Podcasts about Branch Rickey

For the show's first reissue, we return to an episode from almost precisely five years ago which compares players who wouldn't follow rules and inspired their clubs not to follow rules back, a subject framed by our once and possibly future public health crisis. We then turn to one of the great baseball stories, the misbegotten career of Don Padgett, who Branch Rickey tried to squeeze into a catcher's mask. This episode features a new introduction and occasional other interruptions.The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Ed Wheatley, president of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society, joins us this week to discuss the Browns, an American League team from 1902 to 1953. Wheatley is the co-author of "St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team" (Reedy Press 2017), which was  selected best book published on baseball in 2017 by Sports Collectors Digest and nominated for the Larry Ritter Award as the best book on baseball published in 2017 by Society for American Baseball Research.Wheatley was also technical advisor for the award winning PBS documentary " The St. Louis Browns - The Team Baseball Forgot" (2018) and was executive producer of the award winning sequel  "A Baseball Legacy - Fans Remember the St. Louis Browns" (2019).Ed Wheatley on Facebook, at Reedy Presshttps://www.facebook.com/edward.wheatley.56/https://reedypress.com/author/wheatley/ed-wheatley/The St. Louis Browns Historical Society webpagehttps://www.thestlbrowns.com/Stream "The St. Louis Browns - The Team Baseball Forgot" https://tinyurl.com/baseballforgotStream "A Baseball Legacy - Fans Remember the St. Louis Browns"https://tinyurl.com/fansrememberHooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.com/ Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Craig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.  

In this episode of the Outlaw Radio Show, Pastor Zach and the Boys discuss the seventh episode of House of David, and the contribution of Branch Rickey and his faith in Christ to the integration of Baseball

A review of the first 16 games of the season, plus a historical story about Branch Rickey and Rogers Hornsby

Trey's Table Episode 271 **Courageous Journalism and the Legacy of Jackie Robinson: A Discussion on *Trey's Table* Episode 271** Hey everyone, I'm Trey Smith, host and producer of *Trey's Table*, a podcast dedicated to exploring African-American history, politics, and culture. In our latest episode, **Episode 271**, we dive into a powerful story of courage, activism, and the enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson. This episode was inspired by the recent stand taken by **Mina Kimes**, an ESPN journalist who courageously criticized the Trump administration's removal of information about Jackie Robinson from a Department of Defense website. Kimes' actions remind us of the importance of speaking truth to power and preserving the stories of those who paved the way for justice and equality. In this episode, we explore: - **Mina Kimes' Bold Journalism**: How her criticism of the administration's actions serves as a modern example of courageous journalism. - **Jackie Robinson's Legacy**: Not just as a baseball legend, but as a civil rights icon whose impact extends far beyond the field. - **Branch Rickey's Courage**: The story of how Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers executive who signed Jackie Robinson, took a stand against racism in sports. - **The Power of Collaboration**: How Branch Rickey's niece, **Elizabeth Rickey**, and African-American journalist **Norman Robinson** worked together to stop the racist David Duke from becoming governor of Louisiana in the 1990s. These stories remind us that courage comes in many forms—whether it's a journalist speaking out, an executive breaking barriers, or everyday people joining forces to fight injustice. **Why This Matters** The removal of Jackie Robinson's story from a government website isn't just about erasing history—it's about erasing the lessons of courage, resilience, and unity that his life represents. By discussing these issues, we hope to inspire our listeners to reflect on the importance of preserving history and standing up for what's right. **Tune In to Episode 271** If you're passionate about history, social justice, or the power of storytelling, this episode is for you. Listen now to hear the full discussion and join the conversation about how we can continue to honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson and others who fought for equality. **Let's Keep the Conversation Going** What does courage mean to you? How can we ensure that stories like Jackie Robinson's are never forgotten? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media using the hashtag **#TreysTablePodcast**. Thank you for supporting *Trey's Table* and for being part of a community that values history, justice, and culture. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach even more listeners. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking episodes, and as always, pull up a seat at *Trey's Table*. — Trey Smith Host and Producer, *Trey's Table*

We begin the new year with two tales of pitchers who could have used a break, one an ancient Cubbie into self-deprecation, another a war-era Cardinal in need of appreciation—from Branch Rickey. pistol_riccochet.ogg by Diboz The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

The show The Scout is a Family Theater radio drama episode that aired on June 15, 1949. It features Eddie Bracken, Kathy O'Donnell, and Branch Rickey in pivotal roles. The story, introduced by Branch Rickey, revolves around baseball, a theme close to Rickey's heart due to his long association with the sport. He introduces the tale of Skip Welch, a character not famous in the big leagues or recorded in major league record books but regarded by Rickey as a true big-league player due to his integrity and character.The narrative unfolds in a small Midwestern town called Rawson, where Skip Welch, once an orphan and now a minor league baseball player, dedicates his time to coaching boys from the local orphanage. His story is one of ambition, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of professional sports. Despite his skill and passion, Skip faces challenges that test his values, particularly when he meets a mysterious scout promising him a future in the major leagues under stringent, morally ambiguous conditions. As Skip pursues his dream, he finds himself compromising the very principles he holds dear, leading to a climactic moment where he must choose between personal gain and the well-being of a young boy named Chuck from the orphanage.List of characters and their actors:Eddie Bracken as Skip Welch: A hopeful minor league baseball player and the protagonist of the story.Kathy O'Donnell as Mary Collins: Skip's love interest who helps him see the value in moral integrity over success at any cost.Branch Rickey as the Host/Narrator: Introduces the story and provides commentary on the moral of the story.A character known as the Scout: Represents the temptation of success at the expense of one's values.Chuck: A young boy from the orphanage who looks up to Skip and whose fate becomes intertwined with Skip's moral decisions.The story serves as a parable on the importance of playing hard but clean, emphasizing integrity over victory and the real meaning of success. It is an echo of Rickey's own beliefs about the role of sports in building character.

