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Reading Baseball: Joe Garagiola

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Pete Peterson
Published March 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM CDT
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In this edition of Reading Baseball, Pete Peterson reflects on the career of longtime hall of fame baseball broadcaster Joe Garagiola who recently announced his retirement after nearly 60-years in the booth.

Reading Baseball is an original series of essays and commentaries by Richard "Pete" Peterson, the author of Growing UP With Clemente and the forthcoming Pops: The Willie Stargell Story.
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Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
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