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Podcast: BaseballBiz On Deck
Episode: Mike Baluja shares Music & Baseball stories from West Tampa
Description: Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa”Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian.Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa.The Alessi Bakers baseball team & Joe MagadanThe rise and changes of West Tampa Little League since the 1960s.Community roots in immigrant cigar families and neighborhood culture.Legendary players from the area, including Lou Piniella, Tony La Russa, Tino Martinez, Luis Gonzalez, David Magadan, and more.Ricky Alfonso (“The Cat”) won 3 championships at Tampa Cathol...