Videos

Not only was Orlando Cepeda a 1967 World Series champion and a Hall of Famer, but also the San Francisco Giants retired his jersey number thirty. So, my ninety-ninth video features him. Thanks to Derek Mirabueno for filming the poem.

Not only did Tommy Lasorda attend Pennsylvania’s Norristown High School, but also Eric Karros played with the 2004 Oakland Athletics. So, my ninety-eighth video features them. Thanks to Steve Jenkins for filming the question.

Not only is Larry King an amazing journalist, but also he is a sports fan! Therefore, my ninety-seventh video features him. Thanks to Steve Jenkins for filming this video.

On January 9, 1977, Super Bowl XI occurred in Pasadena, California. In that contest, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Minnesoata Vikings. Due to Fred Biletnikoff’s four receptions for 79 yards, he earned the MVP Award. In addition, Oakland’s starting strong safety was George Atkinson. So, my ninety-sixth video features them. Thanks to Matt Tadevich for filming the question. 

My ninety-fifth video featues the Mickey Hart Band’s “Jersey Shore.” Not only is this spectacular song dedicated to The Shore, but also to its people. As a matter of fact, Greg Roman, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator, is from the South Jersey Shore!

My ninety-fourth video features a question about hockey to San Francisco’s Ryan Vogelsong. As a matter of fact, hockey players will soon compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

When San Francisco won their two titles, “Buster” Posey earned an award in each of those seasons. In 2010, he was named the NL Rookie of the Year. Then, in 2012, Posey earned the NL MVP Award. So, my ninety-third video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

My ninety-second video features San Francisco’s Jeremy Affeldt, Dave Dravecky, and Pablo Sandoval. In 1989, Dravecky’s Giants won the NL pennant. Also, in 2010 and 2012, Affeldt and Sandoval won Fall Classics with San Francisco. As a matter of fact, Pablo earned the 2012 World Series MVP Award. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

Not only was Bruce Bochy a catcher, but also he is a marvelous manager for the San Francisco Giants. In 2010 and 2012, his Giants won the World Series! So, my ninety-first video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

In Game Five of the 2002 World Series, which I attended, “Dusty” Baker’s son, Darren, was San Francisco’s batboy. In the seventh inning, Darren was almost run over at home plate. Fortunately, the Giants’ J.T. Snow picked Darren up, so he was safe. Since Darren was only three years old, Major League Baseball then required batboys to be at least fourteen years old. Thus, the “Darren Baker Rule” was established. So, my ninetieth video features Darren and “Dusty” Baker. 

Kevin Johnson was an amazing basketball player for the Cal Bears and Phoenix Suns. Currently, he is Sacramento’s mayor. As a matter of fact, due to his extraordinary efforts, the Kings didn’t move to Seattle, so their basketball team will remain in Sacramento! Thus, my eighty-ninth video features part of Johnson’s induction speech into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame.

From 1972 through 1974, the Oakland Athetics won three consecutive World Series!

Sal Bando played third base. Like Philadelphia’s Julius Erving, Sal wore uniform number six. As a matter of fact, both Bando and Erving were captains when their teams won titles.

Also, for two of Oakland’s championships, Billy North played center field.

So, my eighty-eighth video features Bando and North. Thanks to Eric Hanson for filming the question.

“Two World Series Trophies”

From 1901 through 1954, there were two baseball teams in Philadelphia: the Athletics and Phillies. During this era, the Athletics won five Fall Classics. Also, from July 4, 1938 through 1954, the Athletics and Phillies shared a stadium. Although the Phillies didn’t win a World Series while the Athletics played in the “City of Brotherly Love,” they later won Fall Classics in 1980 and 2008.

Since 1968, there have been two baseball teams in the Bay Area: the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Before San Francisco won their two World Series titles, Oakland won four Fall Classics.

On January 25, 2013, I attended Tim Flannery’s concert in Mill Valley, California. Not only is Tim a super San Francisco coach, but also he is a great guitarist. During “Loser,” he played marvelous music with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir while both of San Francisco’s World Series trophies were displayed on the Sweetwater Stage. So, my eighty-seventh video features this historic moment!

Even though the Athletics won more Fall Classics than their previous neighbor and current one, the Giants and Phillies possess superb stadiums. At Citizens Bank Park, you can see Ashburn Alley, the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, and the Phillie Phanatic. At AT&T Park, you can see spectacular views, McCovey Cove, and the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame. For a franchise that has won nine championships, the Athletics deserve a new or renovated stadium!

In 1968, The Band released “The Weight.” It became one of their well-known songs. For my eighty-sixth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this spectacular song.

The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia spectaculary sang “Friend of the Devil,” which was written by Robert Hunter. For my eighty-fifth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this super song.