On this episode of Parney Time, Parney sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates legend, World Series champion, and one of the most recognizable relief pitchers in baseball history, Kent Tekulve.

Known for his sidearm delivery, incredible durability, and larger-than-life stories, Kent reflects on a remarkable baseball journey that took him from Division III Marietta College to the pinnacle of the sport.

Kent shares stories from his seven-year climb through the minor leagues, the mentors who believed in him despite his unconventional style, and the determination that helped him carve out a legendary major league career.

The two dive into:

⚾ Marietta College, becoming the school's first MLB player, and having the press box named in his honor

⚾ What minor league baseball was really like in the 1960s and 70s

⚾ Hilarious bus rides, clubhouse hacks, and surviving seven seasons in the minors

⚾ The coaches and managers who helped shape his career

⚾ The unforgettable culture of the 1979 "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates

⚾ Willie Stargell's leadership and Chuck Tanner's impact on the clubhouse

⚾ Why Dave Parker may have been the best all-around player on that championship team

⚾ Pitching in the 1979 World Series and recording the final out against the Baltimore Orioles

⚾ Pittsburgh's passion for sports and why he still can't buy his own beer in town

⚾ Favorite teammates, managers, memorabilia, and baseball memories

⚾ The story behind "The Rubberband Man" becoming synonymous with his career

⚾ His thoughts on modern baseball, Paul Skenes, and the ABS challenge system

Filled with baseball history, incredible characters, and stories that only Kent Tekulve can tell, this is a must-listen episode for Pirates fans, baseball historians, and anyone who loves the game's golden era.

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On this special episode of Parney Time, Parney and Cheats take a trip through baseball history with one of the game's greatest storytellers: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Bob shares his incredible journey to the museum, the passion that drives his mission, and why preserving the stories of the Negro Leagues remains as important today as ever. Along the way, he brings history to life through unforgettable stories about legendary players, larger-than-life personalities, and the people who helped shape America's pastime.

The conversation includes:

⚾ Bob's path to leading the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

⚾ The origins and mission of the museum

⚾ The iconic "Field of Legends" exhibit and Bob's favorite parts of the museum

⚾ How MLB The Show helped introduce a new generation of fans to Negro Leagues history

⚾ Richmond native Ray Dandridge and why some consider him the greatest third baseman to never play in Major League Baseball

⚾ Incredible stories about Buck O'Neil, the man who inspired Bob's lifelong mission

⚾ Why Monty Irvin may have been capable of breaking baseball's color barrier before Jackie Robinson

⚾ The Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis Clowns, and the Negro Leagues' lasting impact on the game

⚾ How Bob helped connect the Indianapolis Clowns with Jesse Cole and Banana Ball

⚾ Some of the greatest nicknames in baseball history

⚾ Ichiro's admiration for Buck O'Neil and the Negro Leagues

⚾ Why the Negro Leagues story belongs to everyone and helped make baseball a truly global game

Filled with laughter, history, perspective, and some of the best storytelling you'll ever hear, this episode is a must-listen for baseball fans of every generation.

If you love baseball history, legendary characters, and the stories behind the game, you won't want to miss this conversation with Bob Kendrick.

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Known for his work as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and former Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr. also happens to be one of baseball's biggest advocates and storytellers. Roy and Parney dive deep into his lifelong love of the game, his work with MLB and the Negro Leagues, and why preserving baseball history matters more than ever.

The two discuss:

• Roy's passion for baseball and work with the Ken Griffey Jr. Swingman Classic, the East-West Classic, and Negro Leagues initiatives
• How Roy and Parney first met and reconnected at historic Rickwood Field
• The incredible history and significance of Rickwood Field, where countless baseball legends and Hall of Famers played
• Being featured in the newspaper for striking out but still driving in a run
• The emotional night Willie Mays passed away during MLB's return to Rickwood Field
• Roy's lifelong love affair with the Chicago Cubs and attending Game 7 of the 2016 World Series
• The players, moments, and stories that shaped his baseball fandom

Then Richmond comedy legend Micah "Bam Bam" White joins the show for a surprise reunion with Roy. The two longtime friends share hilarious stories from their early days, reconnecting years later, and navigating careers in comedy.

Whether you're a baseball fan, comedy fan, Cubs fan, or simply love great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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