Classic Baseball Radio

Sidd Finch Jr.
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Classic Baseball Radio

Through personal recordings of the original radio broadcasts, the history of America's favorite pastime is retold, one classic game at a time. Relive key moments, historical hits, and the legends of today taking to the field when they were at the peak of their career. Add Classic Baseball radio to any podcast app or service; just copy "tinyurl.com/baseballpod" into the "Add RSS Feed" of the app.

  1. When The Strikes Go On Strike, Yankee at Pirates, Game 7, World Series 1960

    OCT 21

    When The Strikes Go On Strike, Yankee at Pirates, Game 7, World Series 1960

    The New York Mets put up a strike-less game in the 2024 National League Championship game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's a rare feat, but even rare are both sides forgetting to get any strikes. That was the case in the pivotal Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. Naturally, everything is on the line. We know that starting pitchers Bob Turley and Vern Law will impress, but the journey makes it wonderful. So here's the journey, with Bob Prince and Mel Allen taking you through to the fairytale finish. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT196010130.shtml This game was played on October 13, 1960.

    2h 39m
  2. All The Pennants In A Row, Athletics at Orioles, October 4, 1971

    OCT 7

    All The Pennants In A Row, Athletics at Orioles, October 4, 1971

    MLB’s first three years of post-season action saw the Baltimore Orioles appear each year. In 1971, the Oakland Athletic appeared for the first time and would have their own consecutive run of five years, reaching the fall knockout. The Orioles had come out on top in 1969 and 1970, winning the league pennant and making it to the World Series both years. Standing in front of them are the Athletes, looking to reach the World Series for the first time since the Philadelphia Athletics in 1931. Your national broadcast callers are Bill O'Donnell and Chuck Thompson. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL197110040.shtml This game was played on October 4, 1971

    1h 47m
  3. Game 165, Giants at Dodgers, October 3, 1962

    SEP 30

    Game 165, Giants at Dodgers, October 3, 1962

    As the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves meet for Game 161 and Game 162 to decide who goes into the 2024 Postseason, it's a chance to look back at some of the tiebreakers in the regular season, and specifically the last significant tiebreaker before the postseason expanded from just the World Series into the knockout format we recognise today. It's back to 1962 and as the season ends, the Giants and the Dodgers are tied at the top of the National League on 101 wins. With just a single spot in the World Series, the teams faced each other over a three-game series. They split the first two games, leading to a win-or-go-home Game 165 and the record for the longest season in Major League history. This is Game 165. George Kell and Al Helfer take you through a remarkable quirk of a game. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN196210030.shtml This game was played on October 3, 1962.

    2h 50m
  4. Willie Stargell, The Power Pops Batter , Pirates at Phillies, September 11, 1974

    SEP 2

    Willie Stargell, The Power Pops Batter , Pirates at Phillies, September 11, 1974

    He started in the major with the Pirates, and 21 years later, he retired from the majors, having never left Pittsburgh. But Willie Stargell was more than a one-club baseball player; he was the club. That's why the Pirates called him Pops. They could also have called him Power. Stargell was one of the big hitters of the sixties and seventies, with a career .282 from 2,232 hits and 475 home runs. That career included two World Series rings and 7 All-Star appearances. For today's game, we turn to a late-season match-up against the Phillies. The Pirates are at the top of the NL East, and the Phillies are 5.5 games back with 20 games left to play. This is a chance for the Phillies to draw themselves closer to the post-seasons and for the Pirates to cement their lead. We join the Pirates broadcast with Bob Prince and Nelson King taking us through the game. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI197409110.shtml This game was played on September 11, 1974.

    2h 39m
  5. Third base forever belongs to Brooks Robinson, Yankees at Orioles, April 18, 1964

    AUG 5

    Third base forever belongs to Brooks Robinson, Yankees at Orioles, April 18, 1964

    In a decade packed with legends that echo through history, there will be players who rarely grab the historical spotlight. Brooks Robinson might not be the household name of the former, but he's very much a legend. Starting his major league career in 1955, he played all of his 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. In that time, he made third base his own and is arguably one of the greatest third baseman the game has ever seen, with 18 call-ups to the All-Stars, 16 consecutive Gold Gloves, and 2 World Series rings. To this day, he still holds the record for putouts (2,697), assists (6,205), total chances, and double plays at third base (618). For today's game, we’re going to early in 1964. Robinson had an offensive slump in the back half of 1963 and has been working with the Orioles hitting coach to find his form again. Listen out for his at bats as the Orioles welcome the Yankees to Memorial Stadium. It's the familiar team of Phil Rizzuto, Jerry Coleman, and Mel Allen… although 1964 is Allen's debut year, so enjoy his first steps into the radio world. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL196404180.shtml This game was played on April 18, 1964.

