Andy Baron
"The Bird: The Spirit of '76"
Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. He is a national crossover cultural phenomenon, hanging out with Elton John, Frank Sinatra and other luminaries. Fifty years after his magical season, former Sentinel & Enterprise reporter Andy Baron shares never-before-told stories revealing how Fidrych overcame early childhood challenges and left a lasting...
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Episodes
Why Am I Crying? 05.07.2026 10:25
Coach Jack Wallace and teammates recount Fidrych’s work ethic, leadership and magnetism as a 16-year-old freshman on the JV baseball team. And then Wallace cites a no-hitter that brought him to tears. Thanks to Mark Philbin, Ann Fidrych, Jack Wallace, Brad Ostiguy, Neil Greenwald and Wayne Hey.
I Can't Take It Anymore! 28.06.2026 9:24
Mark Fidrych is held back in the first and second grades and regularly encounters bullies, who call him a “dummy.” His father, Paul, helps turn the young boy’s angst into an athletic gift.
The Ridealong 28.06.2026 9:06
Host Andy Baron discusses his chance ridealong with Mark Fidrych in Fidrych’s 10-wheel Mack truck in May 1996. The experience, which becomes the impetus for this podcast, sets him on a course of discovery about one of the most charismatic and eccentric major league baseball players of all time.
Trailer "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" 26.06.2026 1:43
Coming soon to LTV Podcasting network: Listen to "The Bird - The Spirit of 76.” Former Boston-area reporter and editor Andy Baron explores the life and career of late Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych, one of the most charismatic and eccentric pro baseball players whose impact is still felt today. The series starts on June 28 on the LTV Podcasting Network or wherever you get your podc...
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