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February 22, 2022
My 488th video features a question to the San Jose Sharks’ Jamie Baker and also a different question to the New York Islanders’ Bryan Trottier!

 

February 15, 2022
Since 1988, Phil Pritchard has terrfically taken care of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup — he is known as the “Keeper of the Cup.” Therefore, my 487th video features him!

 

February 8, 2022
Not only did NHL left winger Adam Graves help the 1989-1990 Edmonton Oilers and the 1993-1994 New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup, but also he played with the San Jose Sharks in his final two regular seasons: 2001-2002 and 2002-2003! Thanks to Isabella Marchionda for filming my poem about him.

 

February 1, 2022
The Seva Foundation is an outstanding eye care organization that’s led by Larry Brilliant, Wavy Gravy, Tamra Klamner, and Peter Lull! Five of the many marvelous musicians that have supported Seva are Bob Weir, Joan Osborne, Mickey Hart, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne. So, my 485th video features all of these incredible individuals in Sing Out for Seva.

 

January 25, 2022
On January 29, 1995, in Super Bowl XXIX, running back Ricky Watters helped the San Francisco 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26 when he tied a record for a single Super Bowl by scoring three touchdowns! In addition, while playing in the National Football League from 1995 through 2000, Ricky rushed for 1,000-plus yards in six consecutive regular seasons: three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and then three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Therefore, my 484th video features a question to him.

 

January 18, 2022
Musician Chubby Checker grew up in Philadelphia! My 483rd video features Chubby Checker’s performance of “The Twist.” His version of this terrific tune became a hit song!

 

January 11, 2022
Joan Baez is a legendary singer-songwriter, and her son, Gabriel Harris, is a terrific drummer! So, my 482nd video features them.

 

January 4, 2022
In 1988, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians released “What I Am,” which became a hit song! So, my 481st video features the band’s performance of this terrific tune.

 

December 28, 2021
Graham Nash is a superb singer-songrwriter! So, my 480th video features a perfomace of Nash’s “Our House” and “Teach Your Children.”

 

December 21, 2021
“Days Between” was written by Robert Hunter and sung by Jerry Garcia! For my 479th video, Don Was and Friends with Bob Weir perform this spectacular song.

 

December 14, 2021
Defensive back Mike Davis greatly helped the Raiders win two Super Bowls in the 1980s! Therefore, my 478th video features him.

 

December 7, 2021
Actor Lou Ferrigno is best known for his role as “The Hulk.” Therefore, my 477th video features two questions to him!

 

November 30, 2021
Guards Mike Bibby and Doug Christie and center Vlade Divac greatly helped the 2001-2002 Sacramento Kings reach Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals! Therefore, my 476th video features them. Mike Bibby’s father, Henry, played on a Philadelphia 76ers team that reached Game Six of the 1977 NBA Finals. Also, Mike Bibby was born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, which is just outside of Philadelphia.

 

November 23, 2021
Pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Tim Hudson, left fielder Travis Ishikawa, and third baseman Pablo Sandoval helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2014 World Series! Therefore, my 475th video features them.

 

November 16, 2021
In 1966, The Animals producted a hit song, “Don’t Bring Me Down.” Thefore, my 474th video features a performance of this terrific tune by Eric Burdon and his band, The Animals!

 

November 9, 2021
On January 29, 1995, in Super Bowl XXIX, when the San Francisco 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26, San Francisco’s starting free safety was the marvelous Merton Hanks! Therefore, my 473rd video features him.

 

November 2, 2021
Linebacker Dave Wilcox played for the San Francisco 49ers, and he was named to the Pro Bowl seven times! In addition, Dave Wilcox was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Therefore, my 472nd video features him.

 

August 31, 2021
Punter Ray Guy helped the Raiders win three Super Bowls, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 471st video features him.

 

August 24, 2021
From 1969 through 1977, Gene Washington was a wonderful wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers! Therefore, my 470th video features him.

 

August 17, 2021
My 469th video features four fabulous players, who won World Series rings with the 2010 San Francisco Giants: pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Brian Wilson, and outfielders Pat Burrell and Cody Ross!

 

August 10, 2021
My 468th video features a question to the 2010 San Francisco Giants’ Jeremy Affeldt, Matt Cain, Edgar Renteria, Andres Torres, and Freddy Sanchez!

 

August 3, 2021
The Talking Heads’ David Bryne is a marvelous musician! Three of his incredible songs are “This Must Be the Place,” “Once in a Lifetime,” and “Burning Down the House.” In 2009, he published Bicycle Diaries. On September 29, 2009, I attended his book event in San Francisco. In 2018, bassist Bobby Wooten and drummer Daniel Freedman appeared in David Byrne’s band. My 467th video features David Byrne.

 

July 27, 2021
My 466th video features a Jerry Garcia Tribute Night! In this video, Moonalice, Bill Walton, Lester Chambers, Dylan Chambers, Sunshine Garcia Becker, and Barry Zito all appear.

 

July 20, 2021
Mick Billmeyer, Eric Bruntlett, Pat Burrell, Clay Condrey, Greg Dobbs, Rich Dubee, Scott Eyre, Pedro Feliz, Pat Gillick, Ryan Howard, Geoff Jenkins, Kyle Kendrick, Brad Lidge, Charlie Manuel, Jamie Moyer, Brett Myers, Scott Palmer, the Phillie Phanatic, Milt Thompson, and Shane Victorino all helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series! Therefore, my 465th video features them at a Phillies reunion.

 

July 13, 2021
Billy Joel is a marvelous musician, and he set the record for the most concerts (eight) at the Philadelphia Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park! Therefore, my 464th video features thirteen of his songs: “Big Shot,” “My Life,” “The Entertainer,” “Dont Ask Me Why,” “Movin’ Out,” “New York State of Mind,” “She’s Always a Woman,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Uptown Girl,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” and “You May Be Right.”

 

July 6, 2021
Kicker Jake Elliott helped the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII! Therefore, my 463rd video features him.

 

June 29, 2021
Not only did Fergie Jenkins pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1965 and 1966, but also he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 462nd video features him.

 

June 15, 2021
From 1972 through 1974, reliever Rollie Fingers help the Oakland Athletics win three consecutive World Series championships, and he got inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 461st video, a two-part video, features him.

 

June 8, 2021
Switch-hitter Tim Raines was an awesome left fielder for the Montreal Expos, and he helped the New York Yankees win two Fall Classics in 1996 and 1998. In addition, Tim Raines played for the 1999 Oakland Athletics! Therefore, my 460th video features him.

 

June 1, 2021
Not only did center Bill Clement help the Philadelphia Flyers win two consecutive Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975, but also he is an awesome National Hockey League analyst! Therefore, my 459th video features him.

 

May 18, 2021
In 1979-1980, not only did right winger Paul Holmgren help the Philadelphia Flyers set a North American team sports record with their 35-game unbeaten streak, but he also helped them reach the Stanley Cup Final! Therefore, my 458th video features him.

 

May 11, 2021
Not only was left winger Dave Schultz the greatest enforcer in National Hockey League history, but also he helped the Philadelphia Flyers win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975! Therefore, my 457th video features him.

 

May 4, 2021
Left-hander Bobby Shantz pitched for both the Philadelphia Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies! Therefore, my 456th video features him.

 

April 27, 2021
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band has featured two dynamic drummers: Vini Lopez and Max Weinberg! Therefore, my 455th video features them.

 

April 20, 2021
My 454th video features Bobby Rydell’s “Wildwood Days.” Wildwood, a terrific town, is located in the legendary South Jersey Shore!

 

April 13, 2021
Not only is Philadelphia’s Bobby Rydell a superb singer, but also he is an Eagles fan! Therefore, my 453rd video features him.

 

April 6, 2021
My 452nd video features two superb songs by The Hoooters: “All You Zombies” and “And We Danced.”

 

March 30, 2021
The Hooters are an awesome rock band from Philadelphia! Therefore, my 451st video features a performance of The Hooters’ “Day by Day.”

 

March 23, 2021
Not only did first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher begin his Major League Baseball career with the Oakland Athletics, but also he helped the New York Yankees win the 2009 World Series. Therefore, my 450th video features him!

 

March 16, 2021
Train, a San Francisco band, collaborated with Hall & Oates to produce “Philly Forget Me Not.” Some of Train’s superb songs are “Save Me, San Francisco,” “Hey Soul Sister,” “Drive By,” and “Drops of Jupiter.” In addition, Train gave a performance to conclude the 2014 San Francisco Giants’ victory parade! Therefore, my 449th video features them!

 

March 9, 2021
Michael Anthony, Kevin Cronin (“Roll with the Changes”), Sammy Hagar (“Eagles Fly”), Vic Johnson, Taj Mahal, Eddie Money (“Two Tickets to Paradise”), Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, and Bob Weir are nine marvelous musicians! Therefore, my 448th video features their performance at a Sammy Hagar Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit concert.

 

March 2, 2021
Guitarist Taj Mahal is a marvelous musician, and “Corinna” is just one of the many superb songs that he performs! Therefore, my 447th video features a performance by him at his 76th birthday celebration.

 

February 23, 2021
Music Heals International, a nonprofit organization, teaches music to children around the world! Therefore, my 446th video features a great group of musicians of who raised funds for this foundation at a 2018 benefit concert. The marvelous musicians are: Sunshine Becker, Jason Crosby, Dave Ellis, Matt Kelly, Steve Kimock, Jay Lane, Dan Lebowitz, D.J. Logic, David Nelson, Jeff Pehrson, Melvin Seals, Robin Sylvester, and Bobby Weir.

 

February 16, 2021
The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Berkeley’s “Wavy Gravy” have donated much of their time to support educational, humanitarian, and environmental causes. So, my 445th video features Weir’s performance of “Terrapin Station” and Wavy’s performance of “Basic Human Needs” during a Camp Winnarainbow benefit concert and Wavy Gravy’s 82nd birthday celebration!

 

February 9, 2021
Not only were Willie Mays and Mike Schmidt awesome hitters, but they were also dynamic defenders! As a matter of fact, they each earned a record number of Rawlings Gold Glove awards. For outfielders, Willie Mays won an MLB-record 12 (consecutive) Gold Gloves. For third basemen, Mike Schmidt won an NL-record 10 Gold Gloves. So, my 444th video features a question about them to the Rawlings’ Dave Fahrney and Jim Hughes.

 

February 2, 2021
Not only did outfielder Darren Lewis play baseball for the California Golden Bears, but also he played for both the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 443rd video features him.

 

January 26, 2021
Tackle Steve Wallace helped the San Franciso 49ers win three Super Bowls! Therefore, my 442nd video features him. Thanks to Sheila Luskin for filming my poem.

 

January 19, 2021
Running back Roger Craig helped the San Francisco 49ers win three Super Bowls! Thefore, my 441st video features him. Thanks to Tom Chan for filming my question to Roger Craig.

 

January 12, 2021
Not only did pitcher Rich “Goose” Gossage help the New York Yankees win the 1978 World Series, but also he pitched for both the 1989 San Francisco Giants and the 1992-1993 Oakland Athletics! Therefore, my 440th video features him. Thanks to Tom Chan for filming my question to Goose Gossage.

 

January 5, 2021
Not only was Matt Williams a terrific third baseman for the San Francisco Giants, but also he helped the Arizona Diamondbacks win the 2001 World Series! Therefore, my 439th video features a question to him.

 

December 29, 2020
Al Jardine’s “A Postcard from California” is a superb song! So, my 438th video features a San Francisco performanace of this spectacular song.

 

December 22, 2020
Musician Al Jardine is a founding member of the legendary rock band, The Beach Boys! Therefore, my 437th video features a question to him.

 

December 15, 2020
Phil Lesh, Todd Park Mohr, and Anders Osborne are marvelous musicians! Therefore, my 436th video features their performance of a Grateful Dead song, “Fire on the Mountain.”

 

December 8, 2020
Todd Park Mohr is the lead singer and guitarist for the legendary Boulder band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters! Therefore, my 435th video features Todd’s solo performance of the band’s superb song, “It’s Alright.”

 

December 1, 2020
G. Love & Special Sauce’s “I-76” mentions 76ers legends and Philadelphia’s favorite son, “Rocky Balboa.” Therefore, my 434th video features a San Francisco performance of their superb song!

 

November 24, 2020
Wide receiver Julian Edelman was born in Redwood City, and he attended Woodside High School and the College of San Mateo. Also, Julian Edelman helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls! Therefore, my 433rd video features him.

 

November 17, 2020
Before Bob Tewksbury became the San Francisco Giants’ mental performance coach in 2017, he earned three World Series rings as the mental skills coach for the Boston Red Sox in 2004, 2007, and 2013! Therefore, my 432nd video features him.

 

November 10, 2020
Over 13 MLB seasons, pitcher Bob Tewsksbury won 110 games, and he was the San Francisco Giants’ mental performance coach in 2017 and 2018! With Scott Miller in 2018, Bob Tewksbury published a baseball book, Ninety Percent Mental: An All-Star Player Turned Mental Skills Coach Reveals the Hidden Game of Baseball. Therefore, my 431st video features Bob and his book.

 

November 3, 2020
Not only is Brett Dennen a marvelous musician, but also he is an Oakland A’s fan! Therefore, my 430th video features him.

 

October 27, 2020
Not only did defenseman Dan Boyle help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their first Stanley Cup, but also he was selected as an NHL All-Star twice during his tenure with the San Jose Sharks! Therefore, my 429th video features him.

 

October 20, 2020
Not only did forward Rick Barry lead the Golden State Warriors to the 1974-1975 NBA championship, but also he effectively shot underhand free throws! So, my 428th video features him. Thanks to Annette Valle for filming my poem.

 

October 13, 2020
Tight end Raymond Chester helped the Oakland Raiders win Super Bowl XV, and defensive end Dennis Brown helped the San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XXIX! Therefore, my 427th video features them.

 

October 6, 2020
In 1962, when the Philadelphia Warriors became the San Francisco Warriors, one of their legendary players was Al Attles! So, my 426th video features him.

 

September 29, 2020
In 1964 and 1965, quarterback Daryle Lamonica helped the Buffalo Bills win two American Football League championships. Also, he was the starting quarterback for the 1967 Oakland Raiders when they won the AFL title! Therefore, my 425th video features him. Thanks to Morris Bradshaw for filming my poem.

 

September 22, 2020
Juan Marichal set many San Francisco pitching records, like his 244 complete games and 238 victories! Therefore, my 424th video features him.

