In 1971 (and 1969 and 1970), light aircraft used Chavez Ravine for target practice.
Highlights
- Vin Scully, aeronautics expert
- A blurb of a bombardment in 1970
- Animals on the grounds, flour from the skies
- Siege weapons at the ballpark? Really?
- Post-game speculation worthy of a ‘90s action movie
- Another unexpected target across the country? Paul asks questions.
One More Thing
Now you know why there’s a rooster in the podcast title card.
Further Reading
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Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson
Production and Music: Ted Walker
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