168. Dennis Eckersley
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.
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192. Marty Lurie, Orlando Cepeda, Larry Baer, Ed Montague, and Ron Wotus
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.
207. The Blüchunks’ “Sinister Minister”
Not only are The Blüchunks a Berkeley band, but also they are hockey fans! So, my 207th video features their song, “Sinister Minister.”
229. Vida Blue
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.
237. Steve Kettmann
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.
245. Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs played for the Oakland Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies! Therefore, my 245th video features him. Thanks to Barry Shapiro for filming the poem.
264. Hall & Oates
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.
274. Mark Knopfler’s “Telegraph Road”
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.”
203. Michael Franti’s “The Sound of Sunshine”
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.”
225. Gerald Nicosia
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.