Comments on: #61: lefty o’doul — the man in the green suit http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/ San Francisco history stories Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:40:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lefty O’Doul Hall of Fame Campaign » San Francisco History Podcast – Sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-159250 Lefty O’Doul Hall of Fame Campaign » San Francisco History Podcast – Sparkletack Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:55:05 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-159250 [...] resist the urge to restate my entire podcast about Lefty’s colorful life here, but a couple of lines from the thrilling conclusion make the case pretty well: “For [...] [...] resist the urge to restate my entire podcast about Lefty’s colorful life here, but a couple of lines from the thrilling conclusion make the case pretty well: “For [...]

]]> By: Lefty O’Doul’s green suit — in color » San Francisco History Podcast - Sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-130380 Lefty O’Doul’s green suit — in color » San Francisco History Podcast - Sparkletack Fri, 29 May 2009 08:58:17 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-130380 [...] you’ve heard my podcast about Lefty, you’ll have guessed that this photo was taken on one of Lefty’s famous tours of Japan [...] [...] you’ve heard my podcast about Lefty, you’ll have guessed that this photo was taken on one of Lefty’s famous tours of Japan [...]

]]> By: San Francisco Timecapsule: 04.13.09 » San Francisco History Podcast - Sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-123943 San Francisco Timecapsule: 04.13.09 » San Francisco History Podcast - Sparkletack Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:20:08 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-123943 [...] competing at Seals Stadium — the DiMaggio brothers, Frank Crosetti, Babe Pinelli, and the great Lefty O’Doul, to name just a few — but though I’m wearing a Seals cap as I write this, today’s [...] [...] competing at Seals Stadium — the DiMaggio brothers, Frank Crosetti, Babe Pinelli, and the great Lefty O’Doul, to name just a few — but though I’m wearing a Seals cap as I write this, today’s [...]

]]> By: Timecapsule podcast: San Francisco, November 24-30 » Sparkletack - the San Francisco History Podcast http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-94018 Timecapsule podcast: San Francisco, November 24-30 » Sparkletack - the San Francisco History Podcast Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:01:30 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-94018 [...] mouth of Islais Creek. It was comprised mostly of German and Irish immigrants — ballplayer Lefty O’Doul was probably its most famous son — and it was absolutely packed with slaughterhouses, meat [...] [...] mouth of Islais Creek. It was comprised mostly of German and Irish immigrants — ballplayer Lefty O’Doul was probably its most famous son — and it was absolutely packed with slaughterhouses, meat [...]

]]> By: richard - sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-49361 richard - sparkletack Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:36:31 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-49361 Thanks, Tom! A vote of approval from somebody with the same green blood as Lefty means a lot. Best of luck with the "Buck" O'Neil Award ... I think you can count on having the support of the thousands of people who have listened to this show. Thanks, Tom! A vote of approval from somebody with the same green blood as Lefty means a lot.

Best of luck with the “Buck” O’Neil Award … I think you can count on having the support of the thousands of people who have listened to this show.

]]> By: Tom O'Doul http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-49310 Tom O'Doul Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:16:17 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-49310 Richard, Wonderful story on my cousin's history. You did the O'Doul name proud. Your story is very factual and complete. We are hoping to get "Lefty" inducted in 2011 with the "Buck" O'Neil Award. Best wishes, Tom O'Doul Richard,

Wonderful story on my cousin’s history. You did the O’Doul name proud. Your story is very factual and complete. We are hoping to get “Lefty” inducted in 2011 with the “Buck” O’Neil Award.

Best wishes,

Tom O’Doul

]]> By: Randy Fong http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-9734 Randy Fong Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:07:44 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-9734 I live in SF and must have eaten at Lefty O'Douls restaurant a zillion times. Similar to Lefty's, there is a well known restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf that has their walls lined with pictures of famous personalities. Most of the pictures were taken in venues that seemed unrelated to the restaurant and I became suspicious. Someone who worked there told me that most of the pictures weren't taken of actual customers at all, they were purchased from some shop and just hung there. What a tourist trap! I always thought Lefty O'Douls restaurant was pulling the same trick, until I listened to your podcast. Thanks for setting the record straight. The next time I go to Lefty's, not only will I bring along a big appetite, I'll also go with a big smile and the knowledge of Lefty's colorful life. Thanks for spinning such a great story for all of us to enjoy! I live in SF and must have eaten at Lefty O’Douls restaurant a zillion times.

