Episode 23: Bob Carpenter, Washington Nationals Artwork

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Chris Edwards is the radio and television broadcaster for Duke Baseball, Duke Women's Basketball and various other sports around North Carolina. In this podcast Chris shares not only his love of baseball history but also talks to those involved in various areas of our National Pastime to get their stories and find out why they love the game. Additionally, Chris continues his crusade to change the baseball lexicon from Foul Pole to the more correct use of FAIR POLE (hence the name of the Podcast).Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. For suggestions or inquiries: FairPolePodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 23: Bob Carpenter, Washington Nationals

August 24, 2020 • Chris Edwards • Season 1 • Episode 23

Episode 23 of the Fair Pole Podcast includes a visit with long-time Washington Nationals television announcer Bob Carpenter. During the visit, host Chris Edwards chats with Bob about his love for baseball and figuring out when he wanted to be a broadcaster.

Also included in the chat this week:
- Bob working with Hall of Famer Jack Buck
- Favorite memories from working with the Cardinals, Twins, Mets, Rangers and Nationals
- Having a front-row seat to Mark McGwire's home run chase in 1998
- What it was last with the Nationals winning the World Series last year
- Bob's baseball scorebook has become the industry standard for broadcasters and fans - we find out the story behind the scorebook

... and more!

Also, Vin Scully makes a cameo appearance (from a game six years ago, but it still counts, right).

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