Events that happened on November 6 This Day in Baseball history. November 6 , 1887 Walter Johnson was born on this day in 1887. Considered by many to be the greatest right-hander in baseball history, Johnson was the hardest thrower of his time. He was a phenomenally successful pitcher on often terrible Washington Senators' teams. As a veteran, he anchored the only Senators' World Series winning club, in 1924. He and Christy Mathewson were the first pitchers inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was known as the “Big Train” and in later years, upon seeing Bob Feller throw his hard one, Johnson admitted that he had thrown harder in his day. Johnson is the greatest player to ever play for the Washington Senators, debuting on August 2, 1907, against the Detroit Tigers and Ty Cobb. “He's got a gun concealed about his person. They can't tell me he throws them balls with his arm.” – Famed writer Ring Lardner wrote of JohnsonSam Rice tells the truth about game 3 of the 1925 World Series - On November 6, 1974, the contents of a letter written by the late Sam Rice to the Hall of Fame are revealed in Cooperstown, New York. In the letter, Rice, who had instructed the letter be opened after his death, says that he did successfully make a disputed catch in the 1925 World Series.Bud Selig goes toe to toe with the players association - November 6, 2001 — Denying it's a negotiating ploy, major league owners give commissioner Bud Selig the authority to “begin the process” of eliminating two ‘to be announced' teams by a 28-2 vote. Donald Fehr, the Players Association executive director, calls the action of possibly eliminating the Expos, Twins, or Marlins most imprudent and unfortunate, and the worst manner in which to begin the process of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. We had hoped that we were in a new era, one that would see a much better relationship between players and owners. Today's announcement is a severe blow to such hopes.November 6, 1950, Branch Rickey signs a five-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after selling his 25 per cent interest in the Brooklyn Dodgers' franchise. On October 26, Rickey had resigned as Brooklyn's president, giving way to Walter O'Malley. Rickey will serve as the Pirates' general manager and executive vice-president. The ‘Mahatma's' magic doesn't seem to work, as the Bucs will compile a 269-501 record (.349) during his tenure in Pittsburgh.

Events that happened on November 6 This Day in Baseball history. November 6 , 1887 Walter Johnson was born on this day in 1887. Considered by many to be the greatest right-hander in baseball history, Johnson was the hardest thrower of his time. He was a phenomenally successful pitcher on often terrible Washington Senators' teams. As a veteran, he anchored the only Senators' World Series winning club, in 1924. He and Christy Mathewson were the first pitchers inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was known as the “Big Train” and in later years, upon seeing Bob Feller throw his hard one, Johnson admitted that he had thrown harder in his day. Johnson is the greatest player to ever play for the Washington Senators, debuting on August 2, 1907, against the Detroit Tigers and Ty Cobb. “He's got a gun concealed about his person. They can't tell me he throws them balls with his arm.” – Famed writer Ring Lardner wrote of JohnsonSam Rice tells the truth about game 3 of the 1925 World Series - On November 6, 1974, the contents of a letter written by the late Sam Rice to the Hall of Fame are revealed in Cooperstown, New York. In the letter, Rice, who had instructed the letter be opened after his death, says that he did successfully make a disputed catch in the 1925 World Series.Bud Selig goes toe to toe with the players association - November 6, 2001 — Denying it's a negotiating ploy, major league owners give commissioner Bud Selig the authority to “begin the process” of eliminating two ‘to be announced' teams by a 28-2 vote. Donald Fehr, the Players Association executive director, calls the action of possibly eliminating the Expos, Twins, or Marlins most imprudent and unfortunate, and the worst manner in which to begin the process of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. We had hoped that we were in a new era, one that would see a much better relationship between players and owners. Today's announcement is a severe blow to such hopes.November 6, 1950, Branch Rickey signs a five-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after selling his 25 per cent interest in the Brooklyn Dodgers' franchise. On October 26, Rickey had resigned as Brooklyn's president, giving way to Walter O'Malley. Rickey will serve as the Pirates' general manager and executive vice-president. The ‘Mahatma's' magic doesn't seem to work, as the Bucs will compile a 269-501 record (.349) during his tenure in Pittsburgh.

