A game so fine it's played on diamonds...
Dr. Ben Weber was part of an Anaheim Angels team that captured the ultimate prize of Major League Baseball--a World Series title!
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The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including parents Margaret and Ben Weber, brother Chris Weber, Brad Guilbeaux, Doug Recio, Lonnie Beaumont, Charlie Wallace, Jay Stone, Larry Plunk, Tim Johnson, Paul Provost, Greg Trant, Chris Huebel, Jeff Johnson, Bobby Straface, Juan Rodriguez, Judge Brad Burnett, Lew Ford, Doug Ault, Xavier Hernandez, Chuck McElroy, Mark Petkovsek, Amy Weber Gil, Russell Gil, Patty Susan Weber Schultz, Nancy Weber Hardy, ...and more!! Also included are some other well known names in the realm of baseball, including Brian Bohanan, Coach Wayne Graham, Coach Bragg Stockton, Dusty Baker, Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent, Kevin Brown, Luis Tiant, Brian Sabean, Ron Roenicke, Mike Scioscia, Nolan Ryan, Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, Billy Beane, Troy Percival, Joe Maddon, Ken Griffey Jr, Chris Tremie, and the GOAT of professional basketball, Michael Jordan!
So grab you some peanuts and Cracker Jacks...
Ben Weber's on the mound, and the umpire's RINGING them up! Check out his story....
Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
"Two guys who helped me make it as far as I did."--Ben Weber
Hear Ben Weber talk about growing up in Groves, and the influence of his family, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Ben was a member of the Groves National Little League that advanced to the State Tournament in Waco. Hear Ben Weber talk about playing Little League baseball in Groves, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
The Indians were Bi-District Champs in 1987 and 1988, and outright District Champs in 1988. Hear Ben Weber talk about those championship teams on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Hear Ben talk about that 1988 District Championship team on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Ben signed with the University of Houston following his senior season at PN-G. Hear him talk about signing with the Cougars, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
In 1988, Ben was part of a PN-G Palomino League team that played in the Palomino World Series in Greensboro, North Carolina. Hear Ben talk about that "...greatest year ever!" experience on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Ben Weber had tons of support from his folks in Southeast Texas. Hear Ben talk about that World Series run, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Groves honored Ben Weber with "Ben Weber Week" following the Angels' World Series win over the Giants in 2002. Hear Ben talk about that championship team on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
PN-G schools supported Ben Weber on his World Series championship quest. Hear all about that World Series run on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
In 2004, Ben faced fellow PN-G grad Lew Ford in a game between the Anaheim Angels and the Minnesota Twins. Did Ben remember that event? Find out on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Ben Weber frequently would return to Southeast Texas, and talk to young people about the value of education, and how to go about pursuing their dreams. Hear Ben Weber talk about giving back, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
In 2003, Ben was inducted into the Sports Legend Gallery of the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Hear Ben talk about this honor on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Hear Ben talk about his induction into the Sports Legend Gallery of the Museum of the Gulf Coast on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Ben Weber received his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine degree after retiring from baseball. Hear Dr. Weber talk about the value of education, and his chiropractic career, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Winning a World Series is the gift that keeps on giving! Hear Ben talk about that 2002 Angels World Champion baseball team, and some of the people associated with it, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
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