Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

.- 1984 MLB Standings

- Tuesday, April 3, 1984

- Attendance: 52,700

- Venue: Candlestick Park

- Radio Announcers

- Milo Hamilton

- Lou Boudreau

- Harry Caray

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- Starting Lineups

- 1984 Chicago Cubs

- 1 - CF - Bob Dernier

- 2 - 2B - Ryne Sandberg

- 3 - LF - Gary Matthews

- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey

- 5 - RF - Keith Moreland

- 6 - C - Jody Davis

- 7 - 1B - Leon Durham

- 8 - SS - Larry Bowa

- 9 - P - Dick Ruthven

- MGR - Jim Frey

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- 1984 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - SS - Johnnie LeMaster

- 2 - 2B - Manny Trillo

- 3 - RF - Jack Clark

- 4 - 1B - Al Oliver

- 5 - LF - Jeffrey Leonard

- 6 - 3B - Joel Youngblood

- 7 - CF - Chili Davis

- 8 - C - Bob Brenly

- 9 - P - Mark Davis

- Jackie Robinson

- Satchel Paige

In this 1960 audio clip, the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson interviews fellow icon Satchel Paige, offering a rare glimpse into the life and thoughts of two of baseball's most significant figures. At this point in their careers, both Robinson and Paige had transitioned from their playing days: Robinson had broken Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947 and retired in 1956, while Paige, despite debuting in the MLB at an older age due to segregation, had become a celebrated pitcher. Their conversation sheds light on the challenges they faced in the Negro Leagues and MLB, focusing on the grueling travel schedules, dietary habits, and the pressures of being top athletes during a time of segregation. Robinson, known for his groundbreaking role with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Paige, renowned for his pitching skills and charismatic personality, delve into the intricacies of baseball, personal challenges, and their remarkable careers against the backdrop of racial segregation in America.

Their discussion transcends mere baseball talk, touching on broader themes of resilience, adaptability, and the impact of race on their professional and personal lives. The interview highlights Paige's unique approach to the game, his legendary confrontations with hitters like Josh Gibson, and his dietary habits that helped him maintain his longevity in the sport. This clip offers an invaluable historical perspective from two athletes who not only excelled in their sport but also played pivotal roles in the civil rights movement through their achievements on and off the field.

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- 1957 MLB Standings

- Tuesday, April 16, 1957

- Attendance: 37,667

- Venue: Connie Mack Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Vin Scully

- Jerry Doggett

- Al Helfer

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- Starting Lineups

- 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers

- 1 - 2B - Jim Gilliam

- 2 - LF - Gino Cimoli

- 3 - CF - Duke Snider

- 4 - RF - Carl Furillo

- 5 - 1B - Gil Hodges

- 6 - 3B - Randy Jackson

- 7 - C - Roy Campanella

- 8 - SS - Don Zimmer

- 9 - P - Don Newcombe

- MGR - Walter Alston

- 1957 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 2 - SS - Chico Fernández

