537. Dan Bern’s Doubleheader
536. Chris Mullin
In 13 of his 16 NBA seasons from 1985-1986 through 2000-2001, guard/forward Chris Mullin played for the Golden State Warriors! On April 4, 2011, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Therefore, my 536th video features him. Thanks to Scott Giorgianni for filming my question to Chris Mullin.
535. California Governor Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown attended the University of California, Berkeley! Also, he was the 34th (1975-1983) and 39th (2011-2019) governor of California. Therefore, my 535th video features him.
534. Steve Nash
While attending Santa Clara University from 1992-1993 through 1995-1996, guard Steve Nash played for the Santa Clara Broncos. Then, during his 18-year NBA career from 1996-1997 through 2013-2014, he played for the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers. While playing for the Suns in both the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 regular seasons, Steve Nash was named the NBA MVP! Therefore, my 534th video features him.
533. Barry Zito’s Curveball
Left-hander Barry Zito pitched for both the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants! In 2019, he published Curveball. Therefore, my 533rd video features Barry Zito and his book.
532. Herman Edwards
In 1972 and 1974, defensive back Herman Edwards played for the California Golden Bears. From 1977 through 1985, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles! So, my 532nd video features Herman Edwards, which was filmed by Mason Cobb.
531. Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson
Author/photographer published Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin, and Jeff Idelson served as the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. So, my 531st video features them.
530. Sammy Hagar, John Mayer, and Bob Weir
Sammy Hagar, John Mayer, and Bob Weir are marvelous musicians! Therefore, my 530th video features John Mayer performing his terrific tune, “Waiting on the World to Change,” and all three musicians performing the Grateful Dead’s “Fire on the Mountain.”
529. Kevon Looney
Since the 2015-2016 NBA regular season, forward/center Kevon Looney has played for the Golden State Warriors! So, my 528th video features him.
528. Eric Paschall
Over three seasons from 2016-2017 through 2018-2019, forward Eric Paschall played for the Villanova Wildcats! Then, over two seasons from 2019-2020 through 2020-2021, he played for the Golden State Warriors. Therefore, my 528th video features him.
527. Liam Hendriks
From 2016 through 2020, right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks effectively pitched for the Oakland Athletics! Also, Liam and his wife Kristi campaign to “Strikeout Bullying.” So, my 527th video features him.
526. Goose Gossage and Fergie Jenkins
Two right-handed pitchers who were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame were Goose Gossage and Fergie Jenkins! Reliever Goose Gossage pitched for nine MLB teams, which included the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics. Starter Fergie Jenkins pitched for four MLB teams, which included the Philadelphia Phillies. So, my 526th video features both of them.
525. The Rubinoos
The Rubinoos are a Berkeley band! In 1977, the band released its debut album titled The Rubinoos, and it featured a superb song, “Rock and Roll is Dead.” Also, The Rubinoos produced the theme song for the 1984 movie Revenge of the Nerds. In addition, on the band’s 2019 album From Home, two spectacular songs are “Phaedra” and “Honey from the Honeycomb.” Therefore, my 525th video features The Rubinoos. In this video, I asked The Rubinoos’ Jon Rubin a question, and singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet appears in this video because he and Tommy Dunbar of The Rubinoos co-wrote the songs for the band’s 2019 album.
524. Terrell Owens
Wide receiver Terrell Owens played for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles! Therefore, my 524th video features him.
523. The 1989 San Francisco Giants’ 30-Year Reunion
In 1989, the San Francisco Giants won the National League pennant! Eight Giants on the pennant-winning team were pitchers Atlee Hammaker, Don Robinson, and Dave Dravecky, center fielder Brett Butler, left fielder and NL MVP Kevin Mitchell, first baseman and NLCS MVP Will Clark, catcher Terry Kennedy, and second baseman Robby Thompson. Therefore, my 523rd video features them.
522. William Thomas
From 1991 through 1999, linebacker William Thomas played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and then in 2000 and 2001, he played for the Oakland Raiders! So, my 522nd video features him.
521. The Stray Cats
The Stray Cats are an awesome American band! Some of the group’s superb songs are “Cat Fight (Over a Dog Like Me),” “Stray Cat Strut,” and “Rock This Town.” Therefore, my 521st video features them.
520. Frankie Valli
Singer Frankie Valli was a band member of the legendary Four Seasons! Some of the band’s hit songs are “Sherry,” “Rag Doll,” and “Let’s Hang On.” In addition, Frankie Valli recorded a terrific tune, “Grease,” which is also the name of the classic 1978 movie. So, my 520th video features a Frankie Valli performance.
519. Tommy James & The Shondells
Tommy James & The Shondells produced some incredible songs, like “Draggin’ the Line,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson & Clover,” and “Mony Mony.” So, my 519th video features a performance of these four songs, along with a question to Tommy James and his response!
518. Tommy Greene and Brad Lidge
Right-handed starting pitcher Tommy Greene helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1993 National League pennant, and right-handed relief pitcher Brad Lidge helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series! So, my 518th video features them.