If you were ever curious how "The Greatest Mascot In The World" Wool E. Bull got his name? Do we have the podcast for you.
In the spring of 1992, the Durham Bulls held a contest of name their mascot. Durham native Jim Vickery won that contest with his submission of Wool E. Bull.
In this week's podcast, Jim recounts the story of the contest, his submission, the prizes and even how he stumbled upon an authentic script to the movie Bull Durham.
Jim also describes what a game at Durham Athletic Park was like during his summers three decades ago.
Shelley Duncan: Durham Bulls Champion; Manager, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Jake Mangum (Durham Bulls) & father John Mangum (Chicago Bears)
Harris Cooper: Finding America In A Minor League Ballpark
Brandon Guyer: Durham Bulls 2011-14; 7-year MLB OF
Tristan Gray: Durham Bulls 2021-23
Miles Mastrobuoni: Durham Bulls (2021-22), Chicago Cubs (2023-24)
Morgan Ensberg: 2024 Durham Bulls Manager
Tyler Parsons: General Manager, Durham Bulls
Ryne Stanek: Durham Bulls (2016-18), World Champion Houston Astros (2022)
Bill Evers, Hall Of Fame Manager & First Triple-A Manager of the Durham Bulls
Charlie Montoyo, Hall Of Fame Manager of the Durham Bulls
Episode 59 - Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose...
Episode 58 - Return of the Mailbag
Episode 57 - Another Chat with Manager Michael Johns
Episode 56 - Calculations and Conversations with Nick Bornhoft
Episode 55 - All-Star (Point) Break
Episode 54 - About Last Night...
Episode 53 - A Podcast Update and Chat
Episode 52 - Leslie Martin & Cam Brendle
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