‘It’s Just Magical’: The Surprising Power Of Baseball Memories
The Lead
Wondery
3.9 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 13 December 2023
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Baseball has always had a special place in the hearts and minds of fans -- of all ages. But what if the power of baseball memories could help aging baseball fans heal and live healthier lives? Today we explore a little known practice known as 'Baseball Reminiscence Therapy.'
Reporter: Tiffany Oshinsky
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| 0:45.0 | Every sport has a special place in the hearts of its fans. |
| 0:49.0 | But in America, you could argue that no sport has captured the collective imagination |
| 0:56.0 | or created as many long-lasting memories as baseball. |
| 1:00.0 | As the fly ball got out the left field, Woodwing getting under it. ball. |
| 1:03.0 | The left field, woodwing getting under it. |
| 1:05.0 | And the Yankees are champions. |
| 1:08.0 | And the Knicks are champions. And the Yankees, and the Yankees for the fourth and second of time. Well it turns out all those moments and all those memories might have a power that |
| 1:18.9 | extends far beyond the baseball diamond. Today how a program has been helping aging people |
| 1:25.4 | through the power of baseball nostalgia. |
| 1:28.0 | There's not a person that doesn't go to the program |
| 1:31.2 | who doesn't come to life because something sparks a memory or a story. |
| 1:38.0 | It's just magical. |
| 1:40.0 | From Wundery, I'm Anders Kelto. |
| 1:42.0 | It's Wednesday, December 13th, and this is the lead. |
| 1:49.0 | Tif Oshinsky, welcome to the other side of the interview table. |
| 1:52.0 | Oh, thanks honors. |
| 1:53.4 | It's different but very exciting. |
| 1:56.2 | Okay, well, Tif you are on the other side of the interview table today because we are diving |
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