The MLB Star Who Became One of Dale Earnhardt’s Closest Friends

Dale Jr. sits down with former MLB All-Star Jody Davis to talk baseball, hunting and his longtime friendship with Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Jody shares stories from the years he spent around Dale Sr., including how the two first met, their hunting trips, their competitive bets and the unlikely friendship that grew between a NASCAR legend and a Major League catcher. He also recalls being with Dale Sr. during Daytona 500 week in 2001.

Jody also opens up about his baseball career, from grinding through the minor leagues to becoming a Gold Glove catcher, playing alongside some of baseball’s biggest names and eventually managing in the minor leagues.

Plus, Jody tells stories about Pete Rose, Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan and the wild crossover between the NASCAR and baseball worlds.

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00:00 Welcome to the Dale Jr. Download
01:39 How Jody Met Dale Sr.
11:15 Dale Sr.'s Competitive Spirit
23:18 The Last Time Jody Spoke to Dale
25:16 Dale's First Elk Hunt in New Mexico
33:00 The Lap in Dale's Busch Car Jody Wishes He Took
37:53 Jody's Journey to the Major Leagues
45:49 How Jody Landed With the Cubs
51:20 The 1984 Cubs Playoff Run
54:20 Winning the Gold Glove
56:44 The Pete Rose & Ty Cobb Record Story
1:02:36 Stories About Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan & Randy Johnson
1:08:05 Retiring & Becoming a Coach
1:22:56 Reflecting on Jody's Friendship With Dale Sr.