Northeast Popular Culture Association 2026 Conference

This was my seventh year in a row presenting at NEPCA. The organization really stands out for its commitment to making the experience accessible, affordable, and fun. Here is some information about this year’s session, where I presented the paper “Mr. October, Pops, and the Say Hey Kid: Iconic Home Runs of a Transformative 1969 MLB Season.” It focused on Reggie Jackson hitting a home run on the same day as the moon landing and the cultural connection between the events, Willie Stargell slamming a home run right out of Dodger Stadium, and Willie Mays reaching the 600 home run milestone.