Episode 15: Ohio Governor Mike Dewine - NO POLITICS, just baseball

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Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to get into the game.
He also talks about his favorite Reds player, Johnny Temple, and his own experience playing baseball as a child. The conversation touches on Waite Hoyt's broadcasting, attending games at Crosley Field, and the excitement of Opening Day. Governor DeWine shares his experiences as a Cincinnati Reds fan and discusses trades in Reds history, highlighting the trade that brought Joe Morgan to the Reds as an extremely good one and the trade of Frank Robinson as the most infamous trade.
The governor also talks about his love for baseball and how many politicians are avid sports fans. He shares his thoughts on the changes in Major League Baseball, including the designated hitter rule and the pitch clock. Governor DeWine also discusses his family's ownership of a minor league baseball team,

Sponsored by Moerlein Lager House, host of the March 26, 2025 Opening Day Eve Party benefitting the Reds Community Fund!