Hot Stuff with 1989’s MLB American League Rookie of the Year, Gregg Olson and Aaron Epstein, Founder of Coney Island Saucery
Gregg Olson was a relief pitcher who played for 14 years in the Major Leagues. In 1989, Olson became the first reliever to win the American League Rookie of the Year Award as he set an American League rookie record with 27 saves and had a 5–2 mark with a 1.69 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 85 innings. Gregg was a member of 10 MLB teams during his playing career, but it is as a member of the Baltimore Orioles where Olson enjoyed the most success and is a member of the team’s Hall of Fame. Gregg is also a member of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame as well as being a member of the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame along with his dad, famed 35 years high school coach, Bill Olson.
Aaron Epstein is the founder of Coney Island Saucery, specializing in premium hot sauces. Aaron’s fondest childhood memories were of trips to Coney Island with his dad and brother. Aaron’s hot sauces are exceptional and he has teamed up with the actors from the Trailer Park Boys as they are now the faces of his hot sauces. We discuss his food journey and the way he has conducted his business to get it to the place it is now in a very highly competitive market. For more information on Coney Island Saucery and to order their products go to https://coneyislandsaucery.com/
We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.