Similar to Lefty’s, there is a well known restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf that has their walls lined with pictures of famous personalities. Most of the pictures were taken in venues that seemed unrelated to the restaurant and I became suspicious. Someone who worked there told me that most of the pictures weren’t taken of actual customers at all, they were purchased from some shop and just hung there. What a tourist trap!

I always thought Lefty O’Douls restaurant was pulling the same trick, until I listened to your podcast. Thanks for setting the record straight.

The next time I go to Lefty’s, not only will I bring along a big appetite, I’ll also go with a big smile and the knowledge of Lefty’s colorful life.

Thanks for spinning such a great story for all of us to enjoy!

]]> By: Cynthia Price http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-9555 Cynthia Price Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:42:51 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-9555 Lefty has the coolest tombstone in all of Colma: http://tinyurl.com/yo9u5h Lefty has the coolest tombstone in all of Colma:

http://tinyurl.com/yo9u5h

]]> By: Shannon http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-6756 Shannon Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:43:12 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-6756 Hi Richard, I've been enjoying Sparkletack for some time now, and I must say this is my favorite episode. You did such a great job painting the picture of his life and it was so heartwarming to hear about someone who made so many friends and was so good hearted. Kind of a stark difference with certain modern ball players, huh? I do enjoy a good game of baseball, and I am also somewhat of a Japanophile. I've been by Lefty's restaurant many times and had no idea about it; now I'm itching to go. Thanks so much and keep it up. And that is the cutest picture of him with the two Japanese boys. Hi Richard,

I’ve been enjoying Sparkletack for some time now, and I must say this is my favorite episode. You did such a great job painting the picture of his life and it was so heartwarming to hear about someone who made so many friends and was so good hearted. Kind of a stark difference with certain modern ball players, huh?

I do enjoy a good game of baseball, and I am also somewhat of a Japanophile. I’ve been by Lefty’s restaurant many times and had no idea about it; now I’m itching to go.

Thanks so much and keep it up. And that is the cutest picture of him with the two Japanese boys.

]]> By: Travis Bryant http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-5820 Travis Bryant Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:44:38 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-5820 Hi Richard - I was recommended to Sparkletack by a friend from work, and I'm glad he did! After following the Barbary Coast Trail, I grew to have a greater appreciation of the city that I call home. The Lefty O'Doul podcast was the first that I've listened to, and I picked a great one to start with. I'm a big baseball fan, and have been to the bar on Geary before, but never really had an idea of the impact he had on the game...there's no doubt he should be in the Hall. Thanks for your effort, it's very enlightening. -Travis Bryant Hi Richard –

I was recommended to Sparkletack by a friend from work, and I’m glad he did! After following the Barbary Coast Trail, I grew to have a greater appreciation of the city that I call home. The Lefty O’Doul podcast was the first that I’ve listened to, and I picked a great one to start with. I’m a big baseball fan, and have been to the bar on Geary before, but never really had an idea of the impact he had on the game…there’s no doubt he should be in the Hall. Thanks for your effort, it’s very enlightening.

-Travis Bryant

]]> By: Everlast Bagger http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4715 Everlast Bagger Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:06:28 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4715 The storytelling keeps getting better and better. I loved the way you painted the picture of Lefty himself, his passion for baseball, and his overlooked role after WWII in normalizing relations with Japan. With every episode I gain a deeper appreciation for the subject you cover. Working just a stone's throw from the Ballpark, I will never look at the Lefty O'Doul bridge the same way again. The storytelling keeps getting better and better. I loved the way you painted the picture of Lefty himself, his passion for baseball, and his overlooked role after WWII in normalizing relations with Japan.

With every episode I gain a deeper appreciation for the subject you cover. Working just a stone’s throw from the Ballpark, I will never look at the Lefty O’Doul bridge the same way again.

]]> By: John Stone http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4451 John Stone Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:37:06 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4451 Richard, Just catching up with the podcasts, as usual just when you think they can't get better, they do!!!!!! Fabulous episode, maybe the best ever...... THANKS Great article on you too in 7X7..... Thanks for your hard work, John Richard,

Just catching up with the podcasts, as usual just when you think they can’t get better, they do!!!!!!

