Legends of Dade
Legends of Dade
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Covers themes of community, personal stories, and sports culture with episodes featuring discussions on Miami baseball legends, barbershop dynamics, and mentorship, including deep dives into the lives of figures like Hugo 'Juice' Tandron and Mike Lowell, discussing their journeys and the significance of their experiences in shaping Miami's identity.
A Miami-centric sports series that tells the untold stories of Miami sports icons, teams, and historic moments. From Dan Marino to Dwyane Wade, The U to the Heatles Era, this brand dives into the 305’s rich sports culture.
🔥 Why It Stands Out:
✔ Exclusive interviews with Miami sports legends
✔ Deep dives into Miami’s most iconic sports moments
✔ Storytelling-driven approach that blends history & nostalgia
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We continue our series with a true Miami legend—Raúl Ibáñez, the gritty, Cuban-American slugger who rose from Miami Sunset High to a storied 19-year MLB career and now leads in the Dodgers front office.
What You’ll Discover:
Miami beginnings: Raised in Miami, Ibáñez played high school ball at Miami Sunset and honed his craft at Miami-Dade College before being drafted by the Mariners milb.com+11iheart.com+11youtube.com+11cubanbaseballdigest.com.
MLB breakout star: Over 19 seasons, he amassed 2,034 hits, slapped 305 homers, and drove in 1,207 runs, earning an All-Star nod in 2009 and five Player of the Week honors en.wikipedia.org+1ladodgertalk.com+1.
Late-career dynamo: Remarkably, 91% of his 300+ homers came after age 30—matching legends like Ortiz and Killebrew mlb.com+15nbcsports.com+15milb.com+15.
Postseason heroics: At 40, Ibáñez made MLB history with three walk-off or game-tying homers in a single postseason with the Yankees in 2012 en.wikipedia.org+3ladodgertalk.com+3fr.wikipedia.org+3.
Veteran clubhouse leader: His presence helped spark the Royals’ 2014 turnaround, underscoring his leadership and character draysbay.com+1ladodgertalk.com+1.
From field to front office: After retiring, he transitioned to coaching, media analysis, and now serves as Dodgers VP of Baseball Development and Special Projects en.wikipedia.org+1youtube.com+1.
This episode is a heartfelt dive into Ibáñez’s journey—from Miami local to MLB icon—showcasing his impact on and off the field, his pride in heritage, and the Miami spirit he carries in everything he does.
📺 New episodes premiere monthly on the Seven8Six Sports YouTube channel.
🎧 Subscribe now and stay tuned for more Legends of Dade—stories of the people who shaped Miami’s culture, one play at a time. 🌴⚾️🔥
👉Presented by: @legendsofdade & @seven8sixsports
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