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- Jackie Robinson

- Al Schacht

In this 1960 radio interview, listeners are treated to a conversation between two iconic figures in baseball history: Jackie Robinson and Al Schacht. Jackie Robinson, who famously broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, had retired from playing by 1960 but remained an influential voice in the sport and civil rights. His insights during this period reflect his post-playing career focus on social justice, as well as his enduring impact on the game both on and off the field.

Al Schacht, known as "The Clown Prince of Baseball," was a former player turned comedic entertainer who brought humor to the ballpark for decades. By 1960, Schacht was well-established as a beloved figure in baseball culture, known for his unique blend of comedy and baseball commentary. The interaction between Robinson and Schacht in this interview provides a fascinating contrast between Robinson’s serious legacy and Schacht’s light-hearted approach to the game, offering a unique perspective on baseball’s evolution during a transformative era.

#JackieRobinson #AlSchacht #BaseballHistory #1960sBaseball #RadioInterview

- 1990 MLB Standings

- Friday, August 31, 1990

- Attendance: 27,166

- Venue: Kingdome

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- Radio Announcers

- Rick Rizzs

- Dave Niehaus

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- Starting Lineups

- 1990 Kansas City Royals

- 1 - 3B - Kevin Seitzer

- 2 - CF - Brian McRae

- 3 - DH - Danny Tartabull

- 4 - LF - Bo Jackson

- 5 - C - Mike Macfarlane

- 6 - RF - Jim Eisenreich

- 7 - 1B - Bill Pecota

- 8 - 2B - Frank White

- 9 - SS - Steve Jeltz

- - P - Storm Davis

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- 1990 Seattle Mariners

- 1 - 2B - Harold Reynolds

- 2 - LF - Ken Griffey

- 3 - CF - Ken Griffey Jr.

- 4 - DH - Alvin Davis

- 5 - 1B - Pete O'Brien

- 6 - RF - Jay Buhner

- 7 - 3B - Edgar Martínez

- 8 - C - Scott Bradley

- 9 - SS - Omar Vizquel

- - P - Randy Johnson

- Bob Feller

- Warren Spahn

- 1976 MLB Standings

- Saturday, April 10, 1976

- Attendance: 10,871

- Venue: County Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Phil Rizzuto

- Frank Messer

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- Managers

- Billy Martin

- Alex Grammas

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- Starting Lineups

- 1976 New York Yankees

- 1 - CF - Mickey Rivers

- 2 - LF - Roy White

- 3 - DH - Thurman Munson

- 4 - 1B - Chris Chambliss

- 5 - RF - Lou Piniella

- 6 - 3B - Graig Nettles

- 7 - C - Rick Dempsey

- 8 - 2B - Willie Randolph

- 9 - SS - Fred Stanley

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- 1976 Milwaukee Brewers

- 1 - LF - Charlie Moore

- 2 - 3B - Don Money

- 3 - 1B - George Scott

- 4 - C - Darrell Porter

- 5 - DH - Hank Aaron

- 6 - CF - Sixto Lezcano

- 7 - RF - Bill Sharp

- 8 - SS - Robin Yount

- 9 - 2B - Pedro García

- Harry Wismer

- Alvin Dark

In 1956, Alvin Dark was a seasoned shortstop transitioning from the New York Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his leadership as the Giants' captain and significant batting prowess, Dark's career was marked by his .289 batting average and his role in the Giants' memorable victories. The interview likely explores his reflections on his time with the Giants, insights into the mid-season trade, and his expectations with the Cardinals during a pivotal moment in his career . #AlvinDark #BaseballHistory #1956Season #NYGiants #StLouisCardinals

- 1971 MLB Standings

- Saturday, April 10, 1971

- Attendance: 19,705

- Venue: Dodger Stadium

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- Radio Announcers

- Vin Scully

- Jerry Doggett

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- Managers

- Preston Gómez

- Walter Alston

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- Starting Lineups

- 1971 San Diego Padres

- 1 - 2B - Dave Campbell

- 2 - SS - Tommy Dean

- 3 - CF - Cito Gaston

- 4 - 1B - Nate Colbert

- 5 - RF - Ollie Brown

- 6 - LF - Al Ferrara

- 7 - C - Chris Cannizzaro

- 8 - 3B - Ron Slocum

- 9 - P - Dave Roberts

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- 1971 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - SS - Maury Wills

- 2 - RF - Manny Mota

- 3 - 1B - Wes Parker

- 4 - LF - Dick Allen

- 5 - C - Bill Sudakis

- 6 - 3B - Steve Garvey

- 7 - CF - Willie Davis

- 8 - 2B - Bill Russell

- 9 - P - Claude Osteen

- 1962 MLB Standings

- Wednesday, April 11, 1962

- Attendance: 16,147

- Venue: Busch Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- Lindsey Nelson

- Ralph Kiner

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- Managers

- Casey Stengel

- Johnny Keane

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 New York Mets

- 1 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 2 - SS - Félix Mantilla

- 3 - 2B - Charlie Neal

- 4 - LF - Frank Thomas

- 5 - RF - Gus Bell

- 6 - 1B - Gil Hodges

- 7 - 3B - Don Zimmer

- 8 - C - Hobie Landrith

- 9 - P - Roger Craig

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- 1962 St. Louis Cardinals

- 1 - CF - Curt Flood

- 2 - 2B - Julián Javier

- 3 - 1B - Bill White

- 4 - RF - Stan Musial

- 5 - 3B - Ken Boyer

- 6 - LF - Minnie Miñoso

- 7 - C - Gene Oliver

- 8 - SS - Julio Gotay

- 9 - P - Larry Jackson

- Fred Hessler

- Hank Sauer

- Dick Groat

In 1955, Hank Sauer was nearing the end of his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, marking a transition phase in his career. Sauer was known for his significant contribution as a power hitter, notably during the early 1950s. This particular year was not his most notable in terms of performance, leading to his trade to the St. Louis Cardinals the following spring. The interview would likely touch upon his reflections on his time with the Cubs, his performance during the season, and his thoughts on the transition ahead .#HankSauer #ChicagoCubs #1955Baseball #MLBTransitions #BaseballHistory

- 1976 NFL Standings

- Sunday Sep 19, 1976

- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)

- Box Score

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- Radio Announcers

- Phil Samp

- Jimmy Crum

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- Head Coaches

- Bill Johnson

- Ted Marchibroda

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- Top Players

- 1976 Cincinnati Bengals

- QB - Ken Anderson

- RB - Archie Griffin

- FB - Boobie Clark

- WR - Isaac Curtis

- SS - Tommy Casanova

- RCB - Ken Riley

- RDE - Coy Bacon

- LDE - Gary Burley

- LCB - Lemar Parrish

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- 1976 Baltimore Colts

- QB - Bert Jones

- RB - Lydell Mitchell

- WR - Roger Carr

- WR - Glenn Doughty

- RB - Howard Stevens

- FS - Jackie Wallace

- RDT - Joe Ehrmann

- 1973 NBA Playoffs

- Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5

- April 8, 1973

- Madison Square Garden

- Box Score

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- Radio Announcers

- John Sterling

- Joe Hassell

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- Head Coaches

- Gene Shue

- Red Holzman

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- Top Players

- 1973 Baltimore Bullets

- SG - Phil Chenier

- PF - Elvin Hayes

- C - Wes Unseld

- SF - Mike Riordan

- PG - Archie Clark

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- 1973 New York Knicks

- PF - Dave DeBusschere

- PG - Walt Frazier

- SG - Earl Monroe

- SF - Bill Bradley

- C - Willis Reed

- PF - Jerry Lucas