Best Travis Manson Podcasts (2024)

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Kevin Malone, Former GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos: Scouting the Enemy 38:21

22h ago38:21

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Today’s guest on the podcast is Kevin Malone. Kevin retired from Major League Baseball after an illustrious 17-year career in a variety of front office roles. Most notably, Kevin was the general manager of the Montreal Expos (1994-1995) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998-2001). Kevin details his meteoric rise from coaching at a small Bible college (…

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Season 2 Episode 5: Rabia Khan’s unusual path from Karachi to Helsinki 35:04

10d ago35:04

35:04

Marketer Rabia Khan left a thriving career in Karachi and Dubai to build a new life in Finland, where she hoped to offer her children independence, safety and serenity. But after initially scooping up a job in just one month, she’s now confronting the harsh realities of Finland’s tough labour market. Join us as Rabia discusses her hopes and challen…

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Jason Grimsley, World Series champion (NY Yankees): From Ruin to Restoration 27:23

30d ago27:23

27:23

Today’s guest is former MLB relief pitcher Jason Grimsley. Jason played for seven different teams during his wild and memorable fifteen-year career. He had 622 career strikeouts and is a two-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees (1999 and 2000). Despite great success on the baseball diamond, Jason shares his off-field battles of addi…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Ally Manson on pursuing a role in the Finnish theatre 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

What does the theatre world in Finland look like in the eyes of an Englishman who has devoted his career to acting, directing and teaching performance arts? How does theatre in Finland compare to the UK? And more importantly, is there a place for someone like Ally Manson in Finnish theatre? Listen as Manson shares his pursuit of a stage career in F…

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David Klingler, Former NFL Quarterback and Heisman Finalist 34:17

2M ago34:17

34:17

Former NFL player David Klingler is today’s guest. David had a legendary collegiate career at the University of Houston and was a Heisman finalist in 1991. As a result, David was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Following his six seasons in the NFL, David exchanged his football playbook for seminary textbooks. After earning his…

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Season 2 Episode 3: Mikael Malin on launching a café amid the crowded Helsinki scene 31:29

2M ago31:29

31:29

As far as entrepreneurship goes, the food business isn’t the easiest place to start. But stiff competition and a weak economic climate haven’t fazed Cameroon-born café owner Mikael Malin. Listen as Malin talks about his stumbles, learning moments, and motivation and how he stays positive in a challenging and competitive arena. Subscribe, rate, like…

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Ted Barrett, Retired MLB Umpire: Calling for Christ 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

Today’s guest is Ted Barrett, a retired Major League Baseball umpire who worked multiple World Series and All-Star games during his illustrious career. Ted has the distinction of being the only MLB umpire to have worked three perfect games including NY Yankee David Cone’s perfect game in 1999. In this episode, Ted gives listeners a behind the scene…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Mark Hayton is your sherpa in corporate Finland 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

Confused about how to break into seemingly impenetrable Finnish professional networks? Looking for answers on how to land your dream job and break through the birch ceiling? If you feel you're losing the battle to understand Finnish recruitment and employment practices, don't despair. Listen as People and L&D expert Mark Hayton joins FTTLG to share…

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Ask Hembo: Paul Hembekides, ESPN On-Air Personality and NY Times Best Selling Author 33:17

4M ago33:17

33:17

Today’s guest is Paul (“Hembo”) Hembekides, on-air personality for Greeny and Get Up on ESPN. Hembo is a New York Times bestselling author and uses numbers and statistics to enlighten sports fans. He co-authored Got Your Number with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and discusses future writing projects with Greenberg. In this episode, Hembo shares how he live…

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Season 2 Episode 1: Sonal Makhija on leaving Finland for greener pastures 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

After eight years building a life in Finland, Sonal Mahkija and her family took a deep breath and resettled in Sweden. It was an opportunity to pursue a career – not just hold down a job – in what felt more like a merit-based labour market. "It wasn't premised on knowing a language fluently other than the language of work. And we know that in Finla…