 

September 15, 2020
In 1972, Chicago released “Saturday in the Park,” which became a hit song! Therefore, my 423rd video features the band’s performance of this superb song.

 

September 8, 2020
Not only is Bruno Mars a spectacular singer-songwriter, but also he has a jersey of a baseball legend who attended Alameda’s Encinal High School, Willie Stargell! Therefore, my 422nd video features Bruno Mars.

 

September 1, 2020
In 1969, David LaFlamme and Linda LaFlamme (née Neska) of It’s a Beautiful Day, a San Francisco rock band, released a superb song, “White Bird.” Therefore, my 421st video features them! Thanks to Scott Werner for filming the beginning part of this video.

 

August 25, 2020
In 1965, guitarist Barry “The Fish” Melton co-founded the legendary Berkeley band, Country Joe and the Fish! Therefore, my 420th video features him. Thanks to Steve Keyser for filming my question to Barry Melton.

 

August 18, 2020
From 2008 through 2017, third baseman Evan Longoria played for the Tampa Bay Rays. Then, he began playing for the San Francisco Giants in 2018! Therefore, my 419th video features a question to him.

 

August 11, 2020
Two outstanding outfielders on the 2018 San Francisco Giants were Austin Jackson and Andrew McCutchen! Therefore, my 418th video features a question to them.

 

August 4, 2020
Not only did defensive end Charles Mann attend Sacramento’s Valley High School, but also he helped the Washington Redskins win two Super Bowls and the San Francisco 49ers win a Super Bowl! Therefore, my 417th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming my poem.

 

July 28, 2020
Forward/center Darnell Hillman born and raised in Sacramento, and he played college basketball at San Jose State University. Also, Darnell Hillman helped the Indiana Pacers win two consecutive American Basketball Association (ABA) championships in 1971-1972 and 1972-1973! Therefore, my 416th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming my poem.

 

July 21, 2020
Nick Nolte is an amazing actor! In 1994, he appeared in the basketball movie, Blue Chips. Therefore, my 415th video features him. Thanks to Rick Dignan for filming my question to Nick Nolte.

 

July 14, 2020
In Super Bowl XI, which occurred on January 9, 1977, the Oakland Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 32-14. In this contest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Raiders cornerback Willie Brown recorded a fourth-quarter touchdown due to his 75-yard interception return! Therefore, my 414th video features Willie Brown and a special guest appearance by one of his terrific teammates on the 1976 Raiders, wide receiver Cliff Branch!

 

July 7, 2020
In 1968, The Chambers Brothers’ “Time Has Come Today” was a hit song! So, my 413th video features a performance of this terrifc tune by an original band member, Lester Chambers, along with his son Dylan, bassist Steve Adams, guitarist Mark Karan, drummer Jay Lane, guitarist Dan Lebowitz, and guitarist Roger McNamee.

 

June 30, 2020
The Band Together Bay Area Benefit Concert featured Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds, Barry Bonds, Dead and Company, and Metallica. That same night, Philadelphia 76ers analyst Alaa Abdelnaby also was in San Francisco. Therefore, my 412th video features them!

 

June 23, 2020
Stanford University’s Jennifer Azzi, the Chicago Bulls’ Bill Cartwright, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and the Golden State Warriors’ Rick Welts are all basketball champions! Therefore, my 411th video features them.

 

June 16, 2020
Ned Colletti knows two sports extremely well: hockey and baseball! In 1980 and 1981, Ned wrote about the Philadelphia Flyers when worked for the Philadelphia Journal. Also, in 2002, Ned was the San Francisco Giants’ assistant general manager when they won the National League pennant. In addition, in 2019, Ned became a scout for the San Jose Sharks. So, my 410th video features him. Thanks to Christopher Collins for filming my question to Ned Colletti.

 

June 9, 2020
In 1977, Cheap Trick, an Illinois band, released a superb song, “I Want You to Want Me.” So, my 409th video features a San Francisco performance of this terrific tune!

 

June 2, 2020
Tim Lynch is an event manager at the University of California, Berkeley, and he hosts a stage at the annual Hardly Stictly Bluegrass Festival!

Musician Randy Newman has produced many superb songs, like “Short People” in 1977 and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” which appeared in the 1995 Pixar movie, Toy Story. Also, he composed the music for The Natural, a 1984 baseball movie!

Therefore, my 408th video features them.

 

May 26, 2020
In 1981, the Greg Kihn Band’s “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)” became a hit song! Therefore, my 407th video features the band’s performance of this super song.

 

May 19, 2020
In 1983, the Greg Kihn Band’s “Jeopardy” became a hit song! So, my 406th video features the band’s performance of this superb song.

 

May 12, 2020
Not only is Greg Kihn a marvelous musician, but also he is an author! In addition, Greg sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” for both the San Francisco Giants and the San Jose Sharks. Therefore, my 405th video features him. Thanks to Joseph P. Dileo for filming my questions.

 

May 5, 2020
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola created many marvelous movies, like Apocalypse Now. For this 1979 film, the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart produced magnificent music!

In addition, Francis Ford Coppola is an author! Therefore, my 404th video features him.

 

April 28, 2020
Outfielder/first baseman Frank Robinson, a Hall of Famer, attended McClymonds High School in Oakland, California.

Frank was named the 1961 National League Most Valuable Player when he played for the Cincinnati Reds, and Robinson was named the 1966 American League MVP when he played with the Baltimore Orioles. Due to these two achievements, Frank Robinson became the first and only Major League Baseball player to win the MVP Award in both leagues!

Also, Frank became MLB’s first African American manager in 1975 when he was a player/manager for the Cleveland Indians. In addition, Robinson became the first African American manager in the NL when he was the skipper of the 1981 San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 403rd video features him.

 

April 21, 2020
After four regular seasons in the 1980s, quarterback Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl wins! Therefore, my 402nd video features him.

 

April 14, 2020
Head coach Vermeil took two different football franchise to the Super Bowl: the 1980 Philadelphia Eagles and the 1999 St. Louis Rams! Therefore, he should be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So, my 401st video features two questions to him.

 

April 7, 2020
Not only did guard Jason Kidd play basketball for the University of California, Berkeley, but also he helped the Dallas Mavericks win the 2010-2011 National Basketball Association championship! So, my 400th video features him.

 

March 31, 2020
Musician Tood Rundgren attended Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania! Also, one of his superb songs is “I Saw The Light.” Therefore, my 399th video features him.

 

March 24, 2020
Mike Krukow pitched for the 1982 Philadelphia Phillies. Also, from 1983 through 1989, he pitched for the San Francisco Giants. Therefore, my 398th video features him!

 

March 17, 2020
In 1966, England won the FIFA World Cup, and this country has produced many incredible bands, like The Who. So, my 397th video features a performance of The Who’s “Who Are You.”

 

March 10, 2020
Pierre Robert is an awesome radio disc jockey for WMMR, a Philadelphia rock music station. Also, Laughing Water is a terrific Grateful Dead cover band. Therefore, my 396th video features them during a Phillies’ Grateful Dead Tribute Night!

 

March 3, 2020
Defenseman Brad Marsh helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1985 and 1987! So, my 395th video features him.

 

February 25, 2020
In the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, due to his 12 goals and 18 assists, center Danny Briere set the Philadelphia Flyers single-postseason record with his 30 points! Therefore, my 394th video features him.

 

February 18, 2020
Defenseman Joe Watson helped the Philadelphia Flyers win two consecutive Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975! Therefore, my 393rd video features him. Thanks to Alexandra Cognetti for filming my poem.

 

February 11, 2020
Not only did left winger Bob Kelly helped the Philadelphia Flyers win two consectutive Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975, but also he scored the Cup-clinching goal in 1975! Therefore, my 392nd video features him.

 

February 4, 2020
When the Philadelphia Flyers won two consecutive Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975, their captain was left-handed center Bobby Clarke! Therefore, my 391st video features him.

 

January 28, 2020
Since 1972, Lou Nolan has been the Philadelphia Flyers’ public address announcer! Therefore, my 390th video features him.

 

January 21, 2020
In the 1960s, the Philadelphia Phillies featured pitcher Art Mahaffey, a three-time National League All-Star, and shortstop Bobby Wine, a Gold Glove Award winner! So, my 389th video features them.

 

January 14, 2020
Left fielder Greg Luzinski helped the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series. One of his teammates was first baseman Pete Rose. So, my 388th video features a question to Greg Luzinski about Pete Rose.

 

January 7, 2020
Not only did Jim Lonborg attend Stanford University, but also he effectively pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1970s! Therefore, my 387th video features him.

 

December 17, 2019
Though John Starks was known as a great guard for the New York Knicks, he also played for the Golden State Warriors! So, my 386th video features him.

 

December 10, 2019
Journey is a superb San Francisco band. Journey’s “Lights” and “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” also have a connection to S.F! “Lights” is about “The City by the Bay,” and during the 2010 San Francisco Giants’ postsesaon, “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” was their theme song. Therefore, my 385th video features a performance of these two super songs.

 

December 3, 2019
Journey’s “Separate Ways” appears in an NFL Films documentary, Frontiers & Beyond. This documentary is about Journey’s 1983 tour. So, my 384th video features a performance of Journey’s “Separate Ways.”

 

November 26, 2019
Not only did left winger Bill Barber set Philadelphia Flyers career records with his 420 regular-season goals and 53 postseason goals, but also he helped them win two consectuive Stanley Cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975! Therefore, my 383rd video features him. Thanks to Tommy Hendricks for filming my poem.

 

November 19, 2019
Right winger Reggie Leach led the 1974-1975 Philadelphia Flyers with 45 regular-season goals. Then, in Game Six of the 1975 Stanley Cup Final, he recorded a Cup-clinching assist, so his Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres! Also, in the 1976 playoffs, Reggie Leach set an NHL single-postseason record with his 19 goals, so he won the Conn Smythe Award. Therefore, my 382nd video features him. Thanks to Bobby Mainello for filming my poem. In addition, Flyers goalie Bernie Parent appears in this video.

 

November 12, 2019
Stacy “Banjo Man” Samuels cheers and sings for both the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco 49ers! Therefore, my 381st video features him.

 

November 5, 2019
My 380th video features one of the best baseball songs of all time, John Fogerty’s “Centerfield.”

 

October 29, 2019
Guitarist John Fogerty graduated from El Cerrito High School, and he was a founding member of an incredible band, Creedence Clearwater Revival!  So, my 379th video features a performance by him on his 72nd birthday. In this video, four of Fogerty’s songs are “Midnight Special,” “New Orleans,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?,” and “The Old Man Down the Road.”

 

October 22, 2019
In the 1970s and 1980s, Brent Musburger hosted an incredible television program, The NFL Today. Also, he appeared in the 1979 movie, Rocky II. Currently, Brent Musburger is a Raiders radio broadcaster. So, my 378th video features him. Thanks to John Spatafora for filming my questions to Brent Musburger.

 

October 15, 2019
Steve Adams, Stu Allen, Jordan Feinstein, Paula Frazer, Dan Lebowitz, and Ezra Lipp are marvelous Bay Area musicians! Therefore, my 377th video, entitled Bay to Breakers Music: Lebo & Friends, features their performance of “Viola Lee” and “Bertha.”

 

October 8, 2019
Artist Dave Hunter created many amazing rock posters! Therefore, my 376th video features a tribute to him. In addition, “Wavy Gravy,” a Berkeley legend, and Zero, a San Francisco band, appear in this video. For this musical performance, the marvelous musicians are Greg Anton, Miles Kimock, Steve Kimock, Pete Sears, Hadi Al-Saadoon, and Bobby Vega.

 

October 1, 2019
“Krazy George” Henderson professionally cheered for the National Hockey League’s California Golden Seals in the 1970s! So, my 375th video features him. Thanks to Chris Cid for filming my question to Krazy George Henderson.

 

September 24, 2019
Not only did running back Chuck Muncie attend the University of California, Berkeley, but also he was a three-time NFL All-Pro! Therefore, my 374th video features him. Also, there is a guest appearance by wide receiver James Lofton in this video.

 

September 17, 2019
Not only did wide receiver James Lofton attend Stanford University, but also he played for the 1993 Philadelphia Eagles! In addition, James Lofton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Therefore, my 373rd video features him. Thanks to Ryan Bone for filming my two questions to James Lofton.

 

September 10, 2019
Artist Terry Smith created the original San Jose Sharks logo! So, my 372nd video features him.

 

August 27, 2019
In 2020, the San Franciso Giants will retire Will Clark’s uniform number 22. Therefore, my 371st video features him! Thanks to Ray Kwan for fillming my two questions to Will Clark.

 

August 20, 2019
In Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols starred as Lieutenant Uhura! So, my 370th video features a question to her.

 

August 13, 2019
In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Marina Sirtis starred as Counselor Troi. Also, she is a soccer fan! Therefore, my 369th video features her.

 

August 6, 2019
In Star Trek, there have been many terrific themes and interesting characters! For instance, seven actors/characters were: Denise Crosby starred as Tasha Yar and Commander Sela, Jonathan Frakes played Commander Riker, Gates McFadden starred as Dr. Crusher, Robert O’Reilly played Gowron, Williams Shatner starred as Captain Kirk, Marina Sirtis played Counselor Troi, and Brent Spiner starred as Data. So, my 368th video features them.

 

July 30, 2019
In Star Trek, William Shatner starred as Captain Kirk. In Star Trek: The Next Generation, four amazing actors/characters were: Jonathan Frakes played Commander Riker, Gates McFadden starred as Dr. Crusher, Marina Sirtis played Counselor Troi, and Brent Spiner starred as Data. For my 367th video, I asked them a question.

 

July 23, 2019
For the Major League Baseball Players Association, David Prouty serves as a general counsel! So, my 366th video features two questions to him.

 

July 16, 2019
Philadelphia’s John Oates is a marvelous musician, and his band, Hall & Oates, played six shows at the Spectrum! Also, he is the author of Change of Seasons: A Memoir. So, my 365th video features a question to him.

 

July 9, 2019
Darby Slick wrote a hit song, “Somebody to Love.” It was first recorded by The Great Society and then by a superb San Francisco band, Jefferson Airplane! For my 364th video, musicians Slick Aguilar, Eva Avila, Mike Falzarano, Peter Kaukonen, Mark Karan, Prairie Prince, Darby Slick, and Joli Valenti perform “Somebody to Love.”

 

July 2, 2019
Chuck Berry was a great guitarist! Therefore, for my 363rd video, musicians Slick Aguilar, Tom Constanten, Peter Kaukonen, Mark Karan, and Prairie Prince performed one of his famous songs, “Johnny B. Goode.”

