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Episode 59 - The Neighborhood Hall of Fame

The Neighborhood Sports Hall of Fame Every neighborhood had its own sports legends—and most of them never made it beyond the vacant lot, driveway, or neighborhood playground. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy creates the imaginary Neighborhood Sports Hall of Fame and remembers the unforgettable characters who made growing up so much fun: the kid with the cannon for an arm, the basketball star who somehow couldn’t make the school team, the kid who owned all the equipment, the unfortunate soul who was always picked last, and the older teenager everyone was just a little afraid of. We’ll also honor the kid with the best basketball hoop, the guy who claimed he almost turned pro, the neighborhood’s greatest sports dad, the mother who somehow knew everything, and plenty of other characters every generation will recognize. Because the greatest sports memories aren’t always about championships or professional athletes. Sometimes they’re about a bunch of kids, a ball, a driveway, a vacant lot—and a story that somehow stayed with you for the rest of your life. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merchandise. 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports Because as long as you can remember, there’s always a story to tell.

Episode 58 - Men in Stripes - A look at NFL Officiating...

Men in Stripes: The History and Art of NFL Officiating Love ’em or hate ’em, NFL officials are an essential part of the game. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a look at the men and women in stripes—from the early days of football, when only a few officials worked a game, to today’s seven-person crews supported by instant replay, technology, and the NFL’s replay operation in New York. The Old Guy breaks down each officiating position and explains what those officials are actually watching during a game. We also look at some of the major rule changes that have shaped modern football—and the players and plays that helped bring those changes about. So grab your favorite game-day chair, get comfortable, and try not to yell at the referee. After all, there’s more to officiating than just throwing a flag! As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merchandise. 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 57 - MLB Coaching - From the Bench to the Data Room !!

MLB Coaching - From the Benches to the Data Rooms !! How did Major League Baseball coaching evolve from the early 1900s to today? In this episode, the The Old guy and Miss Amy take a nostalgic look at three distinct eras of baseball coaching: 1900–1930, 1960–1979, and the modern game. We explore the growth of coaching staffs, the changing authority of the manager, where coaches came from, and the enormous impact of technology and analytics. After the break, we take a closer look at the coaches we see on the field—from the bench, pitching, hitting and bullpen coaches to the first- and third-base coaches—and what they do during games, practices and preparation. Finally, the Old Guy asks the bigger question: Has all this specialization made baseball better? Modern coaching provides players with incredible information and resources, but has it also taken some of the instinct, personality and managerial independence out of the game? It’s a look at how coaching has changed baseball—for both the good and the bad. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merchandise. 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 56 - MLB Lineups and Specialty Players

Every spot in a baseball lineup used to have a purpose. The leadoff hitter sparked the offense, the number two hitter moved runners, the cleanup hitter drove them home, and every player understood his role. In this episode, the Old Guy takes a nostalgic look at the traditional batting order from baseball’s early days through the 1970s and explains why he believes today’s game has lost much of that strategic thinking. After the break, we celebrate baseball’s specialty players—from clutch pinch hitters and speedy pinch runners to designated hitters (yes, the Old Guy has a few opinions), base stealers, long relievers, setup men, and closers. Join us as we remember the specialists who helped make baseball the thinking person’s game. As always, thanks for listening to Old Guy Sports—where, as long as you can remember, there’s always a story to tell. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 55 - The Home Run Hitters

The Home Run Hitters | Old Guy Sports Few plays in sports create the excitement of a baseball soaring over the fence. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy celebrate baseball’s greatest home run hitters and the evolution of the long ball. The episode begins with a humorous look back at the Old Guy’s first over-the-fence home run at age eleven and a nostalgic discussion of the classic 1960 television series Home Run Derby. From there, the Old Guy traces the history of the home run—from the Dead Ball Era and Babe Ruth’s revolution of power hitting to today’s launch-angle and analytics-driven game. You’ll hear stories about legendary sluggers, tape-measure home runs, inside-the-park home run records, and the power hitters who defined each era of baseball. The Old Guy also shares his personal heroes from the 1970s and ranks his Top 10 greatest home run hitters of all time, explaining the reasoning behind every selection. The episode wraps up with a fun conversation about modern baseball analytics, including exit velocity and launch angle, and whether today’s game has become too dependent on the home run. Whether you grew up listening to games on the radio, watching baseball on a black-and-white television, or you’re simply a fan of the long ball, this episode is a nostalgic trip through one of baseball’s most exciting traditions. As long as you can remember… there’s always a story to tell. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 54 - The Pitchers of Summer"

