“For Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench. Reggie Jackson. Who knows… maybe your name will be on a Rawlings glove a few seasons from now.” I had a Rawlings glove. How about you? Rawlings Baseball Glove originally appeared in the June 1976 … Continue reading
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“What a difference watching a Magnavox.” I saw Hank Aaron pinch hit in a game at the Astrodome in the late 70s. I’m glad for that. Daily 70s Ad #328: Hank Aaron For Magnavox TV originally appeared in the December, … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “A taste that makes happiness happen.” There’s a baseball bat growing out of that young man’s head. Daily 70s Ad #248: Pepsi ‘Baseball Kids’ originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading
(Click on ad to enlarge) “One Champion deserves another.” Ah, brats and baseball. An American treat. Daily 70s Ad #51: Cincinnati Reds Wieners originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine. Historical note: The Cincinnati Reds (aka The … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “So strike with Cobra…and you’re in the action.” The Cincinnati Reds’ Tom Seaver plays with the “feet of champions.” Daily 70s Ad #10: Cobra Baseball Shoes ‘Tom Seaver’ originally appeared in Boy’s Life magazine, August, 1979 … Continue reading
“Extra starting power.” Time to jump-start our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears DieHard car battery commercial featuring a visit to the baseball stadium. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration is by John Erwin (voice of Reggie Mantle and … Continue reading