Big Ben & Neil Walker talk Steelers, Pirates, Roberto Clemente and more! Footbahlin Ep. 17

Former Pirate and Pittsburgh native Neil Walker joins Ben and Spence at the bar to talk the Steelers win over the Panthers, the current state of the Pirates, How he owes his life to Roberto Clemente and so much more!

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0:00 - Intro
3:34 - Ben throwing out the first pitch
4:18 - Neil getting to pitch
8:30 - Ben at the Yankees playoff game
11:00 - Footbahlin food pairings
18:40 - Pitchers privilege
22:47 - Does every game matter in baseball?
27:15 - First Beer (The Alchemist - Heady Topper)
34:32 - Neil’s family ties to baseball
36:44 - Neil’s journey to the league
46:11 - The importance of the minor leagues
49:40 - First thing Neil looks for in a new city
51:51 - Second Beer (Sly Fox - Jolly Holiday Ale)
55:00 - The city Neil played for that felt most like home
57:19 - Neil living at home while in the majors
59: 20 - Could Neil have played college football?
1:01:24 - Does athleticism translate to other sports?
1:04:07 - Who is the best two sport athlete?
1:06:27 - Neil’s dad’s impact on his decision to play
1:08:46 - Neil’s company that helps young players get seen
1:14:01 - Third Beer (New Belgium - Holiday Ale)
1:18:28 - Andrew McCutchen sings at Neil’s wedding
1:22:29 - Roberto Clemente’s impact on Neil’s life
1:31:32 - The current state of the Pirates
1:45:49 - Steelers vs Panther recap
2:00:18 - Bonus Beer (Breckenridge Brewery - Christmas Ale)