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One of the most awe-inspiring superstars of all time, Jimmie Foxx didn't start out that way, joining Connie Mack's Athletics at the age of 16. Foxx spent three years mostly ridiing the bench while he matured, during which, 100 years ago this week, he collected his first hit. Mike and Bill look back on The Beast's incredible career and sad end and find a lovable good-natured man who turned into a monster with a bat in his hands. Plus, happy birthday to Chris Carpenter and Nip Winters! And farewell to Jim Breazeale and Art Shallock.

This week Craig and Rex begin a two-part series on the Miracle Braves of 1914.The early 20th Century was not kind to the Boston Braves (previously, the Beaneaters, the Doves and the Rustlers). Mired in the second division for years with frequent ownership changes, an outdated ballpark and few prospects, Boston entered the 1914 season with second year manager George Stallings, some promising new ballplayers and faint hopes to crack the National League's first division. However, after being swept in July 4th double header, the Braves were back in familiar territory - deep in last place, 15 games behind the mighty New York Giants.What happened next resulted in baseball's greatest come from behind story ever. The Braves caught fire and made a mockery of the National League West, wining by 10 games over the Giants, the league's three-time defending champions. Part One of this two-part series looks at the Braves remarkable season and sets the stage for the World Series against the American League powerhouse Philadelphia Athletics.You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Hooks & Runs on TwitterCraig 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. 

MLB's first three years of post-season action saw the Baltimore Orioles appear each year. In 1971, the Oakland Athletic appeared for the first time and would have their own consecutive run of five years, reaching the fall knockout. The Orioles had come out on top in 1969 and 1970, winning the league pennant and making it to the World Series both years. Standing in front of them are the Athletes, looking to reach the World Series for the first time since the Philadelphia Athletics in 1931. Your national broadcast callers are Bill O'Donnell and Chuck Thompson. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL197110040.shtml This game was played on October 4, 1971

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 24, 1998 Red Sox reliever Tom Gordon records his 42nd consecutive save establishing a major league record. Boston clinches the AL wild card spot behind a pair of homers and four runs scored by Nomar Garciaparra. Author Stephen King would later write a novel titled The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, referring to his outstanding 1998 season with Boston and solidifying Gordon's place as a New England folk hero.September 24, 1931 Lefty Grove wins his 31st, beating the Red Sox 9 - 4, his 11th straight win over the Red Sox stretching back to May 26, 1930. Since July 25, 1930, Grove's record is 46 - 4, the best 50 decision streak in the century.September 24, 1940 - George Caster of the Philadelphia Athletics allows six home runs in one game against the Boston Red Sox. One of these bombs came courtesy of Jimmie Foxx and it would be the 500th of his career.September 24, 1979 Pete Rose singles in the Phillies' 7 - 2 loss to the Cardinals giving him 200 hits in a season for the 10th time. He breaks the major league record of nine formerly held by Ty Cobb.September 24, 2002 Thanks to Jason's two home runs in the Yankees 6-0 whitewash of the Devil Rays, the Giambi brothers pass the DiMaggio boys for the highest single-season total for homers by two brothers with 60, 40 of which came off Jason's bat. The DiMaggio's went yard 59 times in 1937, 46 of them belonging to Joe.

September 24, 1998 Red Sox reliever Tom Gordon records his 42nd consecutive save establishing a major league record. Boston clinches the AL wild card spot behind a pair of homers and four runs scored by Nomar Garciaparra. Author Stephen King would later write a novel titled The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, referring to his outstanding 1998 season with Boston and solidifying Gordon's place as a New England folk hero.September 24, 1931 Lefty Grove wins his 31st, beating the Red Sox 9 - 4, his 11th straight win over the Red Sox stretching back to May 26, 1930. Since July 25, 1930, Grove's record is 46 - 4, the best 50 decision streak in the century.September 24, 1940 - George Caster of the Philadelphia Athletics allows six home runs in one game against the Boston Red Sox. One of these bombs came courtesy of Jimmie Foxx and it would be the 500th of his career.September 24, 1979 Pete Rose singles in the Phillies' 7 - 2 loss to the Cardinals giving him 200 hits in a season for the 10th time. He breaks the major league record of nine formerly held by Ty Cobb.September 24, 2002 Thanks to Jason's two home runs in the Yankees 6-0 whitewash of the Devil Rays, the Giambi brothers pass the DiMaggio boys for the highest single-season total for homers by two brothers with 60, 40 of which came off Jason's bat. The DiMaggio's went yard 59 times in 1937, 46 of them belonging to Joe.

September 24, 1998 Red Sox reliever Tom Gordon records his 42nd consecutive save establishing a major league record. Boston clinches the AL wild card spot behind a pair of homers and four runs scored by Nomar Garciaparra. Author Stephen King would later write a novel titled The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, referring to his outstanding 1998 season with Boston and solidifying Gordon's place as a New England folk hero.September 24, 1931 Lefty Grove wins his 31st, beating the Red Sox 9 - 4, his 11th straight win over the Red Sox stretching back to May 26, 1930. Since July 25, 1930, Grove's record is 46 - 4, the best 50 decision streak in the century.September 24, 1940 - George Caster of the Philadelphia Athletics allows six home runs in one game against the Boston Red Sox. One of these bombs came courtesy of Jimmie Foxx and it would be the 500th of his career.September 24, 1979 Pete Rose singles in the Phillies' 7 - 2 loss to the Cardinals giving him 200 hits in a season for the 10th time. He breaks the major league record of nine formerly held by Ty Cobb.September 24, 2002 Thanks to Jason's two home runs in the Yankees 6-0 whitewash of the Devil Rays, the Giambi brothers pass the DiMaggio boys for the highest single-season total for homers by two brothers with 60, 40 of which came off Jason's bat. The DiMaggio's went yard 59 times in 1937, 46 of them belonging to Joe.

- 1958 MLB Standings - Sunday, September 14, 1958 - Venue: Municipal Stadium - Day Game, on grass - First game of doubleheader - Box Score - - Radio Announcers - Phil Rizzuto - Mel Allen -- Starting Lineups- 1958 New York Yankees- 1 - LF - Norm Siebern- 2 - 2B - Gil McDougald- 3 - CF - Mickey Mantle- 4 - RF - Enos Slaughter- 5 - C - Elston Howard- 6 - 1B - Bill Skowron- 7 - SS - Tony Kubek- 8 - 3B - Bobby Richardson- 9 - P - Duke Maas-- 1958 Kansas City Athletics- 1 - CF - Bill Tuttle- 2 - RF - Roger Maris- 3 - 2B - Héctor López- 4 - LF - Bob Cerv- 5 - 1B - Preston Ward- 6 - 3B - Hal Smith- 7 - C - Frank House- 8 - SS - Joe DeMaestri- 9 - P - Ralph Terry

Ace Parker was a terrific multi-sport star - especially football and baseball. Baseball, though, was his first love and he tried to make it as a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1937 and 1938. However, as good as he was throughout his college career at Duke University and in the minor leagues, he just couldn't crack through only hitting .179 during his two seasons. However, football was another story. Parker was a stud, an eventual Hall of Famer. He played, quarterback, tailback, defensive back. He kicked. He punted. He returned kicks. He returned punts. He did it all. A true 60-minute man. In fact, he once led the NFL in passing and co-led in interceptions. Playing for the NFL's version of the Brooklyn Dodgers, however, was like playing in obscurity and the career of Ace Parker is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries. Ace played just five years in the NFL before serving in WWII and returning for one final season, his sixth, with the Dodgers (they had moved to Boston and were renamed the Boston Yanks), and then moved to the All America Football Conference (AAFC) and the football version of the New York Yankees. It was with the Yankees that Ace played in his only Championship Game, a loss to the powerful Cleveland Browns. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, the President of the Professional Football Researcher's Association (PFRA), George Bozeka, joins as we take a look back at the career of two-sport star Ace Parker a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame ... and, if you're interested in knowing more about the PFRA, please check out www.profootballresearchers.com.

1936 MLB Standings- Tuesday, July 28, 1936- Attendance: 2,000- Venue: Comiskey Park I- Box Score -- Radio Announcers- Hal Totten-- Managers- Connie Mack- Jimmy Dykes-- Starting Lineups- 1936 Philadelphia Athletics- 1 - LF - Lou Finney- 2 - CF - Wally Moses- 3 - 1B - Chubby Dean- 4 - RF - George Puccinelli- 5 - 2B - Bob Johnson- 6 - 3B - Pinky Higgins- 7 - C - Frankie Hayes- 8 - SS - Skeeter Newsome- 9 - P - Carl Doyle-- 1936 Chicago White Sox- 1 - LF - Rip Radcliff- 2 - CF - Larry Rosenthal- 3 - RF - Mike Kreevich- 4 - 1B - Zeke Bonura- 5 - SS - Luke Appling- 6 - 2B - Jackie Hayes- 7 - 3B - Tony Piet- 8 - C - Luke Sewell- 9 - P - Bill Dietrich

fWotD Episode 2637: 1912 suspension of Ty Cobb Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 24 July 2024 is 1912 suspension of Ty Cobb.During the 1912 baseball season, center fielder Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers was suspended for ten days. Cobb was at the time probably the biggest star in the major leagues. American League president Ban Johnson suspended and fined him $50 ($1,600 in 2023) for going into the stands at New York's Hilltop Park and beating Claude Lucker, a fan who had been heckling him.Cobb had been Lucker's verbal target throughout the four-game series between the Tigers and New York Yankees. By the fourth inning of the fourth game, on May 15, 1912, with the stream of insults continuing and questioning Cobb's racial ancestry, he lost his temper. He raced into the stands, punching and kicking Lucker, who due to an industrial accident had lost eight fingers and could not defend himself. Cobb was ejected from the game. These events were witnessed by Johnson, who suspended Cobb indefinitely. Since there were at the time few protections for ballplayers from the insults and hurled objects of fans, many took Cobb's side, including his teammates. After beating the Philadelphia Athletics on May 17, the Detroit players telegraphed Johnson that they would not play again until Cobb was reinstated. Johnson refused to do so. Seeking to avoid a $5,000 fine ($114,000 in 2023) if Detroit did not field a team, owner Frank Navin instructed manager Hughie Jennings to recruit a team. Aided by Connie Mack, the Philadelphia owner/manager, he did so. Facing baseball's World Champions, the replacement team lost 24–2. After the game, Johnson came to Philadelphia to negotiate with the players. Cobb urged them to go back to work, and they did. The striking players were fined, as was Cobb when his suspension was lifted on May 25, but all penalties were paid by Navin. Baseball's first major league strike, it had little effect, but teams put additional security into stadium seating areas.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Wednesday, 24 July 2024.For the full current version of the article, see 1912 suspension of Ty Cobb on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Jim Bottomley played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1922 to 1933. During his 11 years with the Redbirds, Bottomley just might have been the best first baseman in the National League. If he wasn't you'd be hard-pressed to find another first baseman who was better. During that 11 year span, Bottomley hit .325, whacked 181 home runs and knocked in 1,105. In 1928, he won the National League MVP. Four times, he helped the Cardinals win the pennant and in 1926, he helped St. Louis to a magical World Series Championship over the juggernaut that was to become the New York Yankees. He again, helped the Cardinals to a World Series Championship in 1931 over the Philadelphia Athletics. Bottomley is one of the only players in Major League history to twice have 6 hits in a single game and he once had 12 RBI in a game. Yet, when baseball fans are asked about Jim Bottomley, most have never heard of him. That could be because Bottomley played with Rogers Hornsby who was winning triple crowns while Jim was just going about his business. On this episode of SFH, Kent Krause, the author of "Sunny Jim Bottomley" joins the show as we explore Jim's career and just how magnificent a baseball player he was during a career that also saw him play for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns.

