Episode 46 - When All Star Games Meant Something

About this episode

This episode explores the competitive nature of All-Star Games in the 1970s.

When All-Star Games Meant Something: The 1970s This episode takes a deep dive into the All-Star Games of the 1970s — The "old guy" goes on one of his famous rants, back to a time when exhibitions still had edge, pride, and real competition. From baseball’s Mid-Summer Classic to bruising Pro Bowls in Hawaii, we revisit an era when the greatest players didn’t just show up… they showed out. Now…They’ve lost the competitive spirit that once made them special. Visit us at www.oldguysports.com for more stories, memories, and classic sports conversations. As long as you can remember, there’s always a story to tell. As Promised, This episode is brought to you in partnership with Cozy Earth. Visit our sponsor today. Here is your promotional code. Click on the link below and use the promo code at checkout. 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: OLDGUY https://cozyearth.com/discount/OLDGUY

People in this episode

Host: old guy

Topics covered

• All-Star Games
• 1970s sports
• competitive spirit
• exhibition games
• baseball
• football

Keywords

• All-Star Games
• 1970s
• sports history
• Mid-Summer Classic
• Pro Bowls
• competitive spirit
• exhibition games

Sponsors

Cozy Earth

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