342. Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom”
My 342 video features Elton John’s superb song, “Philadelphia Freedom,” a tribute to Billie Jean King’s World TeamTennis club!
My 342 video features Elton John’s superb song, “Philadelphia Freedom,” a tribute to Billie Jean King’s World TeamTennis club!
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.
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.
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.
My 338th video features musician Corinne West and Hugh “Wavy Gravy” Romney’s performance of a Maya Angelou Christmas poem!
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.
My 336th video features The Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music” with the San Francisco 49ers’ Ronnie Lott!
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.”
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.
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.”