 

June 25, 2019
From 1968 to 1970, Tom Constanten was the Grateful Dead’s keyboardist! Therefore, my 362nd video features him.

 

June 18, 2019
Lorenzo Alexander, a Cal Berkeley graduate and an NFL two-time Pro Bowler, supports youth through his ACES Foundation! Therefore, my 361st video features him.

 

June 11, 2019
In sports, an individual or a team may possess a lot of “heart.” As a matter of fact, there is a rock band called Heart! Two of their superb songs are “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You.” So, my 360th video features Heart’s lead singer, Ann Wilson.

 

June 4, 2019
From 1972 through 1974, the Oakland Athletics won three consecutive World Series championships! Author Jason Turbow wrote about their story in his book, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic. Therefore, my 359th video features him. Thanks to Landon Hunt for filming my question.

 

May 21, 2019
Not only is Bon Jovi a marvelous muscian, but also he is a football fan.

From 2004, the inaugural season of the Arena Football League, through 2008, Bon Jovi was an owner of the Philadelphia Soul. In 2008, the Soul won the AFL championship!

My 358th video features Bon Jovi’s performance of “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

 

May 14, 2019
Nancy Finley’s uncle, Charlie, owned the Oakland Athletics, and her father, Carl, worked in the A’s front office. In 2016, Nancy published Finley Ball: How Two Outsiders Turned the Oakland A’s into a Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever. Therefore, my 357th video features her. Thanks to Charles Fracchia for filming my questions.

 

May 7, 2019
My 356th video features Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny From The Block.” In this video, you can see two large baseball helmets!

 

April 30, 2019
In the 1980s, left winger Murray Craven helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach two Stanley Cup Finals! Therefore, my 355th video features him.

 

April 23, 2019
In 2011, right fielder Hunter Pence played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he enjoys listening to Rocky songs! Therefore, my 354th video features him.

 

April 16, 2019
From 2017 through 2019, a relief pitcher on the San Francisco Giants was Mark Melancon, and his manager was Bruce Bochy! So, my 353rd video features them. Thanks to Hector Herrera for filming my question.

 

April 9, 2019
When the San Francisco Giants won the 2014 World Series, three of their incredible infielders were Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, and Joe Panik! Therefore, my 352nd video features them. Thanks to Debbie Shapero for filming my question.

 

April 2, 2019
Midnight North is a marvelous band led by guitarist Grahame Lesh, the son of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. Also, Dan Lebowitz is the guitarist of a superb San Francisco band, ALO. So, my 351st video features a performance of “The Wheel” by Midnight North, Phil Lesh, and Dan Lebowitz!

 

March 26, 2019
Not only did quarterback Ken O’Brien attend Sacramento State and UC Davis, but also he played for the New York Jets and then the 1993 Philadelphia Eagles! Therefore, my 350th video features him.

 

March 19, 2019
Linebacker Dan Bunz helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first two Super Bowls! Therefore, my 349th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming my brief conversation with Dan Bunz.

 

March 12, 2019
Sacramento, California, produced a professional baseball family: Derrek, Leon, and LeRon Lee! Therefore, my 348th video features them.

 

March 5, 2019
In 2012, the San Francisco Giants’ Barry Zito won both Game Five of the NLCS and Game One of the World Series! Therefore, he was a clutch playoff performer. So, my 347th video features him. Thanks to Jordan Koch for filming the poem.

 

February 26, 2019
Barry Zito effectively pitched for both the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants!

Also, he is a marvelous musician. So, my 346th video features a performance of his “Secret to Life” and “Home.”

 

February 19, 2019
My 345th video features a two-song (“Playing in the Band” and “New Speedway Boogie”) performance by Leftover Salmon, a brilliant Boulder band, and the Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann!

 

February 12, 2019
Brad Kurtzberg wrote an outstading hockey book about the Oakland/California Golden Seals entitled, Shorthanded: The Untold Story of the Seals. Therefore, my 344th video features Brad and his book.

 

February 5, 2019
Norm Ferguson, Ernie Hicke, Bert Marshall, Dennis Maruk, Gilles Meloche, and Gary “Cobra” Simmons played for the Oakland/California Golden Seals! Therefore, my 343rd video, entitled “Six Superb Seals,” features them.

 

January 29, 2019
My 342 video features Elton John’s superb song, “Philadelphia Freedom,” a tribute to Billie Jean King’s World TeamTennis club!

 

January 22, 2019
Not only was second baseman Joe Morgan raised in Oakland, California, but also he played for the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Oakland Athletics! Therefore, my 341st video features Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. Also, his former teammate, Pete Rose, appears in the second part of this video, which was filmed by Sheena Taylor.

 

January 15, 2019
Two terrific offensive players on the 1976 NFL champion Oakland Raiders were wide receiver Cliff Branch and tight end Ted Kwalick! Therefore, my 340th video features them.

 

January 8, 2019
Not only was Francis Joseph “Lefty” O’Doul from San Francisco, but also he played with the 1929 and 1930 Philadelphia Phillies! Thanks to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Scott Palmer and Tina Urban, they gave me a Phillies photo of Lefty O’Doul. So, my 339th video features the presentation of this picture along with a plaque to Nick Bovis, owner of Lefty O’Doul’s Restaurant! Tom O’Doul, Lefty’s relative, also appears in this video. Thanks to Charles Fracchia for filming this presentation.

 

January 1, 2019
My 338th video features musician Corinne West and Hugh “Wavy Gravy” Romney’s performance of a Maya Angelou Christmas poem!

 

December 25, 2018
From 1969 through 1975, defensive tackle Art Thoms played for the Oakland Raiders! Then, he played with the 1977 Philadelphia Eagles. Therefore, my 337th video features him.

 

December 18, 2018
My 336th video features The Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music” with the San Francisco 49ers’ Ronnie Lott!

 

December 11, 2018
Defensive back Ronnie Lott helped the San Francisco 49ers win four Super Bowls, and The Doobie Brothers are a superb band from San Jose!

So, my 335th video features Ronnie Lott’s speech and six Doobie Brothers’ songs: “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “Take Me in Your Arms,” Takin’ It to the Streets,” “Black Water,” “Long Train Runnin’,” and “China Grove.”

 

December 4, 2018
Not only did tight end Charle Young earn three All-Pro selections when he played with the Philadelphia Eagles, but also Charle Young helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl! Therefore, my 334th video features him.

 

November 27, 2018
Guitarist Brad Gillis is an original band member of San Francisco’s Night Ranger, and he is a Raiders fan! Therefore, my 333rd video features Night Ranger’s “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” and “Sister Christian.”

 

November 13, 2018
Not only was the Philadelphia 76ers’ Andre Iguodala a 2011-2012 NBA All-Star, but also he was the 2015 NBA Finals MVP when his Golden State Warriors won the 2014-2015 NBA championship! Therefore, my 332nd video features my question to him.

 

November 6, 2018
Not only did center Mark McNamara play basketball for the University of California, Berkeley, but also he was a member of the 1982-1983 Philadelphia 76ers, the National Basketball Association champions! Therefore, my 331st video features him.

 

October 30, 2018
Not only is Dean Karnazes a marvelous marathon runner, but also he is an awesome author! So, my 330th video features a question to him about his 2016 book, The Road to Sparta. Thanks to Jay Boncodin for filming my question.

 

October 23, 2018
Not only was the San Francisco 49ers’ Steve Young named the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, but also he was the greatest left-handed quarterback in the history of the National Football League! Therefore, my 329th video features him. Thanks to Jordan Friedman for filming my poem.

 

October 16, 2018
An amazing halfback who helped the Oakland Raiders win the 1967 American Football League championship was Clem Daniels! Therefore, my 328th video features him.

 

October 9, 2018
My 327th video features Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Like his superb song, Born to Run is the title of Bruce Springsteen’s album and autobiography!

 

October 2, 2018
On April 11, 2000, when the Giants opened their new ballpark, Pacific Bell Park, musician Chris Isaak played a free concert at San Francisco’s Pier 30/32! Therefore, my 326th video features his performance of “San Francisco Days.”

 

September 25, 2018
Cyndi Lauper is a marvelous musician! Thefore, my 325th video features her San Francisco performance of “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”

 

September 18, 2018
Tim Lynch works at a Berkeley radio station, KPFA, and he is a San Jose Sharks fan!

Jack Casaday and Jorma Kaukonen were original band members of San Francisco’s Jefferson Airplane, and then they created another amazing band, Hot Tuna!

Therefore, my 324th video features Tim Lynch’s introduction of Hot Tuna and Hot Tuna’s performance of “Serpent of Dreams” and “Good Shepherd.”

 

September 11, 2018
Kris Kristofferson was a rugby player, and he attended San Mateo High School! So, my 323rd video his performance of “Me and Bobby McGee.”

 

September 4, 2018
KT Tunstall created some of the music in Disney’s Million Dollar Arm, a baseball movie!

My 322nd video features KT Tunstall’s “Black Horse & The Cherry Tree.”

 

August 28, 2018
Pitcher Jeremy Affeldt helped the San Francisco Giants win three World Series titles! So, my 321st video features him. Thanks to Marty Gonzales for filming my poem.

 

August 21, 2018
Joe Panik is from New York, just like the San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 320th video features him.

 

August 14, 2018
Not only is Mike Krukow an awesome San Francisco Giants broadcaster, but also he was an MLB pitcher! So, my 319th video features him.

 

August 7, 2018
My 318th video features musicians Tim Flannery, Jackie Greene, Phil & Grahame Lesh, and Jake Peavy! Both Tim Flannery and Jake Peavy helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2014 World Series.

 

July 31, 2018
Huey Lewis is a San Francisco Giants fan! Therefore, my 317th video features an Atlantic City peformance of his band’s “The Power of Love.”

 

July 24, 2018
Huey Lewis and the News is an amazing rock band! So, my 316th video features three of their superb songs in Sports: “The Heart of Rock & Roll,” “Walking on a Thin Line,” and “Heart & Soul.”

 

July 17, 2018
Jack Ramsay was a Philadedelphia and Portland legend! When the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1977 NBA Finals, he was Portland’s head coach. Therefore, my 315th video features a question to Bill Walton about Jack Ramsay. Thanks to Scott Werner for filming my question.

 

July 10, 2018
Basketball announcer Bill Walton is a superb storyteller! Therfore, my 314th video features some of his stories.

 

July 3, 2018
Center Bill Walton helped UCLA, Portland, and Boston win basketball championships. Also, he supports the Bay Area’s Rex Foundation! Therefore, my 313th video features him. Thanks to Scott Werner for filming my poem.

 

June 26, 2018
My 312th video features former San Francisco Giant Tim Lincecum, Box Set’s Jim Brunberg and Jeff Pehrson, and the San Jose Sharks’ Justin Braun, Logan Couture, Brenden Dillon, Barclay Goodrow, and Martin Jones!

 

June 19, 2018
Greg Minton pitched for the San Francisco Giants! His nickname was “Moon Man.” Therefore, my 311th video features him.

 

June 12, 2018
My 310th video features singer Paul Simon! Also, both the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and a tribute to boxer Muhammad Ali appear in this video.

 

June 5, 2018
England’s Rod Stewart is a superb singer, and he is a soccer fan! Therefore, my 309th video features him.

 

May 15, 2018
William Shatner is an amazing actor. In the original Star Trek series, he starred as Captain Kirk! So, my 308th video features him. Thanks to Scott Werner for filming my question.

 

May 8, 2018
Joe Satriani has many superb songs, like “Not of This Earth,” “Always with Me, Always with You,” and Surfing with the Alien.” Therefore, my 307th video features his performance of these three songs!

 

May 1, 2018
My 306th video features Joe Satriani’s “Flying in a Blue Dream.” Guitarist Joe Satriani is a Berkeley legend!

 

April 24, 2018
Not only did running back C.J. Anderson attend the University of California, Berkeley, but also he helped the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50! Therefore, my 305th video features him.

 

April 17, 2018
When the San Francisco Giansts defeated the Kansas City Royals in Game Seven of the 2014 World Series, an amazing double play was turned by the Giants’ Joe Panik and Brandon Crawford. Also, marvelous managerial moves were made by San Francisco’s Bruce Bochy. Therefore, my 304th video features them. Thanks to Doug Tsai for filming my question.

 

April 10, 2018
n Game Two of the 2014 NLDS, Brandon Belt, Javier Lopez, and Hunter Pence helped the San Francisco Giants defeat the Washington Nationals! So, my 303rd video features them. Thanks to Doug Tsai for filming my question about this classic NLDS contest.

 

April 3, 2018
Safety Carlton Williamson helped the San Francisco 49ers win two Super Bowls. Therefore, my 302nd video features him.

 

March 27, 2018
Quarterback Matt Ryan attended Philadelphia’s William Penn Charter High School, and he was named the National Football League’s 2016 MVP! Therefore, my 301st video features him.

 

March 20, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles was named the MVP of Super Bowl LII. Therefore, my 300th video features him!

 

March 13, 2018
Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman played defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, and he even atttended Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania! So, my 299th video features him.

 

March 6, 2018
NFL Films was created by Philadelphia’s Ed and Steve Sabol! Therefore, my 298th video features them.

 

February 27, 2018
On January 22, 1984, at Tampa Stadium, the Los Angeles Raiders defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Since the Raiders’ Marcus Allen recorded 209 total yards (191 rushing and 18 receiving) and 2 touchdowns, he was named the Super Bowl MVP! Therefore, my 297th video features him.

 

February 20, 2018
For both the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jeff Garcia won Wild Card contests over the New York Giants! Therefore, my 296th video features him.

 

February 13, 2018
Not only did quarterback Trent Dilfer attend Aptos High School in Santa Cruz County, but also he helped the 2000 Baltimore Ravens win a Super Bowl! Therefore, my 295th video features him.

 

February 6, 2018
In 2002, Major League Baseball featured five managers from the Sacramento area: the San Francisco Giants’ Dusty Baker, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Larry Bowa, the Chicago White Sox’s Jerry Manuel, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Buck Martinez, and the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jerry Royster! Therefore, my 294th video features them.

 

January 30, 2018
Not only did Larry Bowa attend high school in Sacramento, but also he helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series! Therefore, my 293rd video features him.

 

January 23, 2018
Ron Washington was a terrific coach for the Oakland Athletics and a marvelous manager for the Texas Rangers! So, my 292nd video features a question to him.

