Press Box Chronicles

Back in 1985, Bo Jackson was on top of the college football world - the clear Heisman trophy favorite and one of the most electric players in all of sports. Then, after a Sports Illustrated article that went viral before viral was a thing, Joe Dudek came along. And everything changed. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's 1998, and the New York Yankees are about to kick off one of the greatest runs in MLB history. However, that team had a secret weapon nobody saw coming. A 26-year old who went from journeyman to Babe Ruth in a single September run. This is the Shane Spencer story. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we're diving into one of my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE, athletes of all-time: Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington. Pearl was an NYC legend, soaring through the Big East at Syracuse and selling out football stadiums. Then, he got to the league, and it all went downhill from there. The Long Way Down: The Pearl Washington Story is today's topic on Press Box Chronicles. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we're diving into one of my favorite players I've covered over the years: Gary Carter. The Year is 1984, and Gary Carter is on his way out of Montreal. HIs teammates don't like him, and he's looking for a new home. Enter the New York Mets, and a trade that gave birth to one of the best World Series teams ever. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we're diving into one of the most requested stories in the history of Press Box Chornicles. September 24 marked the 48-year anniversary of Lyman Bostock's shocking murder. Bostock was a can't miss prospect who's early years showed enormous signs of promise. In the spring of 1978, Bostock signed one of the richest contracts in MLB history. Less than 6 months later, he was dead. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.