Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

- Leo Durocher - Laraine Day - Ralph Kiner In 1952, a radio interview featured Leo Durocher , a well-known manager in the baseball world, and Ralph Kiner , one of the era's premier power hitters. At this point, Durocher had already established himself as a charismatic and controversial figure in baseball, known for his outspoken personality and strategic acumen. Meanwhile, Kiner was at the height...

- 1980 NFL Standings - Monday Dec 22, 1980 - Week 16 - Start Time: 9:00pm - Stadium: Jack Murphy Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Jack Buck - Hank Stram - - Head Coaches - Chuck Noll - Don Coryell - - Top Players - 1980 Pittsburgh Steelers - QB - Terry Bradshaw - FB - Franco Harris - WR - Lynn Swann - WR - John Stallworth - SS - Donnie Shell - MLB - Jack Lambert - LLB - Jack Ham - RCB - Mel Blount -...

- 1977 NBA Playoffs - Western Conference Semi-Finals - Game 6 - May 2, 1977 - Memorial Coliseum - Portland, Oregon - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Bill Schoneley - - Head Coaches - Larry Brown - Jack Ramsay - - Top Players - 1977 Portland Trail Blazers - PF - Maurice Lucas - SF - Bob Gross - C - Bill Walton - PG - Lionel Hollins - PG - Dave Twardzik - - 1977 Denver Nuggets - SG - David Thompson...

- 1973 MLB Standings - Tuesday, May 1, 1973 - Start Time: 7:54 p.m. Local - Attendance: 7,488 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Frank Messer - - Managers - Jack McKeon - Ralph Houk - - Starting Lineups - 1973 Kansas City Royals - 1 - SS - Freddie Patek - 2 - 2B - Cookie Rojas - 3 - CF - Amos Otis - 4 - 1B - John Mayberry - 5 - RF - Ed Kirkpatrick - 6 - LF - Lou Piniella - 7 - DH - H...

- Jackie Robinson - Don Drysdale In the 1960 radio interview, Jackie Robinson , a pioneering figure in baseball and civil rights, and Don Drysdale , a dominant pitcher for the Dodgers, discuss their experiences and perspectives on the game. This period captures a transitional era in baseball, juxtaposed with Robinson's trailblazing legacy and Drysdale's rising careerThe discussion likely touches o...

- 1970 MLB Standings - Friday, May 1, 1970 - Start Time: 7:30 p.m. Local - Attendance: 18,176 - Venue: San Diego Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy - - Managers - Gil Hodges - Preston Gómez - - Starting Lineups - 1970 New York Mets - 1 - CF - Tommie Agee - 2 - SS - Bud Harrelson - 3 - LF - Cleon Jones - 4 - RF - Art Shamsky - 5 - 1B - Donn Clendenon - 6 - 3B - Joe Foy - 7 - 2B...

- 1978 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 11, 1978 - Attendance: 13,764 - Venue: Arlington Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ernie Harwell - Paul Carey - - Starting Lineups - 1978 Detroit Tigers - 1 - CF - Ron LeFlore - 2 - 3B - Phil Mankowski - 3 - DH - Rusty Staub - 4 - 1B - Jason Thompson - 5 - LF - Steve Kemp - 6 - RF - Tim Corcoran - 7 - C - Milt May - 8 - 2B - Lou Whitaker - 9 - SS - Alan Trammell...

- Ernie Harwell - Bob Harris In this 2006 interview, legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell reflects on his early career, notably his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers . Before becoming synonymous with the Detroit Tigers , Harwell's distinctive voice and keen insights graced Dodgers broadcasts, providing fans with vivid descriptions and memorable moments from the games. This segment offers a unique look...

- 1985 USFL Season - April 29, 1985 - Giants Stadium - Attendance: 38,084 - - Radio Announcers - Charley Steiner - Dave Herman - - Top Players - 1985 Orlando Renegades - LB - Kelvin Atkins - QB - Reggie Collier - DT - Joe Ehrmann - QB - Jerry Golsteyn - DE - David Graham - LB - Fred McCallister - RB - Henry Odom - DE - Charles Riggins - DE - James Scott - WR - Jeff Smith - WR - Joey Walters - - 19...

- 1975 NHL Playoffs - 1974-75 Preliminary Round Game 3 - April 11, 1975 - Arena: Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - WNEW Radio Broadcast - Marv Albert - Sal Messina - - Head Coaches - Al Arbour - Emile Francis - - Top Players - 1975 New York Islanders - Denis Potvin - Billy Harris - Ed Westfall - Bob Nystrom - Clark Gillies - Billy Smith - - 1975 New York Rangers - Rod GIlber...

- 1976 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 10, 1976 - Attendance: 10,871 - Venue: County Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Frank Messer - - Managers - Billy Martin - Alex Grammas - - Starting Lineups - 1976 New York Yankees - 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers - 2 - LF - Roy White - 3 - DH - Thurman Munson - 4 - 1B - Chris Chambliss - 5 - RF - Lou Piniella - 6 - 3B - Graig Nettles - 7 - C - Rick Demps...

- Harry Wismer - Alvin Dark In 1956, Alvin Dark was a seasoned shortstop transitioning from the New York Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his leadership as the Giants' captain and significant batting prowess, Dark's career was marked by his .289 batting average and his role in the Giants' memorable victories. The interview likely explores his reflections on his time with the Giants, in...

- 1971 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 10, 1971 - Attendance: 19,705 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - - Managers - Preston Gómez - Walter Alston - - Starting Lineups - 1971 San Diego Padres - 1 - 2B - Dave Campbell - 2 - SS - Tommy Dean - 3 - CF - Cito Gaston - 4 - 1B - Nate Colbert - 5 - RF - Ollie Brown - 6 - LF - Al Ferrara - 7 - C - Chris Cannizzaro -...

