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1970 MLB Audio & Video Clips

Leo Durocher and Ralph Kiner - Radio Interview

13 minutes

1952 MLB·1952 Pirates·Laraine Day·Leo Durocher·Ralph Kiner·

In 1952, a radio interview featured Leo Durocher, a well-known manager in the baseball world, and Ralph Kiner, one of the era's premier power hitters. At this point, Durocher had already established himself as a charismatic and controversial figure in baseball, known for his outspoken personality and strategic acumen. Meanwhile, Kiner was at the height of his playing career, renowned for his home run prowess with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This interview likely delved into their perspectives on the game, their respective roles, and possibly their views on the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 1950s.

1970 MLB All-Star Game - Radio Broadcast

3 hours Jul 14, 1970Jul 14, 1970

The 1970 MLB All-Star-Game was held at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati which had just opened...

1970 MLB All-Star Game - Radio Broadcast / The 1970 MLB All-Star-Game was held at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati which had just opened weeks earlier. The game is notable for being the first All-Star game played at night, a tradition that has continued ever since. The 1970 game was also the first time since 1957 that the starting lineup was determined by fan voting. These two changes were a huge success, and this game still remains the highest-rated All-Star Game TV broadcast of all time. The NL attempted to extend their 7-game win streak with the likes of veterans Hank Aaron and Willie Mays along with youngsters Pete Rose and Johnny Bench

MLB Baseball's Seasons: 1970

45 minutes 1970

MLB Network's "Baseball's Seasons" series takes a look at the exciting season of 1970; examining...

MLB Baseball's Seasons: 1970 / MLB Network's "Baseball's Seasons" series takes a look at the exciting season of 1970; examining the pennant races, achievements, events and players that made this a memorable year in baseball.

SABR Speech by Baseball Player Mike Shannon

1½ hours Jul 29, 1978

Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.

SABR Speech by Baseball Player Mike Shannon / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.