In this 1966 audio clip, baseball legend Bob Feller revisits one of the most significant moments in his career and in Major League Baseball history: his no-hitter on Opening Day, 1940. At the time of this broadcast, Feller had retired from playing but remained a towering figure in the sport, revered for his fast pitching and competitive spirit. Reflecting on an event that occurred 26 years earlier, Feller offers insights and memories from the game, providing listeners with a direct link to a different era of baseball. His Opening Day no-hitter remains one of the sport’s most celebrated achievements, not just for its rarity but also for being the first and only no-hitter thrown on Opening Day in MLB history. Feller's recounting of that day brings to life the tension, excitement, and ultimate triumph of one of baseball’s most memorable moments.
This clip serves as a bridge between generations, connecting fans of all ages to a pivotal point in baseball's rich history. As Feller walks through the events of that day, listeners gain not only a better understanding of his mindset and the game itself but also of the cultural and sporting context of the time. The year 1966 marked a period of transition and growth in baseball, making Feller's reflections an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of the game. His detailed account sheds light on his approach to pitching, his feelings about the game, and the atmosphere of the sport during an era that set the stage for the modern game.
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24 minutes
Apr 26, 1964
Mystery Guest on TV Show Whats My Line with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Lawrence, Arlene...
What's My Line? with mystery guest Yogi Berra / Mystery Guest on TV Show Whats My Line with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Lawrence, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
25 minutes
Mar 8, 1964
With TV Show panelists Arlene Francis, Steve Lawrence, Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel...
What's My Line? - Stan Musial and Steve Allen / With TV Show panelists Arlene Francis, Steve Lawrence, Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel
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.
I sincerely appreciate the research work, and the information being shared. It is important and interesting history.