Episode 400: John Axford

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by JOHN AXFORD.

The former big league closer and 2011 Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year award recipient joins the boys for their 400^th episode to talk about the role he played in launching The Hall of Very Good Podcast, taking part in the World Baseball Classic, pitching in Milwaukee, his love of photography, reveals his Hollywood crush and, of course, gives a facial hair update.

Also…a fan favorite returns!

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Episode 399: Ron Cey

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by RON CEY.

The 1981 World Series MVP and author of Penguin Power joins the boys to talk about where he got his famous nickname, fraternity life at Washington State University (shout out Cougars!), playing with and against countless Hall of Famers, being on the field for Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run, that time, he’s sure, Shawn grandma witnessed his greatest game at Wrigley Field and, ultimately, why he chose to finally write a book about his career.

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Minisode: The Kid's Car

The hobby world is enamored with one of ones and a Montréal collector has a very unique one in his possession.

Nearly 50 years ago, then-rookie Gary Carter purchased a brand new Buick Riviera after appearing in just a handful of games for the Expos. For more than a decade, the Hall of Fame catcher's prized car has been sitting in storage, well-maintained, and looking for a new home.

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Episode 398: Patrick Healey and Chris Felix

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by PATRICK HEALEY and CHRIS FELIX.

The toy sculptor and artist/illustrator join the boys to talk about how two kids from Elder High School in Cincinnati ended up working for Kenner on one of the biggest toylines ever, their favorite Starting Lineup figures they’ve ever designed, the best (and worst) likenesses, the importance to get everything just right and who may or may not have been partially responsible for those super jacked Star Wars figures from the mid-90s.

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Remembering Dick Drago (1945-2023)

Dick Drago was a bullpen staple for the Boston Red Sox during the mid-70s.

Matter of fact, “The Dragon” even helped the Sox clinch the 1975 pennant…saving two of three games against the Oakland A’s in the American League Championship Series.

During his 13-year big league career, Drago won 108 games, including 11 during the inaugural season for the Kansas City Royals. He suited up for five Major League teams…Kansas City, Boston (twice), California, Baltimore and Seattle.

Thursday, the Toledo, Ohio, native passed away. He was 78.

In 2009, shortly after his former teammate Jim Rice punched his ticket to Cooperstown, Dick Drago spoke with The Hall of Very Good about his career, mustaches and, of course, his time with the Boston Red Sox.

HOVG: Dick…your career has pretty much run the gamut. You were a successful starter in Kansas City, then, after making the move to Boston, became a successful closer. But your success started BEFORE you made the bigs. When you were with Double-A Rocky Mount, you threw a no-hitter in the first game of a double-header. In the nightcap, your roommate Darrell Clark threw a no-no of his own. Did that make it more special…or do you feel it diminished your accomplishment?

DRAGO: No…I was on the bench rooting for Darrell to pitch one also. It was more special because I don’t think it had ever been done before or since.