Loun Part 1
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A chance to explore Don's new book "Major League Shutout Debut". Find out how a player was found in 1960 since the wasn't a draft like today. What is the path to the majors through all the minor league levels. Don met many of the greats from that era as he rose the ladder. Please leave comments at [email protected]. Don's book is available through Amazon.
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Ribbecki Part 3
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There was just so much more to talk to Tom about a third show was needed. We learn what music Tom plays now and what he started playing. How long does it take to make one of his guitars and who are some of those that play them. Comments to
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Ribbecki Part 2
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We have a chance to delve into Tom's other passion of makeing Arch Back Guitars. He tells us about creating the Hafling guitar. Most of all we learn what it is to be a Lutherie! In addition Tom has been able to help a lot of young people along the way. If you want to find out how to reach Tom let us know at [email protected].
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Ribbecki Part 1
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Tom talks to us about what it is like start playing baseball after playing softball for about 30 years. What does it take to make that transition and those that helped him along the way. Why in your 70's decide you want to pitch. Does he have a mentor to make it happen? Please send comments to [email protected]
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Williams Part 2
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Much more this time on why Tim's book was written and the people who inspired it. Also another poem and a reading from the book. Tim lets us in on why writing and when it started. His book is available from Amazon (Baseball: In and Out of Time). If you go to [email protected] you can find out about his other writing and other works his company publishes. Comments at [email protected].
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Williams Part 1
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Awesome description from Tim on why we still get to play as we age. He shares why he stopped playing in high school. Then why he started playing again. Plus we got to hear one of Tim's poems from his book (Baseball: In and Out of Time). Please leave comments at [email protected].
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Recap show
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Recap of all the great people that we have had on the podcast for 2024. Please leave comments at [email protected]
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Wright Part 2
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Much more in depth this time about how softball changed so quickly at UCLA. A Club sport when she started to a varsity sport with full time coaching by the time she left. Hear from her about playing on the same team with Ann Meyers. Check out the International Women's Baseball center. . please leave comments at [email protected].
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Wright Part 1
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It's not just the guys still playing baseball as seniors. We hear from Charlene about how she got started in softball at UCLA when it was just a club sport. Baseball didn't come until much later in life. Please leave comments at [email protected]
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Prendergast Part 2
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Get a taste of what it's like to run a 3 week baseball tournament. Find out the issues that most often arise. Hear about those that have been a great part of the 37 year run of the tournament that are no longer with us. Contact the organization at . Please leave comments at [email protected].
info_outlineWe are exploring the journey of Jef Brown from Little Leaguer to a Senior league President. Who were the mentors that paved the way.