Episode 254 - Honoring Willie Mays and His Legacy
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In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss All Star droughts, Iron Man (baseball and otherwise), newly discovered baseball songs from the past, new drinks at the ballgame, Boomstick down and ofcourse debuts.  The rest of the episode is dedicated to his memory and far reaching impact on not just baseball but society. The show wraps up with reflections on who might now be considered the greatest living baseball player. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:26 Exciting Baseball Updates01:42 ESPN's All-Star Drought List05:26 New Segment Alert: Baseball Music09:11 Portland Pickles and THC Seltzer10:51 The Boomstick Hot Dog Incident14:12 Baseball Debuts and Final Games16:45 Remembering Willie Mays29:43 Willie Mays vs. Mickey Mantle Debate30:23 The Catch: A Legendary Play31:44 Willie Mays' Career Achievements33:22 Amphetamines Controversy36:17 Willie Mays' TV and Movie Appearances45:02 Willie Mays' Pop Culture Impact45:59 Willie Mays' Baseball Statistics52:55 The Greatest Living Baseball Player Debate57:40 Tribute to Willie Mays58:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement   Prof45 Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@the45prof98 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhogTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards    
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