Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. It's A Beautiful Day For A Ball Game - The Harry Simeone Songsters
2. Centerfield - John Fogerty
3. I Love Mickey - Mickey Mantle & Teresa Brewer
4. D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song (Oh, Really? No, O'Malley) - Danny Kaye
5. Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball? - Count Basie & His Orchestra feat. Taps Miller
6. Talkin' Baseball (Willie, Mickey & "The Duke") - Terry Cashman
7. Catfish - Bob Dylan
8. Take Me Out To The Ball Game - The Andrews Sisters feat. Dan Dailey
9. Joltin' Joe DiMaggio - Les Brown & His Orchestra feat. Betty Bonney
10. Baseball Boogie - Mabel Scott
11. The First Baseball Game - Nat King Cole
12. Right Field - Peter, Paul & Mary
13. Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song) - The Treniers
14. Van Lingle Mungo - Dave Frishberg
15. A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request - Steve Goodman
16. The Ball Game - Sister Wynona Carr

Disc 2:

1. New York Yankees score seven runs in one inning during the final game of the 1936 World Series.
2. New York Yankees sweep Chicago Cubs to win the 1938 World Series, their third consecutive series win.
3. New York Yankees become the first team to win four consecutive World Series titles.
4. “The Shot Heard Round The World” – New York Giants’ Bobby Thomson homers against Brooklyn Dodgers to win National League pennant.
5. “The Catch” – New York Giants’ Willie Mays robs the Cleveland Indians’ Vic Wertz with an over-the-shoulder catch in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
6. New York YankeesÂ’ Don Larsen pitches only perfect game in World Series history.
7. Ted Williams homers in his final at bat in the major leagues
8. Pittsburgh PiratesÂ’ Bill MazeroskiÂ’s Game 7 home run wins 1960 World Series.
9. New York YankeesÂ’ Roger Maris breaks Babe RuthÂ’s single season home run record.
10. New York YankeesÂ’ Mickey Mantle sets World Series home run record with 16th round-tripper.
11. New York YankeesÂ’ Mickey Mantle hits his 500th career home run.
12. The AmazinÂ’ New York Mets win the 1969 World Series.
13. Atlanta Braves’ “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career home run record.
14. Boston Red SoxÂ’s Carlton Fisk homers to win Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
15. New York YankeesÂ’ Reggie Jackson homers three times in final game of 1977 World Series.
16. New York YankeesÂ’ Bucky Dent homers to beat Red Sox and win the 1978 American League Eastern Division title.
17. Cincinnati RedsÂ’ Tom Seaver becomes fifth player to amass 3,000 strikeouts.
18. Kansas City RoyalsÂ’ George Brett has home run disqualified for pine tar too far up the bat handle.
19. Cincinnati RedsÂ’ Pete Rose breaks Ty CobbÂ’s all-time hits record.
20. Bill BucknerÂ’s legendary error continues the Boston Red Sox curse.
21. Los Angeles DodgersÂ’ Kirk Gibson homers to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
22. Texas RangersÂ’ Nolan Ryan hurls his seventh no-hitter.
23. Toronto Blue JaysÂ’ Joe Carter wins Game 6 of the 1993 World Series with a home run.
24. Baltimore OriolesÂ’ Cal Ripken, Jr., breaks Lou GehrigÂ’s consecutive games played record.
25. St. Louis CardinalsÂ’ Mark McGwire breaks Roger MarisÂ’ single season home run record with 62.
26. Chicago CubsÂ’ Sammy Sosa ties Mark McGwireÂ’s single season home run record of 62.
27. San Francisco GiantsÂ’ Barry Bonds breaks Mark McGwireÂ’s single season home run record with 71.
28. Arizona DiamondbacksÂ’ Luis GonzalezÂ’s Game 7 hit beats the New York Yankees to win the 2001 World Series.
29. Seattle MarinersÂ’ Ichiro Suzuki breaks George SislerÂ’s single season hits record.
30. Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals to win 2004 World Series and break 86-year-old curse.

Disc 3:

