- 1962 MLB Standings

- Monday, October 1, 1962

- Attendance: 32,652

- Venue: Candlestick Park

- Game Duration: 2:39

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- Radio Announcers

- George Kell

- Al Helfer

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- Starting Lineups

- 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers

- 1 - SS - Maury Wills

- 2 - 2B - Jim Gilliam

- 3 - LF - Tommy Davis

- 4 - RF - Frank Howard

- 5 - 1B - Lee Walls

- 6 - C - John Roseboro

- 7 - 3B - Andy Carey

- 8 - CF - Willie Davis

- 9 - P - Sandy Koufax

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- 1962 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - LF - Harvey Kuenn

- 2 - 2B - Chuck Hiller

- 3 - RF - Felipe Alou

- 4 - CF - Willie Mays

- 5 - 1B - Orlando Cepeda

- 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 7 - C - Ed Bailey

- 8 - SS - José Pagán

- 9 - P - Billy Pierce

- Bob Feller

- Ernie Calverley

In 1966, Bob Feller was a decade removed from his playing career, having retired from the Cleveland Indians in 1956. By this time, Feller had been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was established as one of the game's legendary pitchers. His career spanned from 1936 to 1956, interrupted by his service in World War II.

This radio clip features Feller discussing Ernie Calverley, a name more associated with basketball than baseball. Calverley was a standout basketball player at the University of Rhode Island in the 1940s, known for his long-distance shooting ability. He briefly played professional basketball in the Basketball Association of America (a precursor to the NBA) from 1946 to 1948. Feller's comments on Calverley in 1966 likely provide an interesting cross-sport perspective, potentially touching on the early days of professional basketball or the intersection of different sports in American culture during that era.

- Harry Wismer

- Elston Howard

In 1958, Elston Howard was in his fourth season with the New York Yankees, solidifying his role as a key player on the team. This was a standout year for Howard, as he earned his second consecutive All-Star selection and helped the Yankees win the World Series. At 29 years old, Howard was hitting his stride, batting .314 with 11 home runs and 66 RBIs in 103 games that season.

This radio interview captures Howard during a pivotal time in his career. Just three years earlier, in 1955, he had broken the color barrier for the Yankees, becoming the first African American player on the team. By 1958, Howard had established himself as a versatile player, primarily catching but also playing outfield and first base. His performance was crucial to the Yankees' success, as they clinched their fourth World Series title in five years, with Howard playing a significant role in the championship run.

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