NUMBER #1
The podcast about uniform numbers continues a streak of huge guests when Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon stops in to talk about his famous number 1. Warren talks about the significance of #1 and its resurgence with the current crop of young signal callers including the recently signed Cam Newton. We also break down Contenders, hit the Heat Check and court controversy with the Hall of Shame. If you like discussions about Garo Yepremian, this is an episode you won\u2019t want to miss!\xa0
\xa0Our Guest
After a Rose Bowl at Washington in 1978, Warren Moon was undrafted by the NFL and took his talents to Canada. After winning 5 Grey Cups in 6 years, he signed with Houston in the NFL and managed to rack up nearly 50,000 yards passing in a 17-year career. Moon was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, becoming the first African American quarterback and the first undrafted quarterback to receive the honor.
\xa0Show Notes
00:44 \u2013 \u201cNumero Uno\u201d
Rudy gets things going by talking about the number 1 and announcing our interview with the great Warren Moon. \xa0
2:16 \u2013 \u201cMy favorite number 1 as a kid was Garo Yepremian.\u201d
The first (but not last) Garo Yepremian/Super Bowl VII name check plus the young bucks, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields and newly-minted #1 Tua Tagovailoa
3:25 \u2013 \u201cThe greatest shortstop in the history of the game.\u201d
Tom immediately alienates all Yankee fans listening by naming Ozzie Smith the greatest shortstop in the history of the game.\xa0
4:51 \u2013 \u201cProbably 135 pounds soaking wet . . . or maybe beer soaking wet.
Rudy and Tom give props to longtime Yankee player and manager Billy Martin.
5:40\u2013 \u201cWith respect to Gus Williams and Muggsy Bogues and Tiny Archibald . . .\u201d
Tom makes his case for just one name on the basketball list should be The Big O, Oscar Robertson.
6:58 \u2013 \u201cNumber 1 is the number for hockey goalies.\u201d
Tom shares the long history of great netminders and adds his sentimental pick of light-hitting Royals infielder Buddy Biancalana, followed by a discussion of the storied history of Michigan receivers who have worn the #1.
11:17 \u2013 \u201cThis is big, man.\u201d
Rudy and Tom share their excitement over Warren Moon appearing on Puttin\u2019 Up Numbers.
12:24 \u2013 \u201cI always wanted to have a number that was different.\u201d
Warren Moon stops by to share why he chose to wear #1. Cam Newton and more.
20:18 \u2013 \u201cHere are the people who are not on the list.\u201d
Screen Stars returns! The #1 Screen Stars are:
1A - Billy Dee Williams as Bingo Long in Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
1B - Sylvester Stallone as Capt. Robert Hatch in Victory (1981)
1C - Kathy Ireland as Lucy Draper in Necessary Roughness (1991)
25:01 \u2013 \u201cNumber one\u2019s kinda having a moment right now, right?\u201d
Heat Check is full of great #1\u2019s:
1.\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Cam Newton
2.\xa0 \xa0 \xa0Kyler Murray
3.\xa0 \xa0 Justin Fields
4.\xa0 \xa0 Zion Williamson
5.\xa0 \xa0 Carlos Correa
6.\xa0 \xa0 Tua Taglovailoa
7.\xa0 \xa0 \xa0Alyssa Naeher
33:15 \u2013 \u201cSpeaking of things we might be ashamed of.\u201d
Controversy rears its ugly head during the discussion of the Hall of Shame.\xa0
39:07 \u2013 \u201cThe top 5 players of distinction wearing the number 1.\u201d
The Hall of Fame list is quite strong.
1.\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Ozzie Smith
2.\xa0 \xa0 \xa0Oscar Robertson
3.\xa0 \xa0 Warren Moon
4.\xa0 \xa0 Pee Wee Reese
5.\xa0 \xa0 Terry Sawchuk\xa0
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