Episode 30 of the JoeSportsFan Show kicked off with a little "This Week in History" - where we recap a variety of interesting nuggets that occurred in the weird, wild, world (+2 blogging points for good usage of alliteration) of sports yesteryear. We managed to slip in Fernando Tatis and Gordon Gekko references, which makes me appreciate these mini history lessons even more.
Mr. Bacott also recapped his weekend at the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
During our weekly "Wiffle Ball" round table segment, we were joined by Jon Pyle (a grizzled show veteran) and Chris Littman (an energetic show virgin). You can find their outstanding work at the following outlets.
In 1988, Pettis was released by the Angels after failing his physical, which team physicians attributed to a lack of strength stemming from his diet of oak twigs and brown rice.