In one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history, the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals surged in the final months to steal the pennant and top the mighty Yankees in seven games to capture the World Series. How did an unlikely assortment of people and events come together for such a monumental achievement?Look no further than '64 Cardinals, a photo-illustrated story of promise, turmoil, and triumph. Discover how the famous trade for Lou Brock provided a jolt that reversed a summer swoon. Witness superstar pitcher Bob Gibson ascend to dominance down the stretch and meet the other indispensables—Curt Flood, Dick Groat, Bill White, Julian Javier, Tim McCarver, Mike Shannon, Barney Schultz, team captain Kenny Boyer, and others—who helped power the team through the National League meat-grinder and the ultimate clash of historic heavyweights. High drama wasn't limited to the field, thanks to a hard-driving owner, Gussie Busch, and his “special consultant,” Branch Rickey. Key facts, engaging anecdotes, and direct observations from players who lived the experience this rare volume will bring to life a truly thrilling season.An exhilarating ride for any baseball fan, '64 Cardinals also heralds the return of the writing team of baseball historian Robert L. Tiemann and broadcast journalist Ron Jacober, who co-authored the local bestseller Immortal Moments in Cardinals History. Whether you watched the 1964 Cardinals in person, or have just heard the stories passed down over the years, this book is the capstone on any baseball lover's collection.Purchase the Book from Reedy PressThis is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlcardinals #1964worldseries #nyyankees #bobgibson #loubrock

Bellville family seeks answers on the fate of missing pit bulls: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/19/family-seeks-answers-on-the-fate-of-missing-pitbulls/ Today - It's been over two weeks since Roxie and Groot, two beloved family dogs, went missing in Bellville.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/

This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/

Today I got to live out a Husker fan's dream and “throw the bones” with one of the most iconic blackshirts of this century, Adam Carriker. As a former player and representative of his brand Carriker Chronicles in the media, Adam offers a unique and thorough perspective on our beloved Husker team; Unlocking athletic potential as a multi-sport athlete. How difficult is it to switch positions as a player? Defined success for the Husker football season. No stranger to adversity, Adam recounted the bleak reviews he received when he arrived in Lincoln. He also shared how at one point, he thought playing football at Nebraska was too lofty of a goal. So, what changed? His mindset, he used the naysayers to get fired up! He learned to lean on his strengths as a player Dedication, Adam managed to add roughly 50 pounds of muscle by his senior year With this tremendous attitude, his dream of becoming a blackshirt and representing the elite level at Nebraska came to fruition. I hope you thoroughly enjoy this interview as it reminds me of this quote: “It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.” -Branch Rickey

Hour 3: C-Mac doesn't remember a caller who wrote a song for him. The Mets have to capitalize on the remainder of this series against the Braves. Shaun challenges the source of a famous Branch Rickey quote. Shaun predicts the Yankees will not make major moves at the deadline, Chris disagrees. The Yankees lineup comes out and they chose an interesting leadoff hitter. Mason Miller has a weird injury. Chris was stung by multiple bees at once. The Orioles traded for another pitcher. Teams are starting to make trades and the Yankees have remained silent. 

Braves woes, Merrifield's gruesome injury, Nacho, possible trade, Skenes 1st loss, Nisei soldiers & MLB, Olbermann's insane & inane tweet, players back Trump on the field, Mike Trout injury, David Pollack trolls Vols? Rose Bowl stuck in past, Bryce Young is Charlie Brown, whence Randy Gregory? Tiger's leg & son, Canada vs New Zealand gets ugly, Snoop Dogg carries a torch, Cocaine Shark coming to a beach near you, 2 million dollar bet, esports in Olympics, don't say popsicle, Bob Lilly, Walt Bellamy, Steve Grogan, Kevin Butler, a cricket game to die for, Lou Gehrig steals home! Dizzy Dean held up by bandits, Branch Rickey praises a young Willie Mays, Hank Greenberg, Jewish hockey players, the spitting image of Ted Williams, Casey Stengel at Toots Shor's, Hoyt Wilhelm passes Cy Young, Roberto Clemente, Billy Martin fired by Steinbrenner again, Tom Seaver number retired by Mets, Vince Coleman injures kids with M-80, tooth brushing records, singing the National Anthem whilst getting a prostate exam (Moon River!), Varitek vs Arod, Matt Olson grand slam, Buck O'Neil inducted in Cooperstown, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, plus quotes from Vida Blue, Roger Kahn, Robert Benchley, Humphrey Bogart, and Thomas Boswell 

This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts DFER's Alisha Searcy and Mike Goldstein interview Stanford University Prof. Arnold Rampersad, author of Jackie Robinson: A Biography. He discusses the life and legacy of Robinson, the hall of fame baseball player and history-changing civil rights leader. Prof. Rampersad talks about Jackie Robinson's journey from rural Georgia, his athletic triumphs at UCLA, and his struggles against poverty and racism. He continues by exploring Robinson's military service, his time in the Negro Leagues, and Branch Rickey's pivotal role in helping Jackie break Major League Baseball's color barrier. Prof. Rampersad highlights Robinson's historic MLB career, his profound impact on civil rights, and his enduring legacy.

What if you could walk through Detroit's most glorious sports memories and meet the legends who lived them? This episode takes you on a nostalgic journey back to 1935, the year Detroit earned the title "City of Champions" with victories from the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and the meteoric rise of Joe Louis in boxing. Fast forward to the recent Champions Day 2024 celebration at the Detroit Historical Museum, where we share highlights from the event and our lively interactions with fellow enthusiasts of Detroit's rich sports history. From 1950s and 60s wrestling to the inspiring legacy of Eddie Tolan, we cover the storied past that makes Detroit a true sports haven.Picture yourself at a handprint ceremony with Detroit celebrities like Hugh Perkins, Mickey Redmond, and Greg Kelser. Due to an unexpected delay, I found myself interviewing these icons, leading to some unforgettable conversations. The most touching moment came when Hugh Perkins relived his experience of interviewing Rosa Parks, adding a deeply personal and emotional layer to the event. This chapter captures the sense of community spirit and the behind-the-scenes challenges that turn public events into memorable experiences.Our exploration doesn't stop there; we delve into the evolution of baseball scouting and player development from the early 1900s to present-day. Highlighting figures like Branch Rickey, Sam Breadon, and Wish Egan, we discuss the transformation of the minor league system and the delayed integration of African-American players in Major League Baseball. We also explore the offerings of Detroitcityofchampions.com, including unique merchandise and handcrafted plaster busts, pondering the potential for expanding our product lineup. Join us as we navigate through these captivating stories and rich histories that define Detroit's illustrious sports legacy.https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampionswww.DJJamieDetroit.comwww.WearingFunny.com

