The Silver Fox...The Duke of Flatbush...2 time world series champion with The Brooklyn/LA Dodgers...1 of the 3 great NY centerfielders of the his era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Fox...The Duke of Flatbush...2 time world series champion with The Brooklyn/LA Dodgers...1 of the 3 great NY centerfielders of the his era.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider

DAVE "THE COBRA" PARKER A 2X World Series Champion..A 7X All-Star..2X L Batting Champion..3X GG Winner.. and the 1978 MVP...and a man whose life has taken a turn..a turn that has led him to a life of teaching and service..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DAVE "THE COBRA" PARKER A 2X World Series Champion..A 7X All-Star..2X L Batting Champion..3X GG Winner.. and the 1978 MVP...and a man whose life has taken a turn..a turn that has led him to a life of teaching and service..See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dave "The Cobra" Parker

Kostya Kennedy

As the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball was celebrated..it also became time to think about the 50th Anniversary of his passing. Kostya Kennedy has written an EXCELLENT book..TRUE: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. An original way to look back at Jackie's life and career..and the impact of both. Here's my conversation with the author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball was celebrated..it also became time to think about the 50th Anniversary of his passing. Kostya Kennedy has written an EXCELLENT book.. TRUE: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. An original way to look back at Jackie's life and career..and the impact of both. Here's my conversation with the author.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

"Gator" "Louisiana Lightning" A true fan favorite..2X World Champion..A Yankee Captain who is immortalized in Monument Park along with the All-Time Franchise Greats. Humble. Grateful. I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of the guys I grew up watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Gator" "Louisiana Lightning" A true fan favorite..2X World Champion..A Yankee Captain who is immortalized in Monument Park along with the All-Time Franchise Greats. Humble. Grateful. I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of the guys I grew up watching.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ronald Ames Guidry

DOMINIC PAUL DIMAGGIO "THE LITTLE PROFESSOR" It's hard to be underrated when you are a 7 time All-Star..or you accumulate both the numbers and respect that led Ted Williams to claim the man should be in the Hall of Fame..but the entirety of Dominic DiMaggios career and more importantly life is exemplary. Here he tells some of his storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOMINIC PAUL DIMAGGIO "THE LITTLE PROFESSOR" It's hard to be underrated when you are a 7 time All-Star..or you accumulate both the numbers and respect that led Ted Williams to claim the man should be in the Hall of Fame..but the entirety of Dominic DiMaggios career and more importantly life is exemplary. Here he tells some of his storySee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dominic Paul DiMaggio

Rachel Robinson

As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day..it's an honor to offer up this conversation from the early 2000's. The Public and Private side of the most important moment in baseball history..April 15 1947..and its impact on the Robinson family..The Game..and Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day..it's an honor to offer up this conversation from the early 2000's. The Public and Private side of the most important moment in baseball history..April 15 1947..and its impact on the Robinson family..The Game..and Society.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Allen

David Allen "Davey" Johnson To give you an idea of what 50+ years in Major League Baseball can include if you're lucky..Davey will talk about his relationships with some of the best to ever play &amp; manage The Game. Ted. Hank. Sandy. Earl. The Robinsons. World Series wins and losses and a Bear Bryant story as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Allen "Davey" Johnson To give you an idea of what 50+ years in Major League Baseball can include if you're lucky..Davey will talk about his relationships with some of the best to ever play &amp; manage The Game. Ted. Hank. Sandy. Earl. The Robinsons. World Series wins and losses and a Bear Bryant story as well. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Allen "Davey" Johnson

Two conversations..20 years apart..make up this Episode of HARDBALL.Frank Howard is beloved in the Baseball world..not just for his abilities on the field..but for who he was and continues to be off of it.84 years young..and he offers insight to some of the best he played with and against...Dare you not to smile after this one is done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two conversations..20 years apart..make up this Episode of HARDBALL. Frank Howard is beloved in the Baseball world..not just for his abilities on the field..but for who he was and continues to be off of it. 84 years young..and he offers insight to some of the best he played with and against... Dare you not to smile after this one is done.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Frank "Hondo" "The Capital Punisher" Howard

