I could not agree more, Kevin. I could have talked to him for hours. He only gave me so much time. I will say this, though: While I THINK I have found all the old tapes in my closet, it's possible a few strays are lying around in some other box or carton. I have not given up all hope that I might find a bit more from Earl.
The job as a Sports reporter and anchor at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. I sat down near Earl in the dugout before an Orioles night game. After introducing myself, I asked the manager which Orioles hitters had trouble hitting that night’s starting pitcher. Without looking at me he reached for his right hip pocket and pulled out those famous hitter/pitcher matchup numbers. And gave me his insight on four of his hitters who COULD hit the upcoming starter. It was priceless! Even more so when another reporter was headed our way and Earl slipped the cards back into his pocket. Just one of my well remembered Weaver stories. Andrea Kirby
Please continue your search for Earl & others John. It is an honor and privilege to hear these recordings.
I wish we could hear more from Earl. That is my only complaint.
I could not agree more, Kevin. I could have talked to him for hours. He only gave me so much time. I will say this, though: While I THINK I have found all the old tapes in my closet, it's possible a few strays are lying around in some other box or carton. I have not given up all hope that I might find a bit more from Earl.
The job as a Sports reporter and anchor at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. I sat down near Earl in the dugout before an Orioles night game. After introducing myself, I asked the manager which Orioles hitters had trouble hitting that night’s starting pitcher. Without looking at me he reached for his right hip pocket and pulled out those famous hitter/pitcher matchup numbers. And gave me his insight on four of his hitters who COULD hit the upcoming starter. It was priceless! Even more so when another reporter was headed our way and Earl slipped the cards back into his pocket. Just one of my well remembered Weaver stories. Andrea Kirby
This is great, Andrea. Classic Earl. Many thanks for putting it out there for others to enjoy. Appreciate your interest in the Bird Tapes!
I am a Birdie as well. I’ll listen to all the tapes.
I once witnessed—and benefitted from—Earl Weaver’s analytics. It was my first week on