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.
The 1921 New York Yankees, managed by Miller Huggins, lost the World Series after finishing the MLB regular season in 1st place in the AL with a 98-55 record.
In this engaging audio clip from August 16, 1955, Mel Allen, a renowned American sportscaster, famously known for his work with the New York Yankees, conducts a captivating radio interview focused on the enduring legacy of Babe Ruth, one of baseball's most legendary figures. At this point in history, Allen's career as the "Voice of the Yankees" was in full swing, making him a household name among baseball fans, while Babe Ruth, who had passed away in 1948, remained an iconic symbol of the sport's rich history. This interview offers a unique glimpse into Ruth's monumental impact on baseball, through the lens of one of the most influential sportscasters of the time, providing listeners with not only a reflection on Ruth's achievements but also on how his legend continued to inspire and shape the narrative of baseball.
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Hall of Fame Pitcher Waite Hoyt / 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.
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Baseball Pitcher Bob Shawkey / 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.