Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Warren Rogan

Sports' Forgotten Heroes is a tribute to the stars who shaped the games we love to watch and the games we love to play. Sports' Forgotten Heroes is not about reliving the careers of superstars we talk about every day like Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Rather, Sports' Forgotten Heroes is about the stars who have faded away with time. Some were elected to their respective Hall of Fame, others might have had one great season, or just one great game that will live in infamy. Guys like Billy Cannon, Ed Delahanty and Bill Barilko...

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Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Episodes (165)

Tue May 5th 163: Bill Virdon - MLB
Apr 21st 162: Unsung Olympic Heroes
Apr 7th 161: Cleveland CryBabies - MLB

Sports' Forgotten Heroes

May 5, 2026
1½ hours
37 MB

The focus of this podcast episode centers around the illustrious yet often overlooked career of Bill Virdon, a distinguished figure in the annals of baseball history. We delve into the remarkable trajectory of Virdon, who transitioned from a talented player, securing the National League Rookie of the Year title in 1955, to a successful manager for teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, and Montreal Expos. His adeptness in elevating struggling teams to playoff contention is particularly noteworthy, as is his legacy as a player who not only excelled on the field but also contributed significantly...

Sports' Forgotten Heroes

163: Bill Virdon - MLB

Warren Rogan

00:00 -01:04:37