Hardball: MLB History In First Person

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Hardball: MLB History In First Person

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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Miracle Mets

    12/11/2023

    The Miracle Mets

    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.

    1h 12m

  2. 12/04/2023

    Vin Scully

    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 for more information.

    33 min
  3. Michael Jack Schmidt

    11/27/2023

    Michael Jack Schmidt

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Carlton "Pudge" "The Commander" Fisk

    11/20/2023

    Carlton "Pudge" "The Commander" Fisk

    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.

    39 min
  5. Lynn Nolan Ryan "Express" Jr.

    11/13/2023

    Lynn Nolan Ryan "Express" Jr.

    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, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. 11/06/2023

    Frank Howard

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m

  7. 10/30/2023

    Willie Mays

    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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  8. Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider

    10/23/2023

    Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider

    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.

    39 min
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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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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