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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 History1956 • Baseball Clip • Joe Adcock Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Joe Adcock In this 1956 audio clip, listeners are treated to a rare interview with Joe Adcock, a prominent Major League Baseball player best…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958-May-25 • NYY/CLE • New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1958 MLB Standings - Sunday, May 25, 1958 - Venue: Cleveland Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen - - Managers - Casey Stengel - Bobby…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-May-27 • PIT/CHC • Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Standings - Friday, May 27, 1977 - Start Time: 2:30 p.m. Local - Attendance: 14,593 - Venue: Wrigley Field - Radio Announcers - Vince Lloyd - Lou…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History2006 • Baseball Clip • Ernie Harwell • Part 4 of 8 - Giants and Orioles - Radio Interview
- Ernie Harwell - Bob Harris In this 2006 audio segment, Ernie Harwell, the legendary voice of baseball, shares his experiences from his early broadcasting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1979-May-26 • OAK/MIL • Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1979 MLB Standings - Saturday, May 26, 1979 - Start Time: 7:39 p.m. Local - Attendance: 20,512 - Venue: County Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Merle Harmon -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1969-May-11 • SFG/CHC • San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1969 MLB Standings - Sunday, May 11, 1969 - Start Time: 1:15 p.m. Local - Attendance: 18,572 - Venue: Wrigley Field - Radio Announcers - Russ Hodges - Bill…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1957-May-30 • BKN/PIT • Brooklyn Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1957 MLB Standings - Thursday, May 30, 1957 - Start Time: 1:07 p.m. Local - Venue: Forbes Field - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1975 • Baseball Clip • Don Drysdale remembers Dazzy Vance's First Game
- Don Drysdale - Dazzy Vance In this 1975 audio clip, baseball legend Don Drysdale reflects on the early career of another baseball giant, Dazzy Vance…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1972-May-10 • SFG/MON • San Francisco Giants vs Montreal Expos - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1972 MLB Standings - Wednesday, May 10, 1972 - Attendance: 11,031 - Venue: Parc Jarry - - Radio Announcers - Lon Simmons - Bill Thompson - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson on Stealing Home - Radio Speech
- Jackie Robinson In a 1960 radio speech, Jackie Robinson, an iconic figure in baseball and civil rights, shares his experiences and strategies on stealing…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1973-Dec-16 • NFL Game • Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets - OJ Going for 2000 Yards - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1973 NFL Standings - Sunday Dec 16, 1973 - Start Time: 1:00pm - Stadium: Shea Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Marty Glickman - Larry Grantham - - Head Coaches…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1961-May-30 • NYY/BOS • New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1961 MLB Standings - Tuesday, May 30, 1961 - Attendance: 19,592 - Venue: Fenway Park - Radio Announcers - Bob Delaney - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen - - Starting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-May-18 • NHL Stanley Cup G7 • Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks - Classic Hockey Radio Broadcast
- 1971 NHL Standings - May 18, 1971 - Stanley Cup Final Game 7 - Arena: Chicago Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lloyd Pettit - - Head Coaches - Al MacNeil -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1949 • Baseball Clip • Stan Musial Radio Interview
- Harry Caray - Stan Musial In this 1949 radio interview, Stan Musial, a St. Louis Cardinals icon known as Stan the Man, reflects on his baseball career and…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1950-May-13 • BSB/BKN • Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1950 MLB Standings - Saturday, May 13, 1950 - Attendance: 19,488 - Venue: Ebbets Field - - Radio Announcers - Red Barber - Connie Desmond - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-May-08 • MIL/DET • Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 MLB Standings - Sunday, May 8, 1977 - Attendance: 27,783 - Venue: Tiger Stadium - Radio Announcers - Ernie Harwell - Paul Carey - - Managers - Alex…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on MLB 1957 Season - Radio Show
- Bob Feller - 1957 MLB Standings In this 1966 radio show, baseball legend Bob Feller discusses the 1957 MLB season, providing unique insights and reflections…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1965-May-11 • STL/NYM • St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1965 MLB Standings - Tuesday, May 11, 1965 - Start Time: 8:00 p.m. Local - Attendance: 24,519 - Venue: Shea Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1982-May-06 • NYY/SEA • New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1982 MLB Standings - Thursday, May 6, 1982 - Venue: Kingdome - - Radio Announcers - Frank Messer - Bill White - - Managers - Gene Michael - Rene Lachemann -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1978-May-10 • HOU/PHI • Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1978 MLB Standings - Wednesday, May 10, 1978 - Attendance: 20,096 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Andy Musser - Harry Kalas - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1942 • Baseball Clip • Bob Hope with Babe Ruth - Radio Show
