10 episodes
Dad Remembers Sports Grant Tunkel
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Sports fans grow up learning about the past. We read stories from the press box, listen to the athletes and coaches on the field and watch grainy clips on YouTube. Now, relive sports history through the eyes and ears of someone who sat in the cheap seats, tuned into an AM transistor radio or flipped on a 13-inch TV.
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S2 E3: Dad Remembers Mike Piazza's Return to Shea Stadium (2006)
On a very special 10th episode of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers Mike Piazza's return to Shea Stadium and the celebration of Piazza's incredible New York Mets career. Dad remembers Piazza carrying the team on his back and the historic moments along the way. In honor of our 10th episode, Dad also remembers some famous New York athletes who wore No. 10.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -
S2 E2: Dad Remembers Henrik Lundqvist's Stellar New York Rangers Career
In Season 2 Episode 2 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers Henrik Lundqvist's run of excellence as the starting goaltender of the New York Rangers. Dad remembers The King's consistency through 12 playoff runs, including a trip to the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals. Dad also waxes poetic about the night the Rangers eventually retire Lundqvist's No. 30 at Madison Square Garden.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -
S2 E1: Dad Remembers The Last Game At Giants Stadium
In the Season 2 premiere of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers the final game at Giants Stadium, a frigid 37-0 New York Jets victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to send Gang Green to the playoffs. Dad remembers the roller coaster 2009 Jets season as rookie head coach Rex Ryan, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and the talented team around them carried New York within 30 minutes of playing in the Super Bowl.
Click to check out the box score from the game.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -
S1 E7: Dad Remembers The 2015 Mets Run To The World Series (2015)
In Episode 7 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers the Mets' wild ride to the 2015 World Series. Dad remembers the highs and lows, including Wilmer Flores' tearful night at Citi Field, the trade for Yoenis Cespedes, two Postseason series victories and Lucas Duda's fateful throw home. Dad also reminisces about Matt Harvey's Mets career.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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S1 E6: Dad Remembers Muhammad Ali-Ken Norton III (1976)
In Episode 6 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers being in Yankee Stadium on Sept. 28, 1976, for the fight between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton. Dad remembers Ali's incredible legacy and boxing career, including the third and final fight in his trilogy against Norton. Dad also talks about the wild scene in the Bronx as police on strike outside the Stadium added to an incredible atmosphere.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -
S1 E5: Dad Remembers Tommie Smith, John Carlos And The Mexico City Olympics (1968)
In Episode 5 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers the iconic protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Grant and Dad discuss the tumultuous year leading up to the Olympics, and the incredible courage displayed by Smith and Carlos. Dad also recounts the role played by Australian sprinter Peter Norman. Dad and Grant discuss the comparisons to today, with protests all across the country and world calling for an end to systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans.
Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com