1970 06-23 Mets at Cubs
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This episode of the Thomas Paine Podcast presents a live radio broadcast of the June 23, 1970, baseball game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. The broadcast captures the tension and drama of a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest, with the Cubs ultimately leading 10-8 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Key moments include multiple walks by the Mets, a pivotal fifth-inning rally by the Cubs, and emotional tributes to Jack Lightcap, the late Mets public address announcer, who passed away during the game. The broadcast is filled with vivid play-by-play commentary, weather updates, and promotional segments for the 1970 Mets Yearbook, local businesses, and savings banks. The atmosphere blends sports excitement with the cultural backdrop of 1970s American radio, highlighting both the game's intensity and the era's unique media landscape.
The Cubs defeated the Mets 10-8 in a dramatic, high-scoring game at Shea Stadium on June 23, 1970.
Jack Lightcap, the Mets' longtime public address announcer, passed away during the game, marking a somber moment in the broadcast.
The Mets drew eight walks in the game, highlighting their aggressive approach at the plate.
The 1970 Mets Yearbook was heavily promoted, featuring 64 pages, 250+ photos, and career records of all Mets players.
Local sponsorships and community promotions (e.g., Whitbeck's Autorama, Savings Bank) were woven into the broadcast, reflecting 1970s radio culture.
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Opening the Game: Mets vs. Cubs at Shea Stadium
The broadcast opens with a live call of the Mets' left-handed pitcher and the early state of the game, setting the stage for a high-stakes matchup.
Tribute to Jack Lightcap
“Jack was very ill over that year but came back and worked on opening day at Shea Stadium this year. Just the opening day assignment and he... He died at the top of the fourth.”
Cubs Rally in the Fifth Inning
“The Cubs scored five in the last half of the fifth inning, so he's the pitcher of record.”
Mets' Walks and Offensive Struggles
The Mets draw eight walks in the game, but fail to capitalize, highlighting their frustration at the plate despite aggressive base-running.
Promotional Segments and Local Ads
The broadcast includes multiple sponsor breaks promoting the 1970 Mets Yearbook, Whitbeck's Autorama, and the Savings Bank, reflecting 1970s radio advertising culture.
“Jack was very ill over that year but came back and worked on opening day at Shea Stadium this year. Just the opening day assignment and he... He died at the top of the fourth.”
“The Cubs scored five in the last half of the fifth inning, so he's the pitcher of record.”
“You'll also find career records of every Mets player, a section devoted to the All-Star Game and a four-page World Series section. All this and more is yours in baseball's number one buy.”
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Thomas Paine Podcast
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New York Mets
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Chicago Cubs
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Shea Stadium
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Jim Dunnigan
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1970 Mets Yearbook
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Jack Lightcap
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Fred Harrelson
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Savings Bank
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