- Bob Hope - Babe Ruth In this 1942 clip from the Bob Hope Radio Show, Bob Hope, a renowned comedian and entertainer, engages with Babe Ruth, one of the most…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-May-06 • CAL/BAL • G1 • California Angels vs Baltimore Orioles - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1971 MLB Standings - Thursday, May 6, 1971 - Rescheduled From: May 5, 1971 (Rain) - Start Time: 5:33 p.m. Local - Venue: Memorial Stadium - First game of…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1980-May-04 • SFG/MON • G1 • San Francisco Giants vs Montreal Expos - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1980 MLB Standings - Sunday, May 4, 1980 - Venue: Stade Olympique - First game of doubleheader, - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Hank Greenwald - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1952 • Baseball Clip • Leo Durocher and Ralph Kiner - Radio Interview
- Leo Durocher - Laraine Day - Ralph Kiner In 1952, a radio interview featured Leo Durocher, a well-known manager in the baseball world, and Ralph Kiner, one…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1980-Dec-22 • NFL Week 16 • Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1980 NFL Standings - Monday Dec 22, 1980 - Week 16 - Start Time: 9:00pm - Stadium: Jack Murphy Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Jack Buck - Hank Stram - - Head…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1977-May-02 • NBA Semi-Finals G6 - Portland vs Denver • Classic Basketball Radio Broadcast
- 1977 NBA Playoffs - Western Conference Semi-Finals - Game 6 - May 2, 1977 - Memorial Coliseum - Portland, Oregon - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Bill…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1973-May-01 • KCR/NYY • Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1973 MLB Standings - Tuesday, May 1, 1973 - Start Time: 7:54 p.m. Local - Attendance: 7,488 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Frank Messer - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Don Drysdale - Radio Interview
- Jackie Robinson - Don Drysdale In the 1960 radio interview, Jackie Robinson, a pioneering figure in baseball and civil rights, and Don Drysdale, a dominant…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1970-May-01 • NYM/SDP • New York Mets vs San Diego Padres - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1970 MLB Standings - Friday, May 1, 1970 - Start Time: 7:30 p.m. Local - Attendance: 18,176 - Venue: San Diego Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1978-Apr-11 • DET/TEX • Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1978 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 11, 1978 - Attendance: 13,764 - Venue: Arlington Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Ernie Harwell - Paul Carey - - Starting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History2006 • Baseball Clip • Ernie Harwell • Part 3 of 8 - Brooklyn Dodgers - Radio Interview
- Ernie Harwell - Bob Harris In this 2006 interview, legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell reflects on his early career, notably his time with the Brooklyn…
- Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History
1985-Apr-29 • USFL • Orlando Renegades vs New Jersey Generals - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1985 USFL Season - April 29, 1985 - Giants Stadium - Attendance: 38,084 - - Radio Announcers - Charley Steiner - Dave Herman - - Top Players - 1985 Orlando…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1975-Apr-11 • NHL Playoffs G3 - New York Islanders vs New York Rangers - Classic Hockey Radio Broadcast
- 1975 NHL Playoffs - 1974-75 Preliminary Round Game 3 - April 11, 1975 - Arena: Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - WNEW Radio Broadcast…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1976-Apr-10 • NYY/MIL • New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1976 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 10, 1976 - Attendance: 10,871 - Venue: County Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Frank Messer - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1956 • Baseball Clip • Alvin Dark Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Alvin Dark In 1956, Alvin Dark was a seasoned shortstop transitioning from the New York Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1971-Apr-10 • SDP/LAD • San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1971 MLB Standings - Saturday, April 10, 1971 - Attendance: 19,705 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1962-Apr-11 • NYM/STL • New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1962 MLB Standings - Wednesday, April 11, 1962 - Attendance: 16,147 - Venue: Busch Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - - Managers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1955 • Baseball Clip • Hank Sauer & Dick Groat - Radio Interview
- Fred Hessler - Hank Sauer - Dick Groat In 1955, Hank Sauer was nearing the end of his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, marking a transition phase in his career…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1976-Sep-19 • NFL Week 2 • Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Colts - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1976 NFL Standings - Sunday Sep 19, 1976 - Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Phil Samp - Jimmy Crum - - Head Coaches -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1973-Apr-08 • NBA Semi-Finals G5 - Baltimore Bullets vs New York Knicks - Classic Basketball Radio Broadcast