 

January 16, 2018
The Oakland Athletics have three Hall of Fame racing mascots: Dennis Eckersley, Rolling Fingers, and Rickey Henderson. Also, in 2015 and 2016, the A’s featured Billy Butler and Stephen Vogt. So, my 291st video features all of them.

 

January 9, 2018
The Bolder Boulder, an annual 10K Memorial Day race, is held in Boulder, Colorado. Also, Big Head Todd and the Monsters are an amazing rock band from Boulder! So, my 290th video features them.

 

January 2, 2018
The greatest rock promoter ever was Bill Graham. For my 289th video, Todd Rundgren performs marvelous music in order to honor Bill Graham!

 

December 19, 2017
The Raiders have won three Super Bowls! In 1976, Mike Siani helped the Oakland Raiders win their first Super Bowl. Also, Rod Martin helped the Raiders win Super Bowls in 1980 and 1983. Therefore, my 288th video features them.

 

December 12, 2017
Sammy Hagar, Matt Nathanson and the band Train are marvelous musicians! Therefore, my 287th video features them. Train played at the San Francisco Giants’ victory parade in 2014.

 

December 5, 2017
In 1991, both punter Jeff Gossett and kicker Jeff Jaeger were named First Team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl while playing for the Raiders! Therefore, my 286th video features them. Thanks to Anthony Prater for filming the questions.

 

November 28, 2017
In Paul Grushkin’s book, Dead Letters, Hall of Famer Bill Walton wrote the foreword! So, my 285th video features Paul Grushkin. Thanks to Hal Feiger for filming the question.

 

November 21, 2017
My 284th video features the following San Francisco 49ers legends: Bob Sarlatte, Eddie DeBartolo, Carmen Policy, Bill Ring, Dana Stubblefield, Gold Rush cheerleaders, Sourdough Sam, Ronnie Lott, and Guy McIntyre. In addition, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and the Oakland Raiders’ Justin Tuck appear in this video.

 

November 14, 2017
Not only did Ronnie Lott help the San Francisco 49ers win four Super Bowls, but also his nonprofit organization, All Stars Helping Kids, supports children! Therefore, my 283rd video features him.

 

November 7, 2017
TNT’s Inside the NBA features Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith! It is an amazing show. So, my 282nd video features them.

 

October 31, 2017
Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s “Baseball Canto” mentions the San Francisco Giants’ Tito Fuentes, Juan Marichal, and Willie Mays! Therefore, my 281 video features Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

 

October 24, 2017
Neil Young is a marvelous musician, and he is a San Jose Sharks fan! Therefore, my 280th video features him.

 

October 17, 2017
In 2015-2016, the Sacramento Kings featured DeMarcus Cousins, Seth Curry, Vlade Divac, George Karl, Rajon Rondo, and Peja Stojakovic! So, my 279th video features them.

 

October 10, 2017
From 2002 to 2008, Lito Sheppard was an outstanding cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles! He even earned two Pro Bowl selections. Whenever Sheppard made a great play at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, Philly fans then heard Boz Scaggs’ song, “Lido Shuffle.” So, my 278th video features his superb song.

 

October 3, 2017
In 2002, when the Oakland A’s won 20 games in a row, three of their starting pitchers were Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Zito. They were known as Oakland’s “Big Three.” So, my 277th video features them.

 

September 26, 2017
Tony Danza is an amazing actor and a marvelous musician! Also, Tony is a Tommy Lasorda fan, and he appeared in a Philadelphia Eagles movie, The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon.

Therefore, my 276th video features him.

 

September 19, 2017
Both KCBS’ Stan Bunger and the Oakland Raiders’ John Madden were inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame! So, my 275th video features them.

 

August 29, 2017
In Berkeley, home of the California Golden Bears, you can visit Telegraphy Avenue. As a matter of fact, my 274th video features Mark Knopfler’s superb song, “Telegraph Road.”

 

August 22, 2017
When San Francisco won the 2014 World Series, they featured third base coach Tim Flannery and pitcher Jake Peavy! So, my 273rd video features their musical performance of a Grateful Dead song.

 

August 15, 2017
Outfielder Andres Torres helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2010 World Series! Therefore, my 272nd video features him.

 

August 8, 2017
When the San Francisco Giants won three Fall Classics, their third base coach was Tim Flannery! So, my 271st video features Tim Flannery’s “Three Ring Circus.”

 

August 1, 2017
Pitcher Jake Peavy helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2014 World Series! Also, he is a marvelous musician. For my 270th video, Jake Peavy performs “Guitar Town,” “The Weight,” “Goin’ Down The Road Feeling Bad,” and “Truckin'”!

 

July 25, 2017
“Wavy Gravy” has worked with the Seva Foundation for a long time. Their mission is to preserve and restore sight. So, my 269th video features him.

 

July 18, 2017
Ted Hendricks was a Pro Football Hall of Famer! As a linebacker, he helped the Raiders win all thee of their Super Bowls. Therefore, my 268th video features a question to him.

 

July 11, 2017
Evgeni Nabokov was a great goalie for the San Jose Sharks! Currently, he is a goaltending coach for the Sharks.

The Sharks have a fabulous front office featuring GM Doug Wilson. Also, Joe Will is San Jose’s asssistant general manager

So, my 267th video features a question to the three of them.

 

June 27, 2017
For the San Jose Sharks, Joel Ward effectively plays at right wing! Therefore, my 266th video featuers a question to him.

 

June 20, 2017
In 2015-2016, Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, and Ben Smith played for the San Jose Sharks! Therefore, my 265th video features them.

 

June 13, 2017
Hall & Oates is a fabulous band from Philadelphia! Some of their superb songs are “Maneater,” “Out of Touch,” “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do),” “You Make My Dreams,” and “Kiss on My List.” So, my 264th video features them.

 

June 6, 2017
San Francisco’s Juan Marichal effectively implemented a high left-leg kick to pitch! Therefore, my 263rd video features him.

 

May 30, 2017
Pitcher Juan Marichal won many contests at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, like his 16-inning shutout against the Braves on July 2, 1963. Also, he set many S.F. records, like his 7 consecutive strikeouts, which occurred at Philadelphia’s Connie Mack Stadium on September 6, 1964. Therefore, my 262nd features him.

 

May 23, 2017
A superb Spanish broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants is Tito Fuentes! So, my 261st video features him.

 

May 16, 2017
When the San Francisco Giants won three Fall Classics, their hitting coach was Hensley Meulens! Therefore, my 260th video features him.

 

May 9, 2017
MLB outfielder Roberto Kelly was a two-time All-Star. Also, he was a San Francisco Giants coach when they won three Fall Classics. Therefore, my 259th video features him.

 

May 2, 2017
My 258th video features two Hall of Famers: Mickey Hart and Bill Walton. Mickey Hart was a dynamic drummer for the Grateful Dead. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also, superb center Bill Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Halll of Fame.

 

April 25, 2017
Moonalice performs marvelous music! The band members are Roger McNamee, John Molo, Pete Sears, and Barry Sless. Also, Steve Parish is Moonalice’s superb storyteller, and Chris Shaw is their amazing art director. Therefore, my 257th video features all of them.

 

April 18, 2017
Pat Burrell played with the Philadelphia Phillies for nine seasons. He helped them win the 2008 World Series! So, my 256th video features Pat Burrell’s induction speech into the Phillies Wall of Fame.

 

April 11, 2017
Pat Burrell was a fabulous Philadelphia Phillie and a super San Francisco Giant! Therefore, my 255th video features a Phillies’ tribute to him, which includes complimentary words by San Francisco’s Tim Flannery.

 

April 4, 2017
The Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame honors legends from the Philadelphia Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies! My 254th video features the following 16 Phillies Wall of Famers: Bunning, Carlton, Schmidt, Bowa, Allen, Luzinski, Maddox, Taylor, Boone, Green, Samuel, Daulton, Kruk, Lieberthal, Manuel, and Burrell.

 

March 28, 2017
The best mascot in sports is the Phillie Phanatic! Therefore, my 253rd video features the Phillie Phanatic.

 

March 21, 2017
Like John McEnroe, the Bryan Brothers played tennis at Stanford University! For my 252nd video, they perform a song with The Chris Paterno Band.

 

March 14, 2017
The Bryan Brothers are the most successful tennis duo in history! Also, Philadelphia features The Chris Paterno Band. So, for my 251st video, they perform a song.

 

March 7, 2017
For the Philadelphia 76ers, Julius “Dr. J” Erving was the only player to ever appear in four NBA Finals: 1977, 1980, 1982, and 1983! Therefore, my 250th video featuers him.

 

February 28, 2017
In 1982-1983, Bobby Jones won the inaugural NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. Also, he helped the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship! So, my 249th video features him.

 

February 21, 2017
Matthew Dellavedova, Chris Mullin, and Steve Nash played basketball in the San Francisco Bay Area! Also, Alessandro Del Piero helped Italy win the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Therefore, my 248th video features them.

 

February 14, 2017
Billy Cunningham, Darryl Dawkins, World B. Free, Allen Iverson, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, and Marc Zumoff are Philadelphia 76ers legends! Therefore, my 247th video features them.

 

February 7, 2017
Ron Jaworski was a terrific quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles! Therefore, my 246th video features him.

 

January 31, 2017
Matt Stairs played for the Oakland Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies! Therefore, my 245th video features him. Thanks to Barry Shapiro for filming the poem.

 

January 24, 2017
The MVP of the 1989 National League Championship Series was the San Francisco Giants’ Will Clark! Therefore, my 244th video features a question to him.

 

January 17, 2017
From 1987 through 1989, Will Clark and Dave Dravecky played for the San Francisco Giants! So, my 243rd video features them.

 

January 10, 2017
“Murph & Mac” have an excellent morning radio show on KNBR. As a matter of fact, the San Francisco 49ers’ Ronnie Lott and the San Francisco Giants’ Sergio Romo have appeared on their superb show! Therefore, my 242nd video features them.

 

January 3, 2017
The San Francisco Giants’ Bengie Molina and Joan Ryan wrote an informative book about the Molina family! Therefore, my 241st video features them. Thanks to Scott Werner for filming the question.

 

December 27, 2016
Steve Kimock, Bill Kreutzmann, Reed Mathis, and Bob Weir are marvelous musicians! So, my 240th video features their performance of two Grateful Dead songs.

 

December 20, 2016
Drummer Bill Kreutzmann performed in every Grateful Dead concert! Therefore, my 239th video features him. Thanks to Michele Hampton for filming the sports question.

 

December 13, 2016
Fabulous Franco Finn is known as the Golden State Warriors’ “Hype Man,” and Stan Lee is a wonderful writer! Therefore, my 238th video features them.

 

December 6, 2016
When the Oakland A’s won the 1989 World Series, their general manager was Sandy Alderson. As a matter of fact, Steve Kettmann wrote an informative book about Alderson, Baseball Maverick. Therefore, my 237th video features Kettmann. Thanks to Scott Werner for filming the question.

 

November 29, 2016
Captains are the leaders of sports teams. Also, in Star Trek, there were many marvelous captains. For instance, when Kate Mulgrew starred as Kathryn Janeway, she became the first female captain of this series. So, my 236th video features her.

 

November 22, 2016
San Francisco’s superb safety is Antoine Bethea! Therefore, my 235th video features him. Thanks to Jaime Gonzalez for filming the poem.

 

November 15, 2016
Dave Stewart pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies and Oakland Athletics. In 1989, when Dave pitched for the A’s, he was named the World Series MVP! Therefore, my 234th video features him.

 

October 18, 2016
When the Golden State Warriors won the 1974-1975 NBA championship, they featured Al Attles, Rick Barry, Clifford Ray, Joe Roberts, and Jamaal Wilkes! So, my 233rd video features them along with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Thomas Henderson.

 

October 11, 2016
In the 1975 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors defeated Washington. The MVP of that series was the Warriors’ Rick Barry! Therefore, my 232nd video features him.

 

October 4, 2016
In 1974-1975, Jamaal Wilkes was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, and he helped the Warriors win the title! So, my 231st video features him.

 

September 27, 2016
When the Golden State Warriors won the 1974-1975 NBA championship, their starting center was Clifford Ray! Therefore, my 230th video features him.

 

September 20, 2016
In 1971, Vida Blue won the American League’s Cy Young and Most Valuable Player Awards. Also, from 1972 to 1974, he helped the Oakland A’s win three consecutive Fall Classics! Therefore, my 229th video features him. Thanks to Tyrone Weems for filming the poem.

 

September 13, 2016
Like John Taylor, Dwight Hicks attended New Jersey’s Pennsauken High School (just outside of Philadelphia) and helped the San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowls! Therefore, my 228th video features Dwight Hicks.

 

September 6, 2016
Bobby Weir is a marvelous musician! For my 227th video, I ask him two sports questions: the first one is about Bill Walton and the other one is about singing the national anthem. Thanks to Theo Poppe for filming the questions.

 

August 30, 2016
For the Grateful Dead, John Perry Barlow wrote many superb songs, like “Cassidy,” “Estimated Prophet,” and “Just a Little Light!” Therefore, my 226th video features him.

 

August 23, 2016
Gerald Nicosia is a wonderful writer! So, for my 225th video, he discusses one of his books, Night Train to Shanghai. Thanks to Katrina Hayes for filming the question.

 

August 16, 2016
Scott Kazmir was an awesome pitcher for the A’s when his coach was Curt Young! Therefore, my 224th video features questions to them.

 

August 9, 2016
From 2012-2014, General Manager Billy Beane and Manager Bob Melvin led the Oakland A’s to three consecutive playoff appearances. For my 223rd video, I asked them a question about the Philadelphia Athletics!

 

August 2, 2016
Sacramento’s Greg Vaughn was a four-time MLB All-Star! Therefore, my 222nd video features him.

 

July 26, 2016
My 221st video features the Rowan Brothers’ “Circle of Friends.” As a matter of fact, circles of friends appear in most championship teams!

 

July 19, 2016
From the Jersey Shore to the California Coast, fans follow sports! As a matter of fact, “East is east and west is west” is a magnificent line in the Rowan Brothers’ “Cold War.” Therefore, my 220th video features their super song.

 

July 12, 2016
My 219th video featuers the Rowan Brothers’ “Winkleman’s Farm,” which is a superb baseball song!

 

July 5, 2016
Not only is William Fichtner an amazing actor, but also he is a sports fan! Fichtner even appeared as Captain Knauer in the 2005 movie, The Longest Yard. So, my 218th video features him. Thanks to Kirsten Nobel for filming the question.

