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Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History
Classic radio broadcasts of baseball and football games and interviews from the past 100 years in sports history. Hear the greats like Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Harry Caray, and Phil Rizzuto with the vintage radio play-by-play.
Full games are published 3 times a week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bonus content and interview clips will be published on Mondays.
All of the old-time radio broadcasts distributed in this podcast are either in the public domain, have expired copyright…
Episodes
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-08 • SFG/NYY • World Series G4 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- Game 4 1962 World Series - Monday, October 8, 1962 - Attendance: 66,607 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-07 • SFG/NYY • World Series G3 • San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- Game 3 1962 World Series - Sunday, October 7, 1962 - Attendance: 71,434 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview
In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years into retirement from his groundbreaking baseball career, having last played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. At this…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-05 • NYY/SFG • World Series G2 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- Game 2 1962 MLB Playoffs - Friday, October 5, 1962 - Attendance: 43,910 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1941 • Baseball Clip • Dizzy Dean & Bob Hope - Radio Interview
- Dizzy Dean - Bob Hope In 1941, Dizzy Dean was in the twilight of his playing career, having last pitched regularly in 1938 for the Chicago Cubs. Despite his…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1978-Nov-12 • HOU/NE • Houston Oilers vs New England Patriots - Classic NFL Football Radio Broadcast
- 1978 NFL Standings - Sunday Nov 12, 1978 - Stadium: Schaefer Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Gil Santos - - Head Coaches - Bum Phillips - Chuck Fairbanks - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-04 • NYY/SFG • World Series G1 • New York Yankees vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- Game 1 1962 MLB Standings - Thursday, October 4, 1962 - Attendance: 43,852 - Venue: Candlestick Park - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Joe Garagiola - - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Basketball Clip • Ed Macauley Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Ed Macauley In 1958, Ed Macauley was at a pivotal point in his basketball career. Having just won an NBA championship with the St. Louis…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson Mail Bag - Radio Show
In 1960, Jackie Robinson was four years removed from his playing career, having retired from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. During this period, Robinson…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-03 • SFG/LAD • Tie-breaker G3 • San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1962 MLB Standings - Wednesday, October 3, 1962 - Attendance: 45,693 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Game Duration: 3:00 - Day Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-02 • SFG/LAD • Tie-breaker G2 • San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1962 MLB Standings - Tuesday, October 2, 1962 - Start Time: 1:06 p.m. Local - Attendance: 25,321 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Russ Hodges -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Oct-01 • LAD/SFG • Tie-breaker G1 • Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1962 MLB Standings - Monday, October 1, 1962 - Attendance: 32,652 - Venue: Candlestick Park - Game Duration: 2:39 - - Radio Announcers - George Kell - Al…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966 • Basketball Clip • Bob Feller on Ernie Calverey - Radio
- Bob Feller - Ernie Calverley In 1966, Bob Feller was a decade removed from his playing career, having retired from the Cleveland Indians in 1956. By this…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Elston Howard Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Elston Howard In 1958, Elston Howard was in his fourth season with the New York Yankees, solidifying his role as a key player on the team…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-Oct-24 • CHI/DET • Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions - NFL Radio Broadcast
- 1971 NFL Standings - Sunday Oct 24, 1971 - Stadium: Tiger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Van Patrick - Bob Reynolds - - Head Coaches - Jim Dooley - Joe…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1968-Oct-12 • MSU/UM • Michigan State vs Michigan - Classic NCAA Football Radio Broadcast
- Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI - - Announcers - Tom Hemingway - - Coaches - Duffy Daugherty - Bump Elliott - - Michigan State Spartans - Michigan Wolverines
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-18 • LAD/NYY • World Series G6 • Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, October 18, 1977 - Game 6, 1977 World Series - Attendance: 56,407 - Venue: Yankee Stadium II - Night Game, on grass - - Radio…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Harold Seymour - Radio Interview