What if one year could define an entire city's sports legacy? Travel back with us to 1935, a year when Detroit was crowned the "City of Champions," and discover how the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and boxing phenom Joe Louis made an indelible mark on sports history. We'll unpack the rich interconnections between Detroit and Portsmouth, and delve into the cultural phenomenon of Opening Day in Detroit, a citywide celebration that still resonates with fans today.Ever heard of the Detroit Diamonds? This early NBA team, which would later become the renowned Los Angeles Lakers, has a fascinating origin story. From their humble beginnings, through a transformative draft pick in George Mikan, to their eventual rise as a basketball powerhouse, we'll map out their incredible journey. We also spotlight the Fort Wayne Pistons' relocation to Detroit, their championship successes, and draw parallels to the potential-packed current roster.Baseball scouting and development have a storied history, and we unveil how pioneers like Branch Rickey and scouts like Billy Doyle revolutionized the game. Explore the evolution of the minor league system, the Yankees and Tigers' integration of this structure, and the meticulous talent-spotting methods that have shaped baseball. With personal anecdotes and rare discoveries, we'll paint a vivid picture of how scouting has transformed from an intuitive art to a sophisticated science, forever in pursuit of the next major league star. Join us for an episode filled with rich history, legendary sports figures, and the enduring spirit of Detroit.https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampionswww.DJJamieDetroit.comwww.WearingFunny.com

Ex-New York Mets player and manager Bobby Valentine joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to share the value in playing multiple sports growing up & what the Branch Rickey award means to himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braves bats wake up in Seattle, Orlando Arcia's star turn, Mississippi Masher, FSU QB dies, Bad Deion resurfaces, stopping CFB players from opting out of bowl games, Falcons strange NFL Draft revisited, Cousins vs Penix, new Bears stadium goes down in flames, Chris Sale domination, Shohei Otani's gambling woes, being in 1st place on May 1, Mike Trout injured again, Scherzer's setback, Rockies plumb new depths, no MLB team in Monterrey please, Royals & Chiefs homeless? Bison 1 Man 0, Tommy Lee wins Kentucky Derby? the great Earl Campbell, David Beckham, Kyle Busch, Sarah Langs battle with ALS, WWI veteran tennis player, Norm Van Brocklin, Jack Kemp, Junior Seau, Bobby Unser, 1st NL homer, Hall of Famer Rube Waddell traded for a cigar, night lights, Lou Gehrig benches himself, Ted Williams joins the Marine Corps, all-Jewish lineup, Stan Musial & Nate Colbert's record, gay umpire Dave Pallone's beef with Pete Rose, Nike's Chicks Dig the Long Ball ad with Glavine and Maddux, the ballad of Jarrod Saltalamacchia, plus Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and quotes from Elston Howard and Branch Rickey!

In this episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles, we delve into the world of baseball with our special guest, Mark Cheatham, the visionary behind Black Baseball Mixtape. Our discussion revolves around disparities within the major leagues and the importance of community and representation in the game. Mark's passion for baseball started from his early childhood, driving him to establish the Black Baseball Mixtape. This initiative aims to shed light on the black experience in baseball, inspired by powerful conversations with Xavier Shrugs, a passionate sports commentator, and Lonnie Murray, the first certified female baseball agent. Our discussion covers the declining participation of Black American players in major baseball leagues, college baseball, and their dwindling fan base. Through the Black Baseball Mixtape, Mark highlights the legacy and contemporary contributions of Black baseball players, thereby challenging this trend and setting a foundation for future generations. Highlighting the vibrant, present-day Black baseball players and their narratives is a key focus of Mark's work, fostering not only a larger audience but also a sense of community healing. Hear about his experiences of local minor league teams and the significant role diverse representation plays in the sports world. Dive into a comprehensive discussion about shifting dynamics in baseball and the recruitment process. Discover surprising facts about black baseball-rooted American fandom and player accessibility. Listen as our guests detail the importance of college in a player's journey toward Major League Baseball, and the challenges black American players face in the system. Explore valuable insights into college baseball from a Division I perspective, changes brought by partial scholarships and the new Income Laws (NIL), and the complex dynamics of the NIL and transfer portals in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Feel the nostalgia as we talk about historical baseball events and icons, modern-day content creation, and pushing viral content. Hear captivating tales of historical figures like Bill Veck and Branch Rickey who have shaped major league baseball. Concluding with an engaging chat with Mark Cheatham, you will discover the art of podcasting and the vision behind creating a platform for legitimizing black baseball. Cheats:       Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBallMixtape      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbaseballmixtape/ The DHC: The Dad Hat: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles   Curved Brim Media: https://curvedbrimmedia.com  

