Major League Baseball (MLB)

1911 MLB Audio & Video Clips

Ted Williams Radio Interview

3 minutes

1969 MLB·1969 Red Sox·Keith Morris·Sports Illustrated·Ted Williams·

In 1969, amidst a transformative era for Major League Baseball, a radio interview featuring Ted Williams, one of the sport's most revered figures, took place. By this time, Williams had already cemented his legacy as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, having retired as a player in 1960. His post-retirement career saw him transitioning into various roles, including that of a manager, notably taking the helm for the Washington Senators in 1969. This interview offers insights into Williams' perspectives on baseball, his managerial philosophy, and his reflections on a storied playing career that spanned over two decades. The interviewer, navigating the conversation, draws out Williams' deep knowledge of the game, his approach to leadership, and his thoughts on the current state of baseball.

This exchange serves not only as a historical record but as an intimate exploration of the mind of a baseball legend at a pivotal moment in his post-playing career. The year 1969 marked Williams' entry into managing, a role that would challenge him to impart his wisdom to a new generation of players. The interview illuminates the challenges and rewards of this transition, providing a rare glimpse into Williams' aspirations and challenges as he embarked on this new chapter. It's a compelling listen for anyone interested in the evolution of baseball legends and the insights they carry beyond their playing days.

Interview with Baseball Pitcher Elmer Knetzer

2 hours Jan 24, 1975

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

Interview with Baseball Pitcher Elmer Knetzer / 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.

Interview with Hall of Fame Pitcher Rube Marquard

1 hour Aug 2, 1979

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 Rube Marquard / 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.

Interview with Baseball Player Smoky Joe Wood

1½ hours Apr 19, 1975Apr 19, 1975

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

Interview with Baseball Player Smoky Joe Wood / 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.

Ty Cobb interviewed by Leo Cloutier in 1958 in Manchester NH

14 minutes Jan 22, 1958

The great Ty Cobb is interviewed by Leo Cloutier for WGIR Radio in Manchester, on the...

Ty Cobb interviewed by Leo Cloutier in 1958 in Manchester NH / The great Ty Cobb is interviewed by Leo Cloutier for WGIR Radio in Manchester, on the morning after the 1958 Baseball Dinner in which Ty Cobb was a guest of honor.