October 19, 1979 - On this segment of People On Books, Jack Stanton reviews MacMillan Company’s The Baseball Encyclopedia.
February 11, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly takes All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten on "tour" of new domed stadium. It’s a collective imagination experience for reporters…and the listener.
February 26, 1980 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the return home of TEAM USA hockey team after their 1980 Olympic Gold medal win. The team, and coach Herb Brooks, make appearance at Williams Arena on University of Minnesota campus. Coach Brooks and player Billy Baker speak to crowd.
April 16, 1980 - Nick Nash, vice president for programming at Minnesota Public Radio, talks playoff hockey. Nash provides commentary of what to expect in Minnesota North Stars & Montreal Canadians quarter-finals series and the different styles of play in the NHL.
April 22, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly breaks down the numbers, sights, and sounds of Minnesota Twins 1980 home opener.
April 22, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly presents a collage of home opener sounds and fan commentary at Metropolitan Stadium, as the Minnesota Twins take the field for 1980 MLB season.
June 9, 1981 - Ely’s Bob Cary (a.k.a. “Jackpine Bob”) provides a humorous commentary on the history of America’s pastime, baseball.
June 11, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports reporter Jay Weiner about potential Major League Baseball strike and its effect on Minnesota Twins.
June 25, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews local sports commentator Jay Weiner about impact of MLB Baseball strike on the Minnesota Twins and their players.
June 27, 1981 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt wonders what it would be like if the Minnesota Twins played members at the State Capitol.