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Tug McGraw relief pitcher for the
Philadelphia Phillies teamed up with
Peter Nero's Philly Pops in November of
1980, to recite "Casey At The Bat," at
the Academy of Music following the
Philadelphia Phillies' World Series
Victory over the Kansas City Royals
(their first championship in 97 years).
The 33-1/3 RPM 12" record album was recorded
on the Ruth Records Philly Pops Inc.,
record label.
Side 1 - Features "Casey At The Bat" and "Philadelphia Philadelphia-We
Are Number 1" with Tug McGraw and
announcer Harry Kalas. (It was also
released on a 45 RPM record.)
The Side 2 Tracklist: "Liberty Bell March," "Philadelphia Philadelphia-We
Are Number 1" (orchestral arrangement
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops - B side
of the 45 record mentioned above) and
"Title Theme From Rocky" ("Gonna Fly
Now") Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.
The album's front cover pictures Philly pops conductor Peter Nero, and Tug
McGraw jumping high off the mound,
after he obtained the final out of the
1980 World Series, a strikeout with the bases
loaded. The back features the "Casey At The Bat" Poem, and professional
biographies on Tug McGraw, Peter Nero,
The Philly Pops, and Frank Proto.
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