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The "Mr. Irrelevants" of Major League Baseball

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Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In the National Football League they have the last man drafted called "Mr. Irrelevant." But what about the other sports and their final player selected in with the last pick of their draft? This is the first of three parts covering the last player drafted in each of the other three major sports. This episode begins that series with Major League Baseball and their first ever amateur draft that was held in 1965 in New York City. Discussed in this episode is the last player drafted in each of the first 10 years of the draft.

TOTAL SPORTS RECALL BACKGROUND

Host Harv Aronson brings you an array of sports history topics recalling great moments and athletes from sports yesteryear.

No sport is left alone with an emphasis on football and baseball but there will be reflections on past boxing, mixed martial arts, basketball, golf, and an occasional hockey memory.

Harv Aronson has been an established sportswriter with one published book under his wing and brings with him nearly 55 years of sports knowledge and exposure to sports as a fan.

With a degree in communications and journalism, Harv will be using his radio voice to entertain listeners with popular stories and events from the past as well as some surprises. Some podcasts will bring interviews with a sports personality and perhaps the opportunity for listeners to join in on the show.

HOSTS - HARV ARONSON

Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. You can listen to Harv’s Total Sports Recall Podcast, which is also available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. He currently writes for AbstractSports.com, the Sports History Network, and the magazine Gridiron Greats.

Harv wrote the published book "Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans" and as a professional writer has had articles published in an array of sports publications. Harv loves all sports but football and baseball are at the top of his interest. His passion is for sports history. Visit Harv’s portfolio at https://www.clippings.me/totalsportsrecall.

You can contact Harv using his official podcast email address which is [email protected].

You may also reach out to Harv on X using the handle @TotalSportsRecl.

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