David talks with Reggie Leach, who had a 14-year career in the NHL and won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Reggie speaks candidly about his struggles with alcohol, which ended in 1988 When Reggie went to rehab; he hasn't had a drink since. More proud of what he has accomplished "after hockey," Reggie has now told his story in the book, "The Riverton Rifle." … [Read more...]
DBT 0195: Ken Griffey – Big Red: Baseball, Fatherhood, and My Life in the Big Red Machine
Ken Griffey, the Cincinnati Reds legend, was a wonderful baseball player. He is one of the few major league baseball players to play alongside his son, who was also a great player, on the same team. Griffey Sr is a super guy, and he has I think he said 16 grandchildren. Now in his 60s, Ken Griffey still works for the Cincinnati Reds. … [Read more...]
DBT #0180: Jamie Moyer – Just Tell Me I Can’t: How Jamie Moyer Defied the Radar Gun and Defeated Time
Jamie Moyer was a great pitcher in Major League Baseball for 25 years. He pitched for the Cubs, Rangers, Cardinals, Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Phillies, and Rockies. Whew! Of special interest to David, of course, was Jamie's stint with the Phillies, including appearances in the 2008 World Series run. … [Read more...]
DBT #0067: Alan Maimon – Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiin
In this April 2011 interview, David talks with Alan Maimon about 'Shane Victorino: The Flyin' Hawaiin.' … [Read more...]
DBT #0063: Kostya Kennedy – 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports
Kostya Kennedy is on David's Book Talk, discussing '56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports' and other topics of interest to book lovers. … [Read more...]