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The Forrest Gump baseball career of Greg Pryor
The Forrest Gump baseball career of Greg Pryor
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Former White Sox shortstop Greg Pryor was in the middle of everything in the late 1970s and early ’80s. He played in Disco Demolition and Tony La Russa’s first game as White Sox manager. He sparred with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and played with Bo Jackson in Jackson's rookie year. Chuck Garfien speaks with Pryor about those stories, plus Bill Veeck, Harry Caray, Harry Chappas, Billy Martin, Bo Jackson, and more.(6:00) - What it was like playing for the White Sox in the 1970’s(12:05) - Being trapped in the clubhouse during Disco Demolition(22:31) - Playing for Tony La Russa when he became White Sox manager in 1979(37:36) - Refusing to shave his mustache, sparring with George Steinbrenner(45:35) - Stories about Luis Aparacio and Bo JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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