The G-Man Show: Recent Episodes
Ron Gerrard
I will be discussing many events of the day plus new and old films that deserve attention. I will put a special emphasis on most major sports past and present. The G-Man Show will also feature timeless interviews from sporting greats such as Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson, Brooks Robinson, Don Drysdale, Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks and Monte Irvin and Captain Willie Stargell from the diamond and Broadway Joe Namath and Don Maynard from the gridiron. Sugar Ray Leonard, Willie Pep, Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio are a sample of world boxing champions on tap.
Cleveland hurler Mel Harder pitched for 20 seasons and still holds the club record for career games pitched at 582. He later became an outstanding pitching coach.
Billy broke in with the Milwaukee Braves and led the NL in stolen bases his rookie year and the next two seasons. In the 1958 World Series vs the Yankees he was 7 for 17 at the plate for the Braves.
Earl Battey put on a clinic catching throughout his career in the Big leagues. The four time All Star compiled a .990 career fielding percentage behind the plater throwing out 43.44 percent of base runners attempting to steal.
A low profile netted high offensive numbers for the 1949 AL Rookie of the Year. The 5 time All-Star led the league in Home runs and RBI in 1957.
Jack Buck was an American original. The voice of the St. Louis Cardinals for close to a half century. He displayed his versatility calling games for the NFL, NHL, and NBA. Mr. Buck served in the Army during WWII earning a Purple Heart.
Wilbur Wood is known for his knuckleball and durability. The three time All-Star led the American League twice in wins in 1972 and 1973. Many believe he was the best ever left handed knuckle ball pitcher in Major League history.
With the game on the line relief pitcher Dick Radatz is not someone you would want to see staring down at you from the pitchers mound. In 1964 Dick established a MLB record for strikeouts in a season by a relief pitcher with 181.
Gene Woodling knew what it took to win ballgames and the bigger they were the more he excelled. He was a strong contributor during the New York Yankees dynasty that won five consecutive Fall Classics.
Lew Burdette always appeared as if he was nervous in the service of his team. However, the right hander was a superb pitcher who anchored the Milwaukee Braves pitching staff when they won it all.
Bob Purkey was a right hander with a big heart. He was the mainstay of Cincinnati’s pitching staff in the early 1960’s.
The smooth fielding and American League batting champion Mickey Vernon played in four decades in the Big Leagues.
Doctor Bobby Brown is a man for all seasons. Professional athlete, Cardiologist, and president in MLB.
Coming off the bench and delivering a key hit isn’t easy. Manny Mota is among the best to ever to fill that role. When he retired he was the All Time leader with 150 pinch hits in his career
Vada Pinson was a consistent player in the Big Leagues for 18 seasons. He had a big heart and outstanding numbers.
Tony Oliva was a natural born hitter who won three AL batting crowns and excelled through injuries.
Maury Wills brought the stolen base back to prominence after breaking in with the Dodgers in 1959.
Hall of Fame Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts was honored with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award in 2013 for his service during WWII.
Willie Stargell led the Pittsburgh Pirates with prodigious power and the respect of his peers.
Ernie Harwell painted pictures with words using the diamond as his canvas. He was the Picasso of the press box.
Bert Randolph Sugar is generally associated with boxing, however, baseball also runs prominently in his DNA.
New York Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent hit one of the biggest and most dramatic home runs for the fabled pinstrippers.
It took Pitcher Leon Day a long time to gain entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame but he is clearly where he belongs.
Pioneer Buck O’Neil made it his mission to keep the magic of the Negro Leagues alive for future generations.
Brooklyn Dodger Al Gionfriddo robbed the great Joe DiMaggio with a miraculous catch in the 1947 World Series.
Jim “Mudcat” Grant was the first Black pitcher to win 20 games in a season in the American League.
During his well traveled 15 year Major League career Rico Carty was a consummate professional hitter. During the 1970 season the Dominican Republic native flirted with the magic batting average of .400.
Jimmy Wynn was the Houston Colt 45’s / Astro’s signature player because of his propensity to go deep.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Hal Smith hit a dramatic 3 run 8th inning Home run in game 7 of the 1960 Fall Classic that burned like a comet until another iconic shot followed its path.
Timeless interviews examines one of baseball’s greatest teams, the 1961 New York Yankees.
Red Schoendienst wore a MLB uniform as a player, coach and manager for 74 consecutive years. The Cardinal icon speaks about his journey from the heartland to the Hall of Fame.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Dick Groat had a stellar 14 year career in the big leagues with the Bucs and Cardinals.
