Episode 01: Reggie Smith

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Bernie was six years old when his grandfather took him to Fenway Park for the first time in the summer of 1967. Batting fifth for Boston that night was a rookie centerfielder who would go on to win a Gold Glove with the Red Sox, a World Series ring with the Dodgers and play in seven All-Star Games during his 17-year Major League career. Join Bernie for the first episode of the Games People Play podcast as he welcomes Red Sox Hall of Famer Reggie Smith to the program. They’ll talk about Reggie’s early life in Los Angeles, his “Family First” philosophy and his forty-plus years in baseball as a player, coach and executive. Along the way, you’ll hear about friendships with Carl Yastrzemski and Bob Gibson, following in Frank Robinson’s footsteps and mentoring a young Mike Piazza. Finally, Reggie talks about his Baseball Academy for non-privileged kids and his charitable enterprise, the Reggie Smith Foundation.