I absolutely loved the voice of Chuck Thompson. There were never two better announcers than Mr. Thompson and Curt Gowdy. When NBC covered the World Series when the Orioles played in them in the 60s and 70s you had the thrill to hear both of them in the broadcast booth. You really realize how much they are missed when you have to endure the lousy announcers around now (especially Joe Buck-who I turn off the volume when he covers any game)
In 1980 i went to play golf at pine ridge one day. I was 15 and went out alone. The starter had me play in a 4 some with Jim Palmer, Earl Weaver and Chuck Thompson. They couldn't have been nicer. I still hear chuck's voice and laughter echoing through those pine trees. Great memory and they all could play.
Boog could move a little when he was younger and wasn't a bad outfielder. O's first baseman when Boog broke in was Jim Gentile, who had a lot of power and was an RBI machine for a while (47 HRs and 141 RBIs in 1961). Gentile was later traded to make room for the Boog
Amazing that they actually used to teach “breaking up the double play”. That has totally disappeared now because of the rules preventing such breaking up.
Those really were the good old days. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and the other contrived wars were years in the future. No global warming, X- rated everything or computers. People actually respected each other.
I absolutely loved the voice of Chuck Thompson. There were never two better announcers than Mr. Thompson and Curt Gowdy. When NBC covered the World Series when the Orioles played in them in the 60s and 70s you had the thrill to hear both of them in the broadcast booth. You really realize how much they are missed when you have to endure the lousy announcers around now (especially Joe Buck-who I turn off the volume when he covers any game)
Joe Buck doesn’t broadcast network baseball anymore, so it’s safe to raise the volume.
You're right about Joe Buck; I can't stand him either
In 1980 i went to play golf at pine ridge one day. I was 15 and went out alone. The starter had me play in a 4 some with Jim Palmer, Earl Weaver and Chuck Thompson. They couldn't have been nicer. I still hear chuck's voice and laughter echoing through those pine trees. Great memory and they all could play.
what a great memory for a kid. I played golf with Tippy once years ago
When Chuck Thompson voice came on the tv, you knew it was time to watch the birds at the hogan house….
Diamond Jim Gentile!!!!....My Grandpa Luca's favorite player.
Thanks for posting this. Outstanding!
This is a absolute Gem of a video. I hope you can find more of these and post them
Do You Have Any Detroit Tigers Editions? 😎
Didn’t know John Boog Powell played the outfield I remember him as a. power hitting first baseman
Boog could move a little when he was younger and wasn't a bad outfielder. O's first baseman when Boog broke in was Jim Gentile, who had a lot of power and was an RBI machine for a while (47 HRs and 141 RBIs in 1961). Gentile was later traded to make room for the Boog
I love Chuck Thompson
Earl Weaver! Earl was a treat to watch when he used to have it out with umpire Ron Luciano!
So great and relaxing.
food does look good. baseball was great back then.
Really outstanding film. Crisp and stunningly well-shot. This is a real treasure.
Incredible history here great stuff. Hopefully, you can find more even some Phillies ones. Thanks.
Wow, this is fantastic! Thank you!
Thanks for posting. Great color video.
Amazing that they actually used to teach “breaking up the double play”. That has totally disappeared now because of the rules preventing such breaking up.
AWESOME!!!
At 16:40, Chuck is highlighting an exhibition game against the Tigers, but the scoreboard says that the (expansion) Mets are the opponent.
How I long for this America again.
This was a time of peace and prosperity
I guess you guys don't recall the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. We were inches from nuclear war. "Peace" was awfully shaky at the time
@@Huntflash2n No; it wasn't.
At 10:29, one of the players listed as going to the Rochester farm team is Gillick, as in future GM Pat Gillick...
Those really were the good old days. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and the other contrived wars were years in the future. No global warming, X- rated everything or computers. People actually respected each other.
No tattoos, no piercings, everyone well-dressed, and everybody spoke decent English.
The Orioles were managed by Billy Hitchcock during 1962, but the club plummeted to a 77-85 record that season.
The seasons after this one would only get better
That Robinson kid at 11:59 looked like he had some potential. I wonder how he turned out?
A perspective rarely seen.
Can you imagine today’s baseball players living in dorm type rooms, and eating in a dining hall?
Whitey Herzog rips a double!
Whitey was A Detroit Tiger for one season I believe: 1959 ( or ) 1960? 😎
@@DavidSanchez-bq9jvWhitey was EVERYWHERE in his career
“John” Powell not referred to as Boog so early in his career.
Now he’s the Federal reserve chairman. 😜
Can i use this for mlb the show created stadium memorial stadium? Im huilding a eatly 60s versions
The video shows Earl Weaver hitting practice grounders as a minor league coach.
I bet I'd be win 100 games with this team on the show
Yeah. If you played 1000.
☝️😆👍
Despite being a browns fan i like the orioles too but hate the ravens
How come I can’t find a video like this about my Yankees? 😢😢😢😢😢
Different generation. Today’s generation 20 xxx worst…😢😢😢😢
Yep.
You raised them😂😂
@@Akronkangaroo More likely that their children raised them.