New York Yankees Second baseman Bobby Richardson was surrounded by a roster of great players in the late 1950’s and early 60’s. Richardson was the glue that held those teams together.
For several seasons during the 1960’s no one played 3rd base any better than Clete Boyer of the New York Yankees. Granted Brooks Robinson is the All-Time benchmark for third basemen, however, defensively Clete Boyer was in the conversation.
One of the greatest fighters of any era speaks about the immortal Jack Johnson, his work with America’s youth and his legendary battle with Rocky Marciano.
Washington Senators All-Star shortstop Cecil Travis was modest and unselfish for his country and our National Game.
We all need someone we can lean on and the Powerful Bronx Bombers did their share of leaning on clutch player Tommy Henrich.
Oakland Athletics outfielder Joe Rudi was a consistent force in the A’s dynasty of the 1970’s.
Pittsburgh’s relief specialist Elroy Face was one of the best of his era. He carved out a legacy as one of the first relief pitchers to gain national recognition.
Babe Dahlgren was called upon to take over for the great Lou Gehrig ending his consecutive game streak at 2130. It was a moment that resonates to this day.
Monte Irvin represents all that is important and vital in Negro League and Major League Baseball. He served as player, historian and ambassador for America’s Game.
“The Kitten”, Harvey Haddix looks back at what many believe to be one of the greatest games ever pitched.
“Dusty” Rhodes speaks about his role of coming off the bench and driving in runs during his tenure with the New York Giants. He also offers insight regarding the greatest player he ever competed against. Insightful and unguarded conversation from an All-Time original character of the game.
Ralph Kiner was one of baseball’s most feared sluggers for a decade. The Hall of Fame power source for the Pittsburgh Pirates led or was tied for the NL lead in home runs seven consecutive seasons.
Hear from former Philadelphia Athletics MVP Bobby Shantz who remembers legendary A’s Skipper Connie Mack, and the magical year of 1952.
Joe “Willie” Namath looks back at Super Bowl III and The New York Jets stunning victory over the Baltimore Colts. Plus “The G-Man” picks his winner for Super Bowl 55. Don’t miss this episode or you’ll regret it for years to come...well maybe an hour or two! #SuperBowl #joenameth #SUPERBOWLIII
11-Time All-Star, Gary Carter talks about his book, “The Gamer”, published one year after his retirement from MLB.
The man known as Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, tells us some of the signature moments in his 19 year MLB career.
Homestead Grays pitcher Wilmer Fields remembers the famed Negro Leagues and some of the legends it produced.
Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Third baseman Ron Santo inspired his team with his talent and his heart.
All-Time Baseball Great Hank Aaron speaks about breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record, his early life in the south, and racial discrimination.
Ralph Houk speaks about his 1961 NY Yankees ball club. A magnificent team listed as one of the greatest teams ever.
Two time Welterweight Champion Carman Basilio reflects on his career and Sugar Ray Robinson.
Hall of Fame Cubbie Billy Williams speaks about his prototype swing and consistency throughout his career.
The first skipper to win World Championships in both leagues speaks about his profession with humility.
8-time NL batting champion Tony Gwynn explains how he stays on point while in the hitting zone.
Former St. Louis Cardinals catcher reflects on consistency, leadership, pinch hitting and the beauty of a 7th game in the Fall Classic.
Featured is an archival interview with Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson who died on October 2, 2020.
Ron Swoboda of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets looks back on his shining moment in time.
7-time A.L. Batting Champion Rod Carew speaks about hitting and his 19-year Hall of Fame Career.
Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Hero Bill Mazeroski remembers his 7th-game 9th inning heroics in 1960.
A look back at the man who threw the fateful pitch that launched “The Shot Heard Round The World.”
New York Giants Playoff Legend Bobby Thomson looks back on his iconic home run that resounds 70 years to the day as “The Shot Heard Round The World!”
Curtain Call features former Yankees second baseman, baseball manager, WW Il, and Korea Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient and Hall of Fame announcer Jerry Coleman.
A look at the controversy regarding a call for name changes in some NFL and MLB franchises.
A look at the first live sporting event since COVID-19 restrictions plus a pattern developing in boxing.
Find out who the G-Man really is and info regarding his background. He’s like Everyman but a bit off center. The man is motivated and brings passion to all topics.
Today the G-Man pays tribute to Jackie Robinson who on April 15, 1947 broke the color line in Major League Baseball. The G-Man Show also remembers the 35th anniversary of the Middleweight Championship of the World between reigning champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler and challenger Thomas “Hit-Man” Hearns on April 15, 1985 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.