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Now that he's finally back at the helm, the genius behind America's greatest Twitter feed, Super 70s Sports, joins a Very Special Episode of Puttin' Up Numbers to talk (what else?) all things 70s. Ricky Cobb might not be a household name like Joe Namath, Howard Cosell or Evel Knievel but if your birthday falls anywhere from around 1960 to the mid-1970s, Ricky has established himself as a legend. Thanks to his super popular and super funny Twitter account, Super 70's Sports is a must follow for anyone who appreciates great humor, Oscar Gamble\\u2019s Afro and cigarette ads that appear to spotlight serial killers. Oh, and if you\\u2019re easily offended by some off-color language, follow someone else. Ricky talks as if you\\u2019re sitting with him at a bar and you\\u2019re already a couple of pitchers in.

Our Guest
Ricky Cobb is a college professor by day and a Tweeting machine by night (and mornings, afternoons or basically whenever he can). When you\\u2019re the father of five daughters plus two stepdaughters it\\u2019s important to find some quiet time for yourself. Ricky has turned that quiet time into a fledgling media empire that now has him positioned to do everything from stand-up comedy to big-time production deals. With more than 375,000 followers and counting, Super \\u201870s Sports captures an era of sports \\u2013 and plenty of other stuff \\u2013 that guys like us just can\\u2019t get enough of.\\xa0

1:30 \\u2013 \\u201cIntroductions are in order.\\u201d
Ricky tells us that unlike our childhood heroes, he\\u2019s got the athletic talent of a neighborhood dad. Hey, just like us!

2:15 \\u2013 \\u201cLooking for an outlet.\\u201d
Describing the origin story behind one of the most popular Twitter feeds this side of Elon Musk, Ricky says that his love for comedy merged perfectly with his love of sports and the era of sports he grew up cheering for. And he says he\\u2019s actually amazed to be talking to us clowns, which is the nicest thing any guest has ever said to us. Hand me a tissue.

4:09 -\\u201cThe balancing act.\\u201d
Ricky\\u2019s Twitter magic takes a ton of blood, sweat and tears. \\u201cI created a beast and that beast must be fed to the tune of a couple of dozen posts a day.\\u201d That type of pace makes the balancing act with family and the day job a world-class chore.

7:06 - \\u201cThe guys who produced the Evel Knievel commercial took all sort of liberties with physics.\\u201d
Yes. Yes they did. Although this toy never landed on its wheels, the promotional spot on our TVs every Saturday morning showed him pulling off the perfect jump each and every time. Pathetic to play with the emotions of a 9-year-old.

10:44 \\u2013 \\u201cWow. Rob and Chad Lowe retweeted me.\\u201d
Ricky\\u2019s \\u201cWelcome to the NFL\\u201d moment came first when Dale Murphy \\u2013 yes, that Dale Murphy \\u2013 followed him and then the brothers Lowe retweeted him. That\\u2019s big time indeed.

21:11 \\u2013 \\u201cI just purchased the 1976 Topps football card set.\\u201d
Affording the set that includes the vaunted Walter Payton Rookie Card really proves you\\u2019ve got game. Ricky grew up studying baseball and football cards like he was studying for a final exam. And if you spend more than 10 minutes following Super \\u201870s Sports you\\u2019re highly likely to see some of those sports cards. And why so many of those football cards included station wagons parked in the background is anyone\\u2019s guess.

32:51 \\u2013 \\u201cKelly Leak is the greatest Little League slugger in the history of our national pastime.\\u201d
Ricky settles it. Kelly Leak, the chain-smoking, motorcycle riding and baseball smashing center fielder of Chico Bail Bonds\\u2019 Bears sits atop Mount Olympus among other 1970s era sports comedy superstardom. Leak\\u2019s #3 edged the likes of Reggie Dunlap, Paul Crewe, Nick Nolte and the legendary Bingo Long.

Our thanks to the inimitable Ricky Cobb. Pick up some sweet 70s gear at the Super 70s Sports Store: https://www.super70ssportsstore.com