PODCAST Season 3, Episode 4 – Foxx, Marichal, Berra, Stairs, Perry

PODCAST Season 3, Episode 4 – Foxx, Marichal, Berra, Stairs, Perry

Today we are covering August 19 – 25, we are going to be talking about – Jimmie Foxx pitching career, Gooden early excellence, Bill Veek grand stand moment, Yogi Berra and the harmonica, Juan Marichal and John Roseboro fight and the professional pinch hitter Matt Stairs. If you love the history of the game, and…

Ken Boyer grand-slam caps off St. Louis rally vs Yankees
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Ken Boyer grand-slam caps off St. Louis rally vs Yankees

test On October 11, 1964 – St Louis Cardinal starting pitcher Ray Sadecki let the first four Yankees hit safely. After a leadoff double by Phil Linz, Bobby Richardson’s RBI double put the Yankees up 1–0. After a single, Mickey Mantle’s RBI single made it 2–0 and Sadecki was promptly removed by manager Keane. Roger…

Rookie Mel Stottlemyre dominates the St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Gibson Game 2 of 1964 World Series
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Rookie Mel Stottlemyre dominates the St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Gibson Game 2 of 1964 World Series

On October 8, 1964 at Busch Stadium, Rookie Mel Stottlemyre, called up from the minors in August, dominated for New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinal bullpen wilted in the late innings. The Cardinals struck first in the third on Curt Flood’s groundout with runners on second and third, but the Yankees tied the…

Yogi Berra slaps a harmonica from utility player Phil Linz

Yogi Berra slaps a harmonica from utility player Phil Linz

On the New York team bus following a 5 – 0 White Sox win, Phil Linz begins to play “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on his harmonica. Manager Yogi Berra orders Linz to stop, then slaps the instrument out of his hands when he continues playing. The incident is reported as indicating dissension on the club and Berra’s lack of control, as well as the level of Linz’s humor.

Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium & Whitey Ford goes distance in 11 inning opening day loss to rival Red Sox
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Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium & Whitey Ford goes distance in 11 inning opening day loss to rival Red Sox

Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! April 16, 1964 Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox win 4-3, in extra innings and…