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Mickey Weston: Chicago White Sox Chaplain and Unlimited Potential Executive Director 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

Mickey Weston played fifteen years of professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays. Mickey currently serves as the chaplain for the Chicago White Sox and as executive director of Unlimited Potential, a collection of former ballplayers helping current ballplayers follow Jesus. Micke…

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Sean Casey: Former MLB All-Star and MLB Network Analyst 23:43

6M ago23:43

23:43

Sean Casey played twelve years in the Major Leagues while going to three All Star games (1999, 2001 and 2004). The former first baseman was hitting coach for the New York Yankees (2023) and currently serves as an analyst on the MLB Network. Sean was nicknamed “The Mayor” by his fellow MLB players for his outgoing personality and infectious energy. …

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Bonus episode 2: Denise Wall on being visible yet invisible in Finland 56:26

7M ago56:26

56:26

Is there such as thing as Schrödinger’s immigrant? FTTLG host Denise Wall discusses how she has felt simultaneously invisible yet highly visible as a Caribbean-background resident in Finland. In an extended chat with audio producer Travis Glossop, Wall frankly reveals her motivation for persevering with an unfunded podcast. She also expresses her s…

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Episode 8: Fatima Choaïbi on differentiating to “make it” in Finland 42:40

8M ago42:40

42:40

After relocating from bustling Paris to significantly quieter and more conservative Seinäjoki in Ostrobothnia, western Finland, Fatima Choaïbi decided to take her fate into her own hands and moved to Helsinki in search of work – and sushi. Fatima soon decided that traditional approaches to the job search weren’t cutting it and she decided to do thi…

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Bonus Episode: Travis Glossop on the trials of starting over in Finland 48:09

10M ago48:09

48:09

How do you find your way after seemingly going from the frying pan into the fire? When radio and podcast professional Travis Glossop left Britain for a new start in Finland, he thought he had escaped the problems that led to the UK’s pivotal vote to leave the EU. He arrived in Helsinki to find a nation riven by controversy and uncertainty as a new …

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Episode 7: Edem Agbekey-Taylor on building an organic skin care brand in Finland 40:56

11M ago40:56

40:56

Starting a business in Finland is easy, but keeping it up and running is another matter altogether. What more needs to be done to help migrant entrepreneurs succeed so that they can employ others and contribute more to the wider economy? Ghana-born auto engineer-turned-skin and hair entrepreneur Edem Agbekey-Taylor shares her story of building the …

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Episode 6: Joppe Quaedvlieg discusses finding meaningful work in Finland 41:50

12M ago41:50

41:50

Why is it so difficult for foreign jobseekers to find work in Finland? Netherlands-born descriptive communication coach Joppe Quaedvlieg thinks he knows the answer -- and it has nothing to do with polishing your CV. Well, almost nothing! In this episode of FTTLG, he describes his technique for helping jobseekers find meaningful employment -- by fir…

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Episode 5: Azra Tayyebi describes life as a blind person in Finland 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

Web accessibility consultant Azra Tayyebi lost her sight as a young girl in Iran, went on to complete a software engineering degree there and moved to Finland pursue a master’s degree. However her dream to become a developer eluded her. “There were several times where I got past the first step because of my CV and then as soon as they realized that…

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Episode 4: Allyana Thomas opens up about intimate partner violence 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

Trigger warning: this episode deals with intimate partner violence and may be upsetting for some listeners. Swedish language integration advocate Allyana Thomas bravely discusses her experiences living in and exiting a relationship overshadowed by violence in our latest episode of Finland: Through the looking glass. “I think the biggest help aside …

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Episode 3: Celso Khalili talks sustainability and fraud in Finland's food industry 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

Consumers, retailers, importers, producers all want sustainable products, but is anyone really ready to pay the price? "I don't think so," says Brazilian-Israeli food industry entrepreneur Celso Khalili. He adds that many people don't quite understand the multiple facets of sustainable products, especially when it comes to the food we eat. On this …

