In 1966, Bob Feller was a decade removed from his playing career, having retired from the Cleveland Indians in 1956. By this time, Feller had been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was established as one of the game's legendary pitchers. His career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II from 1942 to 1945.

This radio clip features Feller reflecting on the concerns he and other players had upon returning to baseball after World War II. Feller's perspective is particularly valuable, as he was one of the first major league players to enlist after the attack on Pearl Harbor, joining the Navy just two days later. His experiences bridged the pre-war and post-war eras of baseball, giving him unique insight into how the game and its players were affected by the global conflict. Feller likely discusses the challenges of readjusting to civilian life, regaining baseball form after years away from the game, and the changes in the sport during the war years.

#BobFeller #BaseballHallOfFame #WWII #PostWarBaseball #MLBVeterans

- Game 7, 1962 World Series

- Tuesday, October 16, 1962

- Attendance: 43,948

- Venue: Candlestick Park

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Joe Garagiola

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 New York Yankees

- 1 - SS - Tony Kubek

- 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson

- 3 - LF - Tom Tresh

- 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle

- 5 - RF - Roger Maris

- 6 - C - Elston Howard

- 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron

- 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer

- 9 - P - Ralph Terry

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- 1962 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - RF - Felipe Alou

- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 3 - CF - Willie Mays

- 4 - LF - Willie McCovey

- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda

- 6 - C - Tom Haller

- 7 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Jack Sanford

- Game 6, 1962 World Series

- Monday, October 15, 1962

- Attendance: 43,948

- Venue: Candlestick Park

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Joe Garagiola

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 New York Yankees

- 1 - SS - Tony Kubek

- 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson

- 3 - LF - Tom Tresh

- 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle

- 5 - RF - Roger Maris

- 6 - C - Elston Howard

- 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron

- 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer

- 9 - P - Whitey Ford

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- 1962 San Francisco Giants:

- 1 - LF - Harvey Kuenn

- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 3 - RF - Felipe Alou

- 4 - CF - Willie Mays

- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda

- 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 7 - C - Ed Bailey

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Billy Pierce

- Harry Wismer

- Bob Cerv

In 1956, Bob Cerv was in his sixth season with the New York Yankees, primarily serving as a reserve outfielder. This year marked Cerv's last full season with the Yankees before being sold to the Kansas City Athletics in October. At 31 years old, Cerv had yet to reach his peak as a player, which would come in the following years with Kansas City.

This radio interview captures Cerv at a transitional point in his career. Despite limited playing time with the Yankees, he was part of their World Series championship team in 1956. Cerv's role on the star-studded Yankees squad was primarily as a pinch-hitter and occasional outfielder, a position that would change dramatically upon his move to Kansas City, where he would become an everyday player and eventually an All-Star in 1958.

#BobCerv #NYYankees #1956WorldSeries #BaseballReserves #MLBTransitions

- Game 5, 1962 World Series

- Wednesday, October 10, 1962

- Attendance: 63,165

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Joe Garagiola

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 2 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 3 - RF - Matty Alou

- 4 - CF - Willie Mays

- 5 - 1B - Willie McCovey

- 6 - LF - Felipe Alou

- 7 - C - Tom Haller

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Jack Sanford

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- 1962 New York Yankees

- 1 - SS - Tony Kubek

- 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson

- 3 - LF - Tom Tresh

- 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle

- 5 - RF - Roger Maris

- 6 - C - Elston Howard

- 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron

- 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer

- 9 - P - Ralph Terry

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In 1948, Jack Benny was at the height of his radio career, hosting The Jack Benny Program which had been on the air since 1932. Known for his comedic timing and self-deprecating humor, Benny often incorporated sports figures into his show. Bob Feller, on the other hand, was in his prime as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. 1948 was a significant year for Feller, as he helped lead the Indians to a World Series championship, their most recent title to date.

This radio interview brings together two icons from different fields at pivotal moments in their careers. Feller, at 29 years old, was coming off a season where he led the American League in strikeouts and complete games. Benny, at 54, was successfully transitioning his radio show to television, with the first televised episode airing in 1950. The interaction between the comedic prowess of Benny and the athletic expertise of Feller likely provides an entertaining blend of humor and baseball insight, capturing a moment when radio was still the dominant medium for both entertainment and sports coverage.

#JackBenny #BobFeller #1948WorldSeries #GoldenAgeOfRadio #BaseballHumor

- Game 4 1962 World Series

- Monday, October 8, 1962

- Attendance: 66,607

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Joe Garagiola

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - RF - Harvey Kuenn

- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 3 - CF - Willie Mays

- 4 - LF - Felipe Alou

- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda

- 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 7 - C - Tom Haller

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Juan Marichal

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- 1962 New York Yankees

- 1 - SS - Tony Kubek

- 2 - 2B - Bobby Richardson

- 3 - LF - Tom Tresh

- 4 - CF - Mickey Mantle

- 5 - RF - Roger Maris

- 6 - C - Elston Howard

- 7 - 1B - Bill Skowron

- 8 - 3B - Clete Boyer

- 9 - P - Whitey Ford