fWotD Episode 2505: Philadelphia Athletics 18, Cleveland Indians 17 (1932) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Thursday, 14 March 2024 is Philadelphia Athletics 18, Cleveland Indians 17 (1932).On July 10, 1932, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians 18–17 in eighteen innings, in a Major League Baseball game played at League Park in Cleveland. Several records were set during the game; Johnny Burnett of the Indians became the only player to hit safely nine (or even eight) times in a major league game. Cleveland's 33 hits and the combined number of hits by the two teams (58) are also major league records for a single game. Pitcher Eddie Rommel secured the win for the Athletics, pitching an American League record seventeen innings in relief after Philadelphia's Lew Krausse gave up three runs in the first inning. The 29 hits Rommel allowed are a major league record; the fourteen runs against him are also a major league record for the most allowed by a winning pitcher.Coming into the game, the Athletics, who were the three-time defending American League champions, trailed the New York Yankees in the standings by 71⁄2 games. Sunday baseball was still illegal in Philadelphia, forcing the Athletics to make one-game road trips on some Sundays, including July 10. With his pitching staff exhausted by six games in the previous three days, the owner and manager of the Athletics, Connie Mack, took only two pitchers on the train trip to Cleveland, giving the rest of the staff the day off. With no chance of being relieved except by a position player, Rommel pitched with mixed effectiveness, giving up six runs in the seventh inning but only two runs in the final nine innings of the game. He aided his own cause by getting three hits in seven at bats. Cleveland's Wes Ferrell took the loss after Jimmie Foxx got his sixth hit of the game and then scored. Foxx had already batted in eight runs, having hit three home runs and accumulated sixteen total bases, tying a record that has since been broken.The victory brought the Athletics to within six games of the Yankees, but they came no closer. Philadelphia finished the season in second place, and the Athletics did not win the pennant again for forty years. Neither Krausse nor Rommel pitched in the major leagues after 1932. The July 10 game was the 171st victory of Rommel's MLB career; he never won another major league game.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:52 UTC on Thursday, 14 March 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Philadelphia Athletics 18, Cleveland Indians 17 (1932) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Standard.

Connie Macks Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/connie-mack-page/Sponsor a Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/February 8 Events - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-8/OnFebruary 8, 1956, one of baseball's most prominent figures, Connie Mack, dies at the age of 93 from old age and hip surgery. He was known as “The Tall Tactician” and was baseball's grand old gentleman for more than a generation. Statuesque, stately, and slim, he clutched a rolled-up scorecard as he sat or stood ramrod straight in the dugout, attired in a business suit rather than a uniform, a derby or bowler in place of a baseball cap. He carried himself with quiet dignity, and commanded the respect of friend and foe.After his 11 year career as a journeyman catcher and managing Pittsburgh's National League he became a prominent figure in Ban Johnson's Western League. A founder of the American League in 1901, Mack managed and owned the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950, leading the team to five World Series titles and nine American League pennants. The 'Tall Tactician' set records for the major league wins (3,731) and losses (3,948), compiling a .486 managerial mark during his 54 years as a skipper, including his three seasons with the Pirates before the turn of the century.He won election to the Hall of Fame in 1937.Interview with Connie Mack, conducted by legendary vaudevillian Joe Cook on his Shell Chateau radio broadcast of May 29, 1937, in which Mack picks his all-time all-star team and discusses his rivalry with New York Giants manager John McGraw

Connie Macks Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/connie-mack-page/Sponsor a Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/February 8 Events - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-8/OnFebruary 8, 1956, one of baseball's most prominent figures, Connie Mack, dies at the age of 93 from old age and hip surgery. He was known as “The Tall Tactician” and was baseball's grand old gentleman for more than a generation. Statuesque, stately, and slim, he clutched a rolled-up scorecard as he sat or stood ramrod straight in the dugout, attired in a business suit rather than a uniform, a derby or bowler in place of a baseball cap. He carried himself with quiet dignity, and commanded the respect of friend and foe.After his 11 year career as a journeyman catcher and managing Pittsburgh's National League he became a prominent figure in Ban Johnson's Western League. A founder of the American League in 1901, Mack managed and owned the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950, leading the team to five World Series titles and nine American League pennants. The 'Tall Tactician' set records for the major league wins (3,731) and losses (3,948), compiling a .486 managerial mark during his 54 years as a skipper, including his three seasons with the Pirates before the turn of the century.He won election to the Hall of Fame in 1937.Interview with Connie Mack, conducted by legendary vaudevillian Joe Cook on his Shell Chateau radio broadcast of May 29, 1937, in which Mack picks his all-time all-star team and discusses his rivalry with New York Giants manager John McGraw

On January 27 1927 -- Citing accuser Dutch Leonard's refusal to appear at the hearings of January 5th, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis issues a lengthy decision clearing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of any game-fixing charges. Landis orders the Philadelphia Athletics to reinstate Cobb and the Washington Senators to restore Speaker. Both are then made free agents. Philadelphia owner Connie Mack will sign Cobb on February 8th, and Speaker will sign with Washington on January 31st for a reported $35,000.Joe Wood interview is from Glory of their Times I highly recommend this audiobook, it is music to the ears for any baseball for fan.

On January 27 1927 -- Citing accuser Dutch Leonard's refusal to appear at the hearings of January 5th, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis issues a lengthy decision clearing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of any game-fixing charges. Landis orders the Philadelphia Athletics to reinstate Cobb and the Washington Senators to restore Speaker. Both are then made free agents. Philadelphia owner Connie Mack will sign Cobb on February 8th, and Speaker will sign with Washington on January 31st for a reported $35,000.Joe Wood interview is from Glory of their Times I highly recommend this audiobook, it is music to the ears for any baseball for fan.

- 1936 MLB Regular Season- Thursday, July 30, 1936- Venue: Comiskey Park- Game Duration: 1h45m- Day Game, on grass- Box Score- Starting Lineups- Philadelphia Athletics- 1 - LF - Lou Finney- 2 - CF - Wally Moses- 3 - 1B - Chubby Dean- 4 - RF - George Puccinelli- 5 - 2B - Bob Johnson- 6 - 3B - Pinky Higgins- 7 - C - Frankie Hayes- 8 - SS - Skeeter Newsome- 9 - P - Gordon Rhodes- Chicago White Sox- 1 - LF - Rip Radcliff- 2 - CF - Mike Kreevich- 3 - RF - Mule Haas- 4 - 1B - Zeke Bonura- 5 - SS - Luke Appling- 6 - 2B - Jackie Hayes- 7 - 3B - Tony Piet- 8 - C - Luke Sewell- 9 - P - Vern Kennedy- Radio Announcers- Hal Totten

In the beginning, there was Connie Mack and The Philadelphia A's. Wayne's guest is Athletics expert and Historian; Jeff Leader. He lays out how the team started and became one of the American League's first juggernauts only to then have them stripped to the studs, become one of the worst teams of all time and then become great again (sound familiar?) Learn about what made the A's really good, really bad and really good again, way back in the day. All that & more on this episode of "Locked On A's." Radio veteran and lifelong Athletic Supporter, "Locked On A's" host Wayne Coy discusses all things A's baseball; past, present and future. From Philly to KC to The Town. From Lefty & Eddie to Catfish & Reggie to Rickey & Eck to Miguel & Giambi to Chappy & Oly to Esty & Zack; Celebrate the Green & Gold and the A's enduring legacy with Wayne every day with "Locked On A's" the daily podcast about the Oakland Athletics, part of the Locked On Podcast Network.  Be sure to subscribe to "Locked On A's"and come back every weekday to spend time with one of the biggest A's fans you'll ever meet. Thanks for making "Locked On A's" your first listen every day, and please tell your friends!  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free white tech hat with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off, we promise.  Bunches Download the Bunches Sports App and join the LOCKEDONMLB Bunch at onbunches.com/ Dave Download Dave today at Dave.com/mlb. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER:  21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visiit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe to Locked On A's on all Podcast platforms… Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #oaklandas #oaklandathletics #MLB #athletics #waynecoy #lockedonas #johnfisher #davekaval #schoolsoverstadiums #oakland68s #rootedinoakland #summerofsell #lastdivebar #cityofoakland #lasvegas #conniemack #jimmyfoxx #alsimmons #leftygrove #chiefbender #tycobb #mickeycochrane #rubewaddell #philadelphiaathletics #jeffleader #shibepark Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In the beginning, there was Connie Mack and The Philadelphia A's. Wayne's guest is Athletics expert and Historian; Jeff Leader. He lays out how the team started and became one of the American League's first juggernauts only to then have them stripped to the studs, become one of the worst teams of all time and then become great again (sound familiar?) Learn about what made the A's really good, really bad and really good again, way back in the day. All that & more on this episode of "Locked On A's."Radio veteran and lifelong Athletic Supporter, "Locked On A's" host Wayne Coy discusses all things A's baseball; past, present and future. From Philly to KC to The Town. From Lefty & Eddie to Catfish & Reggie to Rickey & Eck to Miguel & Giambi to Chappy & Oly to Esty & Zack; Celebrate the Green & Gold and the A's enduring legacy with Wayne every day with "Locked On A's" the daily podcast about the Oakland Athletics, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to "Locked On A's"and come back every weekday to spend time with one of the biggest A's fans you'll ever meet. Thanks for making "Locked On A's" your first listen every day, and please tell your friends! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpBetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free white tech hat with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off, we promise. BunchesDownload the Bunches Sports App and join the LOCKEDONMLB Bunch at onbunches.com/DaveDownload Dave today at Dave.com/mlb. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visiit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe to Locked On A's on all Podcast platforms… Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB#oaklandas #oaklandathletics #MLB #athletics #waynecoy #lockedonas #johnfisher #davekaval #schoolsoverstadiums #oakland68s #rootedinoakland #summerofsell #lastdivebar #cityofoakland #lasvegas #conniemack #jimmyfoxx #alsimmons #leftygrove #chiefbender #tycobb #mickeycochrane #rubewaddell #philadelphiaathletics #jeffleader #shibeparkFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

