40. Ryan Vogelsong and Freddy Sanchez
39. Tim Lincecum
My thirty-ninth video features a question to San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum. Not only did Tim earn two Cy Young Awards, but also he won two World Series titles with the Giants!
38. Krukow, Kuiper, and Miller
My thirty-eighth video features a question to San Francisco’s Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper, and Jon Miller. Not only are they amazing announcers, but also their 2012 Giants won the World Series!
37. Hatteberg,Justice, Fosse,Rudi,Blue, and Tenace
My thirty-seventh video features former members of the Oakland Athletics. At the 2012 Athletics Fan Festival, I met Scott Hatteberg, David Justice, Ray Fosse, Joe Rudi, Vida Blue, and Gene Tenace.
The 2002 Athletics featured Scott Hatteberg and David Justice. They won twenty consecutive games, which set an American League record!
In 2003, Michael Lewis published Moneyball, which became a best-selling book. In this book, there is an entire chapter about Scott Hatteberg, and David Justice is discussed, too. Then, in 2011, Moneyball became a magnificent movie.
In the 1970s, Ray Fosse, Joe Rudi, Vida Blue, and Gene Tenace led the amazing Athletics to five consecutive divisional titles and three World Series championships. As a matter of fact, those four champions just appeared in Comcast SportsNet California’s documentary entitled, Legends: Oakland A’s, The Forgotten Dynasty.
36. Keena Turner
Today is Election Day, so vote!
My thirty-sixth video features San Francisco’s Keena Turner. He was a fantastic 49er and a four-time Super Bowl champion! Thanks to Herman Schwarz for filming the question.
34. Jacoby Ford
My thirty-fourth video features Oakland’s Jacoby Ford. He is a very fast football player! Thanks to Jason Gruwell for filming the poem.
33. Jerry Robinson
My thirty-third video features Jerry Robinson. He was an outstanding linebacker for the Eagles and Raiders! In Super Bowl XV, Robinson’s Eagles faced the Raiders. Thanks to Ellen Binkley for filming the poem.
30. Jeffrey Leonard
In the 1987 NLCS, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games. However, San Francisco’s Jeffrey Leonard was named the MVP! As a matter of fact, he attended Overbrook High School, like Wilt Chamberlain. So, my thirtieth video features a poem about Jeffrey Leonard.
29. J.T. Snow
In the 2002 World Series, the Anaheim Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games. The Giants’ manager was Dusty Baker, and his son, Darren, was a bat boy. In the seventh inning of Game Five, J.T. Snow prevented a collision at home plate by picking up Darren. Therefore, my twenty-ninth video features J.T. Snow. He was a fantastic first baseman! Thanks to Mark Kelley for filming the poem.
27. Brian Propp
In each of America’s four fabulous leagues, there was an unbeaten streak led by a Bay Area or Philadelphia legend!
Recently, the Oakland Athletics celebrated the tenth anniversary of their twenty-game winning streak, which set an American League record. Their streak occurred from August 13, 2002 to September 4, 2002. Also, the amazing A’s featured the “Big Three,” and some of Billy Beane’s Athletics were featured in a magnificent movie, entitled Moneyball.
Second, from November 5, 1971 to January 7, 1972, Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers set an NBA record with a 33-game winning streak.
Third, from October 5, 2003 to October 24, 2004, Tom Brady’s Patriots set an NFL record with a 21-game winning streak, which included a Super Bowl victory.
Finally, from October 14, 1979 to January 6, 1980, the fantastic Flyers set an NHL record with a 35-game unbeaten streak. As a matter of fact, Brian Propp played on that terrific team. So, my twenty-seventh video features a poem about him. Propp was a playoff performer!
25. Vince Papale
My twenty-fifth video features Philadelphia’s Vince Papale. His inspirational story is told in a magnificent movie, entitled Invincible. Thanks to Desiree Carlin for filming the poem.
24. Question to Larry Bowa and Greg Luzinski
My twenty-fourth video features a question to Philadelphia’s Larry Bowa and Greg Luzinski. In 1980, they helped the Phillies win their first World Series!
23. Larry Bowa
My twenty-third video features Philadelphia’s Larry Bowa. He was a superb shortstop!
Also, Larry is from Sacramento, which is the home of the Kings. Like Mayor Kevin Johnson, I hope their basketball team remains in Sacramento.
20. Bay to Breakers
My twentieth video is about San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers. I read a poem about this costumed race to a primate prop!
19. Dean Karnazes
Running is a terrific type of exercise! Plus, it is so much fun running on the beach and trails.
My nineteenth video features Dean Karnazes. He is an amazing endurance runner! Thanks to Clay Van Batenburg for filming the poem.
18. John Montefusco
The San Francisco Giants have produced many incredible pitchers. Therefore, my eighteenth video features San Francisco’s John Montefusco. He was also known as “The Count!” Thanks to Kevin Fitzpatrick for filming the poem.
16. Burrell, Ross, and Bochy
My sixteenth video features a question each to Pat Burrell, Cody Ross, and Bruce Bochy.
“Pat the Bat” helped the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies and 2010 San Francisco Giants each win a World Series. So, at the Bryan Stow Benefit Concert, I thanked him for the two championships!
In 2010, the San Francisco Giants won their first World Series! Cody Ross was a Giants’ playoff hero, and Bruce Bochy was their magnificent manager.
14. Harold Pressley
It’s very entertaining to watch college basketball, especially the NCAA Final Four. On April 1, 1985, Villanova upset Georgetown in the NCAA Finals! As a matter of fact, I attended Harriton High School, which is near Villanova.
My fourteenth video features Villanova’s Harold Pressley. He also played for the Sacramento Kings. Thanks to Bryce Pressley for filming the two poems.
13. Dwight Clark
My thirteenth video features San Francisco’s Dwight Clark. Currently, he is an amazing analyst for the 49ers. Thanks to John McEwen and Julie Hilton for providing a prop of “The Catch.” Also, thanks to Bill Reeves for filming the poem.
10. Lou Scheinfeld