30. 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 Cody 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
9. Dusty Baker
My ninth video features San Francisco’s “Dusty” Baker. Not only did Dusty win a World Series with the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers, but also he managed the 2002 Giants to an NL pennant. Thanks to Robert Auday for filming the poem.
8. Greg Luzinski
My eighth video features the great Greg Luzinski. He helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series. Greg is a fantastic Phillies’ ambassador. Also, he has a concession stand at Citizens Bank Park called Bull’s BBQ. Thanks to Rich Wilcox for filming the poem!
5. Dan Millman
My fifth video features Dan Millman. He is an amazing author. For instance, his Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a best-selling book. Also, Dan was a great gymnast at Cal. Thanks to Nanci Buckingham for filming the poem!