(00:00-40:10) Today on The Anthony Gargano Show, Andrew is in for Anthony today and Connor is producing.  Andrew wants to talk about individual expectations of Eagles players.  Andrew talks about the possibility of regression.  Is it possible that there could be some regression by Jalen Hurts this season.  Regression that could drop him from the 2nd best quarterback in the league to the 5th or so, not from 2nd to 15th.  Andrew explains his thought process with this but of course some people hear it incorrectly.  Connor gives his thoughts as well. The guys get into some Phillies talk specifically JT Realmuto's bunting abilities as well as the Jason Kelce documentary. (40:11-51:31) With Andrew in the big chair today, Connor leads the charge on the vault. He brings you some memorable audio to include a 17-year-old Bob Feller striking out 17 Philadelphia Athletics in 1936, Rick Wise hitting 2 home runs while throwing a no-hitter, a not-Happy Birthday to Brad Johnson and more.  (51:35-1:59:23) In the vault Connor played the Super Mario Brothers theme because today is the anniversary of its release back in 1985.  Because of this the conversation turned to video games and their favorites. Andrew also heads to the phones to get more of your thoughts including some varying views from Vikings fans. They also talk about whether the Eagles can have two 1,000-yard receivers again this year. The show plays the Nick Sirianni day before presser. (1:59:27-2:52:24) Andrew and Connor talks about a list that was released that lists all NBA teams that have 2-stars.  Andrew also asks for some help by all the parents out there.  Andrew's wife is heading to Seattle for the next five days.  The Choonis will be with Cooper solo for those five days apart from work.  He seeks advice as to what he should do to keep Cooper entertained and himself sane.  The guys end the show re-setting the main topic of the show, the individual expectations of the Eagles players.

With Andrew in the big chair today, Connor leads the charge on the vault. He brings you some memorable audio to include a 17 year old Bob Feller striking out 17 Philadelphia Athletics in 1936, Rick Wise hitting 2 home runs while throwing a no-hitter, a not-Happy Birthday to Brad Johnson and more. 

On July 27, 1984, Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos collects the 3,503rd single of his career, passing Hall of Famer Ty Cobb for the all-time singles lead. Rose reaches the milestone against former teammate and Phillies ace Steve Carlton.July 27, 1928, 41-year-old Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia Athletics makes the final regular start of his Hall of Fame career. Cobb collects a single and a double before being hit with a pitch by George “Sarge” Connally. The pitch leaves Cobb with a bad bruise, forcing him to leave the game.July 27, 1970, Ford C. Frick, former sportswriter, league president, and co-founder of the Hall of Fame and Museum, is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining him in the induction class are shortstop Lou Boudreau, center fielder Earle Combs, and pitcher Jesse Haines.On July 27th, 1988 Tommy John achieves what is believed to be a major league first by committing three errors on one play in the 4th inning in the Yankees' 16 - 3 rout of the Brewers. The feat ties the major-league record for errors in one inning by a pitcher. On July 27, 1897, one of the finest catchers in Negro leagues history is born in Eagle Pass, Texas. James "Biz" Mackey played from 1918 to 1947, much of that time as a player/manager. In a 1954 poll conducted by the Pittsburgh Courier, Mackey was voted the top Negro league catcher. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn Says This Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out.

The less said about the Mets' game in Houston last night, the better. Brett Baty was like the rest of us, watching New York's bats struggle to get anything going against Framber Valdez. No shame in that, Valdez was phenomenal, but that's the game the 2023 Mets get pitched against them that the 2022 Mets simply didn't. They're now farther out of first place at this stage of the season than they've been since 2003, but in a world of wild card multiball… it's still a long way from over. So, here's the Brett Baty home run chain.Brett Baty hit his first home run off Jake Odorizzi, 8/17/22Jake Odorizzi gave up his first home run to Carlos Santana, 9/23/12Carlos Santana hit his first home run off J.D. Martin, 6/12/10J.D. Martin gave up his first home run to Craig Counsell, 7/30/09Craig Counsell hit his first home run off Todd Stottlemyre, 8/24/97Todd Stottlemyre gave up his first home run to Ron Hassey, 4/28/88Ron Hassey hit his first home run off Nolan Ryan, 5/12/78Nolan Ryan gave up his first home run to Joe Torre, 9/11/66Joe Torre hit his first home run off Joey Jay, 5/21/61Joey Jay gave up his first home run to Willie Jones, 6/26/54Willie Jones hit his first home run off Bob Chesnes, 9/20/48Bob Chesnes gave up his first home run to Johnny Mize, 5/6/48Johnny Mize hit his first home run off Harry Gumbert, 4/30/36Harry Gumbert gave up his first home run to Lonny Frey, 9/21/35Lonny Frey hit his first home run off Bill Swift, 5/6/34Bill Swift gave up his first home run to Ripper Collins, 4/12/32Ripper Collins hit his first home run off Ray Kremer, 5/9/31Ray Kremer gave up his first home run to Rogers Hornsby, 4/22/24Rogers Hornsby hit his first home run off Jeff Pfeffer, 5/14/16Jeff Pfeffer gave up his first home run to Tex Erwin, 7/11/14Tex Erwin hit his first home run off Lew Moren, 4/15/10Lew Moren gave up his first home run to Cozy Dolan, 4/19/04Cozy Dolan hit his first home run off Bill Duggleby, 6/19/02Bill Duggleby gave up his first home run to Bill Joyce, 4/21/98Bill Joyce hit his first home run off Henry Gruber, 6/28/90Henry Gruber gave up his first home run to Roger Connor, 7/28/87Roger Connor hit his first home run off Tommy Bond, 5/24/80Tommy Bond gave up his first home run to Deacon White, 5/15/74Deacon White hit his first home run off George Zettlein, 5/11/71George Zettlein gave up his first home run to Ezra Sutton, 5/8/71This was the first home run of Ezra Sutton's career. The second came in the same game – for both of them. It was opening day in Chicago for Zettlein and the White Stockings of the National Association (forerunner of the National League, not forerunner of the Cubs or White Sox). The Cleveland Forest Citys trailed 14-2 in the fourth inning when Sutton hit his first homer, and 14-8 in the seventh when Sutton hit his second. The final was 14-12, the first of seven straight wins for Chicago to start 1871.Chicago finished 19-9, two games behind the Philadelphia Athletics. Cleveland finished 10-19, winning the battle of the Forest Citys with the Rockford Forest Citys, who were dead last at 4-21. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

Alan and David, discussed the last seasons of the Boston Braves, the St. Louis Browns, and the Philadelphia Athletics.

In this episode, we explore the history of the Philadelphia Athletics. This iconic team has a long and storied history, featuring some of the game's most legendary players and groundbreaking innovations. We'll cover their story, from founding to relocation to the present day. Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Get the weekly digest AND access to the FREE bonus show at ⁠⁠⁠rounders.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ Sign up as a premium subscriber and get this show ad-free! Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! ⁠⁠⁠Tip on Cash App⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tip on PayPal⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tip on Venmo⁠⁠⁠ Connect on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠Follow on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/support

EPISODE 183: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANNA-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: "My main cancer," the dying writer told the TV interviewer in 1994, "I call it Rupert." The prophetic words of the auteur of 'The Singing Detective' and 'Pennies from Heaven,' Dennis Potter, were said 29 years ago at this time of the year. He ruminated that he was living out the cliched plot of every writer: you're given three months to live - who do you kill? "That man Murdoch is the one who, if I had the time...I would shoot the bugger if I could." 1994. Meanwhile your tax dollars in action: Murdoch and Fox may be able to deduct the entirety of the $787,500,000 payment to Dominion as an ordinary cost of business. It will translate to us as taxpayers underwriting $213,000,000. We pay part of Rupert's price to lie. And he's right back at it: a spokesman insists about the upcoming Smartmatic case that there's nothing more newsworthy than the claims of fraud by "the President of the United States and his lawyers." And if Rupert settles that case on similar terms to Dominion, you and I will pay another $364,000,000 for Rupert. B-Block (15:43) IN SPORTS: The original Philadelphia Athletics moved to Kansas City in 1955. They flirted with moves to Louisville, Milwaukee and Seattle before moving to Oakland in 1968. THEN they flirted almost annually with a move to Denver. And the first Las Vegas rumor floated in 1996. And now they appear set on a move to Nevada in 2027. This presents a couple of problems. One is: the threat to the water supply of Vegas. The second is: who's going to see a lame duck baseball team? One of them drew so poorly they stopped playing home games. Plus the Max Scherzer suspension, and the dumping of World Series hero Madison Bumgarner. (21:34) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Mike Lindell said he'd give $5,000,000 to anybody who proved his evidence of Chinese election interference was nonsense. An arbitration board just ruled: somebody proved it. Dick Durbin went ahead with his meaningless "invitation" to Chief Justice Roberts to a meaningless SCOTUS hearing because Dianne Feinstein isn't there to vote for a subpoena. And Elon Musk blows up Twitter and SpaceX on the same day. C-Block (28:40) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Back to Rupert Murdoch. I always hated him (though not as much as Dennis Potter). But I hated him FAR more after he fired me, for following his rules and the instructions of his lackeys on how to handle a sports story involving him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1954, it took a historic season to dethrone the Yankees who were five-time defending world champions. Although they won one-hundred three games, the Cleveland Indians won a then-American League record one-hundred eleven. The Indians were led by Center Fielder Larry Doby, the first African-American player in the AL, Third Basemen Al Rosen, and slugger Vic Wertz. Their pitching staff was anchored by Early Wynn, Bob Lemon and Bob Feller. In the National League, the pennant winners were the underdog New York Giants, who won ninety-seven games, once again beating out the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Giants drew 1.15 million fans to the Polo Grounds, second in the National League. Built in a hollow overlooking Coogan's Bluff near the western shore of the Harlem River in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, a Polo Grounds ballpark had been on this site since 1890. The quirky park was shaped like a bathtub. It was only two-hundred-eighty feet from home plate down the left field line, and only two-hundred-sixty feet down the right. Center field however was over four-hundred-eighty feet away. But, the surrounding neighborhood was changing and Giants owner Horace Stonham began to wonder if he could draw more fans elsewhere. In the eighth inning of game one, the score was tied at two. Cleveland's Al Rosen and Larry Doby had both reached base on Giants pitcher Sal Maglie. Vic Wertz came up to bat. Wertz hit a ball to deep center field, where Giants superstar Willy Mays was playing. Mays ran straight backwards and caught the ball over his shoulder with his back to the field. Later nicknamed “the catch,” it changed the entire complexion of the series. The Giants would go on to sweep the Indians to claim the 1954 World Series title. It would be their last World Championship in New York. Baseball's economic model was changing. As great as the Yankees were, their dominance over the game created a league problem. The G.I. Bill was bringing families to the suburbs in the 1950s — and most of these families were white — radio and TV were embedding deeper into local markets. Major League cities were struggling to support two teams. After the 1952 season, the National League's Boston Braves, unable to compete with the Red Sox, moved to Milwaukee and won the World Series in five years. The AL St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore after the 1953 season and became the Orioles, where they won 6 American League pennants in their first thirty years. The next year the Philadelphia Athletics moved to Kansas City, where they would remain until moving again, to Oakland, in 1968. Oakland won three consecutive championships in the 1970s. Although fans of every other team loved to hate the Yankees, the franchise was a lightning rod for celebrities and other heroes. Throughout the years Mel Allen had many interesting guests in the booth, like noted Pirates fan Bing Crosby. The team the Yankees often defeated in the World Series? The Brooklyn Dodgers, who lost to the Yankees in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1953. In 1955 the tide finally turned and the Bums from Brooklyn became World Champions. Later, retired Hall of Fame player and then broadcaster Frankie Frisch was inside the Brooklyn Dodgers clubhouse speaking to the victorious team. Two years later, owner Walter O'Malley was in a dispute with New York City Park's Commissioner Robert Moses. Ebbets Field, open since 1913 was falling apart. The success of the Dodgers, and the population explosion in Brooklyn had made Ebbets Field too small. The 1957 seating capacity was a tiny thirty-two thousand. Yankee Stadium could seat nearly double. O'Malley wanted to build a stadium at the intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues in Brooklyn. Robert Moses wanted the team moved to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens.

