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The short life and tragic death of Hideki Irabu
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Published 06/10/21
A story about the triumphs and setbacks by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Catcher. Special thanks to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
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Published 05/18/21
Eddie Kelp and Jackie Robinson had one thing in common. The color barrier.
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Published 04/12/21
Wee Willie Keeler was one of the smallest players to play the game, standing 5 feet 4½ inches and weighing 140 pounds One of the greatest contact hitters of all time and notoriously hard to strike out, Keeler has the best strikeout ratio in baseball history.
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Published 03/17/21
In August of 1920 Indian's shortstop Ray Chapman came up against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays. #Yankees #Indians #MLB #fastball #tragedy #sports #baseball To learn more, or talk with likeminded baseball fans, join the Dead Ball Discussion Group on...
Published 02/10/21
Three best friends and rising stars who would not live to see their promise fulfilled. #Cardinals #Brewers #WWI #Ohio
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Published 01/12/21
This is the story of Harry Agganis - The Golden Greek. #Boston #RedSox #Terriers #tragedy #MLB
Sources:
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/deaths/harry_agganis_obituary.shtml
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3608/harry-agganis
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/harry-agganis/
https://lynnjournal.com/2018/06/28/harry-agganis-story-reads-like-a-greek-myth/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Agganis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Zauchin
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Published 11/27/20
The life and career of Fred Hutchinson #Tigers #Reds #MLB #WWII #Cardinals #Detroit #Cincinnati #Rainiers #HutchAward
Sources:
https://tht.fangraphs.com/the-final-year-of-fred-hutchinsons-life/
https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2019/7/5/20682442/how-fred-hutchinson-saved-baseball-in-seattle-mariners
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=hutchfr01
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10707/frederick-charles-hutchinson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_Sick
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Published 11/11/20
Eddie Gaedel, a little person known for a string of celebrity gigs, became a participant in one of the most outlandish publicity stunts in baseball history, when in 1951, he came to bat for the hapless St. Louis Browns.
Although Eddie gained a great deal of notoriety for the stunt, a few years later, he was the victim of a murder that remains unsolved to this day. #Veeck #Gaedel #StLouis #MLB #Baseball #Orioles #ChiSox #Chicago
The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s...
Published 10/17/20
Yankee legend Lou Gehrig.
The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is our technical consultant and audio editor. If you’re enjoying the podcast, take a moment to leave a rating or review on your favorite pod catcher, it helps other baseball lovers find the show and the stories shared here. #MLB #History #Yankees #NewYork
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Published 09/28/20
The short life and impressive career of Roberto Clemente #Clemente #21 #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #Pittsburgh
Dead Ball is created by Tim Scott.
Written by Nina Innsted
Researched by Haley Gray and Tim Scott.
Technical Consultant/Audio production by Chuck Walters.
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Published 09/10/20
The life and abbreviated career of major league umpire Steve Palermo. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is our technical consultant and audio editor.
Sources:
SABR.Org
ABC news
Wikipedia
Find A Grave
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Published 08/20/20
Charles “Holly” Hollocher’s short life and a meteoric baseball career with the Chicago Cubs was filled with triumph, mystery and ultimately sorrow.
#StLouis #3ILeague #Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball
Sources:
Find a grave
Medium
Daily lllini
Sabr.org
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Published 08/05/20
Arky Vaughn was a nine time all star and the premier shortstop in the National League from 1932 until 1948. Vaughn spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates although he also played several years for the great Brooklyn Dodgers teams of the 1940s. Vaughn retired from baseball in 1948. He would lose his life a short time later. The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. This weeks episode was written and hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our technical advisor and audio...
Published 07/21/20
Washington Nationals star Sam Rice overcame tragedy and WWI to become one of the most talented and beloved players in major league history The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by me, Nina Innsted and Tim Scott...
Published 07/08/20
The life, career and mysterious death of one of early baseball’s most interesting character.. Big Ed Delahanty
Published 06/30/20
Nina Innstead discusses the life, death and career of Dan Quisenberry.
Published 06/06/20
Specal guest host Nina Innstead joins us to discuss the life and mysterious death of the Babe's first wife, Helen Ruth.
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Published 05/19/20
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Sad Marimba Planet by Lee Rosevere
The Secret to Growing Up by Lee Rosevere
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Published 04/28/20
Many feel Gil Hodges is one of the greatest players never to have been inducted into The Baseball Hall of Fame. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 04/18/20
Pete Gray lost his arm, in a car accident, as a small boy ,but he was still able to make it to the Major Leagues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 03/28/20
The amazing Nina Innstead of the "Already Gone" podcast hosts this episode as we take a look at the life Toni Stone. The first woman to play in a men's professional league. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 03/02/20
The final days of Babe Ruth For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 02/06/20
Glenn Burke is best known for originating the "high five" and for being the first openly gay major league baseball player. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 01/20/20
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