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EPISODE SUMMARY
Most of us who follow sports have a favorite team. In baseball, my favorite team was always the Yankees. Having grown up only about 20 miles from the “House That Ruth Built,” it’s only natural that I would root for the Yankees. But I don’t think I’m too far out-of-line when I say that many of us also have a second favorite team or a team that we secretly root for. For me, that team was the St.Louis Cardinals.
Why the Cardinals? Well, I guess the main reason is that they had a lot of players I liked. I was always a big fan of pitcher Bob Gibson and left-fielder Lou Brock. They also had the versatile Joe Torre, who could play third base, first base, and catcher. Years later, Joe would lead my Yankees to six American League Pennants and four World Series trophies…..
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YESTERDAY’S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark’s book below.
No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time