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Philadelphia Athletics Professional Football team, which played in 1902.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

PASSED BALL SHOW #79 5/7/2013 Part 2; After mentioning the recent death of former Philadelphia Athletics catcher Joe Astroth, I recap the 11 living players from the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics team (the last before the move to Kansas City). I also dub the 1950s as the geographical chance decade for MLB with cities such as Milwaukee, Kansas City, Baltimore, Los Angeles and San Francisco all get MLB franchises. I discuss how Robin Roberts would be a Hall of Famer even if he retired after 1961 with the Phillies. Carlos Gomez' start and how it relates to Nyjer Morgan being gone and I ask what criteria should be used to judge what is the best baseball movie

This is the 6th episode of the Streakers Weekly Sports Rundown recorded with Craig Weissenfels of Streakers Gaming Inc covering the week of sports from 3 October to 10 October 2022 MLB The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Seattle Mariners 10-9 after relinquishing an 8-1 lead after 5 innings. The last time an MLB team came back from a similar deficit was in 1929 when the Philadelphia Athletics trailed 8-0 versus the Chicago Cubs heading into the bottom of the seventh inning of game 4 of the World Series. The A's went on to win that game 10-8. Sporting News | https://bit.ly/3eqrOxN The LA Dodgers were not playing this weekend but right fielder Mookie Bets took time to score a perfect 300 in 10-pin bowling MLB.com article | https://atmlb.com/3yUQBBl Women's World Cup Rugby in New Zealand Canadian women's rugby team defeated Japan (41 to 5). Canada entered this tournament ranked #3 in the world behind England and New Zealand. England defeated Fiji 84-19 and New Zealand beat Australia 41-17. Wide World of Sports | https://bit.ly/3fYxOON NCAA Football The Red River showdown, also known as the Red RIver Shootout or the Red River Rivalry, refers to the match between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. Texas leads the series 63-50-5. Texas continued that domination on Saturday with a 49-0 win over Oklahoma. Dallas Morning News | https://bit.ly/3Tg8mCu NFL Sunday Night Football | Baltimore (19) versus Cincinnati (17) Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens seamlessly kicks 60 yard field goals. In this game, he only had to kick a 43 yard field goal to clinch the win for Baltimore. However, the real back story is his opera singing: NFL Films link: https://bit.ly/3T60bc2 Japanese GrandPrix This Formula 1 event took place on 8 October 2022 with Max Verstappen (Holland) racing for Red Bull claiming victory. In 18th place was Mick Schumacher (the son of Michael Schumacher). As many know, Michael Schumacher was injured in a ski accident in December 2013 and remains in a wheelchair to this day. Michale turned 52 in January of this year. Read about the race from Sporting News | https://bit.ly/3edyHCI NBA The NBA pre-season is in full swing and so is the right hook of Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors against his teammate, Jordan Poole, during practice. The real backstory is not the altercation but the LEAK of the video to TMZ Sports | https://bit.ly/3RTuTUR NHL The NHL 2022-2023 season opened on 7 October with two games played in Prague, Czech Republic. NHL.com | https://bit.ly/3CPasE7 §§§ To learn more. click on one or more of the following links: Craig Weissenfels | https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-weissenfels-1524215/ Streakers Gaming Inc | https://streakers.ca NOTE: Streakers Gaming app is available on Google Play (Android) and App Store (Apple). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allen-wazny/message

UMGA-TV and the King of Prussia Historical Society present Remember When as an oral history project of life and community in Upper Merion Township. In their own words, the people who lived the history of Upper Merion Township to tell us about that history. In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Frank Murphy. Frank was born in 1932 in Sweedland PA where he recalls Alan Wood Steel building Sweedland for their workers. His dad was the postmaster and the post office was located in their house. He remembers the firehouse having slot machines and in 1949 seeing his first TV at that station. He watches the Detroit Tigers play the Philadelphia Athletics. He goes on to coach Junior High and High School sports Please, sit back and listen to Frank Remember When. (Recorded 2007)

The A's try to put a proper bow on their dynasty, but a Cardinals rookie might have other ideas. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

The Tall Tactician's club tries to repeat as champions as part of its rebirth. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

A legendary manager brings his team back to the Fall Classic after many lean years, and he has a plan of attack against the team from the Second City. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

"baseball is more fit for boys under twelve"

An unexpected National League pennant winner tries to upend the dynasty out of the American League. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

The ultimate battle between two legendary managers will determine which one is better at succeeding when the stakes are at their highest. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

This rematch of the 1905 World Series arguably was the most memorable Fall Classic up to that point. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

At the start of the Fall Classic's first full decade, we get the end of one juggernaut and the beginning of another. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

Where do you buy your clothes in New Jersey? Have you ever considered buying them online from a mobile boutique? Well then maybe you should check out Garmint By Kim! A New Jersey-native, Kimberly Cawthorne has a passion for fashion and is ready to get you set up with some amazingly unique pieces!Segment 1Kimberly discusses her background always being interested in fashion and creativity. Early on her life, she was always playing pretend and in school was always looking to do different things in fashion shows and was consistently told no. After school, she worked in various parts of the fashion industry and was constantly learning. During that time she always had the goal of opening her own store, which eventually led her to starting Garmint By Kim. Today in New Jersey History: John Stewart "Pop" Corkhill was born on April 11, 1858, Pop began his Major League career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1883. He also played with the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Philadelphia Athletics, and Pittsburgh Pirates before retiring in 1892 after being hit in the head by a pitch from Ed Crane.Segment 2Kimberly tells us about all the items she has on her mobile boutique. The colors, the styles, the way they are sourced, are all important things to Kim when she is selecting her pieces for her store. She takes us through a few of her favorites that are hanging on the rack. She also makes her own vintage denim shorts and takes us through that process.New Jersey Fun Fact: The highest elevation along the entire east coast from maine to florida is in Highlands, NJ.Segment 3Since Garmint By Kim is a mobile boutique, there is not actual brick-and-mortar store. Kimberly is always looking with all sorts of local businesses doing pop-ups to get her products into the community. We also discuss the fashion community and how that has influenced Kimberly's career. Garmint By Kim: garmintbykim.comInstagram: @garmintbykimThank you to our sponsors:Albert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comContact the show: greetingsfromthegardenstate@gmail.comWebsite: greetingsfromthegardenstate.comFollow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstateSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)

In the spring of 1927, Thomas Edison visited the Philadelphia Athletics at their spring training facility. What followed created a story that has been repeated and changed over the following century. Get your WFM Merch at Cast & Clay Co. on Etsy! Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more!   Listen to the previous episode about baseball, about the Havana Sugar Kings!   All of the music was originally composed. 

