Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

- 1978 NFL Standings

- Orange Bowl

- Sun Nov 5, 1978

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- Key Players

- Dallas Cowboys

- QB - Roger Staubach

- FB - Robert Newhouse

- RB - Tony Dorsett

- WR - Tony Hill

- WR - Drew Pearson

- WR - Butch Johnson

- LCB - Benny Barnes

- RDT - Randy White

- RDE - Harvey Martin

- FS - Cliff Harris

- Coach - Tom Landry

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- Miami Dolphins

- QB - Bob Griese

- RB - Delvin Williams

- FB - Leroy Harris

- WR - Duriel Harris

- WR - Nat Moore

- DB - Gerald Small

- LDE - Vern Den Herder

- LOLB - Kim Bokamper

- LG/LT - Bob Kuechenberg

- Coach - Don Shula

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Radio Announcers

- Verne Lundquist

- Brad Sham

Retired Ty Cobb Interviewed by Grantland Rice

- 1972 World Series Game 7

- Riverfront Stadium

- Sunday, October 22, 1972

- Attendance: 56,040

- Game Duration: 2h50m

- Day Game, on turf

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- Starting Lineups

- Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - CF - Angel Mangual

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 1B - Gene Tenace

- 5 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 6 - RF - Matty Alou

- 7 - C - Dave Duncan

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Blue Moon Odom

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- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 7 - RF - Cesar Geronimo

- 8 - SS - Dave Concepcion

- 9 - P - Jack Billingham

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Monte Moore

- 1972 World Series Game 6

- Riverfront Stadium

- Saturday, October 21, 1972

- Attendance: 52,737

- Game Duration: 2h21m

- Day Game, on turf

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- Starting Lineups

- - Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - RF - Matty Alou

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 5 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 6 - CF - Angel Mangual

- 7 - C - Gene Tenace

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Vida Blue

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- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - RF - Hal McRae

- 7 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 8 - SS - Dave Concepcion

- 9 - P - Gary Nolan

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Monte Moore

- 1949 Los Angeles Rams

- 1960 Philadelphia Eagles

- Norm van Brocklin

- Bob Waterfield

- Harry Wismer

In 1960, football legend Norm Van Brocklin participated in a radio interview that has since lodged itself in the annals of sports history. The interview came at a pivotal moment in Van Brocklin's career, as he was nearing the end of his professional playing tenure. Known for his prowess as a quarterback, Van Brocklin had already led the Philadelphia Eagles to a championship victory earlier that year, cementing his status as one of the most influential players of his era. The interviewer, a seasoned radio host whose name has been lost to time, guided the conversation with a deft touch, allowing Van Brocklin's character and passion for the game to shine through. The clip is a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a top-tier athlete at the peak of his career. #NormVanBrocklin #1960sFootball #RadioInterview #SportsHistory #PhiladelphiaEagles

- 1972 World Series Game 5

- Oakland Coliseum

- Friday, October 20, 1972

- Attendance: 49,410

- Game Duration: 2:26

- Day Game, on grass

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- Starting Lineups

- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 7 - RF - Cesar Geronimo

- 8 - SS - Darrel Chaney

- 9 - P - Jim McGlothlin

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- Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - RF - Matty Alou

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 5 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 6 - CF - George Hendrick

- 7 - C - Gene Tenace

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Catfish Hunter

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Al Michaels

- 1972 World Series Game 4

- Oakland Coliseum

- Thursday, October 19, 1972

- Attendance: 49,410

- Game Duration: 2h06m

- Night Game, on grass

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- Starting Lineups

- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - RF - Hal McRae

- 7 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 8 - SS - Dave Concepcion

- 9 - P - Don Gullett

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- Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - RF - Matty Alou

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 5 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 6 - CF - George Hendrick

- 7 - C - Gene Tenace

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Ken Holtzman

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Al Michaels

- 1968 New York Mets

- Gil Hodges

- Nolan Ryan

- Tom Seaver

- Jerry Koosman

- Ron Swoboda

In this 1968 radio interview, the seasoned sports broadcaster engages in a thoughtful conversation with Gil Hodges, then serving as the manager of the New York Mets. At this point in his career, Hodges was transitioning from a stellar playing career into a managerial role. As a player, Hodges was a key component of the Brooklyn Dodgers' "Boys of Summer," a team that dominated the National League in the 1950s. His transition to management in 1968 marked a significant shift, as he took on the challenge of leading the Mets, a team known at the time for its struggles on the field. The interview provides insight into Hodges' approach to managing and his philosophy on baseball, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the game's respected figures during a pivotal point in his career.

#GilHodges #1968Baseball #NewYorkMets #SportsHistory #RadioInterviews

- 1972 World Series Game 3

- Oakland Coliseum

- Wednesday, October 18, 1972

- Attendance: 49,410

- Game Duration: 2h24m

- Night Game, on grass

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- Starting Lineups

- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 7 - RF - Cesar Geronimo

- 8 - SS - Darrel Chaney

- 9 - P - Jack Billingham

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- Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - RF - Matty Alou

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 5 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 6 - CF - George Hendrick

- 7 - C - Gene Tenace

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Blue Moon Odom

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Al Michaels

- 1972 World Series Game 2

- Riverfront Stadium

- Sunday, October 15, 1972

- Attendance: 53,224

- Game Duration: 2h26m

- Day Game, on turf

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- Starting Lineups

- Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - RF - Matty Alou

- 3 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 4 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 5 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 6 - CF - George Hendrick

- 7 - C - Gene Tenace

- 8 - 2B - Dick Green

- 9 - P - Catfish Hunter

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- Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - LF - Pete Rose

- 2 - 2B - Joe Morgan

- 3 - CF - Bobby Tolan

- 4 - C - Johnny Bench

- 5 - 1B - Tony Perez

- 6 - 3B - Denis Menke

- 7 - RF - Cesar Geronimo

- 8 - SS - Darrel Chaney

- 9 - P - Ross Grimsley

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- Radio Announcers

- Jim Simpson

- Monte Moore