Sports Talk "60"

SportsTalk “60 - July 23rd 2010

Admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:42:23 +0000

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Passing of Ralph Houk

John — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:51:37 +0000

Longtime baseball manager Ralph Houk has passed away at the age of 90. His career spanned twenty years including one stint with our very own Tigers (1974-78).
His claim to fame was becoming the New York Yankees manager who replaced the legendary Casey Stengel, during the year that Mantle and Maris battled Babe Ruth’s record of 60 homers.
He broke into the major leagues as a catcher with the Yankees but caught less than 100 games in his career. He spent eight seasons as backup to Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.
After becoming manager in 1961, Ralph Houk would go on to win two world series titles with the Yanks.

SportsTalk “60 - July 16th 2010

Admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:55:12 +0000

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George and Bob are Gone.

John — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:18:25 +0000

A legend has passed in our baseball community. New York Yankee owner George Steinbrenner, dead at the age of 80.

He took over the Yankee dynasty around 1973 and brought them seven championships throughout the years. There was never a dull moment, especially with the escapades of manager Billy Martin who was always fired and rehired. “Once a yankee, always a yankee”, was the oft repeated saying.

I thought he was a straight shooter who ran his club the way he determined was best. Rest in peace, George.

In the local scene, ex Red Wing player, Bob Probert passed away recently at the age of 45. Many of us remember him fondly, especially all the fights he had as a player here. Thanks for the memories Bob.