Nov 28, 2018
George Steinbrenner, for as much as he is revered today, found himself disgraced in 1974, caught up in the Watergate scandal and, 44 years ago this week, was suspended by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for two years. Mike and Bill look at Steinbrenner's early life and first years at the helm of the Yankees, the scandal that...
Nov 21, 2018
Few players ever achieved the level of reverence that Nolan Ryan had in his late career with the Astros. But before that, 39 years ago this week, Ryan signed the first free agent contract for more than $1 mlllion per season, if not changing the reality of the free agent market, then at least the perception of it. Mike...
Nov 15, 2018
One of the most beloved characters in the early history of baseball, Wilbert Robinson became intrinsically linked to the game in both Baltimore and Brooklyn. And 105 years ago this week, he was named the manager of the Superbas, who would soon come to bear his name. Mike and Bill look at Robinson's life and career and...
Nov 7, 2018
The loss of Willie McCovey, who passed away on October 31, 2018, is immeasurable, as is his impact on the city of San Francisco and on the Giants. Mike and Bill dedicate the bulk of this episode to discussing his life and career, and his legacy as one of the greatest first basemen of all time. Plus, happy birthday to...