1. Philadelphia AthleticsÂ’ manager Connie Mack, Red Smith and Andy Coakley reminisce about the early days of baseball. (1898-1906)
2. Cy Young remembers his perfect game. (1904)
3. Ty Cobb talks about his career. (1906-1918)
4. St. Louis Cardinals’ player-manager Frankie Frisch remembers his 1934 World Championship team, fondly known as “The Gashouse Gang.” (1934)
5. Babe Ruth talks about his goals in baseball. (1934)
6. Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis declares Baseball Hall of Fame open. (1939)
7. An ailing Lou Gehrig announces his retirement and bids farewell at Yankee Stadium. (1939)
8. New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia on the war and baseball. (1942)
9. Boston Red SoxÂ’s Ted Williams talks about his love of baseball. (1946)
10. Babe Ruth gives farewell address at Yankee Stadium. (1947)
11. Brooklyn DodgersÂ’ Jackie Robinson reflects on being baseballÂ’s first African-American player. (1948)
12. New York Yankees’ “Joltin’” Joe DiMaggio announces his retirement from baseball. (1951)
13. Leo Durocher reminisces about managing the 1954 World Champion New York Giants. (1955)
14. Detroit TigersÂ’ Hank Greenberg reminisces about his greatest thrill in baseball. (1956)
15. New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers announce their move to the West Coast. (1957)
16. New York YankeesÂ’ manager Casey Stengel testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Monopoly and Anti-Trust hearings. (1958)
17. New York YankeesÂ’ Whitey Ford discusses pitching fundamentals. (1963)
18. Los Angeles DodgersÂ’ Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax hold out for new contracts. (1966)
19. St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial on unionizing players and the expansion of the league. (1966)
20. San Francisco GiantsÂ’ Gaylord Perry talks about pitching. (1966)
21. Baltimore OriolesÂ’ Brooks Robinson discusses the 1966 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and the off-season. (1966)
22. Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck on the 1966 World Series. (1966)
23. New York YankeesÂ’ Yogi Berra is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (1972)
24. Future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson on his trade from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (1972)
25. Cincinnati RedsÂ’ Johnny Bench on the 1972 National League West divisional race. (1972)
26. Boston Red SoxÂ’s Carl Yastrzemski talks about the upcoming season. (1972)
27. Cincinnati RedsÂ’ Pete Rose on the upcoming National League play-offs. (1972)
28. Oakland AthleticsÂ’ Reggie Jackson reveals he received death threats prior to the 1973 World Series. (1973)
29. New York Yankees’ Reggie Jackson answers his critics. (circa 1973 – ’74)
30. NBC announcer Tony Kubek interviews Atlanta Braves’ “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron about the pressure of trying to break Babe Ruth’s career home run record. (1974)
31. New York YankeesÂ’ Bucky Dent on his above-normal home run production. (1977)
32. California AngelsÂ’ Reggie Jackson returns to an ovation at Yankee Stadium. (1982)
33. New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner speaks to rumors he will sell the team. (1982)
34. Pete Rose addresses the Dowd ReportÂ’s accusations that he gambled while manager of the Cincinnati Reds. (1989)
35. Former Baltimore OriolesÂ’ Cal Ripken, Jr., reflects on his consecutive games played streak. (1995)
36. NBC Anchor Brian WilliamsÂ’ account of St. Louis CardinalsÂ’ Mark McGwireÂ’s single season record-breaking 62nd home run. (1998)
37. Mark McGwire on the groundskeeper who caught his 62nd home run ball. (1998)
38. Chicago CubsÂ’ Sammy Sosa reflects on his record-breaking 66 home runs. (1998)
39. Sammy Sosa on his pending suspension for using a corked bat. (2003)
40. San Francisco GiantsÂ’ Barry Bonds talks about hitting his 700th career home run. (2004)
41. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona on the possibility of winning the final game of the World Series. (2004)
42. Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack coins the hopeful phrase “There’s always next year!” (1928)

Disc 4:

1. Casey At The Bat – DeWolf Hopper (1909)
2. The Man Who Fanned Casey – DeWolf Hopper (1909)
3. Babe & Lou, The Home Run Twins – Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig (1928)
4. Colgate Sports Newsreel With Bill Stern and the “Strange But True” beginning of the National League. (1941)
5. Babe Ruth answers questions from his young fans. (1941)
6. “Two Top Gruskin” – Duffy’s Tavern radio program (1947)
7. Joe DiMaggio answers mailbag questions from his fans. (1948)
8. Ralph Kiner sponsors Wheaties and trades barbs with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. (1950)
9. Richie Ashburn gets his energy from eating Wheaties! (1950)
10. Bob Feller speaks to announcer Bill Stern about baseball and disabled American veterans. (1950)
11. Who’s On First? – Bud Abbott & Lou Costello (1951)
12. The Seventh Inning Stretch sponsored by Falstaff Beer. (1953)
13. Joe DiMaggio marries actress Marilyn Monroe. (1954)
14. Mutual and Falstaff Beer present the “Game Of The Day.” (1955)
15. Dizzy Dean promises Dinah Shore some Christmas snow. (1957)
16. Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey laments the future of baseball and its expansion. (1957)
17. Hit a home run with Falstaff Beer! (1957)
18. Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Walter Alston sponsors Packard Bell televisions. (1959)
19. Roy Campanella promotes Packard Bell televisions and hi-fiÂ’s. (1959)
20. Don Drysdale endorses Proposition “S” for better schools. (1960)
21. Fond remembrances of Ebbets Field and the Brooklyn Dodgers before the stadium is torn down. (Features the famous Brooklyn Symphony Band.) (1961)
22. Reggie Jackson promotes the Volkswagen Rabbit. (1976)
23. Tommy Lasorda is bleeping mad after New York MetsÂ’ Dave Kingman hits three home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (1976)
24. Announcers comment on the start of 24-hour sports network ESPN and its effect on baseball teamsÂ’ revenue. (1978)
25. “Beisbol been good to me” – Comedian Garrett Morris of Saturday Night Live as fictitious New York Mets All-Star Chico Escuela. (1970s)
26. Announcer Mel Allen and This Week In Baseball (1980s)
27. Detroit Tigers promote an upcoming series with the Seattle Mariners. (1988)
28. Boston Red Sox fans speculate that “The Curse of The Bambino” (Babe Ruth) may be coming to an end. (2004)

Product Details

• Released on: 2005-10-18
• Number of discs: 4
• Formats: Box set, Import, Compilation
• Dimensions: 2.04 pounds