Baseball's greatest broadcasters created a theater of the mind that transformed simple play-by-play into unforgettable moments etched into our collective memory. Pat Walsh shares personal encounters with broadcasting legends and explains why these voices became as much a part of baseball's magic as the players themselves.
• Special memories of Lon Simmons' iconic "Tell it goodbye!" home run calls
• The San Francisco Giants announcing team of Kuiper, Krukow, Miller and Fleming signing contract extensions
• Oakland A's broadcasts featuring Tower of Power's "What Is Hip?" as their theme song in the 70s
• The emotional story of Mike Andrews receiving standing ovations from Mets fans during the 1973 World Series
• Vin Scully's masterful storytelling, including the tale of racing Jackie Robinson on ice skates
• Personal encounters with baseball legends, including meeting Vin Scully in a press bathroom
• Behind-the-scenes moments from MLB locker rooms, including JT Snow's reunion with his father
Listen to my radio show on KFBK in Sacramento Monday through Friday from 7-10pm, available nationally and internationally on your free iHeart app.
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Baseball's greatest broadcasters created a theater of the mind that transformed simple play-by-play into unforgettable moments etched into our collective memory. Pat Walsh shares personal encounters with broadcasting legends and explains why these voices became as much a part of baseball's magic as the players themselves.
• Special memories of Lon Simmons' iconic "Tell it goodbye!" home run calls
• The San Francisco Giants announcing team of Kuiper, Krukow, Miller and Fleming signing contract extensions
• Oakland A's broadcasts featuring Tower of Power's "What Is Hip?" as their theme song in the 70s
• The emotional story of Mike Andrews receiving standing ovations from Mets fans during the 1973 World Series
• Vin Scully's masterful storytelling, including the tale of racing Jackie Robinson on ice skates
• Personal encounters with baseball legends, including meeting Vin Scully in a press bathroom
• Behind-the-scenes moments from MLB locker rooms, including JT Snow's reunion with his father
Listen to my radio show on KFBK in Sacramento Monday through Friday from 7-10pm, available nationally and internationally on your free iHeart app.
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