March 27 Third Base Was His Office and Hendu Comes through

This episode of Classic Baseball Broadcast Daily Highlights revisits March 27th in baseball history, marking a day rich with iconic moments and memorable figures. Host Tom Hannon announces the rebranding of the podcast from 'Daily Rewind' to 'Daily Highlights,' aligning it with the team's new focus on a daily newsletter and curated classic broadcasts. The episode centers on Craig Nettles, the Yankees' legendary third baseman, celebrating his career highlights—including his pivotal performance in Game 3 of the 1978 World Series, where his four defensive gems helped the Yankees rally from a 2-0 deficit to win the series. The episode also touches on other notable events from this date: Luke Appling’s season-ending leg injury, Miller Huggins’ birthday, J.R. Richard’s abrupt career end, Pete Rose’s gambling scandal, and Charlie Ebbets’ invention of jersey numbers. The top 25 countdown features the dramatic Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS, where the Red Sox staged a historic comeback against the Angels, capped by Dave Henderson’s game-winning sacrifice fly off Donnie Moore.