    3h 24m
  6. Al Kaline Is A Forever Tiger, Red Sox at Tigers, October 3, 1972

    JUL 22

    Al Kaline Is A Forever Tiger, Red Sox at Tigers, October 3, 1972

    Brought up into the majors by the Detroit Tigers in 152, Al Kaline spent 22 years playing for the Tigers before becoming the Tiger's color commentator until 2003, before heading into the front office until he died in 2020. His playing record is impressive, passing the 3000-hit mark just before he retired in 1974. Today, nearly fifty years later, Kaline sits at number 32 in the all-time hits table, with 3007 hits to his name. That record includes eighteen all-star games, ten Gold Gloves, and one World Series ring from 1968. For today's game, we're going back to the final series of the 1972 season. The Red Sox are in first place, just half a game ahead of the Tigers. With three games in the series, both teams need to take two wins to lift the pennant. Detroit took the first game on October 2nd. One more victory and the season belongs to the Tigers. With four hits and two runs in the first game, Kaline wants to do the same and lift his team over the line. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197210030.shtml This game was played on October 3, 1972.

    2h 47m
  7. The First Month Of Keith Hernandez's Powerful Career, Phillies at Cardinals, September 14, 1974

    JUL 15

    The First Month Of Keith Hernandez's Powerful Career, Phillies at Cardinals, September 14, 1974

    When you win eleven Gold Gloves in eleven years, you know you're one of the best. Keith Hernandez knew he was one of the best. A contact hitter with a career .296, he won two World Series rings, five All-Star appearances, and picked up the NL batting championship award in 1979. Five years into his career, he cracked the .300 ceiling and never looked back. Yet for this week's game, we will go back to the very first month of his MLB career. It's September 14th, and Hernandez has been in The Show for three weeks. He was brought up from the minors by the St Louis Cardinals for a challenging September as they unsuccessfully chased the Pittsburg Pirates for the NL East top spot. Today, they're on the road to the Philadelphia Phillies, who have fallen out of the pennant race but still want a head-to-head victory over the Cardinals. Hernandez is fifth in the order and looking to make a difference… Your KMOX Cardinals radio team of Jack Buck, Mike Shannon and Bob Starr take you through the game. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI197409140.shtml This game was played on September 14,1974.

    2h 34m
  8. Juan Marichal, The Dominican Dandy, Giants At Cardinals, June 8, 1962

    JUL 1

    Juan Marichal, The Dominican Dandy, Giants At Cardinals, June 8, 1962

    When you look for the winning pitcher across the 1960s, it's impossible to ignore Juan Marichal. The 'Dominican Dandy' gave the Giants their first no-hitter in San Francisco, the first no-hitter seen in Candlestick Park, the first Latin-american no-hitter in MLB history, and the first Dominican player to enter the Hall of Fame. He also received one of the highest accolades any player can achieve… in 1975, the Giants immortalized his beloved #27, a testament in part to Marichal’s majestic run of 191 victories during the sixties. Today's game takes us back to the start of his time in the majors. It's June 1962, and the Giants are on a roll with a .690 record. They're on the road to a .518 St Louis, and Marichal is facing Bob Gibson, another name soon to become a legend in his own right. How about one more legend… your play-by-play comes from one Harry Caray (joined today by Jack Buck). You can find the boxscore here. This game was played on June 9, 1962.

    2h 55m
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Through personal recordings of the original radio broadcasts, the history of America's favorite pastime is retold, one classic game at a time. Relive key moments, historical hits, and the legends of today taking to the field when they were at the peak of their career. Add Classic Baseball radio to any podcast app or service; just copy "tinyurl.com/baseballpod" into the "Add RSS Feed" of the app.

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  • Creator
    Sidd Finch Jr.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    97
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