PART 2: Key West and the Conch Republic recently received some very exciting news: 1984 baseball state champion Joey Wardlow was inducted to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame.  His career took him through the minor leagues of professional baseball to winning a state championship as an assistant coach for Key West under Ralph Henriquez in 1994 and 1995. He has also won a state championship as the head coach for south Florida powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas.

Coach Wardlow talks about growing up in Key West in the ‘70s and ‘80s. He discusses growing up in the Little Conch Baseball League and the countless hours of practice he put in with his father, former mayor and founder of the Conch Republic Dennis Wardlow. Coach also discusses coach Pedro Fraga and why the 1984 team won the state championship.

Listen to the second half of Wardlow’s sit down with Keys Weekly Sports Wrap podcast host Sean McDonald to discuss his time growing up in Key West, what his time at the University of Tampa meant to him, and the truth about the founding of the Conch Republic.
For Part 1 of Wardlow’s interview, listen to the Dec. 22 Sports Wrap Podcast.

PART 2: Key West and the Conch Republic recently received some very exciting news: 1984 baseball state champion Joey Wardlow was inducted to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame.  His career took him through the minor leagues of professional baseball to winning a state championship as an assistant coach for Key West under Ralph Henriquez in 1994 and 1995. He has also won a state championship as the head coach for south Florida powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas.
Coach Wardlow talks about growing up in Key West in the ‘70s and ‘80s. He discusses growing up in the Little Conch Baseball League and the countless hours of practice he put in with his father, former mayor and founder of the Conch Republic Dennis Wardlow. Coach also discusses coach Pedro Fraga and why the 1984 team won the state championship.
Listen to the second half of Wardlow’s sit down with Keys Weekly Sports Wrap podcast host Sean McDonald to discuss his time growing up in Key West, what his time at the University of Tampa meant to him, and the truth about the founding of the Conch Republic. For Part 1 of Wardlow’s interview, listen to the <a href="https://keysweekly.com/42/sports-wrap-podcast-dec-22-university-of-tampa-athletic-hall-of-fame-inductee-joey-wardlow/">Dec. 22 Sports Wrap Podcast.</a>

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.   

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast

A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.

A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.