Dad Remembers Sports

Grant Tunkel
  • 4.8 (8)
  • Sports

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.

Episodes

  1. 02/25/2021

    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

    35 min

  2. 01/19/2021

    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

    30 min

  3. 11/03/2020

    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

    28 min

  4. 07/29/2020

    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 The Athletic's The Lead podcast about Wes Unseld - https://theathletic.com/podcast/99-the-lead/?episode=189

    42 min

  5. 07/01/2020

    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

    32 min

  6. 06/18/2020

    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

    28 min

  7. 06/03/2020

    S1 E4: Dad Remembers Johan Santana's No-Hitter (2012)

    In Episode 4 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers being in the ballpark on June 1, 2012, when he and I witnessed Johan Santana's no-hitter -- the first in New York Mets history. Dad sets the scene by recalling one of his favorite stories, the time his leg fell asleep while watching Tom Seaver's bid for a perfect game fall short at the hands of Jimmy Qualls in 1969. Dad then talks about how special it was to be there when the Mets finally got their no-hitter after 50 years without one. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    30 min

  8. 05/27/2020

    S1 E3: Dad Remembers His Playing Days (1950's and 1960's)

    In Episode 3 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad gets excited about having a new microphone. Then, Dad remembers his playing days in Little League Baseball, box baseball, stickball, stoop ball, rough touch football and schoolyard basketball. Dad makes one or two obscure sports references (what else is new?) before giving himself a nickname he's most certainly never earned. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    31 min

  9. 05/20/2020

    S1 E2: Dad Remembers Becoming A Fan (1950's and 1960's)

    In Episode 2 of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers becoming a fan of the Mets, Jets, Knicks and Rangers. Dad talks about growing up attending games at Madison Square Garden, being at the first-ever New York Jets game at Shea Stadium and his never-ending admiration of Willie Mays. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    30 min

  10. 05/11/2020

    S1 E1: Dad Remembers The Willis Reed Game (1970)

    In the premier episode of Dad Remembers Sports, Dad remembers Willis Reed's iconic performance in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which lifted the New York Knicks to the NBA title. Dad talks about attending every home game of the Knicks' playoff run, camping out for tickets to the Finals and witnessing Willis' magical moment at Madison Square Garden. Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    29 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Grant Tunkel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Grant Tunkel
  • Show Website
    Dad Remembers Sports