The first World Series as we know it also was the best pitched World Series ever, mainly because of the amazing mound work by one man. Music: Last Stand - Purple Planet Music

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Woonsocket native, Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie , also known as Larry Lajoie and nicknamed "The Frenchman", was a professional second baseman and player-manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Naps between 1896 and 1916. He managed the Naps from 1905 through 1909. Lajoie set the all-time American League single season batting average, led the American League batting average five times, had more than 3,000 career hits, and was elected the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. Next, a fun activity to do this weekend.. Perks and Corks on High Street is hosting their monthly book reading on Saturday from 5pm to 7pm. This month, the book is “the mercies” by Karan Milwood Hargrave. Grab a copy and join the discussion. See you there! Looking for a new role? We're here to help. Today's Job posting comes from Aramark in Westerly. They're looking for food service workers. Experience preferred and must be able to do occasional heavy lifting of up to 25 pounds. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so by using the link in our episode description.  https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=d06937ce8054ae33&advn=3085667542396710 Today we're remembering the life of Francis Cornelius, of Wintechog Road in North Stonington. He is survived by his wife, Veronica, his sons, his daughter, his two surviving brothers, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Francis was born in Newburgh, NY, and was a member of the United States Navy SeaBees, during the Vietnam War. For many years, he was an Inspector at Harris Graphics in Pawcatuck. After 30 years working in the industrial printing press industry, he retired to Florida where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed his days on the course. Frank was member of the Free Masons of Rhode Island for 49 years in Charity Lodge #23 and also completed the 32nd Degree of Scottish Rite. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Francis's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Não precisa conhecer muito a história de Rube Wadell pra saber que ele era uma pessoa diferente. De acordo com seu biógrafo Alan Levy, ele sempre foi uma criança excêntrica. Aos 3 anos de idade, ele foi pra um estação de corpo de bombeiros próximo, se escondeu lá e ficou dias desaparecido da família. Ele não ia muito pra escola, ele exercitava seus braços jogando pedras em aves enquanto trabalhava nas terras dos pais. pode ter sido aí que nasceu o amor pelo arremesso. Aos 19 anos começou a carreira no Baseball. E claramente o seu desempenho era excepcional. O problema é que ele não sabia muito bem as regras do baseball e no começo passou um bom tempo sendo um problema no time, mas o treinador acreditava que bastava ele entender o baseball que ele seria incrível. Ele tinha um desempenho tão bem que suas excentricidades eram perdoadas. Certa vez, numa offseason, ele ficou meses desaparecido, e depois de meses procurando encontraram ele num circo lutando luta livre com jacarés. Além disso, os torcedores dos times inimigos tinham uma estratégia muito curiosa quando jogavam contra ele. Eles levavam cachorrinhos filhotes pra arquibancada e ele algumas vezes largou o jogo no meio pra ir fazer carinho neles. Infelizmente ele também tinha um lado sombrio. Seu problema com álcool gerou situações onde ele bateu na família de sua esposa. De acordo com o historiador se baseball Lee Allen: "Waddell começou a temporada de 1903 dormindo num quartel do corpo de bombeiros em Nova Jersey, e terminou num bar em Virginia. Entre esses dois eventos, ele gannhou 22 jogos pelo Philadelphia Athletics, participou de uma peça de teatro de rua chamada A Marca da Culpa. Cortejou uma mulher, se casou com ela, se separou dessa mulher, salvou uma mulher de se afogar, acidentalmente atirou um amigo na mão e foi mordido por um leão".

Não precisa conhecer muito a história de Rube Wadell pra saber que ele era uma pessoa diferente. De acordo com seu biógrafo Alan Levy, ele sempre foi uma criança excêntrica. Aos 3 anos de idade, ele foi pra um estação de corpo de bombeiros próximo, se escondeu lá e ficou dias desaparecido da família. Ele não ia muito pra escola, ele exercitava seus braços jogando pedras em aves enquanto trabalhava nas terras dos pais. pode ter sido aí que nasceu o amor pelo arremesso. Aos 19 anos começou a carreira no Baseball. E claramente o seu desempenho era excepcional. O problema é que ele não sabia muito bem as regras do baseball e no começo passou um bom tempo sendo um problema no time, mas o treinador acreditava que bastava ele entender o baseball que ele seria incrível. Ele tinha um desempenho tão bem que suas excentricidades eram perdoadas. Certa vez, numa offseason, ele ficou meses desaparecido, e depois de meses procurando encontraram ele num circo lutando luta livre com jacarés. Além disso, os torcedores dos times inimigos tinham uma estratégia muito curiosa quando jogavam contra ele. Eles levavam cachorrinhos filhotes pra arquibancada e ele algumas vezes largou o jogo no meio pra ir fazer carinho neles. Infelizmente ele também tinha um lado sombrio. Seu problema com álcool gerou situações onde ele bateu na família de sua esposa. De acordo com o historiador se baseball Lee Allen: "Waddell começou a temporada de 1903 dormindo num quartel do corpo de bombeiros em Nova Jersey, e terminou num bar em Virginia. Entre esses dois eventos, ele gannhou 22 jogos pelo Philadelphia Athletics, participou de uma peça de teatro de rua chamada A Marca da Culpa. Cortejou uma mulher, se casou com ela, se separou dessa mulher, salvou uma mulher de se afogar, acidentalmente atirou um amigo na mão e foi mordido por um leão".

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial.  Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Frederick Harrison Corey was an American pitcher and third baseman in 1878 and from 1880 through 1885, encompassing seven seasons. He played for the Providence Grays, Worcester Ruby Legs, and Philadelphia Athletics. Corey was born in Coventry and died in Providence. He is interred at the North Burial Ground. Next, an event that you should know about… This Friday at 7pm and again on Sunday at 3pm, see the Salt Marsh Opera present Carmen at the United Theatre. Tickets start at $42 to see the most well-known opera in history.  See you there! Next, Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from the City of Norwich. They're looking for 911 Emergency Dispatchers and your responsibility will be to handle and keep accurate communications of calls made to the emergency system.  Pay starts at $51,000 per year. If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=c91650dde4931e5f Today we're remembering the life of Gladys D. Fraser, of Pawcatuck. She was the wife of the late William K. Fraser. Gladys was born in Westerly, and was raised from the age of 7 months by Winifred and Edward Allen of Pawcatuck. She was employed for many years as a machine operator for The Moore Company and was a member of the BPOE #678 in Westerly. She enjoyed doing puzzles and word searches, and playing Bingo. She leaves behind her two daughters, nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, her sister, and many nieces and nephews Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Gladys's life. Lastly, remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Eddie shares about some of the biggest disappointments he faced during his career, including being traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Philadelphia Athletics.

In 1909, pitcher Jack Quinn made his Major League debut. 24-years later, 1933, Quinn made his final appearance. A remarkable career, in which he was out of the game in 1916 and 1917, had come to an end. Incredibly, part of the reason he didn't play in 1916 and 1917 was because many thought Quinn was too old. Yet, after he came back in 1918, he went on to pitch 16-more years and when he retired, depending on who you ask, he might have been as old as 51. Meanwhile, another pitcher who came back after a time away from the game was Howard Ehmke. Limitless in potential, Ehmke was also a thinking-man's pitcher and sometimes over analyzed and would also occasionally lose concentration. Combined with continual injury battles, Ehmke, who never realized his full potential made his Major League debut 1915 and retired in 1930. Jack Quinn and Howard Ehmke both enjoyed terrific careers with many highs and many lows; and their careers intersected two times, first the Boston Red Sox and later they played together with the Philadelphia Athletics where they enjoyed one of their most exciting seasons, 1929. Quinn was a key contributor to the pitching staff of those Athletics, while Ehmke pitched one of the greatest games in this history of the World Series when he won game one. In their new book, “Comeback Pitchers, The Remarkable Careers of Howard Ehmke and Jack Quinn,” authors Steve Steinberg and Lyle Spatz do a phenomenal job of chronicling their careers and lives … and on this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, Steinberg joins for a terrific discussion about both pitchers. Links: Sports' Forgotten Heroes website Sports' Forgotten Heroes twitter © 2021 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

Fun fact, while these two Perrons don't know sports, we do know we are related to a Major Leaguer! Napoleon Lajoie (September 5, 1874 – February 7, 1959), also known as Larry Lajoie and nicknamed "The Frenchman", was an American professional baseball second baseman and player-manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics (twice), and Cleveland Naps between 1896 and 1916. He managed the Naps from 1905 through 1909.

Alors que l'été prend le dessus et que les premières chaleurs delivrent les premières conclusions sur cette saison 2021, la bataille bat son plein en NL East, avec des Mets en ballotage favorable et des Phillies, de nouveau ambitieux, qui ont bien l'intention de tenir la dragée haute aux joueurs du Queens et aux tenants du titre, les Atlanta Braves. Mais qui sont les Philadelphia Phillies, membre fondateurs de la National League et franchise historique s'il en est ? Pour en savoir plus, direction la Pennsylvanie et le Citizen Bank Park, pour en savoir plus sur un siècle d'histoire du baseball à Philadelphie. A Philadelphie, le baseball est une religion, tant et si bien que les Phillies, fondés en 1883 et membres originaux de la National League, ont longtemps vécu dans l'ombre d'un glorieux et encombrant voisin, les Philadelphia Athletics (aujourd'hui Oakland A's) . Populaires à défaut de battre les records, persistants à défaut de trophées, parfois placés mais rarement gagnants, les Philadelphia Phillies ont longtemps couru après la gloire avant de voir leurs efforts enfin récompensés, en 1980 puis en 2008. De nouveau ambitieux après une décennie d'atermoiements, les Phillies veulent rattraper le temps perdu offrir à la ville de l'amour fraternel les émotions et les titres qui leurs ont tant manqué dans leurs premières années. Pour faire le point sur 120 histoire des Philadelphia Phillies, Martin accueille notre archiviste et historien en chef, Gaétan.

The Roarin' Twenties was a time of Prohibition, jazz, gangland murder - and, for baseball, an age of superstitious magic - when even future Hall of Fame players believed that rubbing the hump of a hunchback would guarantee a hit at the plate. Irreparably disfigured by a childhood playground seesaw accident, South Philadelphia teenager Hughie McLoon never grew taller than 49 inches; but in an era when baseball club mascots were chosen with as much care as starting pitchers(!), McLoon prevailed upon legendary Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack to hire him as the team's lucky charm in 1916. Reeling from an unfamiliar last-place finish in 1915 (after winning four American League pennants and three World Series titles between 1910-14), Mack's A's needed all the help they could get - including a replacement for their previous humpbacked batboy/mascot/star Louis Van Zelst, who had died prior to the season's start.     Although McLoon couldn't help the A's escape the AL basement during his three seasons, he still became a local celebrity much like his "more successful" predecessor; he loved the crowds at Shibe Park, and they loved him back.   McLoon became the toast of the town, parlaying his fame with the A's into a bevy of law-bending ventures, including boxing manager/promoter, speakeasy owner, and booze runner - all while serving as a secret agent for Philly's police chief.  Gunned down in a gang-style confrontation outside his tavern one summer night in 1928, McLoon's death rocked the city - and throngs of well-wishers came out for his wake. Veteran political journalist Allen Abel ("The Short Life of Hughie McLoon: A True Story of Baseball, Magic and Murder") joins us to recount this very curious story of 1910s baseball, its odd superstitions and one of its most unique characters.

In this episode, Eddie shares some great stories about his final year with the White Sox and his first year with the Philadelphia Athletics. This includes a home run derby with Mickey Mantle, playing with Nellie Fox, and some great pranks Eddie and his teammates cooked up.

