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This episode is especially meaningful for me. Years ago, I painted a portrait of my father-in-law’s favorite player, Juan Marichal, in his iconic high-kick windup. Today, that same painting hangs in Marichal’s home—and I had the honor of sitting down with him for this conversation.
From 1960–1975, Juan Marichal was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball: 243 wins, 244 complete games, 52 shutouts, a lifetime 2.89 ERA, and 10 All-Star selections. He won more games in the 1960s than Bob Gibson or Sandy Koufax, and Hall of Famers like Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, and Pete Rose all called him one of the toughest pitchers they ever faced.
In this episode, Marichal reflects on his childhood in the Dominican Republic, the racism he faced early in his career, unforgettable moments at Candlestick Park, racing frogs with teammates, the 1962 World Series against the Yankees, and his pride in becoming the first Dominican-born player inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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- 2:32"I just wanna be a baseball player mom"
- 4:02Growing up in the 1940's in the DR
- 6:24Signing with the Giants in 1958
- 7:57“Very, Very Difficult Days”: Racism, Resilience, and Brotherhood
- 12:51MLB debut 1960, Candlestick Park
- 17:51Memories of Candlestick Park
- 19:44Racing Frogs in the clubhouse
- 20:321962, 1st All-Star Game
- 22:09Marichal vs. The Yankees: A 1962 World Series Debut
- 28:35Marichal vs. Spahn: Candlestick Classic
- 32:09Clemente and the Latin brotherhood
- 34:26Baking in Busch Stadium
- 36:08The call to the Hall