52. Wes Chandler
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.
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51. Cliff Branch
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!
49. Dave Dravecky
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.
48. Phillies Phestival
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!
47. Chris Evert
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.
46. Bob Rigby
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.
45. Seth Joyner
My forty-fifth video features Philadelphia’s Seth Joyner. He was an outstanding, Eagles’ linebacker! Thanks to Lorig Nalbantian Buckley for filming the poem.
44. Milt Thompson
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.
43. Sam Chapman Dedication
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.
176. Josh Reddick
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.