Ronald Ames Guidry

The Silver Fox...The Duke of Flatbush...2 time world series champion with The Brooklyn/LA Dodgers...1 of the 3 great NY centerfielders of the his era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DAVE "THE COBRA" PARKER A 2X World Series Champion..A 7X All-Star..2X L Batting Champion..3X GG Winner.. and the 1978 MVP...and a man whose life has taken a turn..a turn that has led him to a life of teaching and service..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball was celebrated..it also became time to think about the 50th Anniversary of his passing. Kostya Kennedy has written an EXCELLENT book..TRUE: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. An original way to look back at Jackie's life and career..and the impact of both. Here's my conversation with the author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Gator" "Louisiana Lightning" A true fan favorite..2X World Champion..A Yankee Captain who is immortalized in Monument Park along with the All-Time Franchise Greats. Humble. Grateful. I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of the guys I grew up watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOMINIC PAUL DIMAGGIO "THE LITTLE PROFESSOR" It's hard to be underrated when you are a 7 time All-Star..or you accumulate both the numbers and respect that led Ted Williams to claim the man should be in the Hall of Fame..but the entirety of Dominic DiMaggios career and more importantly life is exemplary. Here he tells some of his storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day..it's an honor to offer up this conversation from the early 2000's. The Public and Private side of the most important moment in baseball history..April 15 1947..and its impact on the Robinson family..The Game..and Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Allen "Davey" Johnson To give you an idea of what 50+ years in Major League Baseball can include if you're lucky..Davey will talk about his relationships with some of the best to ever play & manage The Game. Ted. Hank. Sandy. Earl. The Robinsons. World Series wins and losses and a Bear Bryant story as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two conversations..20 years apart..make up this Episode of HARDBALL.Frank Howard is beloved in the Baseball world..not just for his abilities on the field..but for who he was and continues to be off of it.84 years young..and he offers insight to some of the best he played with and against...Dare you not to smile after this one is done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Maddux was so good that he becomes one of those guys that you tell people 30 years after his retirement "I saw that guy. And nobody was better" Greg and I talk about where it started..and what his numbers and career mean to him. With a whole bunch in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRUCE DOUGLAS BOCHY "BOCH" Straight shooter. And a touch and feel that only comes when you both respect and love your players and the game. 3 Titles..and perhaps (Buster Posey) never managing a Hall of Fame player in those runs. Here's his story.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.