Music has a way of attaching itself to moments in our lives. A song can instantly transport us back to a place, a person, or a feeling — becoming part of our own personal soundtrack.

In this special episode, I reflect on how Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” became permanently linked in my memory not just to Ozzy, but to Colorado Rockies legend Larry Walker. When Walker stepped to the plate at Coors Field in the 90s, “Crazy Train” echoed through the ballpark — fusing music and baseball into one unforgettable soundscape of childhood summers in Denver.

We trace the story from Ozzy’s final live performance and passing in 2025, through Larry Walker’s journey from Canadian hockey hopeful to Rockies MVP, to the history of walk-up songs in Major League Baseball. Along the way, we explore how music has always been woven into the game, from “Tessie” and the 1903 Boston Americans to the stadium anthems that defined the modern era.

This episode is part memoir, part baseball history, and part reflection on the universal power of music to connect us across time, place, and emotion.

Mentioned in this Episode
• Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
• Larry Walker, Colorado Rockies outfielder (1995–2004)
• The May 21, 1996 Rockies vs. Pirates game at Coors Field
• The history of walk-up songs in Major League Baseball
• “Tessie” and the Royal Rooters, 1903 World Series
• Books:
• Lawrence S. Ritter – The Glory of Their Times
• Bob Ryan – When Boston Won the World Series
• Mike Vaccaro – The First Fall Classic

Resources
• Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com
• SABR (Society for American Baseball Research): sabr.org
• Baseball Almanac: baseball-almanac.com
• Purple Row (Colorado Rockies coverage): purplerow.com
• Lawrence S. Ritter – The Glory of Their Times
• Bob Ryan – When Boston Won the World Series
• Mike Vaccaro – The First Fall Classic

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