George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spite of that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 years of the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twice batted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920 remain a modern major league record. That same year, the lefty-swinging Sisler hit in 41 consecutive games, an American League record that stood until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio. Sisler, who attended the University of Michigan, where he played for Branch Rickey, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939.Listen to him talk about Babe Ruth. Learn more about Sisler - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/george-sisler-page/Events on March 24 - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-march-24/

George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spite of that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 years of the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twice batted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920 remain a modern major league record. That same year, the lefty-swinging Sisler hit in 41 consecutive games, an American League record that stood until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio. Sisler, who attended the University of Michigan, where he played for Branch Rickey, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939.Listen to him talk about Babe Ruth. Learn more about Sisler - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/george-sisler-page/Events on March 24 - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-march-24/

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball's first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball's first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball's first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball's first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harper's Contributing Editor and novelist/historian extraordinaire Kevin Baker ("The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City") brings his blended affection for (and evocative portrayals of) both "The Big Apple" and the "National Pastime" - to make a compelling case for New York City as the rightful center of the baseball universe. From Alan Moores' review in Booklist:   "Baseball fans beyond Gotham's gravitational pull might bristle at the notion that New York was the epicenter of the creation and growth of the game. But Baker's raucous, revelatory, lovingly detailed account will win them over from the first pitch. Baker lays out the early history of the game in the city, then seamlessly weaves together the vibrant origin stories of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, and the city's Cuban and African American teams, right up to the eve of Jackie Robinson's 1945 signing with the Dodgers.   "He vividly recreates the recklessly ambitious, breathtakingly corrupt, alcohol-fueled world of Tammany Hall politics—which were followed by the reforms of Fiorello La Guardia—that steered, and were sometimes even steered by, the game. Dozens of near-mythic and also too-human figures parade through the pages, from John McGraw, Christy Mathewson, Fred Merkle, Carl Hubbell, Mel Ott, Leo Durocher, Casey Stengel, Red Barber, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Branch Rickey, to an array of crime bosses, team owners, and mayors.    "Then there was Babe Ruth, whose gaudy statistics, irrepressible personality, and seismic impact on the game, the city, and the entire nation outshone even his legend, as Baker convincingly argues here. A spellbinding history of a game and the city where it found itself."   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable   SPONSOR THANKS: Newspapers.com (promo code: GSA20):  https://newspapers.com   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN: The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City (2024): https://amzn.to/3TvWgsf   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

On January 24, 1939, the baseball writersselect EddieCollins, Willie Keeler and George Sisler to the Hall of Fame. George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spiteof that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 yearsof the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twicebatted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920, hitting 420 for the season, his hitrecord remained a modern major league record. later broken by Ichiro SuzukiThat same year, the lefty-swinging Sisler hit in 41 consecutive games, an American League record that stood until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio. Sisler, who attended the University of Michigan, where he played for Branch Rickey, FactoidOn September 1, 1918, Sisler hit a double off TyCobb. Cobb was making his first major league appearance on the mound. Sisleralso pitched in the game for St. Louis, pitching a scorless 9th inthe Browns win. He made 24 apperances over his career with a 2.35 ERA and has ashutout to his credit in 1916. Collins batted an even .333 for his career,collected 3,315 hits and stole 744 bases as. A member of four World Championshipteams, Eddie Collins was a winner with a confident and aggressive style ofplay. He played 25 years in the major leagues and was considered the finestsecond baseman of his time. He led his league in fielding nine times, and heaccepted more chances, had more assists, and made more putouts than any otherpivot man in history. He was one of the best performers in World Series play,hitting .328 with 42 hits and 14 stolen bases in 34 games.Eddie Collins buried his bats during theoff-season in shallow holes in his backyard that he called "graves"in order to keep them "lively."Keeler, who “hit 'em where they ain't”,batted .341 and collected 2,932 hits. A master with a bat, Willie Keeler was a demonat the top of the lineup for Ned Hanlon's Orioles in the 1890s. Keeler led histeam to four pennants, two each in Baltimore and Brooklyn, winning two battingtitles. As a member of the 1890s Orioles' teams that revolutionized the waybaseball was played, Keeler was adroit at laying down a bunt, chopping the ballinto the ground to beat it out for an infield hit, performing the suicidesqueeze, and parlaying the double steal. Keeler's 44-game hitting streak in 1897was a record until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio in 1941.He is highlighted on the January 1 podcast –the Brooklyn Millionaire

On January 24, 1939, the baseball writersselect EddieCollins, Willie Keeler and George Sisler to the Hall of Fame. George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spiteof that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 yearsof the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twicebatted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920, hitting 420 for the season, his hitrecord remained a modern major league record. later broken by Ichiro SuzukiThat same year, the lefty-swinging Sisler hit in 41 consecutive games, an American League record that stood until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio. Sisler, who attended the University of Michigan, where he played for Branch Rickey, FactoidOn September 1, 1918, Sisler hit a double off TyCobb. Cobb was making his first major league appearance on the mound. Sisleralso pitched in the game for St. Louis, pitching a scorless 9th inthe Browns win. He made 24 apperances over his career with a 2.35 ERA and has ashutout to his credit in 1916. Collins batted an even .333 for his career,collected 3,315 hits and stole 744 bases as. A member of four World Championshipteams, Eddie Collins was a winner with a confident and aggressive style ofplay. He played 25 years in the major leagues and was considered the finestsecond baseman of his time. He led his league in fielding nine times, and heaccepted more chances, had more assists, and made more putouts than any otherpivot man in history. He was one of the best performers in World Series play,hitting .328 with 42 hits and 14 stolen bases in 34 games.Eddie Collins buried his bats during theoff-season in shallow holes in his backyard that he called "graves"in order to keep them "lively."Keeler, who “hit 'em where they ain't”,batted .341 and collected 2,932 hits. A master with a bat, Willie Keeler was a demonat the top of the lineup for Ned Hanlon's Orioles in the 1890s. Keeler led histeam to four pennants, two each in Baltimore and Brooklyn, winning two battingtitles. As a member of the 1890s Orioles' teams that revolutionized the waybaseball was played, Keeler was adroit at laying down a bunt, chopping the ballinto the ground to beat it out for an infield hit, performing the suicidesqueeze, and parlaying the double steal. Keeler's 44-game hitting streak in 1897was a record until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio in 1941.He is highlighted on the January 1 podcast –the Brooklyn Millionaire

