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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.