Episode 21  features  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Ray Didinger.  For more than five decades,  Ray has been recognized as the dean of Philadelphia sportswriters.   As a print journalist, Didinger was honored five times as Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, for columns that appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News and the Evening and Sunday Bulletin. Ray’s new book, Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes and...

Episode 21 features John Kruk.  Now a Phillies broadcaster, Kruk shares Glove Stories of rooming with the great Tony Gwynn, nearly quitting baseball on several occasions, near death experiences and his close relationship with Darren Daulton.  And Larry Bowa takes us back to a critical west coast trip for the Phillies in 1980.   Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino Sportsbook...

Episode 20  features  Bill Giles.  Mr. Giles oversaw one of the winningest eras in Phillies history.  In a career that spanned seven decades, he played a critical role in bringing iconic figures to the Phillies including Harry Kalas, Pete Rose and The Phillie Phanatic.  He shares Glove Stories of an amazing baseball life that began working for his father, former National League President, Warren Giles, and culminated with being part-owner of the Phillies.   Download Glove Stories with Murph...

Episode 19  features  Jamie Moyer who  shares glove stories about growing up idolizing Steve Carlton only to eventually realize the dream of playing for the Phillies and  being a part of the magical 2008 World Series team!  And Larry Bowa takes us back to late summer 1980, when Paul Owens held one of the now famous closed-door meetings that inspired the Phillies drive to the World Series .  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!...

Episode 18  features  Doug Glanville who grew up in The Delaware Valley as a Phillies fan and  eventually  became  one of the best  center fielders in  team  history. Doug shares stories of his first meeting Phillies legends like Rich Ashburn and Dick Allen and his path to  the majors.  And Charlie Manuel remembers one of Cole Hamels’ clutch performances from the summer of 2008.  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!...

Episode 17  features Warren Brusstar, one of the Phillies best relief pitchers on the great teams of the late 70’s and early 80’s.  And Larry Bowa takes us back to August, 1980, and a game versus San Diego at the Vet,  remembering a big night from “Shake ‘n Bake” McBride.   Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino Sportsbook App, new users download in app store or click...

Episode 16  features Dickie Noles, best-known for throwing the most famous brushback pitch in Phillies history. Noles is certainly remembered for sending George Brett to the deck in game four of the 1980 World Series, but he also has a remarkable story to tell about how some former Phillies helped save his life.  Charlie Manuel takes us back to an important August, 2008, battle with the Cardinals and remembers Brett Myers contributions to the 2008 World Series  journey.  Download Glove...

Episode 15  features Dan Baker, since 1972, the voice of Phillies baseball at the ballpark. Dan shares his experiences that began growing-up attending games at Connie Mack to eventually introducing a half-century of Phillies to fans at The Vet and Citizens Bank Park.  Larry Bowa takes us back to a pivotal August, 1980, game at Wrigley Field with memories of Mike Schmidt’s memorable and historic homeruns in the “Friendly Confines.”  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your...

Episode 14  features Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams, with great Glove Stories about his path to becoming the Phillies’ closer in the 1993 World Series season. We’ll even hear about some late night exploits with Harry Kalas and the origin of “Mitchy Poo.” Larry Bowa takes us back to a late July, 1980, game against Atlanta and the key contributions of Dick Ruthven to the ’80 Phils.   Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!...

Episode 13  Gary “Sarge” Matthews was a key contributor for the 1983 Phillies World Series team and is better-known to younger fans as T-Mac’s partner in the TV booth. Charlie Manuel remembers a July, 2008, game against Atlanta  and the impact Greg Dobbs had on the 2008 Champs!   Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino Sportsbook App, new users download in app store or click...

Episode 12 features one of the most beloved figures in Phillies baseball history, Larry Andersen!  Larry was an important part of the bullpen on both the 1983 and 1993 World Series teams and was in the broadcast booth for the 2008 WS!  Charlie Manuel remembers a July, 2008, game at CBP against the Diamondbacks and the impact Kyle Kendrick had on the 2008 Champs!   Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!...

