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.
In this episode we learn how today’s guest, Andy Strasberg, became known as Roger Maris’s most faithful and loyal fan. A fanhood filled with incredible moments that seem to be scripted right out of a Hollywood movie. We also discuss Andy’s 22 year career with the San Diego Padres, where he hatched creative ideas like the infamous San Diego Chicken. We finish it off by learning about his experience as a Technical Consultant for the movie 61* (which depicts the epic 1961 home run chase involving Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris) and what it was like working with film director, and avid Yankee fan, Billy Crystal.
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.
