The Rated Rabbi Sports Card Podcast

Starter jackets. Big-mouthed 13-year-old me and a mom who was not to be trifled with. The greatness of Carl Hubbell. The coolness of his 1935 Diamond Stars card, his first card after striking out Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in a row in the 1934 All-Star Game. A legendary showdown between Hubbell and Tex Carleton. Stu Miller and the myth of the gust of wind during the 1961 ASG at the 'Stick. All this and a bag of chips in the latest episode of the Rated Rabbi Sports Card Podcast.

Zak Gallen, Randy Johnson, and Rickey Henderson are avian assassins. But only Dave Winfield went to jail. Plus, a card that captures the iconic 1975 World Series, Stallone cop movie "Nighthawks" vs. Stallone cop movie "Cobra," and David Clyde. And this and a bag of chips on the latest episode.

"O Canada" and the "Star Spangled Banner" were performed by Chuck Mangione and Huey Lewis and the News, respectively, at the 1984 All-Star Game. In this episode, we remember not only these musicians, we go down the rabbi hole to talk about Magnum P.I., the greatness of the album "Sports," the time when Joe Montana sang back up for Huey, lenticular 7-11 Slurpee Discs, and the first time I got drunk. All this and more on the latest episode of the Rated Rabbi Sports Card Podcast.

What if the true star of the 1984 All-Star Game was actually Candlestick Park itself? In this episode, we look at the story behind the 'Stick and at some of its greatest baseball moments, including the unforgettable 1993 home opener -- the Giants' first game after almost moving to St. Petersburg -- and a classic two-game 1997 September sweep of the Dodgers that was capped by a walk-off Brian Johnson homer. Plus, one of the most gratifying mail days of all time. Of. All. Time. Check it out!

I was getting ready for Chuck Mangione's flugelhorn to dazzle me with "O Canada" but the Candlestick P.A. announcer blew my mind when he noted the U.S Olympic Baseball Team was on the field. Rather than 29 Hall of Famers at the 'Stick that day, I realized Olympian Barry Larkin was there, too. And instead of 29 Hall of Famers, Larkin made 30. In this episode, we reminisce not only about Barry Larkin. Somehow, we end up on Cincinnati's Moeller High School, Gerry Faust, and a 58-7 curb stomping of Notre Dame by Jimmy Johnson and the University of Miami in 1985.

National League Honorary Captain Willie McCovey was one of the most popular San Francisco Giants ever to wear the uniform. On this episode, we take a look at the '84 ASG program and his 1960 and 1969 Topps cards. We recall his first game in the big leagues, his heartbreaking out to end the 1962 World Series, his 1969 MVP season, and so much more.

AL Honorary Captain Hank Greenberg was able to remain faithful to Judaism and the Jewish people while playing the game he loved. In return, Jewish baseball fans and all baseball fans loved and respected him on and off the field. In this episode, we remember Hank's courageous 1934 decision when a pennant race and the Jewish High Holidays coincided.

Together, Steve Garvey and Dale Murphy were as American as baseball, hot dogs, and Chevrolet. In this episode, we remember the great careers of two players who were not quite good enough to earn enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, but who nevertheless left indelible imprints on the game.

NL All-Star Manager Paul Owens. Dave Stewart's knock out punch defeats Pat Corrales's Kung Fu fighting. A Ricky Jordan on-card auto. And DeJesus, are you kidding me?! In 1982, the Phillies sent Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa to the Cubs and all they got back was Ivan DeJesus?!

In this episode, we dream of Jesse Orosco and LOOGYs. We show an unopened 1982 Topps cello pack with Giants Future Stars Bob Brenly and Chili Davis on top. Plus, Mike Marshall and the end of Big Beers at Candlestick, forgotten workhorse Claude Osteen, and the legend of John van Ornum and the 1960 television show "Home Run Derby."