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Nelson Figueroa attended Brandeis University from 1992–1995 where he pitched for three years and earned a bachelor's degree in American Studies. In 1994, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod League.He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 30th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. He was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 3, 2000, with the Arizona Diamondbacks.becoming the first Brandeis University alumnus to reach the major leagues He would go onto to have a 9 year major league career playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Mets, and Houston Astros. He also played for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) in Taiwan. he also was maybe one of the best  post-game studio analyst on New York Mets SNY broadcasts. It is a pleasure to welcome back the brand new pitching coach for the Staten Island Ferryhawks . Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.co

Mark Rosenman join Mick Kern on Under Review to talk about Howie Karpin and his latest book, You Never Forget Your FIrst: A Collection of New York Islanders Firsts

Lance Pitlick was drafted by his hometown Minnesota North Stars in the 9th round, 180th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. After being drafted, he played for the University of Minnesota for four years, where he served as captain during the 1989–90 season. After college, he was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers and played with their minor league affiliate Hershey Bears of the AHL for four years. Prior to the 1994–95 season he signed with the Ottawa Senators making his NHL debut with the Senators,that season playing in 15 games. He would go on to play close to 400 games in the NHL over 8 seasons, he is now a proud Hockey das as well as USA Hockey Level 5 Master Coach and the Inventor of The SweetHands Stickhandling Trainer, he joins Mark Rosenman to talk all about it. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 11 am Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

Preston WIlson at the age of 17, was drafted by the Mets out of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School in the first round of the 1992 MLB draft..The Baseball America 1992 High School Player of the Year, He was ranked among the top 100 prospects in baseball by the magazine four times between 1993 and 1998. He reached the majors in May 1998.But Just two weeks after joining the Mets, he was traded to the Florida Marlins with two other minor leaguers for Mike Piazza.He would go on to have a ten year Major league career playing for the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 11 am Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

FROM THE SPORTSTALKNY ARCHIVES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011 EMILE FRANCISEmile "The Cat" Francis is a former player, coach, and general manager in the National Hockey League, most notably with the New York Rangers. Francis got his start in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1947. From 1948 to 1952, he was the back-up goaltender for the New York Rangers. He finished out his career on a number of minor league teams in the AHL and WHL including the Vancouver Canucks. In 1945, Francis was the first goaltender to use a first baseman’s glove with a cuff added to protect his hand and wrist. Previously, goalies wore the same padded gloves as their teammates. Francis would become the coach of the OHA's Guelph Royals before landing the head coaching job with the Rangers from 1965 to 1975. He then joined the St. Louis Blues and had two separate head coaching stints with them. He was then General Manager of the Hartford Whalers from 1979 until 1988. Francis is the father of former Phoenix Coyotes head coach and

Rolf Benirschke was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1977 until 1986. He was a second team All_pro in 1980,  he won the George S Halas Courage award in 1981, made the pro bowl in 1982, Was the NFls Man on the year in 1983 and is a member of the Chargers hall of fame. He played a key role in  the Epic in Miami the National Football League AFC divisional playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins that took place on January 2, 1982 in the Miami Orange Bowl.  as his 29-yard field goal. gave the Chargers a 41–38 win after 13 minutes and 52 seconds of overtime play. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

David Quinn was  the 13th overall, pick of the Minnesota North Stars in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. Instead of turning pro immediately after being drafted, he instead opted to played collegiately for Boston University. After his junior season, he tried out for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. However, during his tryout he was diagnosed with Hemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease), a rare disorder which prevents blood from clotting properly. He would however stay in the game as a coach, which included being named the eleventh head coach of his alma mater  Boston University, replacing  the legendary Jack Parker, where he compiled an impressive 105-69-21 record which included a National Championship as well as Conference championships, He Left BU to become the Head coach of the new York Rangers during their rebuild, in three seasons he compiled a winning record despite having the youngest team in the NHL, On December 27th he was named the head coach of the USA Olympic hockey team that will be headed to Beijing t

Ozzie Guillén is one of the best shortstops of his era, he manned the position for 16 seasons, primarily with the Chicago White Sox,He was the American Rookie in 1985 a three time all star ,a Gold Glove and World series champion,Following his playing career, He coached for the Montreal Expos in 2001 and 2002 and the World Champion Florida Marlins in 2003, before his return to the Windy City as manager of the White Sox where he would guide the White Sox to their first Championship in 88 years in 2005 earning him the AL manager of. the year award, becoming the first Venezuelan to manage a major league team and the first manager born outside the United States to win a World Series. He played the game with passion, speed, hustle, intensity and love for the game, he talks about it all with Mark Rosenman. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Ale

Mo Vaughn was one of the biggest and most feared hitters  in baseball.He was e a 12-letter varsity athlete in basketball, football, and baseball. at Trinity High School in Pawling, New York, he played college ball at Seton Hall for where he set the school record for home runs with 28. In his three years at Seton Hall he hit a total of 57 home runs and 218 RBIs, both team records.and earned the Jack Kaiser Award as MVP of the 1987 Big East Conference Baseball Tournament while keying the Pirates' championship run. He was a first round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox, he was a three-time All-Star selection and won the American League MVP award in 1995 with the Boston Red Sox. He joins Mark Rosenman to talk about it all on SPORTSTALKNY. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

