

- Dizzy Dean In this 1948 radio broadcast, the legendary Dizzy Dean hosts a segment featuring his All-Star lineup, providing listeners with his expert commentary on the top players of the era. By 1948, Dean was well into his broadcasting career, having retired from professional baseball in 1941 after an illustrious playing career that included a Hall of Fame induction in 1953. Known for his colorf...

- 1976 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 12, 1976 - Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - - Radio Announcers - Tony Roberts - Tom Pagna - - Head Coaches - Chuck Noll - John Madden - - Top Players - 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers - QB - Terry Bradshaw - RB - Rocky Bleier - FB - Franco Harris - WR - Lynn Swann - WR - John Stallworth - RCB - Mel Blount - LDT - Joe Greene - LLB - Jack Ham - MLB - Jack Lambert...

- 1958 MLB Standings - Sunday, September 14, 1958 - Venue: Municipal Stadium - Day Game, on grass - First game of doubleheader - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen - - Starting Lineups - 1958 New York Yankees - 1 - LF - Norm Siebern - 2 - 2B - Gil McDougald - 3 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 4 - RF - Enos Slaughter - 5 - C - Elston Howard - 6 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 7 - SS - Tony Kube...

- Bob Feller - 1959 Chicago White Sox In this 1966 radio segment, baseball legend Bob Feller reflects on the 1959 Chicago White Sox, a team that made a memorable run to the American League pennant. By 1966, Feller was already a Hall of Fame pitcher, having retired in 1956 after an illustrious career with the Cleveland Indians. Known for his blazing fastball and competitive spirit, Feller was uniqu...

- 1986 MLB Standings - Wednesday, September 17, 1986 - Attendance: 27,067 - Venue: Anaheim Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Al Conin - Ron Fairly - - - Starting Lineups - 1986 Kansas City Royals - 1 - CF - Willie Wilson - 2 - DH - Lonnie Smith - 3 - LF - Rudy Law - 4 - 3B - Jamie Quirk - 5 - 2B - Frank White - 6 - 1B - Kevin Seitzer - 7 - RF - Bo Jackson - 8 - C - Jim Sundberg - 9 - SS - Buddy Bianc...

- 1978 NFL Standings - Monday Sep 4, 1978 - Stadium: Texas Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Jack Buck - Hank Stram - - Head Coaches - Ted Marchibroda - Tom Landry - - Top Players - 1978 Baltimore Colts - QB - Bill Troup - RB - Joe Washington - WR - Roger Carr - WR - Marshall Johnson - FS - Lyle Blackwood - LCB - Norm Thompson - RDE - John Dutton - - 1978 Dallas Cowboys - QB - Roger Staubach - RB - T...

- 1967 MLB Standings - Tuesday, September 12, 1967 - Attendance: 19,932 - Venue: Busch Stadium II - - Radio Announcers - Harry Caray - Jack Buck - - Managers - Gene Mauch - Red Schoendienst - - Starting Lineups - 1967 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - 2B - Cookie Rojas - 2 - 3B - Tony Taylor - 3 - RF - Johnny Callison - 4 - LF - Tony González - 5 - CF - John Briggs - 6 - 1B - Bill White - 7 - C - Clay D...

- Fred Hessler - Bucky Harris - Phil Rizzuto - Vic Wertz - Herb Score In this 1955 radio interview, baseball fans are offered an insightful conversation between two notable figures of the sport: Bucky Harris and Phil Rizzuto. Bucky Harris, known as "The Boy Wonder," had a storied career as both a player and manager, leading the Washington Senators to a World Series title in 1924 at the young age o...

- 1975 MLB Standings - Tuesday, August 26, 1975 - Attendance: 14,779 - Venue: San Diego Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Lindsey Nelson - - Starting Lineups - 1975 New York Mets - 1 - CF - Del Unser - 2 - 2B - Félix Millán - 3 - LF - Mike Vail - 4 - RF - Rusty Staub - 5 - 1B - Dave Kingman - 6 - 3B - Wayne Garrett - 7 - C - Jerry Grote - 8 - SS - Mike Phillips - 9 - P - Randy Tate - -...

- Jackie Robinson - Al Schacht In this 1960 radio interview, listeners are treated to a conversation between two iconic figures in baseball history: Jackie Robinson and Al Schacht. Jackie Robinson, who famously broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, had retired from playing by 1960 but remained an influential voice in the sport and civil rights. His insights during this period reflec...

- 1990 MLB Standings - Friday, August 31, 1990 - Attendance: 27,166 - Venue: Kingdome - - Radio Announcers - Rick Rizzs - Dave Niehaus - - Starting Lineups - 1990 Kansas City Royals - 1 - 3B - Kevin Seitzer - 2 - CF - Brian McRae - 3 - DH - Danny Tartabull - 4 - LF - Bo Jackson - 5 - C - Mike Macfarlane - 6 - RF - Jim Eisenreich - 7 - 1B - Bill Pecota - 8 - 2B - Frank White - 9 - SS - Steve Jeltz...

- 1972 MLB Standings - Sunday, August 20, 1972 - Venue: White Sox Park - - Radio Announcers - Dave O'Brien - Ned Martin - - Managers - Eddie Kasko - Chuck Tanner - - Starting Lineups - 1972 Boston Red Sox - 1 - CF - Tommy Harper - 2 - SS - Luis Aparicio - 3 - 1B - Danny Cater - 4 - RF - Reggie Smith - 5 - 3B - Rico Petrocelli - 6 - C - Carlton Fisk - 7 - LF - Andy Kosco - 8 - 2B - Phil Gagliano -...

- Harry Wismer - Bob Friend In this 1958 radio interview, Bob Friend, a key pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, shares his thoughts on the game and his career. By this time, Friend was in the prime of his career, having led the National League in ERA just two years earlier in 1955. Known for his consistency and durability on the mound, Friend was a workhorse for the Pirates, often ranking among th...

- Harry Wismer - Jackie Jensen In this 1958 radio interview, listeners get a rare glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of Jackie Jensen, one of baseball's most prominent figures during the 1950s. Jensen, a right fielder for the Boston Red Sox, was coming off an impressive season in 1957 where he led the American League in RBIs with 116. Known for his powerful bat and strong defensive skills,...

- 1965 MLB Standings - Sunday, August 22, 1965 - Attendance: 22,522 - Venue: Shea Stadium - Second game of doubleheader, - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy - Lindsey Nelson - - - Starting Lineups - 1965 St. Louis Cardinals - 1 - LF - Lou Brock - 2 - SS - Dick Groat - 3 - CF - Curt Flood - 4 - 3B - Ken Boyer - 5 - 1B - Bill White - 6 - 2B - Phil Gagliano - 7 - C - Tim McCarver - 8 - RF...