We’re going to uncover the greatest stories of America’s greatest pastime. Woven into the DNA of our country are tales from the sandlots and backyards, summer leagues to the big leagues. Every fan has a personal connection, a memory, a reason that keeps bringing them back. A journey back in time to a place in their youth. That first time they heard the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the grass. Their to remind them of their reason they keep coming back - For Love of the Game.
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We’re going to uncover the greatest stories of America’s greatest pastime. Woven into the DNA of our country are tales from the sandlots and backyards, summer leagues to the big leagues. Every fan has a personal connection, a memory, a reason that keeps bringing them back. A journey back in time to a place in their youth. That first time they heard the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the grass. Their to remind them of their reason they keep coming back - For Love of the Game.
On this episode we are joined by former big league shortstop and two-time World Series Champion, Greg Gagne. Greg reminisces about playing wiffle ball in the backyard and collecting baseball cards as a kid. He also talks about what it was like to be drafted by the Yankees his senior year, and being sent to Paintsville, KY just two days after winning a state championship. We discuss the minor league grind, being introduced to Christ and how that impacted his life. We then get into some of his favorite MLB memories, including getting the go-ahead hit in Game 7 of the 1987 Fall Classic (a championship run which Bert Blyleven predicted the year prior) and a few highlights from the Minnesota Twins second championship in 1991. After listening to this conversation, you’ll understand why Greg remains a fan favorite to this day.
For Love of the Game
We’re going to uncover the greatest stories of America’s greatest pastime. Woven into the DNA of our country are tales from the sandlots and backyards, summer leagues to the big leagues. Every fan has a personal connection, a memory, a reason that keeps bringing them back. A journey back in time to a place in their youth. That first time they heard the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the grass. Their to remind them of their reason they keep coming back - For Love of the Game.
