Talking about the "ban" & New York "exodus".....
Monday, September 21, 2026
I ‘left’ New York is the new refrain
In 2026, the old “I Love New York” campaign would be a total failure because the place is too expensive to keep people’s love alive.
Happy # 84 to Sam McDowell
We say happy birthday to Sam McDowell, who threw as hard anyone ever did. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on this day in 1942.
Sam broke with the Indians in 1961 and enjoyed some great seasons, such as in 1965 when he led the league with a 2.18 ERA and 325 K’s.
He had more great seasons in the late 1960’s and finished with 141 wins, an excellent 3.17 ERA and 2,453 K’s. I saw him pitch in Milwaukee circa 1970 and he was awesome fast!
He is in the top 10 for lefthanders in K’s!
September 21, 1970: Who remembers the debut of Monday Night Football?
It quickly became one of the most popular events on TV. The Browns (now in Baltimore) beat the Jets, 31-21.
In late 2005, Monday Night Football said goodbye to ABC and moved to ESPN.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
CANTO TALK podcasts from last week
Check the shows from last week.
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The Ripken streak ended after 2,632 games
Today is the anniversary of a remarkable feat in sports.
It started on May 30, 1982, and it ended September 20, 1998, when Cal Ripken decided to take a night off. He just went to the manager and said it’s time, and so the streak stopped.
Happy # 92 Sophia Loren
Let me say Happy birthday to Sophia Loren. She was born in Rome on this day in 1934 and looks great in her later years. Her movies with Marcello Mastrionni were absolute classics. They had great chemistry on screen! Overall, one of the most beautiful women of the 20th century!
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September 20, 1968: Mantle hit # 536, his last HR
Mickey Mantle hit # 536 on this day in 1968 off of Jim Lonborg of Boston and at Fenway Park. It was # 18 for the season. Mantle played his last game at Yankee Stadium on September 25th. The Yankees did not formally say goodbye until 1969 when Mick retired.
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September 20, 1998: The Ripken streak ended after 2,632 games
It started on May 30, 1982 and it ended September 20, 1998. Cal Ripken decided to take a night off. He just went to the manager and said it's time and so the streak stopped. Ripken retired after the 2001 season.
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