Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

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Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

Classic radio broadcasts of baseball and football games and interviews from the past 100 years in sports history. Hear the greats like Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Harry Caray, and Phil Rizzuto with the vintage radio play-by-play. Full games are published 3 times a week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bonus content and interview clips will be published on Mondays. All of the old-time radio broadcasts distributed in this podcast are either in the public domain, have expired copyright, or are freely available in Creative Commons at various internet sources. Visit RetroSeasons for more sports history.

  1. 1962-Oct-15 • NYY/SFG • World Series G6 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

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    1962-Oct-15 • NYY/SFG • World Series G6 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    - Game 6, 1962 World Series - Monday, October 15, 1962 - Attendance: 43,948 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Whitey Ford - - 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 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 7 - C - Ed Bailey - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Billy Pierce

    1h 46m
  2. 1956 • Baseball Clip • Bob Cerv Interview - Radio

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    1956 • Baseball Clip • Bob Cerv Interview - Radio

    - Harry Wismer - Bob Cerv In 1956, Bob Cerv was in his sixth season with the New York Yankees, primarily serving as a reserve outfielder. This year marked Cerv's last full season with the Yankees before being sold to the Kansas City Athletics in October. At 31 years old, Cerv had yet to reach his peak as a player, which would come in the following years with Kansas City. This radio interview captures Cerv at a transitional point in his career. Despite limited playing time with the Yankees, he was part of their World Series championship team in 1956. Cerv's role on the star-studded Yankees squad was primarily as a pinch-hitter and occasional outfielder, a position that would change dramatically upon his move to Kansas City, where he would become an everyday player and eventually an All-Star in 1958. #BobCerv #NYYankees #1956WorldSeries #BaseballReserves #MLBTransitions

    14 min
  3. 1962-Oct-10 • SFG/NYY • World Series G5 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

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    1962-Oct-10 • SFG/NYY • World Series G5 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    - Game 5, 1962 World Series - Wednesday, October 10, 1962 - Attendance: 63,165 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 3 - RF - Matty Alou - 4 - CF - Willie Mays - 5 - 1B - Willie McCovey - 6 - LF - Felipe Alou - 7 - C - Tom Haller - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Jack Sanford - - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Ralph Terry -

    2h 42m
  4. 1948 • Baseball Clip • Jack Benny & Bob Feller - Radio Interview

    4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    1948 • Baseball Clip • Jack Benny & Bob Feller - Radio Interview

    In 1948, Jack Benny was at the height of his radio career, hosting The Jack Benny Program which had been on the air since 1932. Known for his comedic timing and self-deprecating humor, Benny often incorporated sports figures into his show. Bob Feller, on the other hand, was in his prime as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. 1948 was a significant year for Feller, as he helped lead the Indians to a World Series championship, their most recent title to date. This radio interview brings together two icons from different fields at pivotal moments in their careers. Feller, at 29 years old, was coming off a season where he led the American League in strikeouts and complete games. Benny, at 54, was successfully transitioning his radio show to television, with the first televised episode airing in 1950. The interaction between the comedic prowess of Benny and the athletic expertise of Feller likely provides an entertaining blend of humor and baseball insight, capturing a moment when radio was still the dominant medium for both entertainment and sports coverage. #JackBenny #BobFeller #1948WorldSeries #GoldenAgeOfRadio #BaseballHumor

    12 min
  5. 1962-Oct-08 • SFG/NYY • World Series G4 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    4 DAYS AGO

    1962-Oct-08 • SFG/NYY • World Series G4 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    - Game 4 1962 World Series - Monday, October 8, 1962 - Attendance: 66,607 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - RF - Harvey Kuenn - 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - LF - Felipe Alou - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 7 - C - Tom Haller - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Juan Marichal - - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Whitey Ford

    2h 43m
  6. 1962-Oct-07 • SFG/NYY • World Series G3 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    NOV 15

    1962-Oct-07 • SFG/NYY • World Series G3 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    - Game 3 1962 World Series - Sunday, October 7, 1962 - Attendance: 71,434 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - LF - Felipe Alou - 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 3 - CF - Willie Mays - 4 - RF - Willie McCovey - 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda - 6 - C - Ed Bailey - 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Billy Pierce - - 1962 New York Yankees: - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Elston Howard - 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Bill Stafford

    2h 22m
  7. 1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview

    NOV 14 · BONUS

    1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview

    In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years into retirement from his groundbreaking baseball career, having last played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. At this time, Robinson was hosting a syndicated radio program called Jackie Robinson's Radio Shots, produced by RCA. This interview features Robinson speaking with legendary pitcher Satchel Paige, who was 54 years old and had recently pitched his last major league game for the Kansas City Athletics in 1958. The conversation between Robinson and Paige covers their shared experiences in the Negro Leagues, including their time together on the 1945 Kansas City Monarchs. They discuss the grueling travel schedule and playing conditions of the Negro Leagues, as well as Paige's famous encounters with Josh Gibson. Paige recounts the story of intentionally walking three batters to face Gibson with the bases loaded, showcasing the friendly rivalry between these Negro League greatsThe interview also touches on lighter topics, such as the origin of Paige's nickname and his unconventional remedy for stomach troubles - goat's milk. #JackieRobinson #SatchelPaige #NegroLeagues #BaseballLegends #RadioBroadcasting

    3 min
  8. 1962-Oct-05 • NYY/SFG • World Series G2 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    NOV 13

    1962-Oct-05 • NYY/SFG • World Series G2 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    - Game 2 1962 MLB Playoffs - Friday, October 5, 1962 - Attendance: 43,910 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - Starting Lineups - 1962 New York Yankees - 1 - SS - Tony Kubek - 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson - 3 - LF - Tom Tresh - 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle - 5 - RF - Roger Maris - 6 - C - Yogi Berra - 7 - 1B - Dale Long - 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer - 9 - P - Ralph Terry - - 1962 San Francisco Giants - 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller - 2 - RF - Felipe Alou - 3 - LF - Matty Alou - 4 - CF - Willie Mays - 5 - 1B - Willie McCovey - 6 - C - Tom Haller - 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport - 8 - SS - José Pagán - 9 - P - Jack Sanford

    2h 29m
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Classic radio broadcasts of baseball and football games and interviews from the past 100 years in sports history. Hear the greats like Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Harry Caray, and Phil Rizzuto with the vintage radio play-by-play. Full games are published 3 times a week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bonus content and interview clips will be published on Mondays. All of the old-time radio broadcasts distributed in this podcast are either in the public domain, have expired copyright, or are freely available in Creative Commons at various internet sources. Visit RetroSeasons for more sports history.

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