Where Were You in '62?

As the opening credits roll, a grown-up heads into work at Dodger Stadium. Back in 1962, Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood in southern California and tries to make friends with the local boys who play baseball at the sandlot. Although he is impressed by their playing, Smalls makes a less-than-great introduction as he fails utterly to play outfield. Scotty also talks to his stepdad about learning how to play catch and ends the segment playing with an erector set in his room. Hosts Rachel and Tierney talk about the wonderful nerdiness of Scotty’s room, their dads playing Little League in southern California during this time period, and their unlikely connections to Ryne Sandberg and Daryl Strawberry.

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Intro: Maury Wills “Somebody’s Keeping Score”

Outro: Tom Paxton “My Favorite Spring”