Greg Maddux was so good that he becomes one of those guys that you tell people 30 years after his retirement "I saw that guy. And nobody was better" Greg and I talk about where it started..and what his numbers and career mean to him. With a whole bunch in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Maddux was so good that he becomes one of those guys that you tell people 30 years after his retirement "I saw that guy. And nobody was better" Greg and I talk about where it started..and what his numbers and career mean to him. With a whole bunch in between.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Greg "Mad Dog The Professor" Maddux

BRUCE DOUGLAS BOCHY "BOCH" Straight shooter. And a touch and feel that only comes when you both respect and love your players and the game. 3 Titles..and perhaps (Buster Posey) never managing a Hall of Fame player in those runs. Here's his story.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRUCE DOUGLAS BOCHY "BOCH" Straight shooter. And a touch and feel that only comes when you both respect and love your players and the game. 3 Titles..and perhaps (Buster Posey) never managing a Hall of Fame player in those runs. Here's his story.. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Bruce "Boch" Douglas Bochy

Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Conversations. Not "interviews”... I promise not interviews. Conversations that I have had with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history. Ted Williams. Hank Aaron. Stan Musial. Whitey ford. Duke snider. Vin Scully...

Domino is so good!

Dimino does a great job. Real historian of the game.

Thoroughly enjoyable

Hardball Podcast

Vin Scully

HARDBALL Episode 3..Hall of Famer and true Broadcast Legend VIN Scully.  From his childhood NY roots..to his first broadcasting break (a football game!) thru 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HARDBALL Episode 3..Hall of Famer and true Broadcast Legend VIN Scully.  From his childhood NY roots..to his first broadcasting break (a football game!) thru 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.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Today's Episode of HARDBALL is my conversation with HOFer 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Episode of HARDBALL is my conversation with HOFer 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.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Carlton "Pudge" "The Commander" Fisk

HARDBALL PODCAST #7It's easy sometimes to "look the part"It's much more difficult to "play the part"It's even more difficult when everything looks easy.When "touched by God" is the easiest way to explain what you are seeing..knowing you really have never seen it before.It's hard to have everything end perfectly..with a bow after the lights come up. It's hardest of all to walk away with grace when it doesn't.This is some of the Bo Jackson storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HARDBALL PODCAST #7 It's easy sometimes to "look the part" It's much more difficult to "play the part" It's even more difficult when everything looks easy. When "touched by God" is the easiest way to explain what you are seeing..knowing you really have never seen it before. It's hard to have everything end perfectly..with a bow after the lights come up.  It's hardest of all to walk away with grace when it doesn't. This is some of the Bo Jackson storySee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson

Nolan Ryan

Lynn Nolan Ryan 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 vote in his 1st year of eligibility for The Hall of FameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Nolan Ryan 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 vote in his 1st year of eligibility for The Hall of FameSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Lynn Nolan Ryan "Express" Jr.

Michael Jack

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 SchmidtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SchmidtSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Michael Jack Schmidt

George Brett

Episode 4 takes us to Kansas City for lifetime Royal and Hall of Famer George Brett. A 20+ year career that spanned three decades and saw an accumulation of numbers that puts him in the Elite of the Elite company of the games greatest. A conversation from the early 2000's that finds him at ease in all aspects of his professional life past and personal life present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 takes us to Kansas City for lifetime Royal and Hall of Famer George Brett. A 20+ year career that spanned three decades and saw an accumulation of numbers that puts him in the Elite of the Elite company of the games greatest. A conversation from the early 2000's that finds him at ease in all aspects of his professional life past and personal life present.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

HARDBALL PODCAST Episode 12 Johnny Roseboro You know the name..you know "the brawl"..but John Roseboro's career and life was so much more. We talked months before his passing in 2002.. and we hit it all. Campy/Sandy..and of course his once complicated relationship with Juan Marachial..and how John's rethinking of that incident helped push Juan into his warranted place in Cooperstown. 6X All Star..Multi Gold Glove Winner..and 3X World Series Winner John "Johnny" Junior RoseboroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HARDBALL PODCAST Episode 12 Johnny Roseboro You know the name..you know "the brawl"..but John Roseboro's career and life was so much more. We talked months before his passing in 2002.. and we hit it all. Campy/Sandy..and of course his once complicated relationship with Juan Marachial..and how John's rethinking of that incident helped push Juan into his warranted place in Cooperstown. 6X All Star..Multi Gold Glove Winner..and 3X World Series Winner John "Johnny" Junior RoseboroSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Johnny "Gabby" Roseboro

