RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Rogers Hornsby, often regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball, began his professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Born in 1896 in Winters, Texas, Hornsby joined the Cardinals in 1915, quickly establishing himself as a formidable presence at the plate. His batting prowess was evident early on, and he soon
In this 1956 audio clip, listeners are treated to a rare interview with Joe Adcock, a prominent Major League Baseball player best known for his powerful hitting while playing with the Milwaukee Braves. At the time of the interview, Adcock was in the prime of his career, having recently completed one of his most memorable seasons. Known for his strength and batting prowess, Adcock had a significant impact on the game, and this clip provides insight into his perspectives, experiences, and contributions during this pivotal time in baseball history. The interview offers a window into the mid-1950s era of the sport, reflecting the culture and challenges of the time.
The segment captures an era of baseball when players like Adcock were setting records and thrilling fans with their on-field exploits. His reflections and comments provide listeners with a personal glimpse into his career and the state of baseball during the 1950s. This interview is not just a piece of sports history but also a piece of cultural history, offering insights into the attitudes, values, and dynamics of Major League Baseball in the post-war era. For fans of the sport or historians of the era, this clip serves as an important artifact, preserving the voice and thoughts of one of the game’s notable figures at a significant moment in his career.
Hosted by retired NFL star Kyle Rote, these 5-minute programs feature interviews with some of the top figures in sports
Tops-in-Sports interview with Rogers Hornsby / Hosted by retired NFL star Kyle Rote, these 5-minute programs feature interviews with some of the top figures in sports during 1962
The 1928 Major League Baseball season was a banner year for hitting, with several sluggers...
MLB 1928 Home Run Derby Simulation / The 1928 Major League Baseball season was a banner year for hitting, with several sluggers making their mark. The New York Yankees' Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dominated the American League, with Ruth hitting .323 with 54 home runs and 142 RBIs, and Gehrig batting .374 with 27 home runs and a league-leading 142 RBIs. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Waner led with a .370 average, while the Philadelphia Phillies' Cy Williams topped the league with 31 home runs. The Yankees swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, with Ruth and Gehrig combining for seven home runs in four games.
In this simulated 1927 MLB Home Run Derby, we're seeing a clash of titans with...
MLB 1927 Home Run Derby Simulation / In this simulated 1927 MLB Home Run Derby, we're seeing a clash of titans with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, and Hack Wilson, all at their prime. Ruth and Gehrig, famously part of the '27 Yankees' "Murderers' Row", are up against Hornsby, who had just moved to the Giants, and Wilson, who was leading the Cubs' offensive, setting the stage for a contest of power hitters from a golden era of baseball.