 

June 28, 2016
My 217th video features Raiders Hall of Famer Jim Otto! Thanks to Mia McCray for filming the poem.

 

June 21, 2016
From 1977 to 1988, an outstanding Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders linebacker was Rod Martin! Therefore, my 216th video features him. Thanks to Mia McCray for filming the poem.

 

June 14, 2016
For my 215th video, Carlos Santana discusses his national anthem performance before Game Four of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park! Thanks to Cheryl Jennings for asking my question to him.

 

June 7, 2016
A superb center for San Francisco and Oakland was Jeremy Newberry! Therefore, my 214th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming the poem.

 

May 24, 2016
My 213th video features a question about Veterans Stadium to the Raiders’ Napoleon McCallum and Derrick Ramsey! “The Vet” was the home of the 1980 Phillies.

 

May 17, 2016
A dynamic defensive end on the 1976 Oakland Raiders was Otis Sistrunk! So, my 212th video features a question to him.

 

May 10, 2016
Derrick Ramsey was a tight end for the 1980 Oakland Raiders! Therefore, my 211th video features him.

 

May 3, 2016
My 210th video features San Francisco’s Ron Wotus, and Philadelphia’s Curt Schilling correctly predicts Game Five of the 2014 World Series! In addition, Bill Madden discusses 1954, his book.

 

April 26, 2016
Nnamdi Asomugha was a dynamic defensive back for the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers! Therefore, my 209th video features a question to him.

 

April 19, 2016
Two offensive linemen on the 1996 Oakland Raiders were Robert Jenkins and Lincoln Kennedy. Therefore, my 208th video features a question to them about “The Autumn Wind.” Steve Sabol, a Philadelphia legend, wrote “The Autumn Wind,” a poem, which became the Raiders’ anthem!

 

April 12, 2016
Not only are The Blüchunks a Berkeley band, but also they are hockey fans! So, my 207th video features their song, “Sinister Minister.”

 

April 5, 2016
Last night, in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game, Villanova University defeated the University of North Carolina! They clinched the contest when Kris Jenkins made a buzzer-beater three-pointer.

Not only did the University of California at Berkeley produce amazing athletes, but also an entertaining band, The Blüchunks! Therefore, my 206th video features their superb song, “Brown Shoe.”

 

March 29, 2016
For wide receivers, Tim Brown’s 1,070 receptions for 14,734 yards and 99 touchdowns set Raiders records! Therefore, my 205th video features him.

 

March 22, 2016
Not only is Michael Franti a marvelous musician, but also he is a San Francisco Giants fan! Therefore, my 204th video features his super song, “Say Hey (I Love You).”

 

March 15, 2016
In my 203rd video, you will learn that Michael Franti is a “Dr. J” fan, and listen to his superb song, “The Sound of Sunshine.”

 

March 8, 2016
In 1995-1996, Colorado’s Mike Ricci earned a Stanley Cup ring. In addition, Ricci played for the Flyers and Sharks! Therefore, my 202nd video features him.

 

March 1, 2016
Currently, Larry Robinson is a San Jose Sharks coach! When Larry was a player, his Montreal Canadiens won six Stanley Cups. He was a dynamic defender. In additon, when Robinson was a coach, his New Jersey Devils won three Stanely Cups. Therefore, my 201st video features him.  

 

February 23, 2016
Todd McLellan set a San Jose Sharks record for a head coach with 311 career victories! Therefore, my 200th video features him.

 

February 16, 2016
Doug Wilson is a great general manager for the San Jose Sharks! So, my 199th video features him.

 

February 9, 2016
Since 1980, San Francisco’s leadership and spirit have been recognized with the annual Willie Mac Award! Therefore, my 198th video features a ceremony of it.

 

February 2, 2016
My 197th video features my “Beat L.A.” poem along with a question to author Joe Konte!

 

January 26, 2016
Joe Konte wrote a baseball book entitled, The Rivalry Heard ‘Round the World: The Dodgers-Giants Feud from Coast to Coast. Therefore, for my 196th video, he discusses the long rivalry between the Giants and Dodgers.

 

January 19, 2016
When the Raiders won Super Bowls XV and XVIII, their starting nose tackle was Reggie Kinlaw! So, my 195th video featuers a question to him.

 

January 5, 2016
Charlie Garner was an outstanding running back for the Eagles, 49ers, and Raiders! Therefore, my 194th video features a question to him.

 

December 29, 2015
For my 193rd video, Orlando Cepeda, Marty Lurie, and Ed Montague discuss Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton!

 

December 22, 2015
Ed Montague was an amazing umpire, and Larry Baer, Orlando Cepeda, Marty Lurie, & Ron Wotus are members of San Francisco’s superb staff! Therefore, my 192nd video features them.

 

December 15, 2015
Mike Scioscia attended Springfield High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Not only did he win two Fall Classics as a catcher with the Dodgers, but also he won the 2002 World Series as the manager of the Angels! Therefore, my 191st video features him.

 

December 8, 2015
Not only is a Brett Dennen a baseball fan, but also he supports Lara Mendel’s nonprofit organization! Therefore, my 190th video features their performance of “The Mosaic Project Theme Song.”  

 

December 1, 2015
My 189th video features Brett Dennen’s “San Francisco.” In his superb song, he acknowledges both Bay Area baseball teams!

 

November 24, 2015
For my 188th video, watch the ceremonial first pitches that were thrown by Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, and listen to Trixie Garcia and Bill Walton! As a matter of fact, Bill Walton’s son, Luke, is the interim head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

 

November 17, 2015
Steve Parish and Moonalice perform at many benefit shows. Thus, they support many worthwhile causes. Therefore, my 187th video features them at San Francisco’s AT&T Park.  

 

November 10, 2015
In 1974, football fans watched The Longest Yard. In this marvelous movie, an amazing actor was Richard Kiel! So, my 186th video features him. Thanks to Kyle Hinman for filming the question.

 

November 3, 2015
My 185th video features Cirroc Lofton. In Star Trek’s Deep Space Nine, his character is Jake Sisko. Also, Cirroc’s relative is Kenny Lofton. Kenny was a superb San Francisco Giant and a fabulous Philadelphia Phillie! Thanks to Stephanie Nielsen for filming the question.

 

October 27, 2015
In team sports, the leader of each team is their captain. In the original Star Trek series, Sean Kenney’s character was Captain Christopher Pike! Therefore, my 184th video features him.

 

October 20, 2015
Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek. For my 183rd video, Roddenberry’s son discusses his foundation and San Francisco! Thanks to Ali Butner for filming the question.

 

October 13, 2015
Not only does Billie Jean King own the Philadelphia Freedoms, but also she was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 182nd video features her.

 

October 6, 2015
In 1976-1977, my family had season tickets for the Philadelphia 76ers. During one of Philadelphia’s games, I received a wristband from Darryl Dawkins!  

Recently, Darryl Dawkins passed away. He was a super Sixer! So, my 181st video features him.  

 

September 29, 2015
When the Los Angeles Kings won two Stanley Cups, their nickname was “Flyers West.” Therefore, my 180th video features two of its members: John Stevens and Justin Williams.

 

September 22, 2015
Bill Lee is a Bay Area baseball legend! So, my 179th video features him. Thanks to Gary Eng for filming the poem.

 

September 15, 2015
From 1987 through 1989, Dave Dravecky and Mike LaCoss were teammates on the San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 178th video features them.

 

September 8, 2015
Not only did Reggie Jackson attend Pennsylvania’s Cheltenham High School, but also he helped the A’s win three Fall Classics! So, my 177th video features him.

 

September 1, 2015
Oakland’s Josh Reddick is an outstanding outfielder! As it turns out, Josh throws a baseball with his right hand, but he is a left-handed batter. Thus, Reddick is unique. Therefore, my 176th video features a question to him.

 

August 25, 2015
Recently, Richmond’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Park was renovated, so a ceremony was held. Fortunately, Shooty Babitt was the emcee! Therefore, my 175th video features him.

 

August 4, 2015
In the 1970s, John “Blue Moon” Odom was a fantastic pitcher for the A’s when they won three Fall Classics in a row! So, my 174th video features him.

 

July 28, 2015
During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Team USA featured Coach Klinsmann and Chris Wondolowski! In 1990, Germany featured Klinsmann when they won the World Cup. Also, Wondolowski grew up in the Bay Area. Therefore, my 173rd video features them.

 

July 21, 2015
Both Bay Area baseball teams have honored the band, Journey! In the 2010 playoffs, due to Ashkon Davaran’s video, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” became the theme song of the Giants. Also, in 2014, Journey’s Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon performed the national anthem at an A’s game, which is my 172nd video.

 

July 14, 2015
For my 171st video, Bob Weir sings “Not Fade Away,” which is a song that has been sung by many bands! Recently, Bob Weir and other marvelous musicians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead by performing three concerts at Soldier Field, which is the home of the Chicago Bears.

 

July 7, 2015
My 170th video features Bob Weir’s “Sugar Magnolia,” which was one of Bill Graham’s favorite Grateful Dead songs! As a matter of fact, the San Francisco Giants host an annual Bill Graham Tribute Night. Also, New York was the birthplace for the Giants, Bill Graham, and Mickey Hart.

 

June 30, 2015
My 169th video features Bob Weir’s “Jack Straw.” This superb song was written by Robert Hunter. As a matter of fact, Hunter was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also, Bob Weir and other Grateful Dead members just played at Levi’s Stadium, which is the home of the San Francisco 49ers!

 

June 26, 2015
On Tuesday, Philadelphia’s Harvey Pollack passed away. For the NBA, he was a statistical genius! May his soul rest in peace.

 

June 23, 2015
Not only did Dennis Eckersley help the A’s win the 1989 World Series, but also he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 168th video features him. Thanks to Ray Murillo for filming the poem.

 

June 17, 2015
“Nine Oakland Titles”

Baseball, basketball, and football are America’s most popular team sports. Yesterday the Warriors won the NBA Finals. Due to their victory, the city of Oakland won its ninth professional title!

Since the ABA produced many marquee players, like Rick Barry and Julius Erving, the 1968-1969 Oaks represented Oakland’s first championship. The other Oakland titles were the 1972 A’s, 1973 A’s, 1974 A’s, 1974-1975 Warriors, 1976 Raiders, 1980 Raiders, 1989 A’s, and 2014-2015 Warriors.

Congratulations to Oakland, the home of the wonderful Warriors!     

 

June 16, 2015
The greatest Giant ever was Willie Mays! Therefore, my 167th video features him.  

 

June 9, 2015
Before the Giants moved to San Francisco, they won five Fall Classics in New York. Their last New York championship occurred in 1954. So, for my 166th video, Willie Mays discusses his 1954 team with Marty Lurie!

 

June 2, 2015
Gary Soto is an amazing author! As a matter of fact, one of his books is entitled, Baseball in April. Therefore, my 165th features him. Thanks to Paul Haxo for filming the question.

 

May 26, 2015
Not only did Maurice Jones-Drew attend Concord’s De La Salle High School, but also he was an amazing running back in the NFL! Therefore, my 164th video features him. Thanks to Melissa Bruno for filming the poem.

 

May 19, 2015
Not only did Lorenzo Alexander play fabulous football for the University of California at Berkeley, but also he earned a Pro Bowl selection in the NFL! Therefore, my 163rd video features him. Thanks to Melissa Bruno for filming the poem.

 

May 12, 2015
Steve Molitz produced the music for Shaquille O’Neal’s newest video game! Currently, Steve is Particle’s keyboardist. Also, O’Neal is an entertaining analyst, and he is a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings.  

My 162nd video features Steve Molitz. Thanks to D’Ann Whitehead for filming the question.

 

May 5, 2015
G. Love’s “I-76” is a superb song because he mentions 76ers’ legends! Therefore, my 161st video features a question to him.

 

April 28, 2015
Earl Cooper helped San Francisco win their first two Super Bowls! During his NFL career, he was a running back and a tight end. So, my 160th video features him.

 

April 21, 2015
Susan Slusser is a wonderul writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. She writes about the Oakland Athletics. Therefore, my 159th video features her. Thanks to Anne Baker for filming the question.

 

April 14, 2015
Ray Fosse and Glen Kuiper are amazing broadcasters for the Oakland Athletics! So, my 158th video features them. Thanks to Arturo Fortanel for filming the question.

 

April 7, 2015
Billy Beane is a marvelous general manager! As a matter of fact, his superb story is told in a best-selling book, Moneyball. Therefore, my 157th video features him. Thanks to Steve Spilman for filming the question.

  

March 31, 2015
Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and Hunter Pence helped the San Francisco Giants win three Fall Classics within five seasons! Therefore, my 156th video features them. Thanks to Rebekah Solis for filming the questions.

 

March 24, 2015
Brian Sabean is a brilliant general manager because his San Franciso Giants won three Fall Classics! Therefore, my 155th video features him. Thanks to Rebekah Solis for filming the question.

 

March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Not only did Leigh Steinberg earn two degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, but also he is a superb sports agent! So, my 154th video features him. Thanks to Mike Dotterer for filming the question.

 

March 10, 2015
Not only did Steve Sax attend high school in Sacramento, but also his Los Angeles Dodgers won two Fall Classics! Therefore, my 153rd video features him.  

 

March 3, 2015
In Sacramento, the Lee family produced three fabulous baseball players: a pair of brothers named LeRon and Leon along with Leon’s son, Derrek! From 1978 to 1982, LeRon and Leon superbly played for the Lotte Orions in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League. In additon, in 2003, Derrek’s team, the Florida Marlins, won the World Series. So, my 152nd video features LeRon Lee.

 

February 24, 2015
When Bill Cartwright played basketball for the University of San Francisco, he was a two-time, consensus All-American! In addition, as a player and a coach, Bill became a five-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls. Therefore, my 151st video features him. Thanks to Kellene Kozub for filming the poem.

 

February 17, 2015
On December 23, 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders in an AFC divisional-round playoff game when South Jersey’s Franco Harris scored the game-winning touchdown with his “Immaculate Reception.”

For my 150th video, Oakland’s Marv Hubbard and Jim Otto analyze Harris’ historical 60-yard touchdown reception.

 

February 10, 2015
Not only did Julius Winfield “Dr. J” Erving II lead the New York Nets to two ABA titles, but also he was the captain of the Philadelphia 76ers when they won the NBA championship in 1982-1983. Therefore, my 149th video features him. Thanks to Nadia Pandolfo for fliming the poem.