- 1973 NBA Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 - April 8, 1973 - Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - John Sterling - Joe…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1983-Apr-15 • DET/CWS • Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1983 MLB Standings - Friday, April 15, 1983 - Start Time: 7:36 p.m - Attendance: 19,483 - Comiskey Park - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Joe McConnell - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1975 • Hockey Clip • Don Drysdale remembers 1939 Boston Bruins
- Don Drysdale - Frank Brimsek- Tiny Thompson - Boston Bruins In this 1975 clip from Don Drysdale's Bullpen, former professional baseball player turned…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1972-Apr-17 • SFG/HOU • San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1972 MLB Standings - Monday, April 17, 1972 - Attendance: 10,638 - Venue: Astrodome - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Lon Simmons - - Managers - Charlie Fox…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1982-Apr-09 • MON/PHI • Montreal Expos vs Philadelphia Phillies - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1982 MLB Standings - Friday, April 9, 1982 - Start Time: 8:12 p.m. Local - Attendance: 7,795 - Venue: Veterans Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Harry Kalas -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1949 • Baseball Clip • Sid Gordon Radio Interview
- Russ Hodges - Sid Gordon In this 1949 radio interview, Sid Gordon, then a prominent baseball player for the New York Giants, shares insights into his career…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1968-Nov-03 • NFL Week 8 • Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers - Classic Football Radio Broadcast
- 1968 NFL Standings - Sunday Nov 3, 1968 - Stadium: Lambeau Field - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Jack Brickhouse - Irv Kupcinet - Frank Babcock - - Head…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1975-Apr-08 • NHL Playoffs G1 - New York Islanders vs New York Rangers - Classic Hockey Radio Broadcast
- 1975 NHL Playoffs - Preliminary Round Game 1 - April 8, 1975 - Arena: Madison Square Garden - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Marv Albert - Sal Messina - -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1979-Apr-06 • MON/PIT • Montreal Expos vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1979 MLB Standings - Friday, April 6, 1979 - 12:35 p.m. - Attendance: 36,141 - Three Rivers Stadium - Announcers - Milo Hamilton - Lanny Frattare - Managers…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on 1940 Opening Day - Radio Show
- Bob Feller - 1940 Cleveland Indians - 1940 Chicago White Sox
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1959-Apr-12 • BOS/NYY • Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1959 MLB Standings - Sunday, April 12, 1959 - Attendance: 22,559 - Venue: Yankee Stadium I - - Radio Announcers - Bob Delaney - Phil Rizzuto - - Managers -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1974-Apr-08 • LAD/ATL • Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves - Aaron HR 715 - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1974 MLB Standings - Monday, April 8, 1974 - Attendance: 53,775 - Venue: Atlanta Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - - Starting…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1965-Apr-12 • BOS/WAS • Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1965 MLB Standings - Monday, April 12, 1965 - Attendance: 43,554 - Venue: D.C. Stadium - Radio Announcers - Curt Gowdy - Ned Martin - - Head Coaches - Billy…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1969-Apr-07 • NYY/WAS • New York Yankees vs Washington Senators - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
.- 1969 MLB Standings - Monday, April 7, 1969 - Start Time: 1:37 p.m. Local - Attendance: 45,113 - Venue: Robert F. Kennedy Stadium - Radio Announcers - Jerry…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1984-Apr-03 • CHC/SFG • Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
.- 1984 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 3, 1984 - Attendance: 52,700 - Venue: Candlestick Park - Radio Announcers - Milo Hamilton - Lou Boudreau - Harry Caray -…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson & Satchel Paige - Radio Interview
- Jackie Robinson - Satchel Paige In this 1960 audio clip, the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson interviews fellow icon Satchel Paige, offering a rare…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1957-Apr-16 • BKN/PHI • Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1957 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 16, 1957 - Attendance: 37,667 - Venue: Connie Mack Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Vin Scully - Jerry Doggett - Al Helfer…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1958 • Baseball Clip • Frankie Frisch Interview - Radio
- Harry Wismer - Frankie Frisch
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1976-Apr-06 • NHL Playoffs G1 - New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks - Classic Hockey Radio Broadcast
- 1976 NHL Playoffs - - Announcers - John Sterling - Bob Lawrence - - 1976 New York Islanders - Denis Potvin - Bryan Trottier - Clark Gillies - Bryan Trottier…
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1961-Apr-11 • LAA/BAL • Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast
- 1961 MLB Standings - Tuesday, April 11, 1961 - Start Time: 2:00 p.m. Local - Attendance: 37,352 - Venue: Memorial Stadium - Game Duration: 2:33 - - Radio…