There is an old saying in baseball that good pitching beats good hitting. Whether that is always true is open to debate, but one thing is certain: throughout the history of Major League Baseball, no position has evolved more dramatically than that of the pitcher. In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a journey through more than 150 years of Major League Baseball pitching history. Join the Old Guy and Miss Amy for a humorous opening before diving into the evolution of pitching—from the days when pitchers simply “pitched” the ball to hitters, to today’s era of velocity, biomechanics, and advanced analytics. Thanks for listening to Old Guy Sports. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "OLDGUY" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 53 - "Humans will Race Just About Anything"

In this episode, Old Guy Sports explores one of the strangest corners of sports history—animal racing. We begin with the rise and fall of greyhound racing, examining its origins, famous tracks, legendary racing dogs, how races were run, and the controversies that eventually led to the sport’s decline in the United States. We also discuss the role of the ASPCA, animal welfare concerns, and the success of greyhound rescue and adoption programs. Then we expand our journey around the world to explore other racing animals, including: Camel racing in the Middle East Ostrich racing in Africa and the American Southwest Buffalo racing in Asia Yak racing in the Himalayas Reindeer racing in northern Europe Finally, we dive into the truly bizarre world of novelty racing, including: Cockroach races Chicken races Snail racing championships Turtle racing Join the Old Guy and Miss Amy for a fun, lighthearted look at the history, culture, controversies, and downright silliness of animal racing. Along the way, you’ll learn that if it can move, chances are somebody has tried to race it. Featuring a special closing segment with the inaugural Old Guy Sports Turtle Classic! Thanks for listening to Old Guy Sports. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth, and Old Glory. Visit our sponsors today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "oldguy" at checkout. 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/old-glory/oldguy-osq 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 52 - "Down the Stretch They Come" - A Look at Horse Racing !!

In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy head to the racetrack for a nostalgic and entertaining look at the world of horse racing. The episode begins with a playful opening skit inspired by the classic Guys and Dolls song “I Got the Horse Right Here,” setting the stage for a fun and history-filled ride through one of sports’ oldest traditions. The Old Guy explores the three major forms of horse racing: Steeplechase Racing — the rugged European roots, dangerous jumps, and legendary races like the Grand National Flat Racing — the glamour and history of the Triple Crown, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes Harness Racing — personal memories from nights at The Meadows race track, just south of Pittsburgh, betting systems, unforgettable crowds, and the night a lucky streak paid for a new washer and dryer Along the way, the episode highlights legendary horses like Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Red Rum, and Niatross, while discussing the culture, traditions, and future of horse racing. Miss Amy brings her trademark humor throughout the episode, asking the questions every casual fan is thinking and keeping the Old Guy honest about his betting “system. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth. Visit our sponsor today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "oldguy" at checkout. 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious Bamboo Sheets, Pajamas, & More 💰 Get 30% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 51 - Sports Writers - The Men, The Myth, The Notebook !!

In this episode of Old Guy Sports, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a nostalgic trip through the golden age of sportswriting — back when writers traveled by train, filed stories over the wire, and turned games into literature. From the poetic brilliance of Grantland Rice and Red Smith to the sharp wit of Jim Murray and Dan Jenkins, this episode explores the storytellers who helped generations of fans understand not just what happened in sports, but why it mattered. The conversation dives into legendary newspaper eras, smoky press boxes, deadline pressure, clubhouse access, and the writers who stirred controversy while chasing the truth. Along the way, Miss Amy keeps the Old Guy grounded with plenty of playful banter about typewriters, research obsessions, and his endless stack of sports books. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth. Visit our sponsor today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "oldguy" at checkout. 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/oldguy-erw 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

Episode 50 - Memories of Dirt Track Racing !!!

In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a ride back to the days when racing was raw, loud, and deeply personal. Before the bright lights of modern motorsports, there were the dirt tracks—where engines roared, dust filled the air, and families gathered for unforgettable nights. The Old Guy shares heartfelt memories of attending races with his dad at Heidelberg Raceway, including the wild and unforgettable figure 8 racing that kept fans on the edge of their seats. We also visit Lernerville Speedway, a western Pennsylvania staple that became a weekly tradition for so many racing fans. Along the way, we explore: The role of dirt tracks in the history of American racing How grassroots racing inspired generations of young drivers and fans Legendary drivers who got their start on dirt The sense of community that made these tracks so special Miss Amy brings her signature humor and curiosity—especially after seeing figure 8 racing for the very first time! This episode is about more than racing. It’s about memories, family, and the simple joy of being there. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth. Visit our sponsor today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code "oldguy" at checkout. 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://cozyearth.com/discount/OLDGUY 🎙️ Old Guy Sports As long as you can remember...There's always a story to tell !!!

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