Sports

JULY 1, 2020 AT 7:04 AM

On episode No. 5 of “Mile High Memories,” it’s all about Rockies Hall of Famer Larry Walker. Sandy Clough is joined by Denver 7’s Troy Renck, as the two discuss the outfielder’s journey from Canada to Colorado to Cooperstown.

This was a fascinating listen for me. It was filled to the brim with interesting tidbits. Wow, that sounded lame, but I said it because I’m too lazy to find a better way to write it.

I had no idea that Walker wanted to be a goalie in hockey, and didn’t focus on baseball until he was 17. Sandy and Troy really broke down the amazing athletic ability that Walker possessed, something I think a lot of Rockies fans may have overlooked or took for granted.

By the time I got in sports radio, Walker was at the tail end of his career. I did have the opportunity to cover a few of his games and he was always nice to me and other media members while in the clubhouse. But most of my memories of Walker revolve around the Blake Street Bombers. Sandy and Troy dug into this legendary time in Rockies history, and did an amazing job going through Walker’s role in it all.