Videos

In 1980, right-handed pitcher Mike Norris led the Oakland Athletics with 22 wins! Therefore, my 504th video features him.

Tony Bennett is a marvelous musician! Also, every time the San Francisco Giants win a game at their waterfront ballpark, fans in attendance will hear Tony Bennett’s classic song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” So, my 503rd video features him.

An incredible English band is A Flock of Seagulls. As a matter of fact, during Eagles games, Philly fans like to exclaim, “Go Birds!” So, my 502nd video features A Flock of Seagulls’ “Space Age Love Song.”

Musicians Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald wrote “This Is It,” which was the theme song of the 1980 and 1981 NCAA men’s basketball tournament! In addition, Kenny Loggins wrote “Danger Zone” and “Footloose.” Therefore, my 501st video features Kenny Loggins.

Bassist Phil Lesh superbly sang “Box of Rain” and “Unbroken Chain” for his legendary band, the Grateful Dead! So, my 500th video features his performance of these two songs along with a presentation of a Philadelphia Spectrum gift to him.

Catcher Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III led the San Francisco Giants to three World Series championships! So, my 499th video features a question to him. Thanks to Charles Fracchia for filming the question.

From 2007 through 2019, Bruce Bochy was the manager of the San Francisco Giants, and he led them to three World Series championships, in 2010, 2012, and 2014! As a matter of fact, second baseman Joe Panik also greatly helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2014 Fall Classic. So, my 498th video features a question to them.

From 2003 through 2006, Jeff Samardzija was a wide receiver for the University of Notre Dame. Also, from 2016 through 2020, Jeff pitched for the San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 497th video features two questions to him.

In 2018, right-handed rookie pitcher Dereck Rodriguez recorded a 2.81 ERA for the San Francisco Giants! Therefore, my 496th video features two questions to him.

Railroad Earth is an awesome band from New Jersey! Therefore, my 495th video features them.

Musician Booker T. Jones is a founding member of Booker T. & The M.G.’s. Two of the band’s hit songs are “Green Onions” and “Hip Hug-Her.” In 1992, Booker’s band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Also, Booker T. Jones is an author. So, my 494th video features him.

In 2005-2006, right winger Jonathan Cheechoo set a San Jose Sharks single-season record with his 56 goals! So, my 493rd video features him.

Mike Ricci is a San Jose Sharks development coach. Also, Dan Rusanowsky is a Sharks broadcaster. Therefore, my 492nd video features them.

For goalies, Evgeni Nabokov set San Jose Sharks records with his 293 wins and 50 shutouts! Therefore, my 491st video features him.

Owen Nolan was an amazing right winger for the San Jose Sharks! So, my 490th video features him.

Center Jeremy Roenick played for the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks! Therefore, my 489th video features him.

My 488th video features a question to the San Jose Sharks’ Jamie Baker and also a different question to the New York Islanders’ Bryan Trottier!

Since 1988 Phil Pritchard has terrfically taken care of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup — he is known as the “Keeper of the Cup.” Therefore, my 487th video features him!

Not only did NHL left winger Adam Graves help the 1989-1990 Edmonton Oilers and the 1993-1994 New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup, but also he played with the San Jose Sharks in his final two regular seasons: 2001-2002 and 2002-2003! Thanks to Isabella Marchionda for filming my poem about him.

The Seva Foundation is an outstanding eye care organization that’s led by Larry Brilliant, Wavy Gravy, Tamra Klamner, and Peter Lull! Five of the many marvelous musicians that have supported Seva are Bob Weir, Joan Osborne, Mickey Hart, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne. So, my 485th video features all of these incredible individuals in Sing Out for Seva.