NUMBER #1

The podcast about uniform numbers continues a streak of huge guests when Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon stops in to talk about his famous number 1. Warren talks about the significance of #1 and its resurgence with the current crop of young signal callers including the recently signed Cam Newton. We also break down Contenders, hit the Heat Check and court controversy with the Hall of Shame. If you like discussions about Garo Yepremian, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 

 Our Guest
After a Rose Bowl at Washington in 1978, Warren Moon was undrafted by the NFL and took his talents to Canada. After winning 5 Grey Cups in 6 years, he signed with Houston in the NFL and managed to rack up nearly 50,000 yards passing in a 17-year career. Moon was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, becoming the first African American quarterback and the first undrafted quarterback to receive the honor.

 Show Notes
00:44 – “Numero Uno”
Rudy gets things going by talking about the number 1 and announcing our interview with the great Warren Moon.  

2:16 – “My favorite number 1 as a kid was Garo Yepremian.”
The first (but not last) Garo Yepremian/Super Bowl VII name check plus the young bucks, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields and newly-minted #1 Tua Tagovailoa

3:25 – “The greatest shortstop in the history of the game.”
Tom immediately alienates all Yankee fans listening by naming Ozzie Smith the greatest shortstop in the history of the game. 

4:51 – “Probably 135 pounds soaking wet . . . or maybe beer soaking wet.
Rudy and Tom give props to longtime Yankee player and manager Billy Martin.

5:40– “With respect to Gus Williams and Muggsy Bogues and Tiny Archibald . . .”
Tom makes his case for just one name on the basketball list should be The Big O, Oscar Robertson.

6:58 – “Number 1 is the number for hockey goalies.”
Tom shares the long history of great netminders and adds his sentimental pick of light-hitting Royals infielder Buddy Biancalana, followed by a discussion of the storied history of Michigan receivers who have worn the #1.

11:17 – “This is big, man.”
Rudy and Tom share their excitement over Warren Moon appearing on Puttin’ Up Numbers.

12:24 – “I always wanted to have a number that was different.”
Warren Moon stops by to share why he chose to wear #1. Cam Newton and more.

20:18 – “Here are the people who are not on the list.”
Screen Stars returns! The #1 Screen Stars are:
1A - Billy Dee Williams as Bingo Long in Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
1B - Sylvester Stallone as Capt. Robert Hatch in Victory (1981)
1C - Kathy Ireland as Lucy Draper in Necessary Roughness (1991)

25:01 – “Number one’s kinda having a moment right now, right?”
Heat Check is full of great #1’s:
1.      Cam Newton
2.     Kyler Murray
3.    Justin Fields
4.    Zion Williamson
5.    Carlos Correa
6.    Tua Taglovailoa
7.     Alyssa Naeher

33:15 – “Speaking of things we might be ashamed of.”
Controversy rears its ugly head during the discussion of the Hall of Shame. 

39:07 – “The top 5 players of distinction wearing the number 1.”
The Hall of Fame list is quite strong.
1.      Ozzie Smith
2.     Oscar Robertson
3.    Warren Moon
4.    Pee Wee Reese
5.    Terry Sawchuk 

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