Phil Villapiano played his high school football in the Garden State at both Asbury Park High School and Ocean Township High School in, New Jersey. He played college football at Bowling Green State University, where he was selected as Mid-America Conference Player of the Year. He was a 2nd round pick 45th overall in the 1971 draft by the Oakland raiders, He is a 4× Pro Bowl (1973–1976), as well as a Super Bowl Champion He is one of the fastest linebackers to play the game, and was known for making big plays - none bigger than his momentum changing goal-line tackle against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI, where he forced the fumble that was recovered by Willie Hall. He joins Mark Rosenman to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

Jim Leyritz enjoyed an 11-year Major League Baseball career, He played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. His playing days were highlighted by a pair of memorable postseason home runs he hit with the Yankees in 1995 and 1996 in comeback wins.His most iconic of the 2 occurred in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium. In the series, the Yankees trailed the Braves two games to one, and in Game 4, the Yankees trailed, 6–0, after five innings. The Yankees rallied for three runs in the 6th inning, setting the stage for his at bat in the 8th inning. Facing Atlanta closer Mark Wohlers with one out and two runners on base, He hit a three-run home run to left field to tie the game and cap the improbable Yankee comeback. Having played for Buck Showalter on the 1986 Oneonta Yankees, the 1987 Fort Lauderdale Yankees, the 1989 Albany-Colonie Yankees, the 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 New York

Tony Olivia was one of the baseball's best hitters He was an All-Star during his first eight seasons. He was the 1964 American League Rookie of the Year, adding the AL batting champion three seasons, an AL hit leader five seasons, and a Gold Glove winner one season.After eight seasons in the majors, Oliva's career was hampered by a series of severe knee injuries, forcing him to become a designated hitter during his final four years in baseball. he still ended his career with a 304 lifetime batting average He was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2000.[The Twins retired His uniform number 6 in 1991 and this past week He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021. He joins Mark Rosenman to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

Steve Trachsel pitched 16 years in the majors,with the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles.He was named to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and posted a career-best 3.03 ERA in 1996.On September 18, 2006, he had one of his best performances of the season as the Mets clinched the National League Eastern Division Championship. He pitched 6+1⁄3 innings, allowing three hits and three strikeouts in the 4-0 win over the Florida Marlins.He had a reputation as one of the slowest-working pitchers in the majors, earning the nickname of Human Rain Delay. he also has.a reputation of a reliable starter who could eat plenty of innings and stay off the injured list.He joins Mark and AJ to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

ill Virdon led the Pirates to the 1972 NL East title,His 1980 Astros won the NL West championship,. His career managerial record, over all or parts of 13 seasons, was 995–921 (.519). He also served three different terms as a Pirates coach A part of US 63 BUS in West Plains, MO is also named Bill Virdon Boulevard. He joins Mark and AJ to talk about his time as both a teammate and manager of Roberto Clemente. Catch Sportstalkny live every Sunday night at 6 PM EST at www.sportstalknylive.com

Bobby Valentine played in the majors for 10 years for for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969, 1971–72), California Angels (1973–1975), New York Mets (1977–78), and Seattle Mariners (1979) . After his playing career, he became one of the most colorful managers in baseball during the last decade of the 20th century managing he Texas Rangers (1985–1992), the New York Mets (1996–2002), and the Boston Red Sox (2012) of MLB, as well as the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball .He was always candid and outspoken throughout his  career.He has teamed up with legendary baseball author Peter Golenbock.to give us a riveting look back on forty years of baseball, that leaves no great story untold, he joins Mark and AJ to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps

Arthur Staple is the hardest working man in the NHL. He is currently pulling double duty covering both the Islanders and Rangers for The Athletic.He previously spent 20 years at Newsday, covering the Islanders as well as wide-ranging sports topics., He has a brand new book out 100 Things Islanders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, he has somehow  collected every essential piece of Isles knowledge, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100.This book is a must have whether you were there for each of the franchise's four Stanley Cups or are just diving in now, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps.

Brett Topel is the author of five books, including Mount Rushmore of the New York Mets: The Best Players By Decade to Wear the Orange and Blue , Miracle Moments in New York Mets History, So, You Think You're A New York Mets Fan, When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets, and Simply the Best: The Story of the 1929-31 Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty.He is the director of marketing and communications at Brooklyn Friends School.You know him as the host of one of the top rated Baseball shows on the 365SPORTSCAST network BT Talks baseball heard each and every Sunday night at 7 pm. He joins Mark to talk about it all. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps.

Kyle Beach may not have ever played a single minute in the NHL but his impact hopefully will be felt for generations, we had the pleasure of talking to him in January of 2014, here is our interview with him when he was a member of the Hartford Wolfpack.

Dave Scatchard was the 42nd overall pick of the Vancouver Canucks in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He would play 659 games in. the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues. But 14 years in the league took it's toll on him and after his fifth concussion left him with slurred speech, headaches, and traumatic brain injuries, he embarked on a journey around the world to restore his health and reinvent his life.He shares that journey in an amazing new book The Comeback: My Journey through Heaven and Hell, he joined Mark to talk all about it. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps.

Anders Kallur ID by MARK ROSENMAN