Coming up on the BaCKSTOP pODCAST, The Red Sox completed their series with the Orioles. How well did they do?  Major League Baseball pulled the All Star game in Atlanta.  I have special guest Joe Aguiar on the show to explain more about it.  And the Red Sox get set for their next series with the Tampa Bay Rays.  Welcome to Episode 7 on the Backstop Podcast, I'm your host Ovi Muniz.The Red Sox completed their opening series in Fenway Park swept by the Baltimore Orioles.  In game 1, the Red Sox were held 2 hits in the game losing 3-0.  JD Martinez and Kike Hernandez were the only two batters that hit the ball.  Nathan Eovaldi Pitcher 5 ⅓ innings 4 strikeouts and charged with an earned run.  In game 2, Red Sox bats were at a slump again.  JD Martinez and Marwin Gonzalez combined went 5 for 6 with 2 RBIs.  Tanner Houck made his impressive start by  pitching 5 innings, 8 strikeouts but gave up 6 hits and 3 runs, 2 of them earned.  The Red Sox had a chance to get the third out in the fourth inning but Rafael Devers threw an error to 2Bmen Marwin Gonzalez resulting in the Orioles getting into scoring position.  The Orioles would score 2 runs in the inning and win the game 4-2.  In Game 3, the Orioles bats pounded Garrett Richards and Josh Taylor.  Both pitchers combined pitched 2 ⅔ innings, gave up 12 hits, 10 runs, and 3 walks.  However, Richards seemed to not be able to locate his pitches.  During the Left Hander defensive shifts, Orioles batters were able to hit to the opposite field.  That was the real damage that caused early runs to be scored.  Taylor came in for relief and walked the batter with bases loaded.  It was just so terrible to see these two pitchers today.  I hope they can do better on their next appearance.  Garrett Whitlock came in relief in the third inning to get an out.  He would continue to look awesome pitching a total of 3 ⅓ innings, 5 strikeouts and only gave up 3 hits.  In the offense, JD Martinez continued to be successful by hitting his first home run and going 2 for 4.  Christian Vasquez also went 3 for 4 with a run scored.  The Orioles complete the sweep with a 11 to 3 victory.  As Red Sox manager Cora noted, this has been “a rough start” for Boston in general, though Sunday's loss was particularly difficult to take.“It was a tough one, there's nothing else you can say,” Cora said during his postgame video press conference. “We got beat in every aspect of the game. The first two games, we didn't play good defense. We didn't swing the bat. Today, I didn't pitch.”The last time the Red Sox were swept in the opening season came in 2012.  The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers.  John Lester, Josh Beckett, and Clay Buchholz were the starters in each game.  That year, Bobby Valentine was the manager as the Red Sox finished with a 69-93 record in last place.  In 2011, The Red Sox started 0-6 before winning their first game.  The last time the Red Sox were swept in Fenway Park was in 1948.  The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Red Sox in a three game series.  However, the Red Sox would eventually reach the World Series and lose to the Cleveland Indians four games to two.  Notable Red Sox RosterAlex Cora had Designated Hitter JD Martinez, First Baseman Bobby Dalbec and ShortStop Xander Bogaerts in their primary positions for all three games.  Marwin Gonzalez started all three games as a Utility player.  He played LF, 2B, and 3B.  Kike Hernandez played 2B and CF.  And Alex Verdugo played all outfield positions.  JD Martinez is by far the only Red Sox hitter who is hot with 6 hits, 3 doubles, 1 HR with 3 Runs Batted Ins. In pitching, Tanner Houck struck out 8 and Garrett Whitlock struck out 5 in relief.  — The Red Sox-Rays series begins Monday at Fenway Park. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET.The projected starter for the Red Sox will be Nick Pivetta.  The Rays are batting a .048 in 10 ABs.On Tuesday, Martin Perez will pitch.  Rays are batting a .211.  Rays' CF Kevin Kiermaier has not done well against Perez.  However, the catcher Mike Zunino has hit 3 home runs against Perez.And on Wednesday, Nathan Eovaldi will make his second start.  He is 0-1 with a 1.69 ERA.  He will be challenged as the Rays have done great against him, batting a .349.Joe Aguiar, owner of ClovercrestMedia, the CMGPodcast.  He is the host of the political podcast, Divided WE Stand, and co-host of I'll Piss You Off Shortly.  Major League baseball decided to pull the All-Star Game out of Atlanta in a swift reaction to Georgia's new voting law that many view as voter suppression targeting minorities.  There was great influence by the civil rights group and MLB Players Association that resulted in baseball commissioner Rob Manfred to quickly make the decision.  On the other side, Manfred received a lot of backlash from the Governor of Georgia Brian P. Kemp by tweeting this statement…”Perhaps the MLB should take a look at the restrictive voting laws in their home state of New York before criticizing ours.”  The Braves issued a statement stating that they were disappointed.The Wall Street Journal chimed in by writing a headline  “The Biden Baseball league” and “Democratic Baseball league.”  

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that early professional baseball player Nap Lajoie was born in Woonsocket in 1874? He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Cleveland Naps which were renamed after him because he was so popular. He managed the team from 1905 to 1909. He won the triple crown in 1901 and was the 5 time american league batting champion. Now for our feature story: Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time since the pandemic began. “She came running right over. I picked her up and gave her a hug. It was amazing,” the 70-year-old said after the reunion last weekend. Spring has arrived with sunshine and warmer weather, and many older adults who have been vaccinated, like Griffin, are emerging from COVID-19-imposed hibernation. From shopping in person or going to the gym to bigger milestones like visiting family, the people who were once most at risk from COVID-19 are beginning to move forward with getting their lives on track. More than 47% of Americans who are 65 and older are now fully vaccinated. Visiting grandchildren is a top priority for many older adults. Gailen Krug has yet to hold her first grandchild, who was born a month into the pandemic in Minneapolis. Now fully vaccinated, Krug is making plans to travel for her granddaughter's first birthday in April. Kurg said “I can't wait,” whose only interactions with the girl have been over Zoom and FaceTime. “It's very strange to not have her in my life yet.” The excitement she feels, however, is tempered with sadness. Her daughter-in-law's mother, who she had been looking forward to sharing grandma duties with, died of COVID-19 just hours after the baby's birth. Isolated by the pandemic, older adults were hard hit by loneliness caused by restrictions intended to keep people safe. Many of them sat out summer reunions, canceled vacation plans and missed family holiday gatherings in November and December. In states with older populations, like Rhode Island, health officials worried about the emotional and physical toll of loneliness, posing an additional health concern on top of the virus. But that's changing, and more older people are reappearing in public after they were among the first group to get vaccinated. Those who are fully vaccinated are ready to get out of Dodge without worrying they were endangering themselves amid a pandemic that has claimed more than 540,000 lives in the United States. The Griffins were also cautious before they were reunited with their granddaughter. “Everybody wants to live for the moment, but the moment could have been very deadly. We listened to the scientists,” he said. And for more about the latest covid stories in and around Westerly, head over to westerlysun.com. There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from the Ocean Community YMCA in Westerly. They're looking for a full-time finance associate to help crunch the numbers, keep up with billing and dues, and to help with all facets of the business's finances. Pay starts at $38,000 per year. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so at the link in our episode description: https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?advn=6385150304015669&vjk=29fbf5c0f1dd0e6e Today we're remembering the life of Anne Bentz who was born in Chappaqua NY. She grew up in Chappaqua and graduated from Horace Greeley High School in 1943. Before the 1938 hurricane, she and her family summered at a cottage at Bluff Point in Groton for years. She went to Penn State where she majored in journalism, graduating in 1947. In 1947 she married Alan Bentz, and they moved to Minneapolis MN, where he was pursuing a Master's Degree. She worked at the Univ. of Minn. Press and became Assistant Editor of American Quarterly magazine. They moved to Maryland, New Jersey, and then to Connecticut. Anne did freelance writing involving interviews with interesting people for a local Mystic paper. The final move was to Stonington, where they had vacationed since 1954. They bought a second house and settled down to raise their three sons. Anne became Secretary of the Mystic Art Association and she and her husband were charter members of the Mystic River Historical Society. She served as Secretary of the Stonington Historical Society for 6 years and was a member of the Stonington Garden Club and the Wadawanuck Club. Anne loved the water, and wrote her epitaph: The sun came out and showed me the face of the sea. I was one with it - wedded to eternity. She will be missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Anne's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I chat with sixteen-year-old Callie Tsai, a die-hard A's fan her entire life. We talk about our common Most Disliked Teams, what to expect from the Athletics this year, as well as future plans for the team's home field. Before that, I dive into the A's rich history - starting out as the Philadelphia Athletics, moving to Kansas City (and the impact that had on the Negro League Kansas City Monarchs), before finally settling in Oakland...for now... Baseball Neighborhood is a Dodgers podcast about the OTHER twenty-nine major league teams. Hosted by Tavi Kodiak. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Alex Cheremeteff, a historian and expert on the Philadelphia Athletics. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to shoelesspodcast@gmail.com, or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Alex Cheremeteff My mom  

In this week’s A Reagan Forum we bring you Senator Connie Mack, who joined us in conversation on January 19, 2021 for his recent, Citizen Mack: Politics, an Honorable Calling. Cornelius McGillicuddy III, popularly known as Connie Mack, is a Republican politician who served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (between 1983 and 1988) and two terms in the U.S. Senate (between 1989 and 2001) before announcing his retirement in 2000. Throughout his service in both the House and Senate, Connie Mack supported the passage of legislation related to health care, financial modernization, modification of the tax code, and public housing reform. A cancer survivor, Senator Mack was a strong advocate for cancer research, early detection, and treatment, co-founding the Senate Cancer Coalition.Fun fact?  His paternal grandfather was Connie Mack, former owner and manager of baseball's Philadelphia Athletics and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. During today’s conversation with Reagan Foundation and Institute Executive Director John Heubusch, Senator Mack discusses his new book, which former Vice President Dick Cheney calls “an account of his spiritual journey which is honest, humble, and explains much about the man and his life of service. Let’s listen.

On Part 1 of Episode 72 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talked about Jimmie Foxx growing up as a farm boy in Maryland, and his route to getting signed by the Philadelphia Athletics at the age of 16. They discussed his early years with the team and when he eventually broke into the starting lineup. Then, they discussed how he would be able to contribute to pennants and eventually World Championships in his early 20s. After that, they went into his prime, where he won multiple MVPs, his fade from the game, and his anti-climactic post-career.

