- Harry Wismer

- Ed Macauley

In 1958, Ed Macauley was at a pivotal point in his basketball career. Having just won an NBA championship with the St. Louis Hawks, Macauley was transitioning from player to coach. This season marked his last as a player and the beginning of his coaching tenure with the Hawks. At 30 years old, Easy Ed had already established himself as one of the game's premier players, having been named to seven All-Star teams and three All-NBA First Teams.

This radio interview captures Macauley at a unique moment, fresh off his NBA championship victory over his former team, the Boston Celtics. The 1957-58 season was particularly significant for Macauley, as it came two years after he was traded from the Celtics in a deal that brought Bill Russell to Boston. Macauley's insights during this interview likely reflect on his championship experience, his evolving role with the Hawks, and the changing landscape of professional basketball as the NBA entered a new era of competition and growth.

#EdMacauley #StLouisHawks #1958NBAChampions #BasketballHallOfFame #PlayerToCoach

In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years removed from his playing career, having retired from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. During this period, Robinson remained active in civil rights causes and business ventures. He also ventured into broadcasting, hosting a syndicated radio program called Jackie Robinson's Radio Shots produced by RCA.

This particular segment features Robinson answering questions from listeners in a Mail Bag format. The program showcased Robinson's broad interests and allowed him to engage with fans on various topics, not limited to baseball. This format provided a unique opportunity for audiences to hear Robinson's thoughts on current events, sports, and social issues, drawing from his experiences as a groundbreaking athlete and civil rights figure. The Mail Bag episodes were part of a larger series that included interviews with diverse guests from sports, entertainment, and other fields.

#JackieRobinson #BaseballLegend #RadioBroadcasting #CivilRightsIcon #Post-CareerInsights

- 1962 MLB Standings

- Wednesday, October 3, 1962

- Attendance: 45,693

- Venue: Dodger Stadium

- Game Duration: 3:00

- Day Game, on grass

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Al Helfer

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- Starting Lineups

- 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 - C - Ed Bailey

- 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Juan Marichal

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- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - SS - Maury Wills

- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam

- 3 - LF - Duke Snider

- 4 - 3B - Tommy Davis

- 5 - 1B - Wally Moon

- 6 - RF - Frank Howard

- 7 - C - John Roseboro

- 8 - CF - Willie Davis

- 9 - P - Johnny Podres

- 1962 MLB Standings

- Tuesday, October 2, 1962

- Start Time: 1:06 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 25,321

- Venue: Dodger Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Russ Hodges

- Lon Simmons

- Harry Caray

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 3 - CF - Willie Mays

- 4 - LF - Willie McCovey

- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda

- 6 - RF - Felipe Alou

- 7 - C - Tom Haller

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Jack Sanford

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- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - SS - Maury Wills

- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam

- 3 - LF - Duke Snider

- 4 - 3B - Tommy Davis

- 5 - 1B - Wally Moon

- 6 - RF - Frank Howard

- 7 - C - John Roseboro

- 8 - CF - Willie Davis

- 9 - P - Don Drysdale

- 1962 MLB Standings

- Monday, October 1, 1962

- Attendance: 32,652

- Venue: Candlestick Park

- Game Duration: 2:39

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Al Helfer

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - SS - Maury Wills

- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam

- 3 - LF - Tommy Davis

- 4 - RF - Frank Howard

- 5 - 1B - Lee Walls

- 6 - C - John Roseboro

- 7 - 3B - Andy Carey

- 8 - CF - Willie Davis

- 9 - P - Sandy Koufax

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- 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

- Bob Feller

- Ernie Calverley

In 1966, Bob Feller was a decade removed from his playing career, having retired from the Cleveland Indians in 1956. By this time, Feller had been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was established as one of the game's legendary pitchers. His career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II.

This radio clip features Feller discussing Ernie Calverley, a name more associated with basketball than baseball. Calverley was a standout basketball player at the University of Rhode Island in the 1940s, known for his long-distance shooting ability. He briefly played professional basketball in the Basketball Association of America (a precursor to the NBA) from 1946 to 1948. Feller's comments on Calverley in 1966 likely provide an interesting cross-sport perspective, potentially touching on the early days of professional basketball or the intersection of different sports in American culture during that era.

- Harry Wismer

- Elston Howard

In 1958, Elston Howard was in his fourth season with the New York Yankees, solidifying his role as a key player on the team. This was a standout year for Howard, as he earned his second consecutive All-Star selection and helped the Yankees win the World Series. At 29 years old, Howard was hitting his stride, batting .314 with 11 home runs and 66 RBIs in 103 games that season.

This radio interview captures Howard during a pivotal time in his career. Just three years earlier, in 1955, he had broken the color barrier for the Yankees, becoming the first African American player on the team. By 1958, Howard had established himself as a versatile player, primarily catching but also playing outfield and first base. His performance was crucial to the Yankees' success, as they clinched their fourth World Series title in five years, with Howard playing a significant role in the championship run.

#ElstonHoward #NYYankees #1958WorldSeries #BaseballIntegration #AllStarCatcher

- 1971 NFL Standings

- Sunday Oct 24, 1971

- Stadium: Tiger Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Van Patrick

- Bob Reynolds

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- Head Coaches

- Jim Dooley

- Joe Schmidt

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- Top Players

- 1971 Chicago Bears

- QB - Bobby Douglass

- WR - George Farmer

- WR - Dick Gordon

- MLB - Dick Butkus

- LCB/RCB - Charlie Ford

- LDT - George Seals

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- 1971 Detroit Lions

- QB - Greg Landry

- FB - Steve Owens

- FB - Altie Taylor

- WR - Earl McCullouch

- WR - Chuck Hughes

- TE - Charlie Sanders

- LCB - Lem Barney

- RCB - Dick LeBeau

- MLB - Mike Lucci