Daily 70s Spot #440: Schlitz ‘Yokohama Baseball’ (1973)

“When you reach for gusto – you’re reaching all the way.” Here’s a sixty second spot for Schlitz beer that aired in October of 1973. In this one, a bunch of American sailors play baseball with their Japanese counterparts in … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Rawlings Baseball Glove (1976)

“For Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench. Reggie Jackson. Who knows… maybe your name will be on a Rawlings glove a few seasons from now.” I had a Rawlings glove. How about you? Rawlings Baseball Glove originally appeared in the June 1976 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Hank Aaron For Magnavox TV (1974)

“What a difference watching a Magnavox.” I saw Hank Aaron pinch hit in a game at the Astrodome in the late 70s. I’m glad for that. Daily 70s Ad #328: Hank Aaron For Magnavox TV originally appeared in the December, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Pepsi ‘Baseball Kids’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “A taste that makes happiness happen.” There’s a baseball bat growing out of that young man’s head. Daily 70s Ad #248: Pepsi ‘Baseball Kids’ originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Cincinnati Reds Wieners (1976)

(Click on ad to enlarge) “One Champion deserves another.” Ah, brats and baseball. An American treat. Daily 70s Ad #51: Cincinnati Reds Wieners originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine. Historical note: The Cincinnati Reds (aka The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Cobra Baseball Shoes ‘Tom Seaver’ (1979)

(Click ad to enlarge) “So strike with Cobra…and you’re in the action.” The Cincinnati Reds’ Tom Seaver plays with the “feet of champions.” Daily 70s Ad #10: Cobra Baseball Shoes ‘Tom Seaver’ originally appeared in Boy’s Life magazine, August, 1979 … Continue reading