- 3 - 1B - Ed Bouchee

- 4 - LF - Rip Repulski

- 5 - 3B - Willie Jones

- 6 - C - Stan Lopata

- 7 - RF - Bob Bowman

- 8 - 2B - Ted Kazanski

- 9 - P - Robin Roberts

- Harry Wismer

- Frankie Frisch

- 1976 NHL Playoffs

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- Announcers

- John Sterling

- Bob Lawrence

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- 1976 New York Islanders

- Denis Potvin

- Bryan Trottier

- Clark Gillies

- Bryan Trottier

- Billy Smith

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- 1976 Vancouver Canucks

- Dennis Ververgaert

- Don Lever

- Chris Oddleifson

- John Gould

- Rick Blight

- Ken Lockett

- Gary Smith

- 1961 MLB Standings

- Tuesday, April 11, 1961

- Start Time: 2:00 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 37,352

- Venue: Memorial Stadium

- Game Duration: 2:33

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- Radio Announcers

- Bob Kelley

- Steve Bailey

- Don Wells

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- Starting Lineups

- 1961 Los Angeles Angels

- 1 - 3B - Eddie Yost

- 2 - 2B - Ken Aspromonte

- 3 - RF - Albie Pearson

- 4 - 1B - Ted Kluszewski

- 5 - LF - Bob Cerv

- 6 - CF - Ken Hunt

- 7 - SS - Fritz Brickell

- 8 - C - Del Rice

- 9 - P - Eli Grba

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- 1961 Baltimore Orioles

- 1 - CF - Jackie Brandt

- 2 - RF - Russ Snyder

- 3 - 3B - Brooks Robinson

- 4 - 1B - Jim Gentile

- 5 - C - Gus Triandos

- 6 - SS - Ron Hansen

- 7 - LF - Gene Stephens

- 8 - 2B - Marv Breeding

- 9 - P - Milt Pappas

- 1970 MLB Standings

- Tuesday, April 7, 1970

- Start Time: 1:35 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 34,249

- Venue: Forbes Field

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- Radio Announcers

- Bob Murphy

- Ralph Kiner

- Lindsey Nelson

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- Starting Lineups

- 1970 New York Mets

- 1 - CF - Tommie Agee

- 2 - SS - Bud Harrelson

- 3 - 3B - Joe Foy

- 4 - LF - Cleon Jones

- 5 - 1B - Art Shamsky

- 6 - RF - Ron Swoboda

- 7 - 2B - Wayne Garrett

- 8 - C - Jerry Grote

- 9 - P - Tom Seaver

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- 1970 Pittsburgh Pirates

- 1 - CF - Matty Alou

- 2 - 3B - Richie Hebner

- 3 - RF - Roberto Clemente

- 4 - LF - Willie Stargell

- 5 - 1B - Al Oliver

- 6 - SS - Gene Alley

- 7 - C - Jerry May

- 8 - 2B - Bill Mazeroski

- 9 - P - Steve Blass

- 1977 MLB Standings

- Thursday, April 7, 1977

- Start Time: 1:48 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 44,649

- Venue: Exhibition Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Lorn Brown

- Jimmy Piersall

- Harry Caray

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- Starting Lineups

- 1977 Chicago White Sox

- 1 - LF - Ralph Garr

- 2 - SS - Alan Bannister

- 3 - 2B - Jorge Orta

- 4 - RF - Richie Zisk

- 5 - 1B - Jim Spencer

- 6 - DH - Oscar Gamble

- 7 - 3B - Eric Soderholm

- 8 - CF - Chet Lemon

- 9 - C - Brian Downing

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- 1977 Toronto Blue Jays

- 1 - LF - John Scott

- 2 - SS - Héctor Torres

- 3 - 1B - Doug Ault

- 4 - DH - Otto Vélez

- 5 - CF - Gary Woods

- 6 - RF - Steve Bowling

- 7 - 2B - Pedro García

- 8 - 3B - Dave McKay

- 9 - C - Rick Cerone

- Bud Abbott

- Lou Costello

- 1965 MLB Standings

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- Announcers

- Gene Elston

- Harry Kalas

- Loel Passe

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- 1965 New York Yankees

- LF - Mickey Mantle

- 3B - Clete Boyer

- 1B-RF - Joe Pepitone

- C - Elston Howard

- 2B - Bobby Richardson

- SS - Tony Kubek

- SP - Mel Stottlemyre

- SP - Jim Bouton

- SP - Whitey Ford

- SP - Al Downing

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- 1965 Houston Astros

- CF - Jim Wynn

- 2B - Joe Morgan

- RF - Rusty Staub

- 1B - Walt Bond

- LF-RF - Joe Gaines

- LF - Lee Maye

- 3B - Bob Aspromonte

- C - Ron Brand

- SP-RP - Larry Dierker

- SP - Turk Farrell

- RP - Jim Owens