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Episode 2: Jamie MacDonald on life in Finland as a gender and language minority 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

34:14

Comedian Jamie MacDonald joins Finland: Through the looking glass, to share his experiences as a transgender person who transitioned in Finland, his reaction to the passage of new transgender laws, and how he copes with anxiety as a member of a gender and language minority. “The thing that really needs to happen is normalisation. Even though we're …

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Episode 1 : Pamela Spokes on immigrant entrepreneurship in Finland 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

Canadian-born service design entrepreneur Pamela Spokes is our guest on the first episode of Finland: Through the looking glass. A resident of Finland since 2007, she shares insights she's learned from her entrepreneurial journey and ponders a few of the big questions facing Finland: skilled immigration and what Finland could look like in the futur…

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Travis Hafner, Former MLB Slugger, Cleveland Indians 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

Travis Hafner is today’s guest on the Post Game podcast. Travis played twelve years in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers (2002), New York Yankees (2013) and most notably, the Cleveland Indians (2003-2012). The former first baseman and designated hitter describes growing up in rural North Dakota and making it to the Majors despite not playing…

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Scott Brosius, World Series MVP, New York Yankees 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

World Series MVP Scott Brosius is the guest on today’s episode of Post Game with Paul Golden. Brosius, an Oregon native, played for the Oakland Athletics (1991-1997) before being traded to the New York Yankees (1998-2001). The former All-Star third baseman describes playing on the 1998 New York Yankees—considered one of the greatest teams of all ti…

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Josh Manson, Stanley Cup Champion 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

2022 Stanley Cup champion Josh Manson is today’s guest on the podcast. Josh is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks (2011), Josh made his NHL debut with the Ducks in 2014. Earlier this year, Josh was traded to the Avalanche and was a key contributor to their championship run …

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Pablo Viruega, ESPN Deportes Commentator 33:11

2y ago33:11

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Today’s guest is Pablo Viruega, sports analyst and color commentator with ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. Pablo has covered over twenty Super Bowls as a reporter and commentator as well as the Olympics, World Cup, NBA and NFL games. He is an integral part of the weekly program NFL Esta Noche. The Mexico City native describes growing up in a y…

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Scott Hamrick can catch them! In this podcast he gives up some valuable info! 42:32

2y ago42:32

42:32

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Bill Rose, New York Yankees Limited Partner 27:46

2y ago27:46

27:46

Today’s guest is Bill Rose, a minority owner of the most iconic sports franchise of all time, the New York Yankees. As a limited partner of the Yankees, Bill shares his special connections to The Boss, George Steinbrenner, his childhood hero, Yankee great Bobby Richardson and Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas. Despite incredible “success” in the world’s …

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Drew Boggs will share some great tips for catching Largemouth Bass in this episode! 46:52

2y ago46:52

46:52

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Dane Swanson, Jr., Navy Lacrosse 17:14

2y ago17:14

17:14

Today’s guest is Navy lacrosse player, Dane Swanson, Jr. This 20-year-old was recruited heavily as an 8th grader and ended up as standout athlete at the United States Naval Academy. In this episode, Dane details a typical day in the life of a Midshipman and the excitement of the famous Army/Navy game. He describes his faith and identity in Jesus Ch…

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Derrick Soulliere talks smallmouth fishing and some of his favorite techniques! 41:29

2y ago41:29

41:29

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Matt Elkins talks Lake St Clair, Lake Erie and the St Clair River 31:26

2y ago31:26

31:26

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Clint Hurdle, Former MLB Manager 33:31

2y ago33:31

33:31

Today our guest is former MLB manager, Clint Hurdle. Following a ten-year playing career in the big leagues (Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals), Clint successfully managed the Colorado Rockies (2002-2009) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-2019). Clint was the 2013 National League Manager of the Year. Hurdle descr…

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Mississippi River Bass Fishing with Cade Laufenberg 40:32