Continuing to remember great World Series of the past, D.C. goes way back to 1905 in this episode. Christy Mathewson almost single-handedly won the Series for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Athletics, pitching three complete game shutouts. However, there were some other great pitching performances as well; every single game of this Fall Classic was a shutout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing to remember great World Series of the past, D.C. goes way back to 1905 in this episode. Christy Mathewson almost single-handedly won the Series for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Athletics, pitching three complete game shutouts. However, there were some other great pitching performances as well; every single game of this Fall Classic was a shutout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"J" is for Jackson, Joseph Jefferson Wofford [1888-1951]. Baseball Player. "Shoeless Joe" Jackson was reared in the mill villages of Pelzer and Greenville. He never attended school and could neither read nor write. At thirteen he began to work full-time in the mill and also to play for the mill's baseball team. In 1908 he turned pro and during the season landed in the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1915 he was traded to the Chicago White Sox and led the team to a World Series title in 1917 and a pennant in 1919. He was barred from baseball for his alleged participation in a scheme to throw the 1919 World Series. He was acquitted in a jury trial and modern researchers are convinced that Shoeless Joe Jackson was innocent.

Episode 61 is SUPERSIZED as we bring you an exciting, but rarely turned, triple play.Brett Topel is a prolific author (When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets; So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan?; Miracle Moments in New York Mets History: Simply the Best: The Story of the 1929-31 Philadelphia Athletics) and makes his triumphant return to the show to discuss the world of baseball as well as to promote his newest project, BT Talks Baseball which features fantastic video interviews and some other rather fun features. Episodes can be found on YouTube and the website, www.bttalksbaseball.com. Watch just one episode and you will be hooked.Ray Sheehan is someone who's name is becoming synonymous with high quality barbecue products. As the founder of BBQ Buddha, he has managed to venture into a world dominated by large sauce making companies and carve out a niche as a premium sauce and rub company. His products win awards, but more importantly they bring delight to the taste buds of people who love good quality food. His latest project is the outstanding cookbook, Award-Winning BBQ Sauces and How to Use Them: The Secret Ingredient to Next-Level Smoking. Listen as we welcome Ray back for another informative and entertaining conversation.Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky are making their first show appearance and yet their work should be familiar as we have ended several episodes with their wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home." One is a musician and one is a poet and together they have created a song which captures the heart and soul of baseball. Find the song on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmmzzXl0VPU and you will be treated to a video you will want to watch again and again. Enjoy this conversation with our neighbors to the north as we discuss the game we all love and the song which we adore.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comFacebook - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com

BONUS EPISODE Selected in the 29th round of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Erik Kratz has lived the pro baseball life for the past 18 years. He waited eight years until finally making his MLB debut in July 2010 at the age of 30 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His MLB journey has taken him from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Toronto, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Houston, Pittsburgh and the Yankees in 2017. In 2018, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers and was part of a team that came within one game of the World Series. In the 2018 NLDS against Colorado, Kratz went 5-for-7 with two RBI, including a three-hit game in the clinching Game 3. He was the oldest player to make his postseason debut since Lave Cross of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905. In 2019, Erik played for four different teams including Milwaukee, San Francisco, Tampa and back to the Yankees. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Erik about how his life and his baseball journey is currently being affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, his thoughts on returning to play this season, his hope to play in the Olympics and the lesson God has taught him during these last few weeks in quarantine. For more stories of sports and faith, check out our website - http://SportsSpectrum.com 

This week we're going through history and picking out some well known players that aren't necessarily associated with the A's, but nonetheless donned the white elephant. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker finished out their Hall of Fame careers on the same team, the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics, giving the squad seven future Hall of Famers.Plus, it's been a couple of weeks since we've talked about second base in 2020, so lets change that.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @LockedonAsFollow Jason @ByJasonB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're going through history and picking out some well known players that aren't necessarily associated with the A's, but nonetheless donned the white elephant. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker finished out their Hall of Fame careers on the same team, the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics, giving the squad seven future Hall of Famers. Plus, it's been a couple of weeks since we've talked about second base in 2020, so lets change that. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @LockedonAs Follow Jason @ByJasonB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up the program telling people to chill about the pandemic involving this virus. He then talks about the depth, particularly in the first round, of this year’s upcoming NFL Draft. Is this the year Gonzaga finally wins its first National Championship in College Basketball? John then talks about some of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. Finally, John makes a case of how the 1914 Philadelphia Athletics may have thrown the World Series.

Connie Macks Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/connie-mack-page/ Sponsor a Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/ February 8 Events - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-8/ OnFebruary 8, 1956, one of baseball’s most prominent figures, Connie Mack, dies at the age of 93 from old age and hip surgery.  He was known as “The Tall Tactician” and was baseball’s grand old gentleman for more than a generation. Statuesque, stately, and slim, he clutched a rolled-up scorecard as he sat or stood ramrod straight in the dugout, attired in a business suit rather than a uniform, a derby or bowler in place of a baseball cap. He carried himself with quiet dignity, and commanded the respect of friend and foe. After his 11 year career as a journeyman catcher and managing Pittsburgh's National League he became a prominent figure in Ban Johnson's Western League. A founder of the American League in 1901, Mack managed and owned the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950, leading the team to five World Series titles and nine American League pennants. The 'Tall Tactician' set records for the major league wins (3,731) and losses (3,948), compiling a .486 managerial mark during his 54 years as a skipper, including his three seasons with the Pirates before the turn of the century. He won election to the Hall of Fame in 1937. Interview with Connie Mack, conducted by legendary vaudevillian Joe Cook on his Shell Chateau radio broadcast of May 29, 1937, in which Mack picks his all-time all-star team and discusses his rivalry with New York Giants manager John McGraw  

Baseball outlawed the spitball in 1920. However, each team was allowed to designate two pitchers (if they already threw the spitter) to throw it until they retired. Burleigh Grimes of the Brooklyn (Dodgers) Robins was one of those pitchers. His spitball was quite unique in that he “coated” the ball with a special sap from a type of tree in Polk County, Wisconsin. Grimes continued to use his spitter, whenever he felt necessary throughout his career which ended after the 1934 season. Overall, Grimes won 270 games and was enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York by the Veteran’s Committee in 1964. A fierce competitor, Grimes never backed down from anyone and even let his teammates know it when he was unhappy with them. This trait - “fierceness” - might also be why so many baseball fans know the name Burleigh Grimes, but so few can tell you much about his career. It was Burleigh’s intense desire to win that actually proved to be a detriment to his career as he was shipped from team to team to team. In fact, Grimes changed addresses nine times during his 19-year career that saw him play for the Pirates (three times) the Dodgers (who were also known as the Robins, and we talk about that in this episode of SFH), the Giants, the Braves, the Cardinals (twice), the Cubs and the Yankees. In fact, after going 1908 in his lone season for John McGraw and the New York Giants, Grimes was traded because he just couldn’t get along with a few of his teammates. Well, maybe “getting along” is too strong, but he let it be known if he wasn’t happy with their play behind him when he was on the mound. And that’s too bad, because Grimes could pitch. He won 270 games during his career and helped four of his teams reach the World Series, coming out on the winning side once, 1931, when he went 2-0 for the Cardinals in the Redbird’s win over the Philadelphia Athletics. Author Joe Niese wrote a terrific biography on Grimes, “Burleigh Grimes, Baseball’s Last Legal Spitballer,” and is here to discuss the terrific career of Grimes and also talks about the unique spitball that Grimes threw. Links: Sports' Forgotten Heroes website Sports' Forgotten Heroes Patreon Page Sports' Forgotten Heroes twitter © 2019 Sports' Forgotten Heroes

The 1932 Yankees: The Story of a Legendary Team, a Remarkable Season, and a Wild World Series At the outset of the Great Depression, as FDR campaigned to replace Herbert Hoover, a baseball season was played across America. In the National League, the Chicago Cubs narrowly won the pennant thanks to the likes of Gabby Hartnett, Charlie Grimm, Billy Herman, Riggs Stephenson, Kiki Cuyler, Johnny Moore, Lon Warneke, and Guy Bush. In the American League, former Cub manager Joe McCarthy's New York Yankees ran away with the pennant, leaving Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics in the dust. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Earle Combs, Tony Lazzeri, Ben Chapman, Frankie Crosetti, Joe Sewell, Lefty Gomez, Red Ruffing, George Pipgras, and Johnny Allen led the way to one of the winningest teams in the early American League, overshadowed only by the 1927 Yankees. Chicago and New York then clashed in one of the most lop-sided and talked-about World Series in baseball history. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ronald A. Mayer is the author of a number of baseball books: 1937 Newark Bears: A Baseball Legend, Perfect! 14 Pitchers of Perfect Games,Christy Mathewson: A Game-by-Game Profile of a Legendary Pitcher, The 1923 New York Yankees,  and The New Jersey Book of Lists. 

Don Newcombe was instrumental in breaking down barriers when the Brooklyn Dodgers signed him in 1946. Instead of sending him to join Jackie Robinson in Montreal, they sent him along with Roy Campanella to play for the Nashua Dodgers where they integrated the Class B New England League. In the wake of Newcombe’s recent passing, I reached out to the 93-year-old Billy DeMars for the latest Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss the experience of playing with his pioneering teammate.Click here to listen on Spotify.Click here to listen on iTunes.“The one thing I remember about Don was he was a helluva great pitcher,” DeMars said from his Florida home. “We were playing in Manchester New Hampshire one night, and Walter Alston was our manager that year. He brought him in the ninth inning. ... He didn’t hold anything back, he struck out all three batters. Just to watch him throw, he let the air out. He was tremendous!”Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella in Nashua, 1946 DeMars also noted that in addition to being lights out on the mound, Newcombe was a force at the plate. He led the team in with a .311 batting average, even besting his future Hall of Fame teammate Campanella.Branch Rickey sent both of Negro League talents north to New Hampshire, as he could not place them in the hostile cities of his other southern minor league affiliates. DeMars said the Nashua team readily accepted both players and treated them like family.“We had absolutely no problems whatsoever on the team," he said. "They were just other players. We got along absolutely great with Don [Newcombe] and [Roy] Campanella. In fact, Campanella had a little boy who was five or six. We used to put him on an iron crate and let him play on the pinball machine.”The Brooklyn native wound up on the Nashua team after returning from his World War II service, where he played with Ted Williams and Charlie Gehringer at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. The trio of future major leaguers, as well as player-manager Walter Alston, helped guide the team to the championship. Some seven decades later, DeMars chuckled at the reward. “Another funny thing about that season, we lost the pennant on the last day of the season,” he said. “We went into the playoffs, and we won that to [become] the champions and our winning share was ten bucks apiece!” Long removed from his playing and coaching days, DeMars marveled at the amount of money, or lack thereof, that he made while in the minor leagues. “I signed and went up to Olean New York in 1943 just before I went in the Navy,” he said. “I tell everybody I made $3.50 a day. It was $100 a month — $25 a week, which came out to $3.50 a day. It is a little bit different than today.”He cited a broken current minor league system that continues to underpay both the players and coaches. He explained that with record-setting major league contracts, baseball needs to reach down into the minor leagues and improve salary conditions.“That’s what’s wrong with the game,” he said. “I just saw [Manny Machado] signed for $300 million and the guys who have to take cuts in salary are the minor league managers and the players. They are not paid as much as they should be [making]. The scouts and minor league managers need to make good money too. They are developing the players, and they have to work hard as hell down there. "I spent 11 years as a minor league manager, and I was married and I had children at the time. You had to write up the whole league twice a year, the players once a month. At that time, I used to drive the team. We used to have cars; me and two other players would drive the club around. It wasn’t easy but we made it.”DeMars played parts of three major league seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns. After 11 years as a minor league manager, he spent the next 19 as a major league coach with the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Cincinnati Reds. He has managed to outlive most of his peers, with Newcombe’s death serving as a mortal reminder of his place in history.“In August, I will be 94,” he said. “Now with Newcombe gone, I moved up to 22 [he is currently the 23rd oldest living former major league baseball player]. It’s a helluva a list isn’t it?” Still, the nonagenarian is popular with the fans due to his status as one of the few remaining St. Louis Browns alumni.“I get a hell of a lot of mail,” he said. “I think there are 12 of us left from the St. Louis Browns. St. Louis was great, everything about St. Louis was great.”