Fabulous episode, maybe the best ever…… THANKS

Great article on you too in 7X7…..

Thanks for your hard work,

John

]]> By: Sam http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4335 Sam Wed, 30 May 2007 03:33:46 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4335 Hi Richard, Awesome, excellent, rewarding episode!!! He led such a fascinating life!!! I am *not* a baseball fan (Sure I know the sport and enjoy a game now and then... but not really into it) Yet I LOVED this episode so much! Great musical choices, excellent focus on early and later life as well as career highs, awesome about the kids :D Sounds like a GREAT man! Hi Richard,

Awesome, excellent, rewarding episode!!!

He led such a fascinating life!!!

I am *not* a baseball fan (Sure I know the sport and enjoy a game now and then… but not really into it) Yet I LOVED this episode so much!

Great musical choices, excellent focus on early and later life as well as career highs, awesome about the kids :D Sounds like a GREAT man!

]]> By: richard - sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4309 richard - sparkletack Tue, 29 May 2007 19:39:18 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4309 Jae, I love it! That's <em>precisely</em> the reaction I hoped people would have... thanks for giving ol' Lefty a listen, and for sharing your positive experience. <em>(I should warn you though, if you come to a game, bring along an expert "translator" -- the rules are more than a little bit obscure. I once tried to explain the inner workings of a baseball match to a friend of mine from Hong Kong, and I'm afraid he ended up more confused than when he arrived! On the other hand, an afternoon in the sun with a frosty malted beverage can be pleasant whether one follows the game on the field or not.)</em> Jae, I love it! That’s precisely the reaction I hoped people would have… thanks for giving ol’ Lefty a listen, and for sharing your positive experience.

(I should warn you though, if you come to a game, bring along an expert “translator” — the rules are more than a little bit obscure. I once tried to explain the inner workings of a baseball match to a friend of mine from Hong Kong, and I’m afraid he ended up more confused than when he arrived! On the other hand, an afternoon in the sun with a frosty malted beverage can be pleasant whether one follows the game on the field or not.)

]]> By: Jae http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 Jae Tue, 29 May 2007 19:25:21 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4308 So when I first saw this show in my download list, I was a little annoyed. I'd waited for weeks just to get a cast about baseball! Sheesh... boring. (I live in Britain, give me a break!) But in the interests of expanding my limited knowledge of the sport I put it on my iPod and set off on my morning commute How wrong I was about this show. As always you're thorough research, eye for interesting little tidbits and obvious love of the subject made this installment a joy. Thanks for opening my eyes to the wonderful history of Lefty O'Doul and baseball, I might even check out a game next time I'm over there! So when I first saw this show in my download list, I was a little annoyed. I’d waited for weeks just to get a cast about baseball! Sheesh… boring. (I live in Britain, give me a break!) But in the interests of expanding my limited knowledge of the sport I put it on my iPod and set off on my morning commute

How wrong I was about this show. As always you’re thorough research, eye for interesting little tidbits and obvious love of the subject made this installment a joy.

Thanks for opening my eyes to the wonderful history of Lefty O’Doul and baseball, I might even check out a game next time I’m over there!

]]> By: richard - sparkletack http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/comment-page-1/#comment-4201 richard - sparkletack Mon, 28 May 2007 22:09:51 +0000 http://www.sparkletack.com/2007/05/27/61-lefty-odoul-the-man-in-the-green-suit/#comment-4201 I've run into a litte technical difficulty with this episode - due to conflicts between two of the pieces of software that make this website work, I was compelled to release "Lefty O'Doul" at lower sound quality than is my usual custom. If you have discerning ears, and wish to hear the show in all of its 128-bit glory, I've provided a direct link to the higher-fidelity file <a href="/wp-content/podcasts/sparkle61_leftyodoul_HI.mp3" rel="nofollow">right here</a>. Apologies, and enjoy! I’ve run into a litte technical difficulty with this episode – due to conflicts between two of the pieces of software that make this website work, I was compelled to release “Lefty O’Doul” at lower sound quality than is my usual custom.

If you have discerning ears, and wish to hear the show in all of its 128-bit glory, I’ve provided a direct link to the higher-fidelity file right here.

Apologies, and enjoy!

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