Episode 11 features one of the leaders of the 2008 Phillies bullpen, Scott Eyre!  Eyre arrived in a mid-season trade with Chicago and led the Phillies staff in ERA for the rest of that magical season.  Larry Bowa remembers the Phillies rivalry with the Pirates including a July, 1980 showdown!  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino Sportsbook App, new users download in app store...

Episode 10 features the ace of the 1993 Phillies staff, Tommy Greene!  Tommy recalls coming to Philly from Atlanta, throwing a no-hitter against the Expos and leading the ’93 Phillies to the World Series.  Larry Bowa remembers a big win over the Cubs in the summer of 1980 and the key roles Lonnie Smith, Dick Ruthven and Bob Boone played in getting the Phils to the World Series!  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube!...

Episode nine features former Phillies All-Star pitcher, Randy Wolf!  Randy remembers the days of The Wolf Pack and tells us about some little-known rites of passage that go with being a young player on a veteran ball club.     Charlie Manuel recalls a big July victory in Arizona and the key role Kyle Kendrick played for the 2008 Phillies.  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino...

Episode eight features former Phillies player and coach, Milt Thompson!  Thompson is one of only three men to have both played and coached in a World Series for the Phillies.   Charlie Manuel recalls a 4th of July battle against the Mets and Jim Salisbury talks about the Phils’ defensive woes and the return of Archie Bradley.  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/glovestoriespodcast Presented by Parx Casino Sportsbook App,...

Episode seven features long-time Phillies broadcaster, Chris Wheeler.  Wheels recalls getting his big break in broadcasting thanks to Rich Ashburn.  You’ll also hear stories about Harry Kalas and the other broadcasters he shared the booth with as well as memories of some of the most unforgettable Phillies of the last 50 years.   Larry Bowa recalls a summer 1980 game against Montreal and Tom McCarthy gets us caught up on the 2021 Phils.  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your...

Episode six features NBC Sports Philly analyst, Ricky Bottalico.  Ricky Bo, as he’s known to Phillies fans, shares memories of sleeping in his uniform the night before games and the feeling of playing for the National League All-Stars in Veterans Stadium   Charlie Manuel recalls a 2008 battle with the Braves and The Athletic’s Matt Gelb on the Phillies defense, the impact of poor umpiring and other challenges facing the 2021 Phils.  Download Glove Stories with Murph wherever you get your...

Episode five features The 33-Year-Old Rookie, Chris Coste who recalls the day he got his call to the big leagues and the parade down Broad Street that followed.  Larry Bowa shares memories of a 1980 battle with the Dodgers and talks about unsung heroes from ‘80 like Randy Lerch and Ron Reed.  Green Legion Radio’s, Chris Sack, on the 2021 Phillies.

Former Phillies shortstop, Kevin Stocker, recalls his rookie season and a trip to the 1993 World Series!  Charlie Manuel revisits a memorable game  on the way to the 2008 World Series.  MLB reporter, Todd Zolecki, talks about the beginning of the 2021 season!

Former Phillies 1st round draft pick, Brett Myers, shares stories of his path to the majors and the 2008 World Series!  Larry Bowa recalls a memorable game against the Bucs on the way to the ’80 World Series.  Phillies broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen, talks about the beginning of the 2021 season and what Aaron Nola has to do in order to become an ace.

Former Phillies all-star second baseman, Mickey Morandini, shares stories of the ’93 Phillies World Series season.  Larry Bowa recalls Opening Day, 1980, and the Phillies start to their World Series winning season.  NBC Philly’s Ben Davis talks about the beginning of the 2021 season

Episode one of Glove Stories with Murph features Gregg’s conversation with Phillies Hall of Famer, Mike Schmidt. Michael Jack is widely regarded as the greatest third baseman of all-time, certainly the greatest Phillie of all-time. Mike shares memories of breaking into the big leagues, the toughest pitcher he ever faced and how Pete Rose turned the Phillies into champions in 1980.Also on this podcast episode, Charlie Manuel joins us with Glove Story memories of the 2008 World Series...

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