12-15-2018 Passed Ball Show- John opens this show by talking about the probability of more off season baseball action at the start of this coming week. Harold Baines being in the Hall of Fame is not the fault of Harold, nor anybody else except for the baseball writers. They have created a narrative driven agenda focused on keeping players out of the Hall of Fame as opposed to stating cases for those who are not in to get in. It is clear that there is an undermining that exists with the Veteran's Committee that has not existed since the 1960's and 1970's and this time it is the fault of the baseball writers who are not doing their job. Should more research be done on the results of the 1914 World Series between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics- considered the biggest upset in World Series history? John points to some important points that could lead to that series not being played on a level. The wrong Brooks and the misunderstanding of the potential three team NBA trade involving Trevor Ariza made John think of the two NBA coaches named Jim Boylan and Boylen and two sets of US Presidents who had the same name. NFL Picks will be on johnpielli.com.

Born in Gettysburg, PA only a dozen years after the bloody Civil War battle, Eddie Plank grew up on a farm and was a late-bloomer. By his early twenties, he was a local star on the town ball team and enrolled in the Gettysburg Academy in order to pitch for the Gettysburg College team. Soon after, Connie Mack from the Philadelphia Athletics in the newly-formed American League came calling and the rest is history. Eddie Plank was the mainstay of Connie Mack's early success from 1901 through 1914. Plank's unorthodox delivery and pinpoint control brought him consistent results. While others out-pitched him during individual seasons, "Steady-Eddie" provided Mack excellence year after year while others came and went. Gettysburg Eddie chronicles the life of this clean-living baseball superstar who worked hard, saved his money, and was always the perfect gentleman. Said Mack upon hearing of Eddie's premature death in 1926, "I feel like a father must feel who has lost a son." Lawrence Knorr is the author or co-author of more than twenty books on regional history and biography. Description courtesy of Sunbury Press.

The Sunbury Press Author's Interview with Van Carter Van Carter interviews author Lawrence Knorr about Gettysburg Eddie: The Story of Eddie Plank. Who is the winningest left-handed pitcher in Philadelphia baseball history? Who is the winningest left-handed pitcher in American League history? Who is third in wins all-time among left-handed starters? Who threw more shutouts than any left-handed pitcher in baseball history? Few know the answer is Edward Stewart Plank, also known as "Gettysburg" Eddie.  Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, only a dozen years after the bloody Civil War battle, Eddie grew up on a farm and was a late-bloomer. By his early twenties, he was a local star on the town ball team and enrolled in the Gettysburg Academy in order to pitch for the Gettysburg College team. Soon after, Connie Mack from the Philadelphia Athletics in the newly-formed American League came calling and the rest is history. Eddie Plank was the mainstay of Connie Mack's early success from 1901 through 1914. Plank's unorthodox delivery and pinpoint control brought him consistent results. While others out-pitched him during individual seasons, "Steady-Eddie" provided Mack excellence year after year while others came and went.  Gettysburg Eddie chronicles the life of this clean-living baseball superstar who worked hard, saved his money, and was always the perfect gentleman. Said Mack upon hearing of Eddie's premature death in 1926, "I feel like a father must feel who has lost a son."   

A huge podcast split into two hours: Hour one: Talking about an exciting Phillies team, plus Rhys Hoskins, Nick Williams and more with Corey Sharp, and the good, bad and ugly of the farm system in 2017 with Jeff Israel. Hour two: With the Oakland Athletics coming into town next week, Tim talks about the history of the Philadelphia Athletics with two historians and writers, William C. Kashatus and Bruce Kuklick.

Author/historian David Jordan (The Athletics of Philadelphia: Connie Mack's White Elephants; The A's: A Baseball History) joins Tim Hanlon to discuss the first incarnation of one of Major League Baseball’s most enigmatic franchises.  Jordan discusses how the Philadelphia As: Helped launch the American League as a charter franchise in 1901; Dominated the majors with six league pennants, three World Series titles and two 100+ win seasons in its first 15 years; Were dismantled by long-time manager Connie Mack in the 1914 off-season after losing (or throwing?) the Fall Classic to the “Miracle” Boston Braves; Posted the worst-ever record (36-117; .235) in baseball history two years later, and finished last every season thereafter until 1922; Rose from the ashes to again become baseball’s most dynastic team in the late 1920s/early 1930s – rivaling that of the vaunted New York Yankees; and Succumbed to Depression-era economic realities that slowly drained the team’s talent and challenged management’s finances enough to push the team to ultimately relocate to greener pastures in 1954.   We thank our friends at Audible for helping sponsor this week’s episode! 

Sasha Abramsky asks, if Donald Trump were president, would he be a familiar kind of New York deal-maker—or a deluded demagogue? Campaign contributions go mostly to TV ads that don’t work, and consultants who are even more useless, Andrew Cockburn reports—what counts is face-to-face canvassing to build voter turnout. Obama is a “folk hero” in black America, says Erin Aubrey Kaplan—her new book is "I Heart Obama.” And, for opening day of major league baseball, our Dave Zirin talks about the game with Noam Chomsky—who recalls growing up with the hapless Philadelphia Athletics, and going to Little League games with his grandson today.

The Philadelphia Athletics dominated the first fourteen years of the American League, winning six pennants through 1914 under the leadership of their founder and manager, Connie Mack. But beginning in 1915, where volume 2 in Norman L. Macht’s biography picks up the story, Mack’s teams fell from pennant winners to last place and, in an unprecedented reversal of fortunes, stayed there for seven years. World War I robbed baseball of young players, and Mack’s rebuilding efforts using green youngsters of limited ability made his teams the objects of public ridicule. At the age of fifty-nine and in the face of widespread skepticism and seemingly insurmountable odds, Connie Mack reasserted his genius, remade the A’s, and rose again to the top, even surpassing his earlier success. Baseball biographer and historian Macht recreates what may be the most remarkable chapter in this larger-than-life story. He shows us the man and his time and the game of baseball in all its nitty-gritty glory of the 1920s, and how Connie Mack built the 1929–1931 champions of Foxx, Simmons, Cochrane, Grove, Earnshaw, Miller, Haas, Bishop, Dykes—a team many consider baseball’s greatest ever. Norman Macht is the author of more than thirty books, including Connie Mack and the Early Years of Baseball.

Ty Cobb is baseball royalty, maybe even the greatest player who ever lived. His lifetime batting average is still the highest of all time, and when he retired in 1928, after twenty-one years with the Detroit Tigers and two with the Philadelphia Athletics, he held more than ninety records. But the numbers don’t tell half of Cobb’s tale. The Georgia Peach was by far the most thrilling player of the era: “Ty Cobb could cause more excitement with a base on balls than Babe Ruth could with a grand slam,” one columnist wrote. When the Hall of Fame began in 1936, he was the first player voted in. But Cobb was also one of the game’s most controversial characters. He got in a lot of fights, on and off the field, and was often accused of being overly aggressive. In his day, even his supporters acknowledged that he was a fierce and fiery competitor. Because his philosophy was to “create a mental hazard for the other man,” he had his enemies, but he was also widely admired. After his death in 1961, however, something strange happened: his reputation morphed into that of a monster—a virulent racist who also hated children and women, and was in turn hated by his peers. How did this happen? Who is the real Ty Cobb? Setting the record straight in Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty, Charles Leerhsen pushed aside the myths, traveled to Georgia and Detroit, and re-traced Cobb’s journey, from the shy son of a professor and state senator who was progressive on race for his time, to America’s first true sports celebrity. In the process, he tells of a life overflowing with incident and a man who cut his own path through his times—a man we thought we knew but really didn’t. The interview with Charles Leerhsen was originally recorded on May 5, 2015.

The Irish American Hall of Fame will induct nine new members on April 12, 2014 at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame in a three part broadcast. Tonight's broadcast, the third of three, celebrates the legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Mother Mary Frances Clarke and Philadelphia Athletics catcher, manager and owner, Connie Mack. Also this evening, Mike and Tim honor our Hometown Heroes, Maureen O'Looney and Peter O'Brien. Join Mike and Tim for an hour of Irish music and stories celebrating the Irish American Hall of Fame. Listen live each week at 8pm on WSBC 1240 AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470 AM Chicago Heights. For requests, dedications or compliments, please e-mail at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or "like us" on Facebook.

Stuffy McInnis was a right handed first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1909 through 1927. He also managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 1927.

Jack Rothrock was a speedy utility player for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics from 1925 through 1937.

George Kell was a third baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles in a career that started in 1943 and lasted through 1957. Following his retirement as a player, Kell went on to become a baseball broadcaster.

Baby Doll Jacobson spent most of his career playing center field for the St. Louis Browns but in a career that spanned the seasons from 1915 through 1927, he also played for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Philadelphia Athletics.

Bill Nicholson was a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies in a career that spanned 1936 through 1953.

Joe Hauser, first baseman and home run hitter for the Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians from 1922 through 1929.