Monte Irvin has one of the most unique stories in Baseballs history. Get ready to hear firsthand accounts of his time pre World War II..and what his time served did to his career. And..the not widely known story of how HE could have been the face of integration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monte Irvin has one of the most unique stories in Baseballs history. Get ready to hear firsthand accounts of his time pre World War II..and what his time served did to his career. And..the not widely known story of how HE could have been the face of integration.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Monte "Mr. Murder" Irvin

So great he had three nicknames. Whitey. Slick..it's a Casey Stengel "whiskey" thing. And of course..The Chairman of the Board. Because no one has ever been more in charge than when the 5'9" lefty was on the mound. We will go through it all..from open tryout to HOF career...with some amazing storytelling to fill in the blanks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So great he had three nicknames. Whitey. Slick..it's a Casey Stengel "whiskey" thing. And of course..The Chairman of the Board. Because no one has ever been more in charge than when the 5'9" lefty was on the mound. We will go through it all..from open tryout to HOF career...with some amazing storytelling to fill in the blanks.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford

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 &amp; Ron Swoboda. 50+ years later..this team resonates as much an ANY in the history of The Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 &amp; Ron Swoboda. 50+ years later..this team resonates as much an ANY in the history of The Game.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Miracle Mets

Al Kaline still works for the Detroit Tigers..which means he has spent 8 decades with the team that has proudly worn the Old English D since 1904.His talent surpassed only by his grace. And class.An All American tale of the boy who dreamed it..then lived it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Kaline still works for the Detroit Tigers..which means he has spent 8 decades with the team that has proudly worn the Old English D since 1904.His talent surpassed only by his grace. And <a href="http://class.An" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">class.An</a> All American tale of the boy who dreamed it..then lived it.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Al "Mr. Tiger" Kaline

Ron Santo was a better All-Around player than you know. Some thought he was in the Hall of Fame before he actually was. Others don't even know he is enshrined. That's a strange combination in this game. And he is here to tell his story..one that could have ended before it even got started because of a medical examine....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Santo was a better All-Around player than you know. Some thought he was in the Hall of Fame before he actually was. Others don't even know he is enshrined. That's a strange combination in this game. And he is here to tell his story..one that could have ended before it even got started because of a medical examine....See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ronald Edward Santo

You may not know his name..but you need to know his story..and the stories he's about to tell. A man who won 130 games..and could have played in the NFL. Oh. And he pitched to both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Here he is..from our 2001 conversation..Elden AukerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not know his name..but you need to know his story..and the stories he's about to tell. A man who won 130 games..and could have played in the NFL. Oh. And he pitched to both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Here he is..from our 2001 conversation..Elden AukerSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Elden Leroy Auker

Tony "Mr. Padre" Gwynn There has never been an athlete more associated with his city than Tony Gwynn.The Pride of San Diego in every way..and a better guy than hitter.And he was the best pure hitter the game had seen in over 50 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony "Mr. Padre" Gwynn  There has never been an athlete more associated with his city than Tony Gwynn. The Pride of San Diego in every way..and a better guy than hitter. And he was the best pure hitter the game had seen in over 50 years. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tony "Mr. Padre" Gwynn

You don't have to be a Hall of Famer to be a "Legend" in New York Yankee History.Bobby proved that.Because he was a big part..some would say "The Glue"..of World Series Teams and a keeper of the stories that make the Yankees different than every other franchise in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't have to be a Hall of Famer to be a "Legend" in New York Yankee History. Bobby proved that. Because he was a big part..some would say "The Glue"..of World Series Teams and a keeper of the stories that make the Yankees different than every other franchise in history.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Robert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson Jr

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