How the Chattanooga Lookouts Survived the Minor League Chopping Block with the Help of the Cincinnati Reds

Summary: The Chattanooga Lookouts never felt the pressure of the reported chopping block they were on, when MLB was cutting minor league teams. Larry Ward talks about the confidence they had and the support the Reds gave them to stay affiliated. He also talks about an emotional story about when his father finally realized what baseball meant to Larry, with the help of Joe DiMaggio. The Chattanooga Lookouts were, reportedly, among the long list of teams that were slated to be cut from MLB affiliation. Larry Ward tells us why that never affected them and why he believes it was more scare tactics than anything real. Larry Ward began his broadcasting career in the late 1970’s and left home in order to pursue it. His dad never really understood why he wanted to pursue baseball broadcasting, until one day when he met Joe DiMaggio. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices