Casey Stengel won 5 straight World Series with the Yankees to launch a Hall of Fame career. But he was almost laughed out of baseball, before Joe DiMaggio’s dramatic return in the summer of 1949. John Sterling tells you the tale and, as always, we open up the show with a letter from the fans. If you want to ask a question or share your Yankee’s story on the show, send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

Stengel’s Struggles & the Return of Joltin’ Joe

Pinstripes & Bright Lights brings you short baseball stories and New York Yankees lore, delivered by the only person who has seen every pitch and called every single game for the past 30 years – Iconic Yankees’ play-by-play announcer, John Sterling.Each Episode, John sits down to read a letter from a fan about their favorite Yankees moment or the impact the team has had on their life. We then transition into behind-the-scenes Yankee stories, as only John Sterling can tell them. The fall 2001 playoff race in the wake of 9/11, an interesting encounter with ‘The Boss,’ Mariano’s MVP performance in the Yankees win over the Red Sox in the 2003 ALCS, and many more. It’s a dependable escape that feels at once familiar and filled with possibility – just like every game.

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Pinstripes &amp; Bright Lights brings you short baseball stories and New York Yankees lore, delivered by the only person who has seen every pitch and called every single game for the past 30 years – Iconic Yankees’ play-by-play announcer, John Sterling.Each Episode, John sits down to read a letter from a fan about their favorite Yankees moment or the impact the team has had on their life. We then transition into behind-the-scenes Yankee stories, as only John Sterling can tell them. The fall 2001 playoff race in the wake of 9/11, an interesting encounter with ‘The Boss,’ Mariano’s MVP performance in the Yankees win over the Red Sox in the 2003 ALCS, and many more. It’s a dependable escape that feels at once familiar and filled with possibility – just like every game.

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Stengel’s Struggles & the Return of Joltin’ Joe

Stengel’s Struggles & the Return of Joltin’ Joe