Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957. Written by: Tim ScottHosted by: Nina InnstedProduced by: Thadd ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Nina Innsted Produced by: Thadd ScottSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Herb Score

Roy Halladay

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered.  Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott Episode read by: Nina Innsted --- Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound Justin Lee: Halcyon Days Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart Simon Folwar: A Little BreezeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered.  Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott Episode read by: Nina Innsted --- Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound Justin Lee: Halcyon Days Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart Simon Folwar: A Little BreezeSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gary Carter

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart. Hosted by: Nina Innsted Written by: Tim Scott  Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart. Hosted by: Nina Innsted Written by: Tim Scott  Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Cuban Comet

Tyler Skaggs

Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when a drug overdose took his life. Deadball -Tragedies in Baseball Created by Tim ScottWritten and Produced by Thadd ScottVoiced by Nina InnstedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when a drug overdose took his life. Deadball -Tragedies in Baseball Created by Tim Scott Written and Produced by Thadd Scott Voiced by Nina InnstedSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies.    During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the worst disaster in American Sports history. Hosted by: Nina Instead  Written by: Tim Scott Sound Engineer: Thadd ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies.    During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the worst disaster in American Sports history. Hosted by: Nina Instead  Written by: Tim Scott Sound Engineer: Thadd ScottSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Black Saturday

On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game.  The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce.   What happened next, can teach us all something about forgiveness and sportsmanship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game.  The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce.   What happened next, can teach us all something about forgiveness and sportsmanship.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Almost Perfect

Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games.  He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games.  He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rube Waddell

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996)Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Umpires

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Lucky Lohrke and the Spokane Bus Tragedy

This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

Pud Galvin

In this episode, we discuss baseball’s first 300 game winner and PED User..Pud GalvinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss baseball’s first 300 game winner and PED User..Pud GalvinSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The career of Terry Donahue!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The career of Terry Donahue!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A League of Her Own

Eddie Waitkus

Eddie Waitkus was known as "The Natural".  He had a promising career interrupted by a Baseball Annie.......OakleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Waitkus was known as "The Natural".  He had a promising career interrupted by a Baseball Annie.......OakleySee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The life and untimely death of Phillip "Fish" Cockrell. The first pitcher to pitch in the first Colored World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life and untimely death of Phillip "Fish" Cockrell. The first pitcher to pitch in the first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colored_World_Series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colored World Series. </a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Phillip "Fish" Cockrell

The short life and tragic death of Hideki IrabuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The short life and tragic death of Hideki IrabuSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Hideki Irabu

Ernie Lombardi

A story about the triumphs and setbacks by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Catcher. Special thanks to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story about the triumphs and setbacks by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Catcher. Special thanks to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Eddie Kelp and Jackie Robinson had one thing in common.  The color barrier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Kelp and Jackie Robinson had one thing in common.  The color barrier.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Eddie Klep

Willie Keeler

Wee Willie Keeler  was one of the smallest players to play the game, standing 5 feet 4½ inches and weighing 140 pounds    One of the greatest contact hitters of all time and notoriously hard to strike out, Keeler has the best strikeout ratio in baseball history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wee Willie Keeler  was one of the smallest players to play the game, standing 5 feet 4½ inches and weighing 140 pounds    One of the greatest contact hitters of all time and notoriously hard to strike out, Keeler has the best strikeout ratio in baseball history. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ray Chapman

In August of 1920 Indian's shortstop Ray Chapman came up against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays. #Yankees #Indians #MLB #fastball #tragedy #sports #baseball To learn more, or talk with likeminded baseball fans, join the Dead Ball Discussion Group on Facebook.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Chapmanhttp://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/packages/html/sports/year_in_sports/08.17.html?pagewanted=allhttps://baseballhall.org/discover/short-stops/chapman-tragedy-documented-with-museum-artifacthttps://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/august-16-1920-ray-chapman-suffers-fatal-blow-to-his-skull-on-pitch-from-carl-mays/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1163/raymond-johnson-chapmanhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6948500/kathleen-chapmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Mayshttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/carl-mays/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August of 1920 Indian's shortstop Ray Chapman came up against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays. #Yankees #Indians #MLB #fastball #tragedy #sports #baseball To learn more, or talk with likeminded baseball fans, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1044088819054556" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dead Ball Discussion Group on Facebook</a>. Sources:  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Chapman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Chapman</a> <a href="http://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/packages/html/sports/year_in_sports/08.17.html?pagewanted=all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/packages/html/sports/year_in_sports/08.17.html?pagewanted=all</a> <a href="https://baseballhall.org/discover/short-stops/chapman-tragedy-documented-with-museum-artifact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://baseballhall.org/discover/short-stops/chapman-tragedy-documented-with-museum-artifact</a> <a href="https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/august-16-1920-ray-chapman-suffers-fatal-blow-to-his-skull-on-pitch-from-carl-mays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/august-16-1920-ray-chapman-suffers-fatal-blow-to-his-skull-on-pitch-from-carl-mays/</a> <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1163/raymond-johnson-chapman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1163/raymond-johnson-chapman</a> <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6948500/kathleen-chapman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6948500/kathleen-chapman</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Mays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Mays</a> <a href="https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/carl-mays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/carl-mays/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Three best friends and rising stars who would not live to see their promise fulfilled.  #Cardinals #Brewers #WWI #Ohio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three best friends and rising stars who would not live to see their promise fulfilled.  #Cardinals #Brewers #WWI #Ohio See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Three Amigos

One of the Best baseball history podcast out there!

The Baseball Historians Podcast

I listen to several and this one is top 3. Need to hear one about Dickie Thon.

Great podcast

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