 

February 3, 2015
Not only did Phil Villapiano help the Oakland Raiders win their first Super Bowl, but also his fabulous foundation is Save the Jersey Shore! Therefore, my 148th video features him.

 

January 27, 2015
The greatest second baseman in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies is Chase Utley! He was clutch in the 2008 and 2009 Fall Classics! Therefore, my 147th video features him. Thanks to Chris Brennan for filming the poem.

 

January 20, 2015
Gary Snyder is a terrific poet. For my 146th video, he reads his poem, “Night Song of the Los Angeles Basin.” This poem appears in Snyder’s book, Mountains and Rivers Without End.

 

January 13, 2015
Not only did Raymond Chester earn a Super Bowl ring with the 1980 Raiders, but he also played for the USFL’s Invaders. Therefore, my 145th video features him. Thanks to Damone O’Nan for filming the question.

 

January 6, 2015
Overbrook High School’s Wilt Chamberlain won two NBA championships, and he set many Association records. In 2005, Gary Pomerantz published his book, Wilt, 1962. Therefore, my 144th video features a question to Mr. Pomerantz about Mr. Chamberlain.

 

December 30, 2014
Adam West and Burgess Meredith appeared in Batman, the TV series. Also, in the first three Rocky movies, Meredith starred as the character Mickey Goldmill, “Rocky’s” manager. As a matter of fact, Philadelphia’s favorite son is Rocky. So, my 143rd video features a question to Adam West about Burgess Meredith. Thanks to Michelle Gallina for filming the question.  

 

December 23, 2014
Jeff Kinney has written many children’s books. He is an amazing author! Therefore, my 142nd video features a question to him.

 

December 16, 2014
On January 25, 1981, Oakland’s Rod Martin set a Super Bowl record with three interceptions. Also, in Super Bowl XVIII, Martin’s Raiders defeated Washington. Therefore, my 141st video features Super Bowl questions to him.

 

December 9, 2014
For the 1996 Oakland Raiders, Jeff Gossett was a punter, and Kenny Shedd was a wide receiver! Also, Gossett earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections in 1991. Currently, Shedd is a San Leandro police officer. So, my 140th video features them. Thanks to Chuck Alonge and Cameron Jones for filming the questions.

 

December 2, 2014
The Philadelphia Warrios won two titles, and the Golden State Warriors earned a championship. Therefore, the Warriors have won three times!

So, my 139th video features the Warriors’ Harrison Barnes, Kent Bazemore, Andrew Bogut, and Klay Thompson. Thanks to Noam Benoni for filming the questions.

Currently, Barnes, Bogut, and Thompson play with the wonderful Warriors, but Bazemore plays with the Atlanta Hawks. Also, in today’s San Francisco Chronicle, there is an article about Thompson, entitled, “Dogged pursuit of his down time.” In addition, there are two Berkeley photos of Thompson and his English bulldog!

 

November 25, 2014
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team won two FIFA World Cups and four Olympics! Therefore, my 138th video features them.

 

November 18, 2014
Mike White was a fantastic football coach! In 1975, Mike was Cal’s head coach when his club shared the Pac-8 championship with UCLA. Also, White earned a Super Bowl ring when he was an assistant coach with the 1999 St. Louis Rams. Therefore, my 137th video features him.

 

November 11, 2014
Happy Veterans’ Day!

Bill Romanowski played with the 49ers, Eagles, Broncos, and Raiders. During his amazing career, he earned four Super Bowl rings! Currently, he is an awesome analyst. Therefore, my 136th video features him.

 

November 4, 2014
Today is Election Day, so vote!

Not only did Larry Allen attend Sonoma State University, but also his Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX. In addition, Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 135th video features him. Thanks to Saeed Mazloom for filming the poem.

 

October 28, 2014
Since the National Basketball Association begins their 2014-2015 season today, all four of America’s leagues (NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB) are active! 

When Lincoln Kennedy and Otis Sistrunk played for the Oakland Raiders, each of them earned two All-Pro selections. Therefore, my 134th video features questions to them.

 

October 21, 2014
Like Dwight Hicks, John Taylor attended New Jersey’s Pennsauken High School, which is near Philadelphia. When there were 34 seconds left in Super Bowl XXIII, San Francisco scored the game-winning points due to Taylor’s ten-yard, touchdown reception! Therefore, my 133rd video features John Taylor.

 

October 14, 2014
John “JT the Brick” Tournour is a superb sports talk radio host. For my 132nd video, I asked him a question about Pete Rose. As a matter of fact, John wrote a chapter about “Charlie Hustle” in his book, The Handoff.

 

October 7, 2014
Not only did Boston’s Bill Lee attend San Rafael’s Terra Linda High School, but also he pitched in Games Two and Seven of the 1975 World Series! So, my 131st video features him. Thanks to Mike Whitten for filming the question.

 

September 30, 2014
Matisyahu is a marvelous musician. In my 130th video, Matisyahu sings, and he answers a sports question!

 

September 23, 2014
My 129th video features the San Francisco Giants’ Grateful Dead Night! In this video, Moonalice sings, and Bill Walton, an NBA Hall of Famer, superbly speaks! In addition, the Giants’ Tim Flannery and his brother sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.

 

September 16, 2014
My 128th video features “Bud” Selig and Pete Rose! In the first part of the video, I asked Selig a question about Rose, which was filmed by Nicholas Ramos. In the second part of the video, I read two stanzas of my poem to Pete, which was filmed by Sheena Taylor. 

 

September 9, 2014
Orlando Cepeda was a superb San Francisco Giant! So, my 127th video features him. Thanks to John Bobish for filming the question.

 

September 2, 2014
Curt Schilling was a clutch pitcher! When the Philadelphia Phillies won the 1993 pennant, Curt was named the NLCS MVP. Also, when the Arizona Diamondbacks won the 2001 Fall Classic, Schilling and Randy Johnson shared the World Series MVP Award. In addition, the Boston Red Sox won two Fall Classics when Curt pitched for them in 2004 and 2007. Therefore, for my 126th video, I asked an educational question to his wife, Shonda Schilling.

 

August 26, 2014
Not only were Jack Morris and Frank Thomas fantastic players, but also they are Major League Baseball analysts. So, my 125th video features them. Thanks to Matt Soblick for filming the question.

 

August 19, 2014
Not only was Gaylord Perry a superb San Francisco pitcher, but also he was inducted into the National Baseball of Fame. Therefore, my 124th video features him. Thanks to Kris Holtzer for filming the question.

 

August 12, 2014
Bert Campaneris was a superb shortstop, and his Oakland Athletics won three Fall Classics! So, my 123rd video features him. Thanks to Geoff Bassett for filming the question.

 

August 5, 2014
Dave Kingman played for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants! Learn about Kingman’s four MLB records by watching my 122nd video! 

 

July 29, 2014
Rollie Fingers was an outstanding pitcher for the Oakland A’s when they won three consecutive Fall Classics! As a matter of fact, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Therefore, my 121st video features him. Thanks to Aaron Goldstein for filming the question.

 

July 22, 2014
Juan Marichal was San Francisco’s greatest pitcher! As a matter of fact, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. So, my 120th video features him. Thanks to Fred Rosenthal for filming the question.

 

July 15, 2014
Not only is Sharon Robinson a wonderful writer, but also she is the daughter of Jackie Robinson! As a matter of fact, there have been many books written about Jackie Robinson. Therefore, in my 119th video, Sharon Robinson recommends two of them. Thanks to Anthony Maldonado for filming the question. 

 

July 8, 2014
In 2006, Frank Thomas hit 39 homers, and he drove in 114 runs for the Oakland Athletics. Therefore, my 118th video features him. Thanks to Anthony Capone for filming the question.

 

July 1, 2014
My 117th video features a question about “Tug” McGraw to Art Shamsky. Art won a World Series with the 1969 New York Mets, and he played in eight games for the 1972 Oakland Athletics. Thanks to Anton Rosner for filming the question.

Tug McGraw is just one of the many sports connections that exist beween New York and Philadelphia. In Major League Baseball, Tug McGraw, Richie Ashburn, and Lenny Dykstra played for the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. In basketball, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, and World B. Free attended high schools in New York, and they played for the Philadelphia 76ers. In football, Herman Edwards played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and he was the head coach of the New York Jets. Also, Joe Klecko attended Temple Univeristy, and he played for the Jets. In addition, Sean Landeta punted for the Philadelphia Stars, New York Giants, and the Eagles. In the NHL, Mike Keenan and Fred Shero coached the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. Also, Mike Richter attended Pennsylvania’s Germantown Academy, and he played for the Rangers.  Finally, Philadelphia’s favorite son is “Rocky” Balboa! Sylvester Stallone, the creator of the six Rocky movies, was born in New York City. Those are some of the many sports connections that exist between the “City of Brotherly Love” and “The Big Apple!”

 

June 24, 2014
My 116th video features Ed Charles. Ed played for the Kansas City Athletics, and he won the 1969 World Series with the New York Mets. In the first part of the video, Charles recites a poem about Jackie Robinson! In the second part of the video, I asked him about the origins of his nickname, “The Poet.” Thanks to Catherine Kosturski for filming the question.

 

June 17, 2014
Bernie Parent led the Philadelphia Flyers to consecutive Stanley Cups! Thus, he was a great goalie. So, my 115th video features him. Thanks to Brighid McCloskey for filming the poem.

 

June 10, 2014
My 114th video features Philadelphia’s Harvey Pollack. Harvey discusses his shirt record, and he mentions Bill Walton!

 

June 3, 2014
Philadelphia’s Harvey Pollack created many NBA statistical categories. In addition, he is the NBA’s longest and only original team employee. As a matter of fact, his Warriors and 76ers each won two titles, so he is the only person with four championship rings of Philadelphia basketball! Therefore, my 113th video features him. Thanks to Cody Erb for filming the poem.

 

May 27, 2014
In 1980, all four Philadelphia teams reached the finals! First, the New York Islanders defeated the Flyers for their first of four consecutive Stanley Cups. Second, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sixers for their first of five championships in the 1980s. Third, the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals for their first World Series win. Finally, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Eagles for their second Super Bowl victory on January 25, 1981. Thus, it was an amazing year for the “City of Brotherly Love!”

When the Phillies won the 1980 Fall Classic, their marvelous manager was Dallas Green! So, my 112th video features him. Thanks to John Anthony De Leon for filming the poem.

 

May 20, 2014
In September 1980, Sharon Jones became the first African-American woman executive in Major League Baseball when Oakland’s Walter Haas hired her! Also, in 1987, Sharon spoke out against an MLB owner’s racist remark! So, my 111th video features her. Thanks to Gary Eng for filming the poem.

 

April 29, 2014
Javier Lopez is a superb relief pitcher! Not only did Lopez win two Fall Classics with San Francisco, but he also won a World Series with Boston. Therefore, my 110th video features him. Thanks to Julia Bringans for filming the poem. 

 

April 22, 2014
Elijah “Pumpsie” Green attended El Cerrito High School! Also, on July 21, 1959, he became the Boston Red Sox’s first African-American player. So, my 109th video features him. Thanks to Ben Jacobs for filming the poem. 

 

April 15, 2014
From 1972 to 1974, the Oakland A’s won three consecutive Fall Classics! In the 1973 World Series, Reggie Jackson earned the MVP Award. Also, in the 1974 Fall Classic, Dick Green earned the Babe Ruth Award. So, my 108th video features them.

 

April 8, 2014
Like Manny Trillo and Joe Morgan, Darold Knowles played for the Oakland Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies. When the A’s won their three consecutive Fall Classics, Knowles effectively pitched for them. So, my 107th video features him. Thanks to Kathi Williams for filming the poem.

 

April 1, 2014
From 1972 to 1974, the Oakland Athletics won three consecutive Fall Classic. One of their superb, starting pitchers was Ken Holtzman! So, my 106th video features him.

 

March 25, 2014
Mike Krukow pitched for the Cubs, Phillies, and Giants! Currently, he is an amazing Giants’ broadcaster. Therefore, my 105th video features him. 

 

March 18, 2014
Not only was Y.A. Tittle a superb San Francisco quarterback, but also he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So, my 104th video features him.

 

March 11, 2014
Not only was Jim Bunning’s uniform number fourteen retired by the Philadelphia Phillies, but also he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. So, my 103rd video features him.

 

March 4, 2014
Not only was “Lefty” O’Doul from San Francisco, but also he was a fantastic Phillie! So, for my 102nd video, I read a poem about Lefty to his cousin, Tom. Thanks to John Phillips for filming the poem. 

 

February 25, 2014
During his NFL career, Jimmy Johnson played on San Francisco’s offense and defense! So, my 101st video features him. Thanks to Stephanie Simon for filming the poem.

 

February 18, 2014
There were some awesome public address announcers. My favorite one was the Philadelphia 76ers’ Dave Zinkoff. His introduction of Julius Erving was specatacular! Also, an outstanding Oakland Athletics’ public address announcer was Roy Steele.  

Currently, there are three amazing public address announcers. In Philadelphia, the fabulous Flyers feature Lou Nolan, and the Eagles & Phillies feature Dan Baker. Finally, a spectacular San Francisco Giants’ public address announcer is Renel Brooks-Moon.

So, my 100th video features Renel Brooks-Moon! Thanks to Derek Mirabueno for filming the question.

 

February 11, 2014
Not only was Orlando Cepeda a 1967 World Series champion and a Hall of Famer, but also the San Francisco Giants retired his jersey number thirty. So, my ninety-ninth video features him. Thanks to Derek Mirabueno for filming the poem.

 

February 4, 2014
Not only did Tommy Lasorda attend Pennsylvania’s Norristown High School, but also Eric Karros played with the 2004 Oakland Athletics. So, my ninety-eighth video features them. Thanks to Steve Jenkins for filming the question.

 

January 28, 2014
Not only is Larry King an amazing journalist, but also he is a sports fan! Therefore, my ninety-seventh video features him. Thanks to Steve Jenkins for filming this video.

 

January 21, 2014
On January 9, 1977, Super Bowl XI occurred in Pasadena, California. In that contest, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Minnesoata Vikings. Due to Fred Biletnikoff’s four receptions for 79 yards, he earned the MVP Award. In addition, Oakland’s starting strong safety was George Atkinson. So, my ninety-sixth video features them. Thanks to Matt Tadevich for filming the question. 

 

January 14, 2014
My ninety-fifth video featues the Mickey Hart Band’s “Jersey Shore.” Not only is this spectacular song dedicated to The Shore, but also to its people. As a matter of fact, Greg Roman, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator, is from the South Jersey Shore!

