"The Bird: The Spirit of '76" Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-bird-the-spirit-of-76 Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. He is a national crossover cultural phenomenon, hanging out with Elton John, Frank Sinatra and other luminaries. Fifty years after his magical season, former Sentinel & Enterprise reporter Andy Baron shares never-before-told stories revealing how Fidrych overcame early childhood challenges and left a lasting legacy for those with special needs. ©LTV Podcasting 2026 c2051dc5-9a07-594e-a181-0d50bd826125 yes Andy Baron Trailer "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" en Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:15 -0400 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:06:40 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/8CjEdklCJAApEpYJiGVi6Hrj1K9Hw67HppZ9ZQNoYDY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNmI5/ZDk2YjhlNWRlNTky/NjExMjJkY2UzM2Vh/YzkxMS5wbmc.jpg "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" episodic Andy Baron Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. He is a national crossover cultural phenomenon, hanging out with Elton John, Frank Sinatra and other luminaries. Fifty years after his magical season, former Sentinel & Enterprise reporter Andy Baron shares never-before-told stories revealing how Fidrych overcame early childhood challenges and left a lasting legacy for those with special needs. Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. Mark Fidrych, baseball, sports Leominster Telecommunications Corp. (LTV) No No I Can't Take It Anymore! 2 2 I Can't Take It Anymore! full 229041fd-c135-4431-bf83-abe7bbac08e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac025c3f Mark Fidrych is held back in the first and second grades and regularly encounters bullies, who call him a “dummy.” His father, Paul, helps turn the young boy’s angst into an athletic gift.

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]]> Mark Fidrych, baseball, sports No The Ridealong 1 1 The Ridealong full c0190d4b-ff67-44ea-8648-e99973d7d77e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3184925 Host Andy Baron discusses his chance ridealong with Mark Fidrych in Fidrych’s 10-wheel Mack truck in May 1996. The experience, which becomes the impetus for this podcast, sets him on a course of discovery about one of the most charismatic and eccentric major league baseball players of all time.

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]]> Mark Fidrych, baseball, sports No Trailer "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" 1 1 Trailer "The Bird: The Spirit of '76" trailer 01027dd3-36b5-435d-aea7-c6c4ddbb3001 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7725e9a Coming soon to LTV Podcasting network: Listen to "The Bird - The Spirit of 76.” Former Boston-area reporter and editor Andy Baron explores the life and career of late Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych, one of the most charismatic and eccentric pro baseball players whose impact is still felt today. The series starts on June 28 on the LTV Podcasting Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

Trailer produced by Jake Cimperman.

]]> Coming soon to LTV Podcasting network: Listen to "The Bird - The Spirit of 76.” Former Boston-area reporter and editor Andy Baron explores the life and career of late Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych, one of the most charismatic and eccentric pro baseball players whose impact is still felt today. The series starts on June 28 on the LTV Podcasting Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

Trailer produced by Jake Cimperman.

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Trailer produced by Jake Cimperman.

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