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The Miracle Mets Dec 11, 2023

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.

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Vin Scully Dec 04, 2023

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.

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Michael Jack Schmidt Nov 27, 2023

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 for today's guest on HARDBALL. For your consideration...at 3B: Michael Jack Schmidt

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Carlton "Pudge" "The Commander" Fisk Nov 20, 2023

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.

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Lynn Nolan Ryan "Express" Jr. Nov 13, 2023

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 All-Century Team poll. Oh...and 98% of the writers voted in his 1st year of eligibility for The Hall of Fame,

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Frank Howard Nov 06, 2023

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 as sharp as it gets.

Enjoy.

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Willie Mays Oct 30, 2023

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 him...Roberto Clemente Award Winner...and the very proud recipient of The Presidential Medal of Freedom

Here is my conversation with Willie...2001...on the 50th Anniversary of his debut in the Major Leagues.

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Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider Oct 23, 2023

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.

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Joe Leonard Morgan Oct 16, 2023

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.

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Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford Oct 09, 2023

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, from open tryout to HOF career...with some amazing storytelling to fill in the blanks.

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Brooks Robinson Oct 02, 2023

It's with a heavy heart that I present my conversation with Brooks Robinson. When I heard of his passing, my mind went immediately to my very first baseball memory: the 1969 World Series and as a now bonafide 6 year old fan, I had a chance to start to appreciate great players.

The 1970 World Series...THE BROOKS ROBINSON WORLD SERIES...was an incredible jump off point for a lifelong love of The Game outside of my NY Bubble.

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Pete Rose Sep 25, 2023

"Pete Rose is...." Start with those 3 words and watch what happens. Everyone has an opinion - or 6 - about him. I wanted to be one of the few people who did the "Baseball Conversation" with Pete. Here it is...Joe DiMaggio...Hank..Willie...his All-Time Teammate team (just wait)...the games and at bats...

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Al "Mr. Tiger" Kaline Sep 18, 2023

Al Kaline spent 8 decades with the team that has proudly worn the Old English D since 1904. His talent surpassed only by his grace and class. An All American tale of the boy who dreamed it...then lived it with the Detroit Tigers.

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Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Sep 11, 2023

Episode 2 is a sit down I did with Hall of Famer and Yankee Legend Phil Rizzuto back in 2001.

Easily one of the most beloved Yankees of All-Time..a playing career that started in the 1930's..and a broadcast career that lasted until 1996.

That would mean in his 7 DECADES of Yankeedom he saw firsthand more Yankee history than anyone else.

He will tell some of those stories..and you will hear the names Ruth/Gehrig/Joe D/Mickey/Whitey/Billy/Roger/Reggie and more.

Easily on of my TOP 5 All-Time Guests.

HARDBALL Presents Phil Rizzuto

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Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby Sep 11, 2023

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby

Episode 28 Being "2nd" was for too long what Larry Doby was known for. I think you will hear today as Larry recounts his life on and off the field that he's been shortchanged by that narrative. The Hall of Famer lived an incredible one. Baseball AND Social History lesson in 3...2...

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Stan "The Man" Musial Sep 11, 2023

Chris Dimino in conversation with Stan "The Man" Musial.

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Hardball: MLB History In First Person (Trailer) Sep 08, 2023

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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