 

January 7, 2014
My ninety-fourth video features a question about hockey to San Francisco’s Ryan Vogelsong. As a matter of fact, hockey players will soon compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

 

December 31, 2013
When San Francisco won their two titles, “Buster” Posey earned an award in each of those seasons. In 2010, he was named the NL Rookie of the Year. Then, in 2012, Posey earned the NL MVP Award. So, my ninety-third video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question. 

 

December 24, 2013
My ninety-second video features San Francisco’s Jeremy Affeldt, Dave Dravecky, and Pablo Sandoval. In 1989, Dravecky’s Giants won the NL pennant. Also, in 2010 and 2012, Affeldt and Sandoval won Fall Classics with San Francisco. As a matter of fact, Pablo earned the 2012 World Series MVP Award. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

 

December 17, 2013
Not only was Bruce Bochy a catcher, but also he is a marvelous manager for the San Francisco Giants. In 2010 and 2012, his Giants won the World Series! So, my ninety-first video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question. 

 

December 10, 2013
In Game Five of the 2002 World Series, which I attended, “Dusty” Baker’s son, Darren, was San Francisco’s batboy. In the seventh inning, Darren was almost run over at home plate. Fortunately, the Giants’ J.T. Snow picked Darren up, so he was safe. Since Darren was only three years old, Major League Baseball then required batboys to be at least fourteen years old. Thus, the “Darren Baker Rule” was established. So, my ninetieth video features Darren and “Dusty” Baker. 

 

December 3, 2013
Kevin Johnson was an amazing basketball player for the Cal Bears and Phoenix Suns. Currently, he is Sacramento’s mayor. As a matter of fact, due to his extraordinary efforts, the Kings didn’t move to Seattle, so their basketball team will remain in Sacramento! Thus, my eighty-ninth video features part of Johnson’s induction speech into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame.

 

November 26, 2013
From 1972 through 1974, the Oakland Athetics won three consecutive World Series! 

Sal Bando played third base. Like Philadelphia’s Julius Erving, Sal wore uniform number six. As a matter of fact, both Bando and Erving were captains when their teams won titles.

Also, for two of Oakland’s championships, Billy North played center field. 

So, my eighty-eighth video features Bando and North. Thanks to Eric Hanson for filming the question.

 

November 19, 2013
“Two World Series Trophies”

From 1901 through 1954, there were two baseball teams in Philadelphia: the Athletics and Phillies. During this era, the Athletics won five Fall Classics. Also, from July 4, 1938 through 1954, the Athletics and Phillies shared a stadium. Although the Phillies didn’t win a World Series while the Athletics played in the “City of Brotherly Love,” they later won Fall Classics in 1980 and 2008.

Since 1968, there have been two baseball teams in the Bay Area: the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Before San Francisco won their two World Series titles, Oakland won four Fall Classics.

On January 25, 2013, I attended Tim Flannery’s concert in Mill Valley, California. Not only is Tim a super San Francisco coach, but also he is a great guitarist. During “Loser,” he played marvelous music with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir while both of San Francisco’s World Series trophies were displayed on the Sweetwater Stage. So, my eighty-seventh video features this historic moment!  

Even though the Athletics won more Fall Classics than their previous neighbor and current one, the Giants and Phillies possess superb stadiums. At Citizens Bank Park, you can see Ashburn Alley, the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, and the Phillie Phanatic. At AT&T Park, you can see spectacular views, McCovey Cove, and the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame. For a franchise that has won nine championships, the Athletics deserve a new or renovated stadium!

 

November 12, 2013
In 1968, The Band released “The Weight.” It became one of their well-known songs. For my eighty-sixth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this spectacular song.

 

November 5, 2013
The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia spectaculary sang “Friend of the Devil,” which was written by Robert Hunter. For my eighty-fifth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this super song.

 

October 29, 2013
In The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics, David Dodd writes about the history of “Peggy-O” on page 217. For my eighty-fourth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this song.

 

October 22, 2013
San Francisco’s Tim Flannery and the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir are great guitarists! For my eighty-third video, they performed “Catfish John.” Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds wrote this hit song, which was released by Johnny Russell in 1972.

 

October 15, 2013
Currently, Jerry West works for the Golden State Warriors!

In 1971-1972, the Los Angeles Lakers featured Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich, and Jerry West. Due to their extraordinary efforts, Los Angeles won a record 33 games in a row and an NBA championship. Therefore, my eighty-second video features Jerry West. Thanks to Peter Lee for filming the question.

 

October 8, 2013
Currently, the Oakland Athletics face the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS. Fortunately, the A’s feature two amazing analysts: Shooty Babitt and and Bip Roberts. Therefore, my eighty-first video features a question to them.

 

October 1, 2013
My eightieth video features Oakland’s Derrick Ramsey. Not only did Derrick win a Super Bowl with the Raiders, but also he attended New Jersey’s Camden High School! Thanks to Chad Welch for filming the question.

 

September 24, 2013
My seventy-ninth video features Oakland’s Tony La Russa. As a matter of the fact, the Athletics clinched the AL Western Division on Sunday! Thanks to Daniel Gonzalez for filming the poem.

 

September 17, 2013
Not only did J.T. Snow hit a homer from each side of the plate in one game, but also he hit three home runs in a different contest. So, I asked him to compare and contast those two performances for my seventy-eighth video. Thanks to Pat Quinlan for filming the question. 

 

September 10, 2013
Not only is Tim Flannery San Francisco’s third-base coach, but also he is a great guitarist! In my seventy-seventh video, Tim talks about Bryan Stow, and he sings “21 Days.” Thanks to Ariana Sanchez for filming the question.

 

September 3, 2013
Eddie Money is a magnificent musician, and he likes sports! Not only did Eddie perform at a benefit concert for Barry Zito’s nonprofit organization, but also he sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” before an Oakland Raiders game. In my seventy-sixth video, Steven Rundle filmed my question to Mr. Money. In addition, I filmed his spectauclar song, “Two Tickets to Paradise.” 

 

August 27, 2013
In Super Bowl XI, Oakland’s Willie Brown earned a touchdown due to his 75-yard interception return! Brown was an amazing cornerback, so he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Therefore, my seventy-fifth video features him. Thanks to Amber Goodwin for filming the question.

 

August 20, 2013
My seventy-fourth video features Star Trek’s Denise Crosby. In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Crosby’s character was Lieutenant Tasha Yar. Thanks to Aaron Ohlen for filming the question. 

 

August 13, 2013
tar Trek was created by Gene Roddenberry. The capital of this television and movie series is San Francisco!

 My seventy-third video features Star Trek’s Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner. In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Dorn’s character was Lieutenant Worf, and Spiner’s character was Lieutenant Commander Data. Their roles were very entertaining! Thanks to Najeeb Jarrar for filming my question.

 

August 6, 2013
My seventy-second video features Steve Bartkowski. He was a superb quarterback for the Cal Bears and Atlanta Falcons! Thanks to Paul for filming the poem.

 

July 30, 2013
Greg Townsend set the Raiders’ record for most career sacks! Also, he played on the Eagles. So, my seventy-first video features him. Thanks to Lori Edgar for filming the poem.

 

July 23, 2013
Jim Otto was a superb center for the Oakland Raiders! For my seventieth video, Otto discussed 00, which was his jersey number.

 

July 16, 2013
My sixty-ninth video features Oakland’s Raymond Chester! He was a terrific tight end. Thanks to Christian Lyness for filming the poem.

 

July 9, 2013
My sixty-eighth video features Cal’s Kevin Moen! On November 20, 1982, Cal defeated Stanford because he scored the game-winning touchdown, which became known as “The Play.” Thanks to Mark Moen for filming the question.

 

July 2, 2013
After attending the University of California at Berkeley, the following four quarterbacks started Super Bowls:  Joe Kapp, Craig Morton, Vince Ferragamo, and Aaron Rodgers.  As a matter of fact, that is a record for the most quarterbacks from one college to start a Super Bowl.

My sixth-seventh video features Joe Kapp.  Thanks to Kevin Cooper for filming the poem.

 

June 25, 2013
Not only did Al Attles play for the Warriors, but also he coached them to a championship in 1974-1975! So, my sixty-sixth video features him. Thanks to Tyler Iwamura for filming the poem.

 

June 18, 2013
Not only did Tony La Russa win three World Series, but also he has a nonprofit organization called the Animal Rescue Foundation. So, my sixty-fifth video features him. Thanks to Michael Woodley for filming the poem.

 

June 11, 2013
Another amazing Bay Area poet is Michael McClure! So, my sixth-fourth video features one of his poems. In Michael McClure’s poem, he used repetititon, which is a writing technique that is also used by many songwriters.

 

June 4, 2013
Robert Hass is an amazing poet. As a matter of fact, he was a United States Poet Laureate from 1995 to 1997. In my sixty-third video, Robert read a stanza about basketball, and he discussed this superb sport!

 

May 28, 2013
Tony Serra is a terrific lawyer! Also, he played baseball. So, in my sixty-second video, Tony talks about baseball!

 

May 21, 2013
My sixty-first video features San Francisco’s Bubba Paris. Paris is poet, too! So, in this video, he read his poem entitled, “Happiness Within.” Thanks to Sharisse Stauss for filming the poem.

 

May 14, 2013
My sixtieth video features Guy McIntyre. Not only did Guy win Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, but also he played with the Philadelphia Eagles! Thanks to Sharisse Stauss for filming the poem. 

 

May 7, 2013
Jim Barnett played for the Warriors and 76ers. Currently, he is a wonderful Warriors’ analyst!

In 1977, Jim’s teammate was Julius Erving! So, my fifty-ninth video features a question to Barnett about “Dr. J.”

 

April 30, 2013
Tom Meschery wrote a poem about Wilt Chamberlain. So, for my fifth-eighth video, I asked him a question about his poem.

 

April 23, 2013
Tom Meschery played for the Philadelphia and San Francisco Warriors! He is only one of six Warriors to have his number retired.

Tom is also a terrific poet. As a matter of fact, his book, Nothing We Lose Can Be Replaced, contains basketball poems. Fortunatley, I filmed Meschery reading three of them, which were about Hakeem Olajuwon, Willis Reed, and himself. Thus, my fifty-seventh video features Tom Meschery’s poetical performance. 

 

April 16, 2013
From 1965 to 1995, Phil Lesh effectively played the bass for the Grateful Dead. His “Box of Rain” was a superb song!

Currently, one of Phil’s bands is called Furthur. Also, in San Rafael, he has a wonderful restaurant and music venue called Terrapin Crossroads.

Not only is Phil a magnificent musician, but also he published a best-selling book. In addition, Lesh is a baseball fan. As a matter of fact, he sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before MLB games. Therefore, my fifty-sixth video features him. Thanks to Brian Lesh for filming the poem.

 

March 26, 2013
Dick Vermeil has northern California and Philadelphia connections. Not only did Dick attend Calistoga High School, but also he was the head of the Eagles!

 Then, Dick won a Super Bowl with the 1999 St. Louis Rams.

Coach Vermeil worked many hours, so his extraordinary efforts deserve much praise. Therefore, my fifty-fifth video features him. Thanks to Carol Anderson for filming the poem.

 

March 19, 2013
My fifty-fourth video features Meadowlark Lemon. As a kid, I saw his Harlem Globetrotters perform at The Spectrum. Not only were their skills amazing, but also they were very entertaining! 

 

March 12, 2013
My fifty-third video features Philadelphia’s Pete Rose. Thanks to Sheena Taylor for filming the question.

Major League Baseball should reinstate Rose because he deserves induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

March 5, 2013
My fifty-second video features Wes Chandler. Not only was Wes a wonderful wide receiver, but also he coached at Cal in 2012. Thanks to Leo Baligad for filming the poem. 

 

February 26, 2013
My fifty-first video features Oakland’s Cliff Branch. Cliff calls me, “Professor,” which is a very nice compliment. Also, he should be inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame!

 

February 19, 2013
My fiftieth video features San Francisco’s Brent Jones. He was a terrific tight end! Thanks to Randy Sanders for filming the poem.

 

February 12, 2013
My forty-ninth video features San Francisco’s Dave Dravecky! Like “Rocky” Balboa, Vince Papale, and Ryan Vogelsong, his story is inspirational. Thanks to Steve Bowerman for filming the poem.

 

February 5, 2013
My forty-eighth video features Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt, Greg Luzinski, Hunter Pence, and Vance Worley! Thanks to Barry and Sara Shapiro for filming the Phillies Phestival.

The greatest third baseman ever was Michael Jack Schmidt! In the 1980 Fall Classic, Philadelphia defeated Kansas City because Schmidt earned eight hits, seven RBI, and six runs! So, he was named the World Series MVP.

In the 1980 NLCS, Philadelphia defeated Houston because Greg Luzinski earned five hits, four RBI, and three runs!

In 2012, Hunter Pence played for Philadelphia and San Francisco. Before Game Three of the 2012 NLDS, he made a magnificent motivational speech, so his Giants defeated the Reds. Then, in Game Seven of the 2012 NLCS, his third-inning, two-run double was extraordinary because the baseball hit his bat three times. Finally, in Games Two, Three, and Four of 2012 World Series, Pence scored a run in each of those Giants’ wins!

Vance Worley is from Sacramento, and he pitched for the Phillies. In 2011, he won eleven games, yet only lost three contests!

 

January 29, 2013
My forty-seventh video features Chris Evert. In tennis, she won eighteen Grand Slams! Currently, Chris an amazing analyst, and she teaches at the Evert Tennis Academy. Thanks to Lisa Lassoff for filming the question.

 

January 22, 2013
My forty-sixth video features Philadelphia’s Bob Rigby. Bob was a great goalie for the Atoms because he led them to the 1973 North American Soccer League championship. Also, on September 3, 1973, he became the first soccer player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Thanks to Benjamin Horrow for filming the question.

 

January 15, 2013
My forty-fifth video features Philadelphia’s Seth Joyner. He was an outstanding, Eagles’ linebacker! Thanks to Lorig Nalbantian Buckley for filming the poem.

 

January 8, 2013
My forty-fourth video features Philadelphia’s Milt Thompson. In 1993, Milt was an outstanding outfielder when his Phillies won the NL pennant. Then, as a hitting coach, Thompson won a World Series with the 2008 Phillies! Thanks to Carol Thompson for filming the question.

 

January 1, 2013
Happy New Year!

My forty-third video features Philadelphia’s Sam Chapman. Not only was Sam an amazing Athletic, but also he was an incredible football player for the California Golden Bears! 

