Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History

by RetroSeasons.com

Classic radio broadcasts of baseball and football games and interviews from the past 100 years in sports history. Hear the greats like Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Harry Caray, and Phil Rizzuto with the vintage radio play-by-play.

Full games are published 3 times a week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bonus content and interview clips will be published on Mondays.

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  • 1977-Oct-04 • PHI/LAD • NLCS G1 • Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    1977-Oct-04 • PHI/LAD • NLCS G1 • Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    02:45:08

    - 1977 MLB Standings - 1977 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Game 1 - Tuesday, October 4, 1977 - Attendance: 55,968 - Venue: Dodger Stadium - Night Game, on grass - - Radio Announcers - Ralph Kiner - Jerry Coleman - - Starting Lineups - 1977 , Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - CF - Bake McBride - 2 - SS - Larry Bowa - 3 - 3B - Mike Schmidt - 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski - 5 - 1B - Davey Johnson - 6 - RF - Jerry Martin - 7 - C - Tim McCarver - 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore - 9 - P - Steve Carlton - - 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers - 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes - 2 - SS - Bill Russell - 3 - RF - Reggie Smith - 4 - 3B - Ron Cey - 5 - 1B - Steve Garvey - 6 - LF - Dusty Baker - 7 - CF - Glenn Burke - 8 - C - Steve Yeager - 9 - P - Tommy John -

  • 1958 • Baseball Clip • Richie Ashburn Interview - Radio

    Bonus

    1958 • Baseball Clip • Richie Ashburn Interview - Radio

    15:12
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    In 1958, Richie Ashburn was at the peak of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. That season, he won his second National League batting title with a .350 average, edging out Willie Mays on the final day of the season. Ashburn led the league in hits, triples, walks, and on-base percentage, showcasing his skills as a prototypical leadoff hitter and center fielder.This radio interview captures Ashburn during a pivotal year in his 15-season major league career. At this point, he had already established himself as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game, known for his speed and ability to cover vast amounts of ground. Ashburn's 1958 performance was particularly notable as it came after a decade of consistent play with the Phillies, during which he had become a fan favorite and a key figure in the team's lineup.#RichieAshburn #PhilliesLegend #1958MLBSeason #BaseballRadio #BattingChampion

  • 1970-Sep-28 • CHC/NYM • Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    1970-Sep-28 • CHC/NYM • Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    02:13:09

    - 1970 MLB Standings - Monday, September 28, 1970 - Attendance: 21,670 - Venue: Shea Stadium - - Radio Announcers - Lindsey Nelson - Ralph Kiner - Bob Murphy - - Starting Lineups - 1970 Chicago Cubs - 1 - SS - Don Kessinger - 2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert - 3 - RF - Billy Williams - 4 - LF - Tommy Davis - 5 - 1B - Jim Hickman - 6 - CF - Joe Pepitone - 7 - 3B - Paul Popovich - 8 - C - Randy Hundley - 9 - P - Ken Holtzman - - 1970 New York Mets - 1 - CF - Leroy Stanton - 2 - 2B - Wayne Garrett - 3 - LF - Cleon Jones - 4 - 1B - Donn Clendenon - 5 - RF - Ron Swoboda - 6 - 3B - Joe Foy - 7 - C - Jerry Grote - 8 - SS - Bud Harrelson - 9 - P - Gary Gentry

  • 1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on Lou Gehrig - Radio

    Bonus

    1966 • Baseball Clip • Bob Feller on Lou Gehrig - Radio

    03:11
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    In 1966, baseball legend Bob Feller shared his thoughts on Lou Gehrig in a radio interview. At this point, Feller had been retired from playing for 10 years, having pitched his last game for the Cleveland Indians in 1956. Gehrig, on the other hand, had passed away 25 years earlier in 1941, but his legacy as one of baseball's greatest players endured. Bob Feller, known for his blazing fastball, had faced Gehrig during his rookie season in 1936. Feller's career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II. Lou Gehrig's career with the New York Yankees lasted from 1923 to 1939, ending prematurely due to the disease that would later bear his name. This radio clip captures Feller's perspective on Gehrig, offering insights into the Iron Horse's impact on the game and his fellow players. #BobFeller #LouGehrig #BaseballHistory #YankeesLegends #1930sBaseball

  • 1978-Sep-30 • PHI/PIT • Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    1978-Sep-30 • PHI/PIT • Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

    02:42:12

    - 1978 MLB Standings - Saturday, September 30, 1978 - Attendance: 28,905 - Venue: Three Rivers Stadium - - Announcers - Lanny Frattare - Milo Hamilton - Lineups - 1978 Philadelphia Phillies - 1 - RF - Bake McBride - 2 - SS - Larry Bowa - 3 - CF - Garry Maddox - 4 - LF - Greg Luzinski - 5 - 1B - Richie Hebner - 6 - 3B - Mike Schmidt - 7 - C - Bob Boone - 8 - 2B - Ted Sizemore - 9 - P - Randy Lerch - - 1978 Pittsburgh Pirates - 1 - SS - Frank Taveras - 2 - CF - Omar Moreno - 3 - RF - Dave Parker - 4 - LF - Bill Robinson - 5 - 1B - Willie Stargell - 6 - 2B - Phil Garner - 7 - 3B - Dale Berra - 8 - C - Ed Ott - 9 - P - Don Robinson -