Hey gang, I made it into the 2nd round of the 97.5 the Fanatic Dream Job competition. This is something I really want to win. I dunno if you know this, but when I first moved to Philly 10 years ago, I paid just to be on the air, and host a sports show for several months. In fact, when I started hosting quizzo, it was to raise money for that show. I thoroughly enjoy being on the microphone, and I know a fair amount about sports. And I don’t have any interest in hosting an obnoxious, jocky sports show. I want to host a sports show that is entertaining for everyone. I’ve had an opportunity to meet many of the most interesting people in Philadelphia, from comedy, music, and entertainment, and I want to get them on the air to talk to them about sports.

I want to discuss the quirkiest and most interesting things that have happened in Philly sports history, not a bunch of yelling about the Eagles punt formation. I can talk about those things if called on, but quite frankly, I don’t think they’re very interesting. I really want this opportunity, because I want to entertain people, and I need your help to make this a reality. Voting will begin next week, but in the meantime, please join the facebook group “Give JGT the Dream Job“. I will keep you updated as the competition moves forward. I greatly appreciate your support.

On Philly Sports History, we’ve got some really interesting stuff posted.

Larry Mendte talks about his favorite Philly sports memories.

The Phillies played in the first game ever broadcast on the radio.

Black Landlord frontman Maxx recalls his favorite sports memory.

The only player to ever get two hits for two different teams in one day got one of those hits off the Phillies.

Zoo With Roy recalls his favorite Philly Sports Memory.

We had a great time at the sports quiz on Sunday night. Nice turnout, and some real uber-geeks in the building. When the dust settled, there was a two man team who took it to the next level, missing only 2 1/2 questions and finishing with a 117(and it was not an easy quiz). Logjammin finished 2nd with a 111 and Where’s the Elevator finished 3rd with a 109. Hoping to do more of these. I’ll post the wild card round (No-hitters) a little later on Philly Sports History.

• The strange relationship between Curt Schilling and Philadelphia.

• The 1930 Phillies team had the third highest batting average in MLB history…and finished 40 games out of first place.

• The Philadelphia A’s pitcher who would leave games to chase after fire trucks, and do somersaults after strikeouts.

• How a chance meeting in a Philadelphia bar gave NFL Films the “Voice of God”.

• The greatest left handed catcher in MLB history was a Phillie.

Quick reminder: there is a baseball quizzo tonight at Ugly American. All baseball questions asked by Mike Minion. Action starts at 8:05 p.m., and if you’re a baseball fan, it’s a great way to get on the JGTSI scoreboard.

Derek Jeter just got his 3,000th hit. What 6 players who spent at least part of their careers in Philadelphia hit 3,000? Find out here.

What former Phillies owner tried to change the team name to the “Live Wires“, before being run out of the league for stating that there was a conspiracy against his team?

How the Phillies choked in the 1915 World Series.

A special week dedicated to booze and baseball this week on Philly Sports History. Here are a few highlights.

Part 3 of my interview with author Bruce Kuklick, where he talks about why the A’s could never get a beer license at Shibe Park.

How Schmidt’s Beer helped Harry Kalas become the Phillies announcer.

How getting league officials drunk earned the 1871 Philadelphia A’s a pennant.

Remembering that strange night at Wrigley two years ago when Shane got beer dumped on him.

If you’re a fan of local history, part 1 and part 2 of my interviews with Penn professor and author of a book about Shibe Park Bruce Kuklick are must reads.

Did you know that Babe Ruth played the last game of his career right here in Philly?

The first MLB player ever killed in war was a Phillies third baseman who was killed in WWI.

Last week, Wilson Valdez became the first position player on theto win a game pitching since 1945. So what legendary local slugger won that game in 1945? Find out here.

The story of a legendary South Philly boxer who was killed by his girlfriend when she caught him with a transvestite. You don’t need to care about sports to be blown away by this one. A few more things of interest on the site right now:

Be sure to vote for who has the best moustache in Philly Sports History: Mike Schmidt, Sal Fasano, or Sparky Lyle.

Read about the crazy 23-22 game the Phillies won over the Cubs on a windy day in 1979.

Read about the former Phillie who is the only player to ever commit 4 errors on a single play.

And finally, another must read about a local athlete dying young…The Tragedy of Slim Jones.

You’re gonna dig this video. Guaranteed. A few more things of interest on Philly Sports History right now:

• An 80-something fan reminisces about his days living next door to Shibe, and watching games from his roof.

• Pete Rose steals 3 bases in one inning…at age 39.

• The Phils relief pitcher who lost a game…two months after he retired.

• RIP to Philly Negro League player Stanley “Doc” Glenn.

• Ryan Howard passes the most underrated Phillie of All-Time for 2nd on team’s all-time home run list.

• And did Phillies relief pitchers used to drink during games? Click here to find out.