On June 8, 2012, I attended the Sam Chapman Dedication in Tiburon, California. During the ceremony, I read a poem about Sam Chapman. 

 

December 25, 2012
My forty-second video features Oakland’s Josh Reddick. In 2012, Josh hit 32 home runs, and drove in 85 runs. Also, since Reddick was an outstanding outfielder, he earned his first Gold Glove! Thanks to Stacy Miller for filming the question.

 

December 18, 2012
In the 1970s, New York featured two basketball teams. Erving’s Nets won two ABA titles, and Bradley’s Knicks won two NBA championships.  

So, on May 17, 2012, I asked Bill Bradley, “Which team was better?” His response can be viewed at www.c-spanvideo.org/clip/4026607. Thanks to C-SPAN for filming my question. Also, thanks to Michael Marcus for creating the clip’s title.

 

December 11, 2012
My forty-first video features Scott Armstrong! I read a poem to him about marathons. Not only did Coach Armstrong qualify for the Boston Marathon, but also he wrote a magnificent, motivational book entitled, Boston Marathon or Bust: a proven step-by-step program to help you achieve your life, sports, and business goals in record time. Thanks to Jason Brown for filming the poem.

 

December 4, 2012
My fortieth video features a question to San Francisco’s Ryan Vogelsong. Like “Rocky” Balboa and Vince Papale, he never gave up! Thus, his story is inspirational. In the 2012 postseason, Ryan earned three wins and a 1.09 ERA, so his Giants won the World Series.

Also, San Francisco’s Freddy Sanchez appears in this video. In 2010, he became the first player to hit doubles in his first three World Series at-bats! Then, in Game Five of the Fall Classic, Sanchez’s Giants clinched the World Series when they defeated the Rangers.

 

November 27, 2012
My thirty-ninth video features a question to San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum. Not only did Tim earn two Cy Young Awards, but also he won two World Series titles with the Giants!  

 

November 19, 2012
My thirty-eighth video features a question to San Francisco’s Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper, and Jon Miller. Not only are they amazing announcers, but also their 2012 Giants won the World Series!

 

November 13, 2012
My thirty-seventh video features former members of the Oakland Athletics. At the 2012 Athletics Fan Festival, I met Scott Hatteberg, David Justice, Ray Fosse, Joe Rudi, Vida Blue, and Gene Tenace.  

The 2002 Athletics featured Scott Hatteberg and David Justice. They won twenty consecutive games, which set an American League record!

In 2003, Michael Lewis published Moneyball, which became a best-selling book. In this book, there is an entire chapter about Scott Hatteberg, and David Justice is discussed, too. Then, in 2011, Moneyball became a magnificent movie.

In the 1970s, Ray Fosse, Joe Rudi, Vida Blue, and Gene Tenace led the amazing Athletics to five consecutive divisional titles and three World Series championships. As a matter of fact, those four champions just appeared in Comcast SportsNet California’s documentary entitled, Legends: Oakland A’s, The Forgotten Dynasty.  

 

November 6, 2012
Today is Election Day, so vote!

My thirty-sixth video features San Francisco’s Keena Turner. He was a fantastic 49er and a four-time Super Bowl champion! Thanks to Herman Schwarz for filming the question.

 

October 30, 2012
My thirty-fifth video features a question to Oakland’s Tony La Russa. He was a magnificent manager! In 1989, La Russa’s Athletics won the World Series.  

 

October 23, 2012
My thirty-fourth video features Oakland’s Jacoby Ford. He is a very fast football player! Thanks to Jason Gruwell for filming the poem.  

 

October 15, 2012
My thirty-third video features Jerry Robinson. He was an outstanding linebacker for the Eagles and Raiders! In Super Bowl XV, Robinson’s Eagles faced the Raiders. Thanks to Ellen Binkley for filming the poem.  

 

October 8, 2012
My thirty-second video features Jon Miller. He tells an entertaining story about Richie Ashburn! Thanks to Anne Stricherz for filming it.

Not only was Richie Ashburn a fantastic Philadelphia Phillie, but also he was the New York Mets’ first-ever All-Star in 1962. As a matter of fact, Jon Miller’s story is about Ashburn’s Mets.  

Since 1997, Jon Miller has been an amazing analyst for the San Francisco Giants! Also, Jon Miller and Joe Morgan broadcasted baseball games on ESPN for 21 consecutive years.  

 

October 1, 2012
Many professional athletes have been given second chances. Yet, Pete Rose has not received one. Not only should MLB reinstate Rose, but also he should be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame! So, my thirty-first video features another poem about Pete Rose. Thanks to Sheena Taylor for filming it.  

 

September 17, 2012
In the 1987 NLCS, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games. However, San Francisco’s Jeffrey Leonard was named the MVP! As a matter of fact, he attended Overbrook High School, like Wilt Chamberlain. So, my thirtieth video features a poem about Jeffrey Leonard.  

 

September 11, 2012
In the 2002 World Series, the Anaheim Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games. The Giants’ manager was Dusty Baker, and his son, Darren, was a bat boy. In the seventh inning of Game Five, J.T. Snow prevented a collision at home plate by picking up Darren. Therefore, my twenty-ninth video features J.T. Snow. He was a fantastic first baseman! Thanks to Mark Kelley for filming the poem.  

 

September 3, 2012
In the 1997 World Series, the Florida Marlins defeated the Cleveland Indians in seven games. In that close Fall Classic, the following eleven players had connections to the Bay Area or Philadelphia: Darren Daulton, Jim Eisenreich, Livan Hernandez, Orel Hershiser, David Justice, Robb Nen, Edgar Renteria, Bip Roberts, Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel, and Matt Williams.  

Not only did Darren Daulton earn a World Series ring, but also he was a fantastic Phillie! Therefore, my twenty-eighth video features a poem about him. Thanks to Barry Shapiro for filming it.

 

August 28, 2012
In each of America’s four fabulous leagues, there was an unbeaten streak led by a Bay Area or Philadelphia legend!

Recently, the Oakland Athletics celebrated the tenth anniversary of their twenty-game winning streak, which set an American League record. Their streak occurred from August 13, 2002 to September 4, 2002. Also, the amazing A’s featured the “Big Three,” and some of Billy Beane’s Athletics were featured in a magnificent movie, entitled Moneyball.

Second, from November 5, 1971 to January 7, 1972, Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers set an NBA record with a 33-game winning streak.

Third, from October 5, 2003 to October 24, 2004, Tom Brady’s Patriots set an NFL record with a 21-game winning streak, which included a Super Bowl victory.

Finally, from October 14, 1979 to January 6, 1980, the fantastic Flyers set an NHL record with a 35-game unbeaten streak. As a matter of fact, Brian Propp played on that terrific team. So, my twenty-seventh video features a poem about him. Propp was a playoff performer!

 

August 21, 2012
My twenty-sixth video features Villanova’s Chris Ford. He made the NBA’s first three-point field goal! Thanks to Ed Miersch for filming the poem.

 

August 14, 2012
My twenty-fifth video features Philadelphia’s Vince Papale. His inspirational story is told in a magnificent movie, entitled Invincible. Thanks to Desiree Carlin for filming the poem.

 

August 7, 2012
My twenty-fourth video features a question to Philadelphia’s Larry Bowa and Greg Luzinski. In 1980, they helped the Phillies win their first World Series!

 

July 31, 2012
My twenty-third video features Philadelphia’s Larry Bowa. He was a superb shortstop!

Also, Larry is from Sacramento, which is the home of the Kings. Like Mayor Kevin Johnson, I hope their basketball team remains in Sacramento.  

 

July 24, 2012
Al Attles moved with the Warriors from Philadelphia to San Francisco, and he still works with the team today! My twenty-second video features a question to him. Thanks to Mott Schweitzer for filming the question.

 

July 16, 2012
My twenty-first video features San Francisco’s Tim Flannery. Not only is Tim a terrific third-base coach, but also he is a great guitarist! Recently, Flannery organized two benefit concerts, which raised funds for Bryan Stow. Thanks to Sylvia Melero for filming the poem.

 

July 3, 2012
My twentieth video is about San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers. I read a poem about this costumed race to a primate prop!   

 

June 26, 2012
Running is a terrific type of exercise! Plus, it is so much fun running on the beach and trails.

My nineteenth video features Dean Karnazes. He is an amazing endurance runner! Thanks to Clay Van Batenburg for filming the poem.

 

June 19, 2012
The San Francisco Giants have produced many incredible pitchers. Therefore, my eighteenth video features San Francisco’s John Montefusco. He was also known as “The Count!” Thanks to Kevin Fitzpatrick for filming the poem.

 

June 12, 2012
Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann are dynamic drummers. When they played with the Grateful Dead, they were known as the “Rhythm Devils.” As a matter of fact, the New Jersey Devils have won three Stanley Cups. However, the Los Angeles Kings, also known as “Flyers West,” clinched their first Cup last night when they defeated the Devils in Game Six of the NHL Finals.

Mickey Hart is a magnificent musician. In 1991, Hart’s Planet Drum won a Grammy for the Best World Music Album.

Like hockey, basketball is a superb sport. So, enjoy watching the 2012 NBA Finals, which begin tonight.

Bill Walton was a two-time NBA champion, and he was the MVP of the 1977 NBA Finals. Not only was Walton a fantastic center, but also he was an amazing analyst.

My seventeenth video features a Philadelphia question to Hart and Walton. On that special, Sacramento evening, they raised money for the Rex Foundation!

 

May 28, 2012
My sixteenth video features a question each to Pat Burrell, Cody Ross, and Bruce Bochy.

“Pat the Bat” helped the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies and 2010 San Francisco Giants each win a World Series. So, at the Bryan Stow Benefit Concert, I thanked him for the two championships!

In 2010, the San Francisco Giants won their first World Series! Cody Ross was a Giants’ playoff hero, and Bruce Bochy was their magnificent manager. 

     

May 21, 2012
My fifteenth video features San Francisco’s Bubba Paris. He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers!

 

May 14, 2012
It’s very entertaining to watch college basketball, especially the NCAA Final Four. On April 1, 1985, Villanova upset Georgetown in the NCAA Finals! As a matter of fact, I attended Harriton High School, which is near Villanova.  

My fourteenth video features Villanova’s Harold Pressley. He also played for the Sacramento Kings. Thanks to Bryce Pressley for filming the two poems.

 

May 8, 2012
My thirteenth video features San Francisco’s Dwight Clark. Currently, he is an amazing analyst for the 49ers. Thanks to John McEwen and Julie Hilton for providing a prop of “The Catch.” Also, thanks to Bill Reeves for filming the poem.  

 

May 1, 2012
My twelfth video features San Jose’s Joe Pavelski. He is playoff performer, like Philadelphia’s Danny Briere and Claude Giroux! Thanks to Mike Hengelmann for filming the poem.

 

April 23, 2012
I have also written poems about cities, the environment, and musicians. For instance, my eleventh video features Wavy Gravy. He is a Berkeley legend! Thanks to Amanda Henderson for filming the poem.

 

April 16, 2012
In 1975, my father, Dr. Auday, was the doctor of the Philadelphia Wings. Their home games were played at The Spectrum, so I attended some of them. 

Also, I saw many 76ers & Flyers games and concerts at The Spectrum. My former soccer team, the Penn Valley Mustangs, even played a game there.

My tenth video features a poem about The Spectrum, which I read to Lou Scheinfeld. Not only did Lou name the building, but also he came up with the idea for Kate Smith to sing “God Bless America” before Flyers games.

 

April 10, 2012
My ninth video features San Francisco’s “Dusty” Baker. Not only did Dusty win a World Series with the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers, but also he managed the 2002 Giants to an NL pennant. Thanks to Robert Auday for filming the poem.

 

April 2, 2012
My eighth video features the great Greg Luzinski. He helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series. Greg is a fantastic Phillies’ ambassador. Also, he has a concession stand at Citizens Bank Park called Bull’s BBQ. Thanks to Rich Wilcox for filming the poem!

 

March 26, 2012
My seventh video features Philadelphia’s Bernie Parent. In 1974 and 1975, Bernie won the Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophies when he led the Flyers to their only two Stanley Cups. Thus, he is the greatest goalie in Flyers’ history.  

Since the video is blurry, I would like to film the poem again. Plus, I have revised it.

 

March 19, 2012
As an eight-year-old, I attended Games One and Two of the 1977 NBA Finals at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. There were three NBA Hall of Famers in that spectacular series: Julius Erving, Dr. Jack Ramsay, and Bill Walton.

I also saw the Grateful Dead at The Spectrum in the 1980s. In that decade, they featured six magnificent musicians: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Brent Mydland, and Bobby Weir. On January 19, 1994, the Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bill Walton and Bobby Weir support many organizations, like the Rex Foundation. Thus, they have raised much money for many worthwhile causes.

My sixth video features a question about the Spectrum to Bill Walton and Bobby Weir. Thanks to Jeffrey Thomas Ryerson for filming the question. 

 

March 13, 2012
My fifth video features Dan Millman. He is an amazing author. For instance, his Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a best-selling book. Also, Dan was a great gymnast at Cal. Thanks to Nanci Buckingham for filming the poem!

 

March 6, 2012
My fourth video features a Bay Area legend named Gordon Gravelle. In the 1970s, he won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Gordon was a terrific tackle!   

 

February 27, 2012
The 1997 World Series featured five legends with connections to the Bay Area or Philadelphia: Darren Daulton, Orel Hershiser, Robb Nen, Edgar Renteria, and Bip Roberts.

My third video features San Francisco’s Robb Nen. He was a great closer! Thanks to Diane Hunter for filming the poem!

 

February 20, 2012
In 1987, I moved to Berkeley, California, so I became a Bay Area sports fan. While attending Cal, the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Athletics won championships!

In 2002, the San Francisco Giants won the NL pennant. Fortunately, I attended Game Five of the World Series.

My second video features San Francisco’s Kirk Rueter. He was very appreciative and polite. Thanks to Diane Hunter for filming the poem! 

 

February 9, 2012
I grew up in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, so I attended many Phillies games at Veterans Stadium. In 1980, Pete Rose led the Phillies to their first World Series championship!

On Valentine’s Day, I will release a filmed poem about Pete Rose. I made a mistake, so Pete corrected my error. Also, carefully listen to the last stanza. Thanks to Robert Auday for filming the poem! Enjoy the first of four, Rose videos.  

 

February 2, 2012
As an educator and upcoming author, I love to write. In my blog, I will write about my filmed poems & questions and current events in sports.