
Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. He is a national crossover cultural phenomenon, hanging out with Elton John, Frank Sinatra and other luminarie... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 24 days ago |
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Fidrych mows down the New York Yankees in a complete game, 5-1 victory, on ABC’s “Monday Night Baseball” on June 28, 1976. America is formally introduced to “The Bird” and Birdmania ensues.
Mark Fidrych and four friends carpool to Lakeland, Fla., in early 1975. Fidrych races through the minors and makes The Show.
Coach Jack Wallace and teammates recount Fidrych’s work ethic, leadership and magnetism as a 16-year-old freshman on the JV baseball team. And then Wallace cites a no-hitter that brought him to tears.
Thanks to Mark Philbin, Ann Fidrych, Jack Wallac... more
Mark Fidrych is held back in the first and second grades and regularly encounters bullies, who call him a “dummy.” His father, Paul, helps turn the young boy’s angst into an athletic gift.
Host Andy Baron discusses his chance ridealong with Mark Fidrych in Fidrych’s 10-wheel Mack truck in May 1996. The experience, which becomes the impetus for this podcast, sets him on a course of discovery about one of the most charismatic and eccentr... more
Coming soon to LTV Podcasting network: Listen to "The Bird - The Spirit of 76.” Former Boston-area reporter and editor Andy Baron explores the life and career of late Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych, one of the most charismatic and ecc... more
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Recent guests on "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" include:
1. Paula Grogan
2. Carol Duda
3. Lee Heffernan
4. Jack Wallace
5. Bob Thompson
6. Jerry Manuel
7. Anne Fidrych
8. Jessica Fidrych
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