9-9-26 - Wally Joyner - Former BYU & MLB BB player - How excited was Wally when he found out he would be inducted into the BYU Hall of Fa...
Summary
Wally Joyner joins Ben Criddle to celebrate his induction into the BYU Hall of Fame, reflecting on his 1983 All-American season and the "glory era" of Cougar athletics. The conversation covers his 16-year MLB career, including his rookie All-Star debut with the Angels and playing alongside legends like Rod Carew and George Brett. Joyner also shares a personal story about his long-standing friendship with Keith Knight, tracing their roots back to their early days in California.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and BYU Hall of Fame announcement
Introduction of guest Wally Joyner
Recalling the 1986 All-Star Game and Angels debut
Discussing the 1980s BYU athletics glory era
Stories from the 1983 #1 ranked baseball team
Memories of iconic games and golfing
How BYU's indoor training facilities built skills
The development of Wally Joyner's pure swing
Playing with heroes like Rod Carew and George Brett
Best players played with and the Atlanta Braves team
Advocating for Dale Murphy's Hall of Fame induction
Reaction to BYU Hall of Fame induction news
Personal impact of BYU and team culture
Friendship with the Knight family and Night Transportation
Closing remarks and celebration plans
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