Alan Gershel, Part One

Howie joins us to talk about his early experiences with baseball. Were his family members big supporters of his growth in the sport? What kind, if any, coaching did he recieve from Little League through school? How did he decide on which University to attend? This show takes us up to his playing of baseball at Indiana University. Any comments? Please leave comments at [email protected]. The list of all shows is at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While in college Alan took a couple of classes involving law. He was hooked. Ended up in Detroit getting his degree. Decided on prosecuting in Federal court. Over 30 years, then teaching law in Michigan. Find out what is like being on a grievence committee. Then Alan found baseball again. A better hitter now then in his youth? Comments please at [email protected]. See a list of all our shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan takes us through what is was like in those early years playing stick ball in Brooklyn, NY. After moving to Long Island it became playing Little League. This is where having a good arm got him playing third. Playing ball continued all through High School. Listen to what he thought of his ability to hit. Inherited the issue from Dad? College was the end of baseball for quite some time. Comments please at [email protected]. A list of all our shows (122) at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A full session with Chuck and Jeff this time. We got a chance to find out how over 20 years in the Navy has affected his approach to baseball and life. Chuck gives us an overview of how he teaches both hitting and catching in the NW Phoenix area. You can contact Chuck about that and send comments to us through [email protected]. We also find out who Chuck has looked to in the pro world for techniques and inspiration. If you would like to contact Jeff he is at apnvideo.com. Comments please at [email protected] our full list of shows at jayciambrone.com, page 5See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this first session with Chuck we get to hear about his early years in sports. Little League only lasted about one year. The family was not a sports family. However, once Chuck got to high school there sports like football, track and wrestling. There were also some very hard times during those high school years. Jeff Lowery joined us after some technical difficulties. You can reach Jeff at apnvideo.com. Comments to [email protected]. A full slate of our shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time we get to talk to two high school players about why they play the game and what makes their team so successful. Panguitch is two time state champions! Hudson Burningham and Kyson Miller talk about baseball, other sports they play and learning from their coaches. We finished the show by spending time with Mitch Miller Kyson's dad and an assistant coach. What is it like to coach your son? Comments to [email protected]. Complete list of shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two shows with Rawley were not enough. Had to talk to him in person. Took place in the Panguitch club house. a great response of why baseball is the one over all the sports played. he explains why hitting off a tee is so important. Rawley explains the team efoort with his assistant coaches Miller and Leach. Could not conclude the interview without a special shout out to both his Mom and his wife. They make everything possible. Comments to [email protected]. List of all our shows at jayciambrone.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continued our day at Kyte Monroe with a 80's show. Not TV and not music. It was time spent with Howard Wittenberg, Bob Homant, John Bosch, and Larry Paladino. These are all over 80 year old guys still playing the game. Very special to get their variety of stories on why they still do it. Please send comments to [email protected]. If you want to learn more about each of them use the contact email. See a list of all our shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continued our day at Kyte Monroe by spending time with Gene Baratta and Alan Gershel. If you live in the Detroit area Gene has had Fairway Packing in Grosse Pointe for over 35 years. The place to get your meats. Both have great stories on how they found the league and why they still play. We finished the day by having Mike Juliano rejoin us to talk about the day. Also about how the league is always growing and how that is done. Comments and questions about the day and each of these guys can be sent to [email protected]. Also see a complete list of shows (when they aired and when they will air) at jayciambrone.com on page 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The start of a great day talking to players between and after games. Kyte Monroe is just about 2 miles from where I grew up. Unfortunately this league did not exist when I still lived here!! Mike Juliano head of the Detroit league is my co-host. Spent time with Bob Escamilla of Escamilla Bat Co. He explained how he makes bats. You can contact him at [email protected]. Comments to [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.