Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

- Harry Wismer

- Frank Thomas

In 1958, Frank Thomas was having a career year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29 years old, Thomas was in his eighth season with the Pirates and was selected for his third All-Star game. That year, he hit a career-high 35 home runs, finishing second in the National League, and drove in 109 runs, both personal bests. His performance earned him a fourth-place finish in the NL MVP voting.This radio interview captures Thomas during his most productive season in the majors. By this point, he had established himself as a power-hitting outfielder and occasional infielder for the Pirates. Thomas's 1958 campaign was particularly notable as it came after several solid but unspectacular seasons, showcasing his development as a hitter and his importance to the Pirates lineup. This would be his last season with Pittsburgh before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1959.#FrankThomas #PittsburghPirates #1958MLBSeason #BaseballAllStar #PowerHitter

- 1977 MLB Playoffs

- 1977 NLCS Game 3,

- Friday, October 7, 1977

- Attendance: 63,719

- Venue: Veterans Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Ralph Kiner

- Jerry Coleman

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- Starting Lineups

- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes

- 2 - SS - Bill Russell

- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith

- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey

- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey

- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker

- 7 - CF - Rick Monday

- 8 - C - Steve Yeager

- 9 - P - Burt Hooton

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- 1977 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - RF - Bake McBride

- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa

- 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt

- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski

- 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner

- 6 - CF - Garry Maddox

- 7 - C - Bob Boone

- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore

- 9 - P - Larry Christenson

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- 1977 MLB Playoffs

- Thursday, October 6, 1977

- 1977 American League Championship Series

- Attendance: 56,230

- Venue: Yankee Stadium II

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- Radio Announcers

- Phil Rizzuto

- Frank Messer

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- Starting Lineups

- 1977 Kansas City Royals

- 1 - SS - Freddie Patek

- 2 - DH - Hal McRae

- 3 - 3B - George Brett

- 4 - RF - Al Cowens

- 5 - CF - Amos Otis

- 6 - 1B - John Mayberry

- 7 - LF - Joe Zdeb

- 8 - C - Darrell Porter

- 9 - 2B - Frank White

- - P - Andy Hassler

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- 1977 New York Yankees:

- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers

- 2 - 3B - Graig Nettles

- 3 - C - Thurman Munson

- 4 - RF - Reggie Jackson

- 5 - LF - Lou Piniella

- 6 - DH - Cliff Johnson

- 7 - 1B - Chris Chambliss

- 8 - 2B - Willie Randolph

- 9 - SS - Bucky Dent

- - P - Ron Guidry

- Jackie Robinson

- 1977 MLB Playoffs

- Game 2 of NLCS

- Wednesday, October 5, 1977

- Attendance: 55,973

- Venue: Dodger Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Ralph Kiner

- Jerry Coleman

- CBS Broadcasting

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- Starting Lineups

- 1977 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - CF - Bake McBride

- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa

- 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt

- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski

- 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner

- 6 - RF - Jay Johnstone

- 7 - C - Bob Boone

- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore

- 9 - P - Jim Lonborg

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- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers:

- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes

- 2 - SS - Bill Russell

- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith

- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey

- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey

- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker

- 7 - CF - Rick Monday

- 8 - C - Steve Yeager

- 9 - P - Don Sutton

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- 1977 MLB Standings

- 1977 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Game 1

- Tuesday, October 4, 1977

- Attendance: 55,968

- Venue: Dodger Stadium

- Night Game, on grass

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- Radio Announcers

- Ralph Kiner

- Jerry Coleman

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- Starting Lineups

- 1977 , Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - CF - Bake McBride

- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa

- 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt

- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski

- 5 - 1B - Davey Johnson

- 6 - RF - Jerry Martin

- 7 - C - Tim McCarver

- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore

- 9 - P - Steve Carlton

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- 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes

- 2 - SS - Bill Russell

- 3 - RF - Reggie Smith

- 4 - 3B - Ron Cey

- 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey

- 6 - LF - Dusty Baker

- 7 - CF - Glenn Burke

- 8 - C - Steve Yeager

- 9 - P - Tommy John

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In 1958, Richie Ashburn was at the peak of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. That season, he won his second National League batting title with a .350 average, edging out Willie Mays on the final day of the season. Ashburn led the league in hits, triples, walks, and on-base percentage, showcasing his skills as a prototypical leadoff hitter and center fielder.This radio interview captures Ashburn during a pivotal year in his 15-season major league career. At this point, he had already established himself as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game, known for his speed and ability to cover vast amounts of ground. Ashburn's 1958 performance was particularly notable as it came after a decade of consistent play with the Phillies, during which he had become a fan favorite and a key figure in the team's lineup.#RichieAshburn #PhilliesLegend #1958MLBSeason #BaseballRadio #BattingChampion

- 1970 MLB Standings

- Monday, September 28, 1970

- Attendance: 21,670

- Venue: Shea Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Lindsey Nelson

- Ralph Kiner

- Bob Murphy

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- Starting Lineups

- 1970 Chicago Cubs

- 1 - SS - Don Kessinger

- 2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert

- 3 - RF - Billy Williams

- 4 - LF - Tommy Davis

- 5 - 1B - Jim Hickman

- 6 - CF - Joe Pepitone

- 7 - 3B - Paul Popovich

- 8 - C - Randy Hundley

- 9 - P - Ken Holtzman

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- 1970 New York Mets

- 1 - CF - Leroy Stanton

- 2 - 2B - Wayne Garrett

- 3 - LF - Cleon Jones

- 4 - 1B - Donn Clendenon

- 5 - RF - Ron Swoboda

- 6 - 3B - Joe Foy

- 7 - C - Jerry Grote

- 8 - SS - Bud Harrelson

- 9 - P - Gary Gentry

In 1966, baseball legend Bob Feller shared his thoughts on Lou Gehrig in a radio interview. At this point, Feller had been retired from playing for 10 years, having pitched his last game for the Cleveland Indians in 1956. Gehrig, on the other hand, had passed away 25 years earlier in 1941, but his legacy as one of baseball's greatest players endured.

Bob Feller, known for his blazing fastball, had faced Gehrig during his rookie season in 1936. Feller's career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II. Lou Gehrig's career with the New York Yankees lasted from 1923 to 1939, ending prematurely due to the disease that would later bear his name. This radio clip captures Feller's perspective on Gehrig, offering insights into the Iron Horse's impact on the game and his fellow players.

#BobFeller #LouGehrig #BaseballHistory #YankeesLegends #1930sBaseball

- 1978 MLB Standings

- Saturday, September 30, 1978

- Attendance: 28,905

- Venue: Three Rivers Stadium

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- Announcers

- Lanny Frattare

- Milo Hamilton

- Lineups

- 1978 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - RF - Bake McBride

- 2 - SS - Larry Bowa

- 3 - CF - Garry Maddox

- 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski

- 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner

- 6 - 3B - Mike Schmidt

- 7 - C - Bob Boone

- 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore

- 9 - P - Randy Lerch

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- 1978 Pittsburgh Pirates

- 1 - SS - Frank Taveras

- 2 - CF - Omar Moreno

- 3 - RF - Dave Parker

- 4 - LF - Bill Robinson

- 5 - 1B - Willie Stargell

- 6 - 2B - Phil Garner

- 7 - 3B - Dale Berra

- 8 - C - Ed Ott

- 9 - P - Don Robinson

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