Videos

Another amazing Bay Area poet is Michael McClure! So, my sixth-fourth video features one of his poems. In Michael McClure’s poem, he used repetititon, which is a writing technique that is also used by many songwriters.

Robert Hass is an amazing poet. As a matter of fact, he was a United States Poet Laureate from 1995 to 1997. In my sixty-third video, Robert read a stanza about basketball, and he discussed this superb sport!

Tony Serra is a terrific lawyer! Also, he played baseball. So, in my sixty-second video, Tony talks about baseball!

My sixty-first video features San Francisco’s Bubba Paris. Paris is poet, too! So, in this video, he read his poem entitled, “Happiness Within.” Thanks to Sharisse Stauss for filming the poem.

My sixtieth video features Guy McIntyre. Not only did Guy win Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, but also he played with the Philadelphia Eagles! Thanks to Sharisse Stauss for filming the poem.

Jim Barnett played for the Warriors and 76ers. Currently, he is a wonderful Warriors’ analyst!

In 1977, Jim’s teammate was Julius Erving! So, my fifty-ninth video features a question to Barnett about “Dr. J.”

Tom Meschery wrote a poem about Wilt Chamberlain. So, for my fifth-eighth video, I asked him a question about his poem.

Tom Meschery played for the Philadelphia and San Francisco Warriors! He is only one of six Warriors to have his number retired.

Tom is also a terrific poet. As a matter of fact, his book, Nothing We Lose Can Be Replaced, contains basketball poems. Fortunatley, I filmed Meschery reading three of them, which were about Hakeem Olajuwon, Willis Reed, and himself. Thus, my fifty-seventh video features Tom Meschery’s poetical performance.

From 1965 to 1995, Phil Lesh effectively played the bass for the Grateful Dead. His “Box of Rain” was a superb song!

Currently, one of Phil’s bands is called Furthur. Also, in San Rafael, he has a wonderful restaurant and music venue called Terrapin Crossroads.

Not only is Phil a magnificent musician, but also he published a best-selling book. In addition, Lesh is a baseball fan. As a matter of fact, he sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before MLB games. Therefore, my fifty-sixth video features him. Thanks to Brian Lesh for filming the poem.

My fifty-third video features Philadelphia’s Pete Rose. Thanks to Sheena Taylor for filming the question.

Major League Baseball should reinstate Rose because he deserves induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

My forty-fifth video features Philadelphia’s Seth Joyner. He was an outstanding, Eagles’ linebacker! Thanks to Lorig Nalbantian Buckley for filming the poem.

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.

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.

My forty-first video features Scott Armstrong! I read a poem to him about marathons. Not only did Coach Armstrong qualify for the Boston Marathon, but also he wrote a magnificent, motivational book entitled, Boston Marathon or Bust: a proven step-by-step program to help you achieve your life, sports, and business goals in record time. Thanks to Jason Brown for filming the poem.