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Sonny Rollins discusses his career

BROADCAST: Oct. 16, 1978 | DURATION: 00:25:09

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Studs Terkel comments on baseball, baseball player Sam Crawford, comedian Spike Milligan, and interviews jazz musician Sonny Rollins. Includes a voice clip of baseball player Sam Crawford.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 16, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
25 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz Sports and Sports Writers Comedy, Satire

People

Authors, Writers Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Anniversaries Audiotapes. Radio programs. Baseball Baseball players Crawford, Sam, 1880-1968 Rollins, Sonny Jazz Milligan, Spike, 1918-2002 Music New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs World Series (Baseball)

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