- 1962 MLB Standings - Wednesday, April 11, 1962 - Attendance: 16,147 - Venue: Busch Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - - Managers - Casey Stengel - Johnny Keane - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Mets - 1 - CF - Richie Ashburn - 2 - SS - Félix Mantilla - 3 - 2B - Charlie Neal - 4 - LF - Frank Thomas - 5 - RF - Gus Bell - 6 - 1B - Gil Hodges - 7 - 3B - Don Zimmer - 8...

- Fred Hessler - Hank Sauer - Dick Groat In 1955, Hank Sauer was nearing the end of his tenure with the Chicago Cubs , marking a transition phase in his career. Sauer was known for his significant contribution as a power hitter, notably during the early 1950s. This particular year was not his most notable in terms of performance, leading to his trade to the St. Louis Cardinals the following spring...

- 1976 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 19, 1976 - Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Phil Samp - Jimmy Crum - - Head Coaches - Bill Johnson - Ted Marchibroda - - Top Players - 1976 Cincinnati Bengals - QB - Ken Anderson - RB - Archie Griffin - FB - Boobie Clark - WR - Isaac Curtis - SS - Tommy Casanova - RCB - Ken Riley - RDE - Coy Bacon - LDE - Gary Burley - LCB -...

- 1973 NBA Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 - April 8, 1973 - Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - John Sterling - Joe Hassell - - Head Coaches - Gene Shue - Red Holzman - - Top Players - 1973 Baltimore Bullets - SG - Phil Chenier - PF - Elvin Hayes - C - Wes Unseld - SF - Mike Riordan - PG - Archie Clark - - 1973 New York Knicks - PF - Dave DeBusschere - PG - Wa...

- 1983 MLB Standings - Friday, April 15, 1983 - Start Time: 7:36 p.m - Attendance: 19,483 - Comiskey Park - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Joe McConnell - - Starting Lineups - 1983 Detroit Tigers - 1 - 2B - Lou Whitaker - 2 - 3B - Howard Johnson - 3 - LF - Larry Herndon - 4 - C - Lance Parrish - 5 - DH - Johnny Grubb - 6 - RF - Glenn Wilson - 7 - CF - Chet Lemon - 8 - 1B - Rick Leach - 9 - SS -...

- Don Drysdale - Frank Brimsek - Tiny Thompson - Boston Bruins In this 1975 clip from Don Drysdale 's Bullpen, former professional baseball player turned broadcaster Don Drysdale recounts the story of Frankie Brimsek, a young hockey goalie who made a dramatic entry into the NHL with the Boston Bruins in 1938. Drysdale delves into the high-pressure situation faced by Brimsek as he replaced the inju...

- 1972 MLB Standings - Monday, April 17, 1972 - Attendance: 10,638 - Venue: Astrodome - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Lon Simmons - - Managers - Charlie Fox - Harry Walker - - Starting Lineups - 1972 San Francisco Giants - 1 - CF - Willie Mays - 2 - 2B - Tito Fuentes - 3 - LF - Ken Henderson - 4 - 1B - Willie McCovey - 5 - RF - Bobby Bonds - 6 - 3B - Dave Kingman - 7 - C - Fran Healy - 8 - SS -...

- 1982 MLB Standings - Friday, April 9, 1982 - Start Time: 8:12 p.m. Local - Attendance: 7,795 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Harry Kalas - Richie Ashburn - - Managers - Jim Fanning - Pat Corrales - - Starting Lineups - 1982 Montreal Expos - 1 - LF - Tim Raines - 2 - 2B - Wallace Johnson - 3 - CF - Andre Dawson - 4 - 1B - Al Oliver - 5 - C - Gary Carter - 6 - RF - Warren Cromarti...

- Russ Hodges - Sid Gordon In this 1949 radio interview, Sid Gordon , then a prominent baseball player for the New York Giants , shares insights into his career and the ongoing season. Coming off a strong 1948 season and amidst another productive year, Gordon discusses the dynamics of the Giants, his personal strategies at the plate, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Major League Baseb...

- 1968 NFL Standings - Sunday Nov 3, 1968 - Stadium: Lambeau Field - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Jack Brickhouse - Irv Kupcinet - Frank Babcock - - Head Coaches - Jim Dooley - Phil Bengtson - - Top Players - 1968 Chicago Bears - RB - Gale Sayers - LCB - Bennie McRae - LDE - Ed O'Bradovich - MLB - Dick Butkus - FS - Rosey Taylor - - 1968 Green Bay Packers - QB - Bart Starr - RB - Donny Anderso...

- 1975 NHL Playoffs - Preliminary Round Game 1 - April 8, 1975 - Arena: Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Marv Albert - Sal Messina - - Head Coaches - Al Arbour - Emile Francis - - Top Players - 1975 New York Islanders - Denis Potvin - Billy Harris - Ed Westfall - Bob Nystrom - Clark Gillies - Billy Smith - - 1975 New York Rangers - Rod GIlbert - Jean Ratelle - Steve Vickers...

- 1979 MLB Standings - Friday, April 6, 1979 - 12:35 p.m. - Attendance: 36,141 - Three Rivers Stadium - Announcers - Milo Hamilton - Lanny Frattare - Managers - Dick Williams - Chuck Tanner - 1979 Montreal Expos - 1 - CF - Andre Dawson - 2 - 2B - Rodney Scott - 3 - LF - Warren Cromartie - 4 - RF - Ellis Valentine - 5 - 1B - Tony Pérez - 6 - C - Gary Carter - 7 - 3B - Larry Parrish - 8 - SS - Chris...