Hardball: MLB History In First Person

Dec 11 2023 17 ep. 48 mins 25

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Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Sportscasting icon Chris Dimino is the most insightful baseball interviewer you’ve ever heard and his rapport with professional athletes is unmatched. Tune in each week for conversations — not “interviews” — with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history like legends Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Whitey Ford, Duke Snider and Vin Scully…
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The Miracle Mets

Dec 11 2023 71 mins

The story of the 1969 Mets can not be told without going back to the beginning. The 120 loss record breaking inaugural season of 1962.We will do that and so much more with our TWO guests this week. Ed Kranepool & Ron Swoboda. 50+ years later..this team resonates as much an ANY in the history of The Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vin Scully

Dec 04 2023 32 mins

This episode is a conversation with Hall of Famer and true Broadcast Legend VIN Scully. From his childhood NY roots to his first broadcasting break (a football game!) through some of his memorable days and nights at ballparks across America. The greatest painter of baseballs canvases will share - with the ultimate humility - a life well lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Michael Jack Schmidt

Nov 27 2023 26 mins

When you talk about trying to put together an All-Time All-Time starting 9 in Baseball History, the debate can be both entertaining and anger inducing. And when you think about the men who can even be considered for such an honor, you are talking about the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. While you can say George or Brooks or I can say Chipper...we might all really be keeping the seat warm

Carlton "Pudge" "The Commander" Fisk

Nov 20 2023 39 mins

Today's Episode of HARDBALL is my conversation with Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk. The centerpiece of one of the most iconic moments in sports history, but his 22 year career that was so much more. His stories of rivalries..brawls..and an injury that could have ended it all before it ever got started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynn Nolan Ryan "Express" Jr.

Nov 13 2023 40 mins

The Ryan Express: Nolan Ryan pitched in the Major Leagues for 27 seasons. He struck out more, walked more, hit more batters than any pitcher in history. And it wasn't even close. He did things that were beyond unprecedented..at his age or any other. And if you wanted to know what baseball fans thought of him..he got more votes than ANY pitcher who ever played the game in the 1999 A

Frank Howard

Nov 06 2023 89 mins

It's with a heavy heart that baseball fans have lost another legend. Frank Howard was different. His career was fascinating. And his post baseball career more so. 19 years coaching..he loved the game..and maybe more so..loved it's players. It was never Me or I..he spread the word of others. I hope you enjoy this look back to the last sit down that Frank Howard did..,2 yrs ago and a

Willie Mays

Oct 30 2023 36 mins

If you asked...players...managers...announcers and fans...ones that had watched enough baseball over a long enough period of time... If that time included the heyday of Willie Mays...take a seat and be enthralled of the stories of the most talented player they had ever seen. Winner of everything you can win in The Game...The Honor of having The World Series MVP Trophy named after

Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider

Oct 23 2023 39 mins

Duke Snider is Brooklyn Royalty. The Duke of Flatbush a Hall of Famer with 5 consecutive 40 HR Seasons. A great defender...his mid 50's production is as good as anyone in The Game. This Episode is also personal, as you'll hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Leonard Morgan

Oct 16 2023 72 mins

Joe Morgan was one of - if not the greatest - 2B off All-Time. You'll hear his story of how he overcame the "too small" tag to become a 2X MVP and leader. I spoke with Joe later in his life..and his want to reflect on his life and career was genuinely moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford

Oct 09 2023 40 mins

With the Postseason in full swing, let's spend some time with one of the GREATEST Big Game pitchers of All-Time: Hall Of Famer Whitey Ford. So great he had three nicknames: Whitey. Slick, it's a Casey Stengel "whiskey" thing, and of course…The Chairman of the Board. Because no one has ever been more in charge than when the 5'9" lefty was on the mound. We will go through it all, f