Videos

Juan Marichal set many San Francisco pitching records, like his 244 complete games and 238 victories! Therefore, my 424th video features him.

In 1972, Chicago released “Saturday in the Park,” which became a hit song! Therefore, my 423rd video features the band’s performance of this superb song.

Not only is Bruno Mars a spectacular singer-songwriter, but also he has a jersey of a baseball legend who attended Alameda’s Encinal High School, Willie Stargell! Therefore, my 422nd video features Bruno Mars.

In 1969, David LaFlamme and Linda LaFlamme (née Neska) of It’s a Beautiful Day, a San Francisco rock band, released a superb song, “White Bird.” Therefore, my 421st video features them! Thanks to Scott Werner for filming the beginning part of this video.

In 1965, guitarist Barry “The Fish” Melton co-founded the legendary Berkeley band, Country Joe and the Fish! Therefore, my 420th video features him. Thanks to Steve Keyser for filming my question to Barry Melton.

From 2008 through 2017, third baseman Evan Longoria played for the Tampa Bay Rays. Then, he began playing for the San Francisco Giants in 2018! Therefore, my 419th video features a question to him.

Two outstanding outfielders on the 2018 San Francisco Giants were Austin Jackson and Andrew McCutchen! Therefore, my 418th video features a question to them.

Not only did defensive end Charles Mann attend Sacramento’s Valley High School, but also he helped the Washington Redskins win two Super Bowls and the San Francisco 49ers win a Super Bowl! Therefore, my 417th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming my poem.

Forward/center Darnell Hillman born and raised in Sacramento, and he played college basketball at San Jose State University. Also, Darnell Hillman helped the Indiana Pacers win two consecutive American Basketball Association (ABA) championships in 1971-1972 and 1972-1973! Therefore, my 416th video features him. Thanks to Richard Carrera for filming my poem.

Nick Nolte is an amazing actor! In 1994, he appeared in the basketball movie, Blue Chips. Therefore, my 415th video features him. Thanks to Rick Dignan for filming my question to Nick Nolte.

In Super Bowl XI, which occurred on January 9, 1977, the Oakland Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 32-14. In this contest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Raiders cornerback Willie Brown recorded a fourth-quarter touchdown due to his 75-yard interception return! Therefore, my 414th video features Willie Brown and a special guest appearance by one of his terrific teammates on the 1976 Raiders, wide receiver Cliff Branch!

In 1968, The Chambers Brothers’ “Time Has Come Today” was a hit song! So, my 413th video features a performance of this terrifc tune by an original band member, Lester Chambers, along with his son Dylan, bassist Steve Adams, guitarist Mark Karan, drummer Jay Lane, guitarist Dan Lebowitz, and guitarist Roger McNamee.

The Band Together Bay Area Benefit Concert featured Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds, Barry Bonds, Dead and Company, and Metallica. That same night, Philadelphia 76ers analyst Alaa Abdelnaby also was in San Francisco. Therefore, my 412th video features them!

Stanford University’s Jennifer Azzi, the Chicago Bulls’ Bill Cartwright, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and the Golden State Warriors’ Rick Welts are all basketball champions! Therefore, my 411th video features them.

Ned Colletti knows two sports extremely well: hockey and baseball! In 1980 and 1981, Ned wrote about the Philadelphia Flyers when worked for the Philadelphia Journal. Also, in 2002, Ned was the San Francisco Giants’ assistant general manager when they won the National League pennant. In addition, in 2019, Ned became a scout for the San Jose Sharks. So, my 410th video features him. Thanks to Christopher Collins for filming my question to Ned Colletti.

In 1977, Cheap Trick, an Illinois band, released a superb song, “I Want You to Want Me.” So, my 409th video features a San Francisco performance of this terrific tune!

Tim Lynch is an event manager at the University of California, Berkeley, and he hosts a stage at the annual Hardly Stictly Bluegrass Festival!

Musician Randy Newman has produced many superb songs, like “Short People” in 1977 and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” which appeared in the 1995 Pixar movie, Toy Story. Also, he composed the music for The Natural, a 1984 baseball movie!

Therefore, my 408th video features them.

In 1981, the Greg Kihn Band’s “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)” became a hit song! Therefore, my 407th video features the band’s performance of this super song.

In 1983, the Greg Kihn Band’s “Jeopardy” became a hit song! So, my 406th video features the band’s performance of this superb song.

Not only is Greg Kihn a marvelous musician, but also he is an author! In addition, Greg sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” for both the San Francisco Giants and the San Jose Sharks. Therefore, my 405th video features him. Thanks to Joseph P. Dileo for filming my questions.