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.
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.