2y ago40:32

40:32

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Jason Romano, Former ESPN Producer & Sports Spectrum Podcast Host 43:42

2y ago43:42

43:42

Today’s guest is Jason Romano, host of the popular Sports Spectrum podcast. Before joining the sports + faith media ministry, Jason spent seventeen years working at ESPN most notably on the Mike and Mike in the Morning show. This Emmy-award winner details the challenging question Tony Dungy asked him that changed the direction of his life. In this …

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Ryan Hochstetler has a few tricks and talks about some of his favorite baits to throw. 40:51

2y ago40:51

40:51

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Adam Rasmussen talks northern Largemouth and Smallmouth Fishing 45:52

2y ago45:52

45:52

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Prince Amukamara, Super Bowl Royalty 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

Super Bowl champion Prince Amukamara is today’s guest on the podcast. The first round draft pick (2011) of the New York Giants describes the thrill of beating Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI his rookie year. He also pulls back the curtain on the ups and downs of his NFL life. Prince recounts his performance mentality regarding religion and how he even…

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Jim Barczak talks fishing deep grass and his approach to fishing new bodies of water! 53:49

2y ago53:49

53:49

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Tim Burke: Major League Dad 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Retired All-star pitcher Tim Burke is our guest on today’s podcast. The former NY Yankee, Met and Expo describes how God changed his life while playing in the minors (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times). In addition, Tim shares the rollercoaster journey of international adoption he and his wife experienced. Not only did Tim walk aw…

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Brett Haveman talks about fishing in Michigan and some of the success he has with swimbaits! 37:59

2y ago37:59

37:59

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Potomac River Bass Fishing Tips with Robby Wedding 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Casey Dykes, New York Yankees (Assistant Hitting Coach) 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

Today’s guest on the podcast is New York Yankees assistant hitting coach, Casey Dykes. Casey recounts his high school playing days in Franklin, Tennessee and collegiate career at Western Kentucky University. He details his transition from college to pro ball and his fast track to coaching in the Bronx. This follower of Jesus Christ shares his faith…

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Cory Hauk talks fishing rivers for bass and his success on the Mississippi River 38:21

2+ y ago38:21

38:21

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help these anglers …

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Dave Jauss, Senior Advisor, Washington Nationals: A Baseball Lifer 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

35:29

Dave Jauss, Senior Advisor (Player Development) for the Washington Nationals is our guest on today’s episode. This baseball lifer has coached for over 34 years at a variety of levels in the US, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic and has been bench coach and scout for several Major League teams. Dave details the three generations of his fa…

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Ed Casey is no stranger to the weigh in and he talks Chesapeake and various lakes in the Northeast. 40:32

2+ y ago40:32

40:32

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Dave Dravecky, former MLB pitcher: Enduring Faith 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

37:49

Retired All-Star pitcher Dave Dravecky is our guest on today’ podcast. In this episode, Dave recounts his incredible comeback during the 1989 season with the San Francisco Giants. Following the pitch heard ‘round the world, Dave describes the physical and emotional impact of his cancer and eventual amputation of his left arm and shoulder. Dravecky …

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Andrew Loberg talks about some of his favorite Western Fisheries in this weeks podcast. 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

33:57

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Jay Przekurat talks about his Bassmaster Opens success and his anticipation for the Elite Series 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

41:26

If you are a hard-core angler, you have come to the right place. This is a weekly podcast that will interview some of the top local and regional anglers in North America. Anglers who consistency finish near the top in both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing tournaments. Travis and his guest will discuss techniques and strategies used to help th…

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Andy Pettitte: Legendary New York Yankees Pitcher 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

34:12

Andy Pettitte is considered one of the great Yankee pitchers of all time and is our special guest on today’s episode. The 3-time All-Star, 5-time World Series champion is a beloved member of the Yankees’ Core Four. Andy will share how he became a follower of Jesus Christ and how his faith strengthened him during his 18 seasons in the major leagues.…

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