Baseball And Bbq

Baseball and BBQ Episode #154 is a Jones-filled episode as we welcome Cleon Jones of the 1969 World Series Champion Miracle Mets and BBQ Master Judge, Bill Jones Cleon Jones is a beloved figure in New York sports history.  Wearing #21 and playing left field; it was Jones who caught the final out of the 1969 World Series which would earn the New York Mets their first championship, in which they would always be known as The Miracle Mets.  Jones is one of Jeff's baseball heroes and it was an honor to interview him and discuss his new book, Coming Home:  My Amazing' Life With The New York Mets, which he wrote with Gary Kaschak.  Cleon discusses playing in New York, his dear friend, Tommie Agee, growing up in Mobile, Alabama, and so many other fascinating stories.  Speaking with Cleon was an absolute treat, and we hope listening to him will be as well.  Bill Jones just returned from judging at the American Royal and he gives us an in-depth look at what is involved in becoming a barbecue judge and what it is about