- Jackie Robinson - Harold Seymour In 1960, Jackie Robinson had been retired from baseball for four years, having played his last game with the Brooklyn…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-09 • NYY/KCR • ALCS G5 • New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - ALCS Game 5 - Sunday, October 9, 1977 - Start Time: 7:15 p.m. Local - Attendance: 41,133 - Venue: Royals Stadium - - Radio Announcers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Ryne Duren Interview - Radio
- Ryne Duren - Harry Wismer - In 1958, Ryne Duren was in the midst of a breakout season with the New York Yankees. This was Duren's first full year in the…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-23 • CLE/BUF • Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1977 NFL Standings - Sunday Oct 23, 1977 - Start Time: 1:00pm - Stadium: Rich Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Gib Shanley - Jim Mueller - - Head Coaches -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-08 • LAD/PHI • NLCS G4 • Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Saturday, October 8, 1977 - Game 4, 1977 NLCS - Start Time: 8:30 p.m. Local - Attendance: 64,924 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1946 • Baseball Clip • Leo Durocher discusses World Series
- Leo Durocher In 1946, Leo Durocher was in his eighth season as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This year marked Durocher's return to the dugout after World…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-08 • NYY/KCR • ALCS G4 • New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Game 4 of ALCS - Saturday, October 8, 1977 - Attendance: 41,135 - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen - - Starting Lineups -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Frank Thomas Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Frank Thomas In 1958, Frank Thomas was having a career year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29 years old, Thomas was in his eighth season with…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-07 • LAD/PHI • NLCS G3 • Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - 1977 NLCS Game 3, - Friday, October 7, 1977 - Attendance: 63,719 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-06 • KCR/NYY • ALCS G2 • Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Thursday, October 6, 1977 - 1977 American League Championship Series - Attendance: 56,230 - Venue: Yankee Stadium II - - Radio Announcers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-05 • PHI/LAD • NLCS G2 • Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Playoffs - Game 2 of NLCS - Wednesday, October 5, 1977 - Attendance: 55,973 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-Oct-04 • PHI/LAD • NLCS G1 • Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Standings - 1977 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Game 1 - Tuesday, October 4, 1977 - Attendance: 55,968 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Night…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Richie Ashburn Interview - Radio
In 1958, Richie Ashburn was at the peak of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. That season, he won his second National League batting title with a .350…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1970-Sep-28 • CHC/NYM • Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1970 MLB Standings - Monday, September 28, 1970 - Attendance: 21,670 - Venue: Shea Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on Lou Gehrig - Radio
In 1966, baseball legend Bob Feller shared his thoughts on Lou Gehrig in a radio interview. At this point, Feller had been retired from playing for 10 years…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1978-Sep-30 • PHI/PIT • Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1978 MLB Standings - Saturday, September 30, 1978 - Attendance: 28,905 - Venue: Three Rivers Stadium - - Announcers - Lanny Frattare - Milo Hamilton -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson Mail Bag - Radio Show
In this 1960 radio segment, Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing figure who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, addresses listener questions in a…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1974-Sep-15 • BAL/PIT • Baltimore Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1974 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 15, 1974 - Stadium: Three Rivers Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Myron Cope - Jack Fleming - - Head Coaches - Howard…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-Sep-29 • HOU/LAD • Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1971 MLB Standings - Wednesday, September 29, 1971 - Attendance: 34,802 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Night Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Dick Groat Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Dick Groat In this 1958 radio interview, Dick Groat, the shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, shares insights into his career and the state…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1983-Sep-20 • BAL/DET • Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1983 MLB Standings - Tuesday, September 20, 1983 - Attendance: 32,410 - Venue: Tiger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ernie Harwell - Paul Carey - - Starting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History2006 • Baseball Clip • Ernie Harwell - Signature Calls - Radio Interview Part 8 of 8
- Ernie Harwell - Bob Harris In this 2006 radio interview, listeners are treated to a segment with Ernie Harwell, one of the most beloved voices in baseball…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-Sep-19 • MIA/DEN • Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1971 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 19, 1971 - Stadium: Mile High Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Rick Weaver - Larry King - Henry Barrow - - Top Players - 1971…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1934-Sep-20 • NYY/DET • New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1934 MLB Standings - Thursday, September 20, 1934 - Attendance: 29,000 - Venue: Navin Field - Day Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Ty Tyson - - Managers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Jim Bunning Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Jim Bunning In this 1958 radio interview, listeners hear from Jim Bunning, one of the most formidable pitchers in Major League Baseball during…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1979-Sep-20 • CAL/KCR • California Angels vs Kansas City Royals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1979 MLB Standings - Thursday, September 20, 1979 - Attendance: 32,659 - Venue: Royals Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Denny Matthews - Fred Wieden - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1948 • Baseball Clip • Dizzy Dean's All Star Lineup • Radio
- Dizzy Dean In this 1948 radio broadcast, the legendary Dizzy Dean hosts a segment featuring his All-Star lineup, providing listeners with his expert…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1976-Sep-12 • PIT/OAK • Pittsburgh Steelers vs Oakland Raiders - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1976 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 12, 1976 - Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - - Radio Announcers - Tony Roberts - Tom Pagna - - Head Coaches - Chuck…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958-Sep-14 • NYY/PHA-G1 • New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Athletics - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1958 MLB Standings - Sunday, September 14, 1958 - Venue: Municipal Stadium - Day Game, on grass - First game of doubleheader - Box Score - - Radio Announcers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on 1959 White Sox - Radio Show
- Bob Feller - 1959 Chicago White Sox In this 1966 radio segment, baseball legend Bob Feller reflects on the 1959 Chicago White Sox, a team that made a…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1986-Sep-17 • KCR/CAL • Kansas City Royals vs California Angels - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1986 MLB Standings - Wednesday, September 17, 1986 - Attendance: 27,067 - Venue: Anaheim Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Al Conin - Ron Fairly - - - Starting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1978-Sep-04 • BAL/DAL • Baltimore Colts vs Dallas Cowboys - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1978 NFL Standings - Monday Sep 4, 1978 - Stadium: Texas Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Jack Buck - Hank Stram - - Head Coaches - Ted Marchibroda - Tom…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1967-Sep-12 • PHI/STL • Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1967 MLB Standings - Tuesday, September 12, 1967 - Attendance: 19,932 - Venue: Busch Stadium II - - Radio Announcers - Harry Caray - Jack Buck - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1955 • Baseball Clip • Bucky Harris and Phil Rizzuto - Radio Interview
- Fred Hessler - Bucky Harris - Phil Rizzuto - Vic Wertz - Herb Score In this 1955 radio interview, baseball fans are offered an insightful conversation…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1975-Aug-26 • NYM/SDP • New York Mets vs San Diego Padres - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1975 MLB Standings - Tuesday, August 26, 1975 - Attendance: 14,779 - Venue: San Diego Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Lindsey Nelson - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Al Schacht - Radio Interview
- Jackie Robinson - Al Schacht In this 1960 radio interview, listeners are treated to a conversation between two iconic figures in baseball history: Jackie…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1990-Aug-31 • KCR/SEA • Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1990 MLB Standings - Friday, August 31, 1990 - Attendance: 27,166 - Venue: Kingdome - - Radio Announcers - Rick Rizzs - Dave Niehaus - - Starting Lineups -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1972-Aug-20 • BOS/CHW • Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1972 MLB Standings - Sunday, August 20, 1972 - Venue: White Sox Park - - Radio Announcers - Dave O'Brien - Ned Martin - - Managers - Eddie Kasko - Chuck…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Bob Friend Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Bob Friend In this 1958 radio interview, Bob Friend, a key pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, shares his thoughts on the game and his career…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Jensen Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Jackie Jensen In this 1958 radio interview, listeners get a rare glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of Jackie Jensen, one of baseball's…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1965-Aug-22 • STL/NYM • St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1965 MLB Standings - Sunday, August 22, 1965 - Attendance: 22,522 - Venue: Shea Stadium - Second game of doubleheader, - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1981-Aug-18 • PHI/CIN • Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1981 MLB Standings - Tuesday, August 18, 1981 - Attendance: 25,363 - Venue: Riverfront Stadium - Game Duration: 2:07 - Night Game, on turf - Box Score - -…