NYC Retro

Yankee Stadium-Opening Day 1976

2011-04-30T19:40:00.004-04:00

On April 15, 1976, the Yankees opened the newly renovated Yankee Stadium with an 11-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. There were many former Yankee and New York Football Giant greats in attendance, including the widows of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. It was an unforgettable day if you were there. A couple of my high school buddies and I skipped school that day to witness history being made. Even though we sat in the upper deck behind the LF flagpole, it was the best seat I ever had!.

Yankees-Red Sox 1967

2011-04-21T22:18:00.006-04:00

Very few videotaped clips exist from the pre renovated Yankee Stadium. On Friday April 14th, 1967, WPIX televised this early season matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees. Boston rookie pitcher Bill Rohr is carrying a no-hitter into the bottom of the 9th inning as he faces Tom Tresh. On a 3-2 pitch, Tresh sends a long drive to deep left field. Yaz goes back,back,back....Joe Garagiola has the call.....Spoiler-Elston Howard would break up the no-no one out later...It's a short 27 second clip, but it's well worth it!.

1969 "Miracle Mets" Clinch Division

2011-04-16T21:25:00.002-04:00

Even though I'm a life-long Yankees fan, I have to admit I had two favorite baseball teams that summer of '69. The Mets captured the hearts of the baseball world by eventually winning the National League pennant, and then beating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

On September 24th, 1969, the Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0, clinching their first trip to the post season. Enjoy the action from the original WOR TV broadcast. Lindsey Nelson, Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner call the action.

Mickey Mantle Day - June 8, 1969

2009-04-22T19:16:00.002-04:00

Jackie Gleason Show (1962)

2009-01-04T19:23:00.015-05:00

Christmas With The Kramdens

2008-11-28T20:48:00.012-05:00

The Honeymooners is my all time favorite television show.
Though I wasn't even born when it originally aired in 1955, decades of reruns on WPIX-TV in New York made the show even more popular than it was when the "Original 39" episodes first aired. The Christmas episode, titled "Twas The Night Before Christmas" is a funny, yet poignant episode that really captures the essence of Christmas in 1955. The fact that this episode was taped live on Christmas Eve makes it that much more meaningful!

Bobby Murcer

2008-10-12T12:42:00.003-04:00

All of Baseball, and especially Yankees fans lost a great friend this year, when Bobby Murcer lost his courageous battle with brain cancer. Bobby was a childhood hero to us fans who just missed witnessing the Hall of Fame career of Mickey Mantle. He was always a classy player, but more importantly he showed us class and inspiration as he valiantly fought his terminal illness. Bobby may be gone, but his memory will always be close to our hearts.

Palisades Amusement Park

2008-07-23T20:58:00.007-04:00

It's Summer: Time to round up the wife and kids, load up the Rambler and "come on over"!

1971 New York Yankees

2008-07-20T18:18:00.004-04:00

They weren't the best team in the American League that year. Actually, they finished the season with a record of 82-80, but I loved them regardless. I was 13 in '71. My universe revolved around the Yankees. I watched every game on WPIX-TV, and if the game wasn't on TV, I listened to the on WMCA.

In those days, Stott was the best pitcher in baseball, Thurm was the best catcher, and Bobby Murcer was the best outfielder in the game. There was no argument! Their statistics may say otherwise, but to my 13 year old eyes they were, and continue to be my favorite Yankees team in my lifetime. No pennants, no World Series Championships- just a lifetime of memories.

Thanks for the memories!

Mack And Myer For Hire

2008-06-15T17:33:00.003-04:00

This NYC classic series may have been forgotten by many, but it is sure to bring back fond memories of a bye-gone era! Vaudeville legends Mickey Deems and Joey Faye starred in this syndicated series from 1963, as they make a living as handymen, creating havoc throughout the New York area. To be more specific, they filmed and produced all 202 episodes of Mack And Mire For Hire in Hemptead, so look for those location shots.!

2008-05-18T19:37:00.009-04:00

Here is one of the earliest clips of an NFL broadcast I have come across yet. It's a short clip of the opening to the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys playoff game from December 26, 1970. Dallas won the game 5-0, and would eventually lose to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V 16-13, on Jim O'Brien's 32 yd. field goal with 9 secs. left in the game.

Dan Ingram November 9, 1965

2008-05-04T19:21:00.005-04:00

Dan Ingram was in the middle of his show, when a massive power outage hit NYC, along with most of the Eastern Seaboard, and including parts of Canada. Dan shows why he is the best DJ ever!!!

Freedomland Remembered

2008-05-04T15:31:00.006-04:00

Steve Vickers Knockdown of Don Marcotte

2008-05-04T13:27:00.008-04:00

Vickers landed a good right to the face of Marcotte. At the time, Marcotte was considered one of the best fighters in the NHL. Vickers, needless to say, milked this fight for the rest of his career.

The Original Yankee Stadium 1923 - 1973

2008-05-04T10:44:00.008-04:00

The Blues Magoos - "You Ain't Got Nothing Yet"

2008-05-03T20:24:00.001-04:00

Ok, so they're lip-syncing, missing their amps, and a few drums short of a complete kit - who cares - It's a great song!

Billy Martin's Back in Yankee Pinstripes - 1975

2008-05-03T19:22:00.000-04:00

I Think Bob Has Something There!

2008-05-03T19:07:00.000-04:00

Steve Hamilton's "Folly Floater"

2008-05-03T18:56:00.002-04:00

Sadly, Tony Horton was forced to retire at the end of the season, at the young age of 26, due to a nervous breakdown.

WABC-TV Eyewitness News - 1970

2008-02-19T22:26:00.002-05:00

The Chuck McCann Show - 1965

2008-02-17T22:22:00.000-05:00

Chuck McCann doing his afternoon show on WNEW - TV Ch.5. The show's ending makes me long for a much simpler time. Great nostalgic memories on the streets of New York!