On January 24, 1939, the baseball writersselect EddieCollins, Willie Keeler and George Sisler to the Hall of Fame. George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spiteof that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 yearsof the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twicebatted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920, hitting 420 for the season, his hitrecord remained a modern major league record. later broken by Ichiro SuzukiThat same year, the lefty-swinging Sisler hit in 41 consecutive games, an American League record that stood until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio. Sisler, who attended the University of Michigan, where he played for Branch Rickey, FactoidOn September 1, 1918, Sisler hit a double off TyCobb. Cobb was making his first major league appearance on the mound. Sisleralso pitched in the game for St. Louis, pitching a scorless 9th inthe Browns win. He made 24 apperances over his career with a 2.35 ERA and has ashutout to his credit in 1916. Collins batted an even .333 for his career,collected 3,315 hits and stole 744 bases as. A member of four World Championshipteams, Eddie Collins was a winner with a confident and aggressive style ofplay. He played 25 years in the major leagues and was considered the finestsecond baseman of his time. He led his league in fielding nine times, and heaccepted more chances, had more assists, and made more putouts than any otherpivot man in history. He was one of the best performers in World Series play,hitting .328 with 42 hits and 14 stolen bases in 34 games.Eddie Collins buried his bats during theoff-season in shallow holes in his backyard that he called "graves"in order to keep them "lively."Keeler, who “hit 'em where they ain't”,batted .341 and collected 2,932 hits. A master with a bat, Willie Keeler was a demonat the top of the lineup for Ned Hanlon's Orioles in the 1890s. Keeler led histeam to four pennants, two each in Baltimore and Brooklyn, winning two battingtitles. As a member of the 1890s Orioles' teams that revolutionized the waybaseball was played, Keeler was adroit at laying down a bunt, chopping the ballinto the ground to beat it out for an infield hit, performing the suicidesqueeze, and parlaying the double steal. Keeler's 44-game hitting streak in 1897was a record until surpassed by Joe DiMaggio in 1941.He is highlighted on the January 1 podcast –the Brooklyn Millionaire

Un día como hoy nacieron tres personajes importantes por distintas razones. Branch Rickey, Gabby Hartnett y Oscar Gamble. ¿Los recuerda? Hoy halaremos de ellos y de mucho más.

12-9-2023 Passed Ball Show. John spends this program laughing at the baseball writers for their meltdowns over their attempt to cover the free agency of Shohei Ohtani. John breaks down the simplicity of what the writers are trying to do (be the first to report it). Is it really important? And John thinks it would be even more hilarious if Ohtani decided to return to play professional baseball in Japan. John brings up the first round of the MLB draft of 2014 and the NBA draft of 2020 and points out the similarity before spending a couple of minutes talking about the NBA In Season Tournament- why it is good for the sport and when teams should start putting up banners (if at all). During today's #savingsportshistory segment, John talks about the National League (Baseball) prohibiting uniform numbers, the Heisman Trophy, the All American Football Conference and the Cleveland Browns, Frank Robinson, Old Hoss Radbourn, Dick Butkus, Kurt Angle, the fact that Rube Foster and Branch Rickey were equal baseball pioneers, Archie Moore, Al Unser, and Demaryius Thomas.

All The News & Knowledge You Need To Get You Through Your October 23, 2023. It's Motivation Monday! . On This Day: Continental Congress / Blacks In the Army; Virginia Emancipates Slaves; Branch Rickey & Jackie Robinson; The Stork Club & Josephine Baker. . News From UNN - www.myunn.net . All Episodes of This Is The G Podcast Are At: www.castropolis.net . #castropolispodcastnetwork #MotivationMonday #blackhistory #news #blackpodcast #podcast #DailyPodcast #atlantapodcast #McDonoughGa #ContinentalCongress #BlacksInMilitary  #BranchRIckey #JackieRobinson #MontrealRoyalsl #dailypodcast #JosephineBaker #TheStorckClub #NAACP #ThurgoodMarshall

In this remarkable audio artifact from 1960, we hear the voice of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, as he sits down with Branch Rickey, the visionary executive who signed him. By 1960, Robinson had retired from baseball and was already a civil rights leader, while Rickey had left the Brooklyn Dodgers and was serving as an executive for the Pittsburgh Pirates.Robinson's career was groundbreaking, not just for his exceptional talent, but for the societal impact he had. His courage and resilience in the face of intense racism changed the landscape of American sports. Rickey, on the other hand, was known for his innovative approaches to the game, including the development of the farm system and his role in ending baseball's racial segregation.Their conversation offers a unique perspective on the early years of integration in baseball, and the struggles and triumphs they experienced. This is a rare opportunity to hear from two pivotal figures in baseball history, discussing their shared past from the vantage point of a decade's distance.

Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) explores the history of organized baseball during the middle of the twentieth century, examining the sport on and off the field and contextualizing its development as both sport and business within the broader contours of American history. Steven P. Gietschier begins with the Great Depression, looking at how those years of economic turmoil shaped the sport and how baseball responded. Gietschier covers a then-burgeoning group of owners, players, and key figures--among them Branch Rickey, Larry MacPhail, Hank Greenberg, Ford Frick, and several others--whose stories figure prominently in baseball's past and some of whom are still prominent in its collective consciousness. Combining narrative and analysis, Gietschier tells the game's history across more than three decades while simultaneously exploring its politics and economics, including, for example, how the game confronted and barely survived the United States' entry into World War II; how owners controlled their labor supply--the players; and how the business of baseball interacted with the federal government. He reveals how baseball handled the return to peacetime and the defining postwar decade, including the integration of the game, the demise of the Negro Leagues, the emergence of television, and the first efforts to move franchises and expand into new markets. Gietschier considers much of the work done by biographers, scholars, and baseball researchers to inform a new and current history of baseball in one of its more important and transformational periods. Steven P. Gietschier is an archival consultant for The Sporting News. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) explores the history of organized baseball during the middle of the twentieth century, examining the sport on and off the field and contextualizing its development as both sport and business within the broader contours of American history. Steven P. Gietschier begins with the Great Depression, looking at how those years of economic turmoil shaped the sport and how baseball responded. Gietschier covers a then-burgeoning group of owners, players, and key figures--among them Branch Rickey, Larry MacPhail, Hank Greenberg, Ford Frick, and several others--whose stories figure prominently in baseball's past and some of whom are still prominent in its collective consciousness. Combining narrative and analysis, Gietschier tells the game's history across more than three decades while simultaneously exploring its politics and economics, including, for example, how the game confronted and barely survived the United States' entry into World War II; how owners controlled their labor supply--the players; and how the business of baseball interacted with the federal government. He reveals how baseball handled the return to peacetime and the defining postwar decade, including the integration of the game, the demise of the Negro Leagues, the emergence of television, and the first efforts to move franchises and expand into new markets. Gietschier considers much of the work done by biographers, scholars, and baseball researchers to inform a new and current history of baseball in one of its more important and transformational periods. Steven P. Gietschier is an archival consultant for The Sporting News. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) explores the history of organized baseball during the middle of the twentieth century, examining the sport on and off the field and contextualizing its development as both sport and business within the broader contours of American history. Steven P. Gietschier begins with the Great Depression, looking at how those years of economic turmoil shaped the sport and how baseball responded. Gietschier covers a then-burgeoning group of owners, players, and key figures--among them Branch Rickey, Larry MacPhail, Hank Greenberg, Ford Frick, and several others--whose stories figure prominently in baseball's past and some of whom are still prominent in its collective consciousness. Combining narrative and analysis, Gietschier tells the game's history across more than three decades while simultaneously exploring its politics and economics, including, for example, how the game confronted and barely survived the United States' entry into World War II; how owners controlled their labor supply--the players; and how the business of baseball interacted with the federal government. He reveals how baseball handled the return to peacetime and the defining postwar decade, including the integration of the game, the demise of the Negro Leagues, the emergence of television, and the first efforts to move franchises and expand into new markets. Gietschier considers much of the work done by biographers, scholars, and baseball researchers to inform a new and current history of baseball in one of its more important and transformational periods. Steven P. Gietschier is an archival consultant for The Sporting News. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) explores the history of organized baseball during the middle of the twentieth century, examining the sport on and off the field and contextualizing its development as both sport and business within the broader contours of American history. Steven P. Gietschier begins with the Great Depression, looking at how those years of economic turmoil shaped the sport and how baseball responded. Gietschier covers a then-burgeoning group of owners, players, and key figures--among them Branch Rickey, Larry MacPhail, Hank Greenberg, Ford Frick, and several others--whose stories figure prominently in baseball's past and some of whom are still prominent in its collective consciousness. Combining narrative and analysis, Gietschier tells the game's history across more than three decades while simultaneously exploring its politics and economics, including, for example, how the game confronted and barely survived the United States' entry into World War II; how owners controlled their labor supply--the players; and how the business of baseball interacted with the federal government. He reveals how baseball handled the return to peacetime and the defining postwar decade, including the integration of the game, the demise of the Negro Leagues, the emergence of television, and the first efforts to move franchises and expand into new markets. Gietschier considers much of the work done by biographers, scholars, and baseball researchers to inform a new and current history of baseball in one of its more important and transformational periods. Steven P. Gietschier is an archival consultant for The Sporting News. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

What are you drinking? Banter Chris Getz Do you believe it Lenyn Sosa Dylan Cease Andrew Vaughn Guns N Rollses MSS Story Time: Brandy Talore

In this episode, we invite Todd Stottlemyre. Todd is a Former MLB pitcher and three-time world champion. Winner of the Branch Rickey & Lou Gehrig awards in 2000. Business entrepreneur, high-performance coach, & best-selling author.  What you will learn: - What no one knows about Todd - How getting help helped Todd live better - Todd's message to the people who are in a dark phase - The multivitamin to success - Why failure is necessary to achieve success - The importance of grit Mic Drop Moments:

Welcome to the last minisode of the month. Andy, Sonal and Joe have a chat with a fun character! Come back every week for what the New York Times calls the best podcast in the universe...or that might have been Matt, it's hard to tell. Please tell your friends about the show, Rate/review on iTunes and donate to our patreon, just search dumb fun. Keep on listening!

Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women's Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler's thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPLDocumentary of league –  Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson  “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseballFormer AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19thFall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war. Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBLLeague moves to overhand pitching in 1948 Tampa Baseball Museum Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue SoxShu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL ManagersPlayers for teams were selected at a league level prior to each seasonLoaning players to other teamsDodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the teamBranch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit leagueCuban promoter had developed girls teams in HavanaAAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana gamesShortstop Shu-Shu Wirth spoke Spanish & helped communicate with players & coachesExhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road. Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.Merrie's visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New YorkPost League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis,  golf & professional bowling. Jean Faut became a successful professional bowlerMerrie's book   “The Origins & History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”   All-American Women's Baseball Classic in Sarasota - November 17 – 19, 2023 https://americangirlsbaseball.org/all-american-womans-baseball-classic/ Past Tournament Video HighlightsBaseballBiz On Deck is at www.baseballbizondeck.com & on iheartradio, Apple & Google podcastsTwitter: @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" 

August 2, 1979, 32-year-old Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees is killed in the crash of his private plane in Canton, Ohio. The following day the Yankees will honor their captain before their game against the Baltimore Orioles. Fans will give Munson, who helped the Yankees to titles in 1977 and 1978, a thundering 10-minute ovationAugust 2, 1960, In an agreement with the major leagues, the Continental League abandons plans to join the American League and National League as a third major league. Walter O'Malley, chairman of the NL Expansion Committee, says, "We immediately will recommend expansion and that we would like to do it in 1961." Braves owner Lou Perini proposes a compromise that four of the CL territories be admitted to the current majors in orderly expansion. Branch Rickey's group quickly accepts. The Continental League ends without playing a game. August 2, 1938, the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals use yellow baseballs in the first game of a doubleheader. The experiment will end quickly, as the two teams switch to white baseballs in the second game. The Dodgers sweep both games, winning 6-2 and 9-3.August 2, 1930, Smoky Joe Williams of the Homestead Grays strikes out 27 Kansas City Monarchs in a memorable 12-inning night game. The 54-year-old Williams, who outduels Chet Brewer, 1-0, benefits from pitching under a portable light system that makes it difficult for hitters to see the baseball.August 2, 1921 - With the jurors lifting the men onto their shoulders, the eight White Sox players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series are acquitted by the jury. The next day, Commissioner Kenesaw Landis will say the overwhelming evidence clearly shows the Black Sox fixed the games with gamblers and all involved will be banned from playing professional baseball again. August 2, 1907, Walter Johnson makes his major league debut. The Washington Senators' rookie loses a 3-2 decision to the Detroit Tigers. In an interesting twist, Ty Cobb collects the first hit against Johnson. Cobb would go on to collect more hits against Johnson than any other batter, and bat .366 against the hard-throwing righthander. In 1936, both players will become part of the inaugural class of the Hall of Fame.Born on this day in 1966 - Tim Wakefield,

Author Scott Thomas joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- "A Brand New Ballgame: Branch Rickey, Bill Veeck, Walter O'Malley and the Transformation of Baseball, 1945-1962." America grew rapidly after World War II, and the national pastime followed suit. Baseball dramatically changed from a 19th century pastoral relic to a continental modern sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Scott Thomas joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- "A Brand New Ballgame: Branch Rickey, Bill Veeck, Walter O'Malley and the Transformation of Baseball, 1945-1962." America grew rapidly after World War II, and the national pastime followed suit. Baseball dramatically changed from a 19th century pastoral relic to a continental modern sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Branch Rickey confronts his mortality and misses the date, players rally in slow motion, and the Dodgers pitch a prospect's arm off, but not before he was part of a minor-league tiff that anticipated pitch-clock violations. The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Jackson's dobber is way down after that game on the plains. Tiger breakdown. Kansas basketball at home is a different animal. NCAA tournament. Is Doug a journalist? Iggy vs. KG in O-Town. The music show on the weekends. This thing has legs. Who will run the board? TMA Sabermetrics. Craig Berube's thoughts on Valentine's Day. Blues got a victory with a box full of scouts. Iggy's got a bone to pick with Missouri Comic Con. Article about John Mozeliak. Who is the greatest GM in the history of the Cardinals? Branch Rickey. The Plowtake and Ken vs. The Redbirds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jackson's dobber is way down after that game on the plains. Tiger breakdown. Kansas basketball at home is a different animal. NCAA tournament. Is Doug a journalist? Iggy vs. KG in O-Town. The music show on the weekends. This thing has legs. Who will run the board? TMA Sabermetrics. Craig Berube's thoughts on Valentine's Day. Blues got a victory with a box full of scouts. Iggy's got a bone to pick with Missouri Comic Con. Article about John Mozeliak. Who is the greatest GM in the history of the Cardinals? Branch Rickey. The Plowtake and Ken vs. The Redbirds.